- Course Highlights
Learn the art of professionalism, safety, and acquaint yourself with the structure of a visible computer. Deep-dive into the heart of computers, studying CPUs, RAM, Power Supply, and discover the intricacies of implementing mass storage.
Moving forward, we will help you navigate the process of building your very own PC. You get to peek ‘under the hood’ of Windows, comprehend users, groups, and permissions, and master the maintenance and optimization of operating systems. The CompTIA A+ (220-1002) Tech Course also lets you wield the powerful tool of the Command-Line Interface, troubleshoot operating systems and uncover the marvels of display technologies.
The CompTIA A+ (220-1002) Tech Course extends its realm to Networking, starting from the basics and progressing to Local Area Networking, Wireless Networking, and the vast Internet. It then transitions into portable computing, mobile device maintenance, and computer security essentials. Lastly, it provides an overview of operational procedures, ensuring you’re equipped with comprehensive skills for a thriving career in technology.
Course Curriculum
| Section 01: All About the CompTIA A+ 2019 Core 2 Exam | |||
| CompTIA A+ 2019 Core 2 (220-1002) Course Introduction | 00:02:00 | ||
| What is the CompTIA A+ | 00:02:00 | ||
| Why Get A+ Certified? | 00:03:00 | ||
| What is on the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) Exam? | 00:04:00 | ||
| How to Pass the CompTIA A+ Exam | 00:04:00 | ||
| How to use this Video Course | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 02: Safety and Professionalism | |||
| Professional Communication Part 1 | 00:06:00 | ||
| Professional Communication Part 2 | 00:07:00 | ||
| Physical Safety | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 03: The Visible Computer | |||
| What is an Operating System? | 00:09:00 | ||
| Users and Super Users | 00:05:00 | ||
| Why Windows? | 00:08:00 | ||
| Windows Editions and Versions | 00:12:00 | ||
| Touring the macOS | 00:06:00 | ||
| Touring Linux | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 04: CPUs | |||
| 32-Bit vs. 64-Bit Processing | 00:12:00 | ||
| Section 05: RAM | |||
| Virtual Memory | 00:06:00 | ||
| Section 06: Power Supply | |||
| Power Protection | 00:10:00 | ||
| Section 07: Implementing Mass Storage | |||
| Understanding Partitioning | 00:04:00 | ||
| MBR Partitioning | 00:12:00 | ||
| GPT Partitioning | 00:09:00 | ||
| Understanding File Systems | 00:12:00 | ||
| Popular File Systems | 00:07:00 | ||
| Formatting in Action | 00:11:00 | ||
| Dynamic Disks | 00:09:00 | ||
| Software RAID in Storage Spaces | 00:10:00 | ||
| Encrypting Mass Storage | 00:09:00 | ||
| Section 08: Building a PC | |||
| Boot from Everything | 00:12:00 | ||
| Installing Windows | 00:12:00 | ||
| Post-Installation Tasks | 00:12:00 | ||
| Windows Installation options | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 09: Windows under the Hood | |||
| What is the Registry? | 00:11:00 | ||
| Processes | 00:07:00 | ||
| Services | 00:04:00 | ||
| Your Windows Toolset | 00:08:00 | ||
| Windows 7 Task Manager | 00:09:00 | ||
| Windows 10 Task Manager | 00:06:00 | ||
| Information and Configuration Tools | 00:11:00 | ||
| Performance Monitor | 00:12:00 | ||
| Event Viewer | 00:07:00 | ||
| Tools for Programmers | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 10: Users, Groups, and Permissions | |||
| Introduction to Users and Groups | 00:06:00 | ||
| Managing Users and Groups | 00:12:00 | ||
| NTFS Permissions | 00:08:00 | ||
| Linux and macOS Permissions | 00:05:00 | ||
| File Explorer | 00:14:00 | ||
| Sharing Resources | 00:11:00 | ||
| Security Policies | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 11: Maintaining and Optimizing Operating Systems | |||
| Patch Management | 00:11:00 | ||
| Working with Disks | 00:06:00 | ||
| Working with Applications | 00:07:00 | ||
| System Restore | 00:05:00 | ||
| Backing up Your Files | 00:07:00 | ||
| Task Scheduler | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 12: Working with the Command-Line Interface | |||
| Understanding the CLI | 00:11:00 | ||
| Navigating the CLI | 00:14:00 | ||
| Working with Folders | 00:07:00 | ||
| Working with Files | 00:11:00 | ||
| Working with Drives | 00:13:00 | ||
| Super Copy Commands | 00:09:00 | ||
| Advanced Windows Command Line | 00:08:00 | ||
| Advanced Linux Commands | 00:13:00 | ||
| Command-Line Permissions | 00:08:00 | ||
| Introduction to Scripting | 00:10:00 | ||
| Interpreted Languages | 00:12:00 | ||
| Section 13: Troubleshooting Operating Systems | |||
| Windows Recovery Environment | 00:05:00 | ||
| Advanced Windows Startup Options | 00:07:00 | ||
| Troubleshooting Boot Problems | 00:10:00 | ||
| Troubleshooting at the GUI | 00:11:00 | ||
| Troubleshooting Applications | 00:07:00 | ||
| Kernel Panic | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 14: Display Technologies | |||
| Resolutions and Aspect Ratios | 00:06:00 | ||
| Multiple Monitors | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 15: Essentials of Networking | |||
| Network Card Troubleshooting | 00:09:00 | ||
| Section 16: Local Area Networking | |||
| Working with Connections | 00:09:00 | ||
| Working with Workgroups | 00:08:00 | ||
| Working with Active Directory | 00:14:00 | ||
| Windows Sharing with Mac and LInux | 00:07:00 | ||
| Net Command | 00:04:00 | ||
| Firewall Configuration | 00:11:00 | ||
| Windows Firewall | 00:08:00 | ||
| Port Forwarding | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 17: Wireless Networking | |||
| Wireless Encryption | 00:11:00 | ||
| Enterprise Wireless | 00:16:00 | ||
| Section 18: The Internet | |||
| Telnet and SSH | 00:07:00 | ||
| Remote Desktop Connections | 00:06:00 | ||
| The World Wide Web | 00:09:00 | ||
| Troubleshooting Internet Connections | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 19: Portable Computing | |||
| Power Management | 00:11:00 | ||
| Section 20: Care and Feeding of Mobile Devices | |||
| Mobile Device Security | 00:08:00 | ||
| Mobile Security Troubleshooting | 00:06:00 | ||
| Mobile Device Troubleshooting | 00:10:00 | ||
| Section 21: Securing Computers | |||
| Threats | 00:10:00 | ||
| Physical Security | 00:08:00 | ||
| Passwords and Authentication | 00:14:00 | ||
| Malware | 00:14:00 | ||
| Anti-Malware | 00:11:00 | ||
| Social Engineering | 00:06:00 | ||
| Licensing | 00:10:00 | ||
| Incident Response | 00:05:00 | ||
| Environmental Controls | 00:06:00 | ||
| Section 22: Operational Procedures | |||
| Documents You Need to Know | 00:09:00 | ||
| Data You Need to Know | 00:04:00 | ||
| Change Management | 00:06:00 | ||
| The Zen of Backup | 00:11:00 | ||
| Recycling and Data Destruction | 00:07:00 | ||
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