D316 - IT Foundations (CompTIA A+ Core 1)

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About

IT Foundations provides learners with an understanding of personal computer components and their functions in a desktop system; a knowledge of computer data storage and retrieval; and skills in classifying, installing, configuring, optimizing, upgrading, and troubleshooting printers, laptops, portable devices, operating systems, networks, and system security. This course also gives learners the ability to recommend appropriate tools, diagnostic procedures, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques for personal computer components in a desktop system; strategies for identifying, preventing, and reporting safety hazards and environmental or human accidents in technological environments; and effective communication skills for interacting with colleagues and clients, including job-related professional behavior. The course prepares learners for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 certification exam.

Objectives

• Competency 4001.2.1: Configures Hardware and Software
  The learner configures common hardware and software components of mobile devices.
• Competency 4001.2.2: Configures Networks
  The learner configures wired and wireless networks.
• Competency 4001.2.3: Configures Common Hardware
  The learner configures common hardware in computer systems.
• Competency 4001.2.4: Creates Client-Side Virtualization
  The learner creates client-side virtualization with cloud computing components.
• Competency 4001.2.5: Troubleshoots Issues
  The learner troubleshoots hardware, software, and network issues with best practice methodologies.

Course Outline

• PCs
  • Installing Motherboards and Connectors
  • Installing System Devices
  • Troubleshooting PC Hardware
• Networks
  • Comparing Local Networking Hardware
  • Configuring Network Addressing and Internet Connections
  • Supporting Network Services
  • Summarizing Virtualization and Cloud Concepts
• Laptops and Mobile Devices
  • Supporting Mobile Devices
• Printers and Imaging Devices
  • Supporting Print Devices

Exam Objectives

comptia-a-220-1101-exam-objectives.pdf

Resources

• CompTIA. (n.d.). CertMaster learn for A+ Core 1 (Exam 220-1101).
• CompTIA. (n.d.). CertMaster practice for A+ Core 1 (Exam 220-1101).
• CompTIA. (n.d.). CertMaster labs for A+ Core 1 (Exam 220-1101).

Exam Checklist

• 90%+ lesson practice questions
• 90%+ PBQs
• 90%+ CertMaster assessment
  • 96%
• 90%+ CertMaster practice questions
• 90%+ CertMaster practice test