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Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software lab (1001/1002)

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Start your prep for CompTIA A+ 220-1001 and 220-1002 certification exams with Complete A Guide to IT Hardware and Software lab. Performance-based labs simulate real-world, hardware, software and command line interface environments and can be mapped to any text-book, course or training. The lab is based on CompTIA A+ certification exam objectives and provide skills to work with mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting, and more.

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CompTIA A+ exam is a globally recognized industry standard for establishing an IT career. CompTIA A+ 220-1001 and 220-1002 exam cover expanded content on growing IT support role including expanded baseline security topics. The certification exam provides a different approach to define competency in operational procedures including basic disaster prevention, recovery, and scripting basics and a greater dependency on networking and device connectivity.
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1

Introduction to the World of IT

  • Adding a Keyboard Layout
  • Configuring Mouse Settings
2

On the Motherboard

  • Installing Motherboard Components
  • Installing a PCI Sound Card
  • Identifying a PCI-Bus Slot
  • Viewing the Processor Information
  • Enabling Hardware Virtualization
  • Identifying a CPU Socket
  • Providing Cooling and Ventilation to a Motherboard
  • Installing a processor
  • Installing Expansion Cards on a Motherboard
  • Installing a NIC
  • Supplying Power to a SATA Drive
  • Installing Firewire Cards
  • Installing an Optical Drive and a PCI Sound Card
  • Installing a USB 3.0 PCI Express Card (2.0 x4)
3

Introduction to Configuration

  • Connecting the Hub with Different Devices Using USB Cables
  • Changing the Resolution Setting
4

Disassembly and Power

  • Assembling Computer Components
  • Replacing the Power Supply
  • Installing SMPS and Connecting it to the Motherboard
  • Replacing the Battery of a Smartphone and Inserting a Memory Card
  • Using a UPS to Power the Computer Components and Ensure the Network Connectivity
5

Memory

  • Installing Memory Modules
  • Verifying RAM Usage
6

Storage Devices

  • Connecting the Motherboard to the Internal Hard Drive
  • Accessing BIOS Setup in Windows 10
  • Converting a FAT32 Partition to NTFS
  • Viewing the Status of a Disk
  • Inserting a Pen Drive into the USB Port
  • Removing a Pen Drive from a Computer
7

Multimedia Devices

  • Inserting a CD on a Laptop
  • Copying Files to a Disc Using File Explorer
  • Connecting Speakers to a Computer
8

Printers

  • Installing a Printer
  • Inserting Ink Cartridges into a Printer
  • Connecting a USB Printer to a Computer
9

Mobile Devices

  • Removing an Account in Android
  • Configuring an Email in Android
  • Viewing the iOS Version of an iPhone
  • Setting Up a VPN in Android
  • Turning on Airplane Mode of an iPhone
  • Installing Laptop Components
  • Locking an iPhone with a Password
10

Internet Connectivity, Virtualization, and Cloud Technologies

  • Connecting the Cable Modem to Access Internet
  • Installing Ubuntu
  • Installing Windows 10
  • Using OneDrive
  • Configuring OneDrive
11

Networking

  • Configuring an IPv4 address
  • Configuring an IPv6 address
  • Installing a DHCP Server
  • Assigning Different Classes of IP Address
  • Scanning using Wireshark
  • Connecting a Workstation to the LAN and Configuring IPv4 Properties
  • Connecting Systems to the Internet Through a Firewall Router
  • Connecting a Router to the Laptop
  • Using the nbtstat command
  • Using the netstat Command
  • Using the nslookup Command
  • Using the ping Command
  • Tracing Route Using Tracert
  • Joining Workgroups or Domains
  • Changing Network Locations
  • Managing Offline Files
  • Sharing a Printer
  • Sharing Folders
  • Using the net Command
  • Creating a Dial-up Connection
  • Connecting to a Remote Computer using a Remote Desktop Connection
  • Creating a Remote Access VPN Connection
  • Configuring a Proxy Server
12

Introduction to Operating Systems

  • Displaying Windows Versions
  • Creating a Restore Point
  • Using Task View
  • Using Windows Event Viewer
  • Configuring Screensavers
  • Securing User Accounts
  • Creating a New User
  • Using BitLocker 
  • Disabling AutoPlay
  • Enabling BranchCache
  • Implementing EFS File Sharing
  • Observing the Control Panel options in different views
  • Uninstalling a Program
13

Introduction to Scripting

  • Executing the Basic Commands through a ps1 File
  • Creating and Running a ps1 File
  • Displaying Windows PowerShell snap-ins
  • Creating a Loop in PowerShell
  • Creating Variables
14

Advanced Windows

  • Creating a Swap Partition
  • Enabling a Device Driver
  • Disabling a Device Driver
  • In what instance would a PC technician need to use the sfc command?
  • Which of the following tools is used to download...ecurity patches for Microsoft operating systems?
  • Setting Automatic Windows Update
  • A Windows computer will not boot after having up...ght before. What should the technician do first?
  • A technician is installing multiple operating sy...olution of 800x600. Why won't Windows 7 install?
  • Configuring Computer Management Services
  • Editing a Drive Letter
  • Mounting a Drive to a Folder
  • Converting a Basic Disk to a Dynamic Disk
  • Adding an MMC snap-in
  • Which of the following files systems is used on compact disc media in Linux?
  • What Windows tool would a technician use to create a new volume or partition?
  • Which Windows tool is used to separate a hard disk into separate sections?
  • Recently deployed corporate computers are not al...would a technician fix this on a single machine?
  • Disabling a Service
  • An administrator wants to be able to boot a comp...f the following needs to be enabled in the BIOS?
  • Which of the following deployment methods would ...tandard image to many PCs across the enterprise?
  • Setting Up a Boot Device Priority
  • A recent driver update is causing problems with ...can you use to roll back to the previous driver?
  • Which of the following can be used to select a diagnostic startup?
  • Using MSConfig
  • Using Task Manager to Start an Application
  • A user complains that his Windows computer is ta... have for addressing this problem? (Choose two.)
  • What Windows Control Panel utility would be used to adjust virtual memory performance?
  • A user believes her computer is running very slo...g tools can be used to verify the user's theory?
  • Which laptop power option keeps information in RAM with a small amount of power?
  • Configuring a Power Plan
  • Configuring the Screen Resolution Setting
  • What Windows utility allows a technician to remo...ion before the technician is allowed to connect?
  • Which of the following would be required if a us...r from Windows Vista 64-bit to Windows 7 32-bit?
15

macOS and Linux Operating Systems

  • Listing Files in a Directory
  • Verifying the Working Directory
  • Working with Directories
  • Performing a Text Search
  • Using Basic Linux Commands
  • Entering Commands at the Command-line
16

Computer and Network Security

  • Using Windows Security
  • Reviewing the Top 10 OWASP Attacks
  • Conducting a DoS Attack using Smurf Attack
  • Performing a MITM Attack
  • Conducting IP Spoofing
  • Identifying Virus Threats
  • Configuring an Audit Group Policy
  • Configuring an Account Password Policy
  • Managing NTFS Permissions
  • Stopping Permissions Inheritance
  • Propagating Permissions
  • Removing a Credential
  • Using a Symmetric Encryption Algorithm
  • Using an Asymmetric Encryption Algorithm
  • Backing up Files
  • Restoring Files
  • Configuring Windows Defender Firewall
  • Performing Network Address Translation (NAT)
  • Configuring VLANs
  • Configuring a Router
  • Configuring Port Security on an Access Port
  • Examining an Intrusion Detection Policy
  • Configuring SSH in a Router
17

Operational Procedures

  • Setting Up a Surge Protected Computer System

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There are no pre requisite CompTIA A+ certification. However, CompTIA recommends 9 to 12 months hands-on experience in the lab or field.

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Multiple choice questions (single and multiple response), drag and drops, and performance-based questions

The exam contains 90 questions.

90 minutes

  • 220- 1001: 675
  • 220-1002: 700

(on a scale of 100-900)

In the event that you fail your first attempt at passing the A+ examination, CompTIA's retake policies are:

  1. CompTIA does not require a waiting period between the first and second attempt to pass such examination. However, if you need a third or subsequent attempt to pass the examination, you shall be required to wait for a period of at least 14 calendar days from the date of your last attempt before you can retake the exam.
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  4. Candidates must pay the exam price each time they attempt the exam. CompTIA does not offer free re-tests or discounts on retakes.

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