CompTIA A 220-901 Exam 1 (Course & Labs)

(220-901-complete)/ISBN:978-1-61691-628-2

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Gain hands-on expertise in the CompTIA A+ 220-901 certification exam with CompTIA A+ 220-901 course and performance-based labs. Performance-based labs simulate real-world, hardware, software & command line interface environments and can be mapped to any text-book, course & training. The study guide focuses on all the objectives covered in the 220-901 exam and includes topics such as motherboards, processors, and memory; storage devices and power supplies; peripherals and expansion; networking fundamentals; mobile devices; hardware and network troubleshooting; and much more. The cert guide describes question format, trouble spots, hints for exam preparation, and recommendations with the interactive study resources.

Here's what you will get

CompTIA A+ certification is globally recognized, vendor-neutral credential designed for IT professionals. The 220-901 exam is a part of CompTIA's A+ certification. The exam covers network connectivity issues, mobile device hardware, networking and troubleshooting hardware, and PC hardware and peripherals0. This certification exam validates the understanding of a wide variety of issues ranging from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security.

Lessons

16+ Lessons | 242+ Exercises | 116+ Quizzes | 248+ Flashcards | 248+ Glossary of terms

TestPrep

87+ Pre Assessment Questions | 5+ Full Length Tests | 90+ Post Assessment Questions | 449+ Practice Test Questions

Hand on lab

84+ LiveLab | 41+ Video tutorials | 34+ Minutes

Video Lessons

79+ Videos | 19:52+ Hours

Here's what you will learn

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Lessons 1: Motherboards, Processors, and Memory

  • Identifying Components of Motherboard
  • Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Processors
  • Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Memory
  • Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Cooling Systems
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 2: Storage Devices and Power Supplies

  • Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Storage Devices
  • Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Power Supplies
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 3: Peripherals and Expansion

  • Installing and Configuring Expansion Cards
  • Identifying Characteristics of Connectors and Cables
  • Input Devices
  • Output Devices
  • Input and Output Devices
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 4: Display Devices

  • Understanding Display Types and Settings
  • Understanding Video Standards and Technologies
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 5: Custom Configurations

  • Standard Thick Clients
  • Graphic and CAD/CAM Design Workstations
  • Audio/Video Editing Workstations
  • Virtualization Workstations
  • Gaming PCs
  • Home Theater PCs
  • Thin Clients
  • Home Server PCs
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 6: Networking Fundamentals

  • Understanding Networking Principles
  • Identifying Common Network Hardware
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 7: Introduction to TCP/IP

  • Understanding TCP/IP
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 8: Installing Wireless and SOHO Networks

  • Understanding Wireless Networking
  • Installing and Configuring SOHO Networks
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 9: Understanding Laptops

  • Understanding Laptop Architecture
  • Disassembling and Reassembling Laptops
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 10: Understanding Mobile Devices

  • Understanding Mobile Devices
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 11: Installing and Configuring Printers

  • Understanding Print Technologies and Imaging Processes
  • Installing and Configuring Printers
  • Performing Printer Maintenance and Upgrades
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 12: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshooting Core Hardware Issues
  • Troubleshooting Mobile Devices, Printers, and Networking
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Appendix A

  • 3d Objects

Appendix B

  • Videos

Appendix C

  • Mapping Videos to CompTIA A+ Exam 220-901

Appendix: 3D Game Simulation

Hands-on LAB Activities (Performance Labs)

Motherboards, Processors, and Memory

  • Identifying the CPU package types
  • Identifying components of a motherboard chipset
  • Identifying Types of RAM
  • Understanding the BIOS security options
  • Installing a USB 3.0 PCI Express Card (2.0 x4)
  • Identifying a PCI-Bus Slot
  • Identifying motherboard slots
  • Installing Motherboard Components
  • Installing Expansion Cards on a Motherboard
  • Installing a processor
  • Identifying computer components
  • Identifying computer parts
  • Identifying a CPU Socket
  • Identifying memory modules
  • Installing Memory Modules
  • Identifying computer cooling systems
  • Providing Cooling and Ventilation to a Motherboard

Storage Devices and Power Supplies

  • Formatting a pen drive
  • Supplying Power to a SATA Drive
  • Connecting the Motherboard to the Internal Hard Drive
  • Inserting a Pen Drive into the USB Port
  • Identifying RAID level characteristics
  • Installing SMPS and Connecting it to the Motherboard
  • Replacing the Power Supply
  • Identifying computer power supply connectors

Peripherals and Expansion

  • Installing an Optical Drive and a PCI Sound Card
  • Installing Firewire Cards
  • Installing a PCI Sound Card
  • Identifying sound card ports
  • Identifying video card ports
  • Understanding USB versions
  • Identifying additional ports and connectors
  • Identifying Video Ports and Connectors
  • Identifying I/O ports of a motherboard
  • Identifying desktop PC ports
  • Connecting a digital camera to a computer
  • Connecting Speakers to a Computer
  • Identifying input and output devices

Display Devices

  • Extending monitor displays
  • Changing the refresh rate in Windows 7
  • Changing the display settings of a laptop

Custom Configurations

  • Configuring Windows 7 for media streaming

Networking Fundamentals

  • Understanding advantages and disadvantages of topologies
  • Identifying the purpose of OSI layers
  • Connecting a star topology
  • Identifying network types
  • Identifying OSI layer functions
  • Identifying a network topology
  • Identifying components of a coaxial cable
  • Identifying types of a cable
  • Identifying network connectors

Introduction to TCP/IP

  • Identifying IP address class values
  • Adding and removing an IPv6 address
  • Identifying TCP/IP layers
  • Identifying TCP/IP model layers

Installing Wireless and SOHO Networks

  • Describing 802.11 modulation techniques
  • Describing 802.11 networking standards
  • Understanding QoS levels
  • Identifying key steps to plan a network
  • Connecting to a wireless network
  • Configuring Internet settings on a router
  • Installing a NIC

Understanding Laptops

  • Disabling a touchpad
  • Comparing desktop and laptop
  • Identifying a port
  • Removing a pen drive from a computer
  • Installing Laptop Components

Understanding Mobile Devices

  • Identifying USB cables of devices

Installing and Configuring Printers

  • Installing a printer
  • Identifying a Daisy-Wheel Printer
  • Understanding the electrophotographic print process
  • Inserting Ink Cartridges into a Printer
  • Connecting a USB Printer to a Computer
  • Configuring printer memory
  • Identifying the steps for using an inkjet cleaning solution

Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

  • Setting up a boot device priority
  • Running different parameters of the net share command
  • Analyzing domain names with nslookup
  • Analyzing the TCP/IP configuration with netstat
  • Analyzing network paths with tracert
  • Renewing an IP address
  • Stopping and restarting the print spooler service
  • Describing error codes
  • Identifying network cabling tools

Exam FAQs

CompTIA recommends the following:

  • 9 to 12 months hands-on experience in the lab or field

USD 211

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

The exam contains 90 questions.

90 minutes

675

CompTIA A+ examination, CompTIA's retake policy is:

  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 fourteen calendar days from the date of your last attempt before you can retake the exam.
  2. If a Candidate has passed an exam, he/she cannot take it again without prior consent from CompTIA.
  3. A test result found to be in violation of the retake policy will not be processed, which will result in no credit awarded for the test taken. Repeat violators will be banned from participation in the CompTIA Certification Program.
  4. Candidates must pay the exam price each time they attempt the exam. CompTIA does not offer free re-tests or discounts on retakes.

CompTIA A+ certification expires after three years from the date of issue, after which the certification holder will need to renew their certification via CompTIA's Continuing Education Program.