CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102)

(220-1101-1102.AB1)/ISBN:978-1-64459-396-7

This course includes
Lessons
TestPrep
Hand-on Lab
Instructor Led (Add-on)
AI Tutor (Add-on)

Lessons

11+ Lessons | 790+ Exercises | 303+ Quizzes | 450+ Flashcards | 450+ Glossary of terms

TestPrep

180+ Pre Assessment Questions | 4+ Full Length Tests | 180+ Post Assessment Questions | 360+ Practice Test Questions

Hand on lab

109+ LiveLab | 103+ Video tutorials | 01:51+ Hours

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Lessons 1: Introduction

  • Goals and Methods
  • How the Course Is Organized
  • What’s New?
  • Who Should Read This Course?
  • Strategies for Exam Preparation
  • Pearson Test Prep Practice Test Software
  • Accessing the Pearson Test Prep Software Online
  • Accessing the Pearson Test Prep Software Offline
  • Customizing Your Exams
  • Updating Your Exams

Lessons 2: Mobile Devices

  • Installing and Configuring Laptop Hardware and Components
  • Display Components of Mobile Devices
  • Setting Up and Configuring Accessories and Ports of Mobile Devices
  • Configuring Basic Mobile Device Network Connectivity and Application Support
  • Review All the Key Topics

Lessons 3: Networking

  • TCP and UDP Ports, Protocols, and Their Purposes
  • Networking Hardware
  • Compare and Contrast Wireless Networking Protocols
  • Services Provided by Networked Hosts
  • Install and Configure a Basic Wired/Wireless SOHO Network
  • Network Configuration Concepts
  • Internet Connection Types, Network Types, and Their Features
  • Using Networking Tools
  • Review All the Key Topics

Lessons 4: Hardware

  • Basic Cable Types
  • Installing RAM Types
  • Installing Storage Devices
  • Installing Motherboards, CPUs, and Add-on Cards
  • Power Supplies
  • Multifunction Devices/Printers and Settings
  • Print Technologies
  • Review All the Key Topics

Lessons 5: Virtualization and Cloud Computing

  • Common Cloud Models
  • Client-Side Virtualization Overview
  • Review All the Key Topics

Lessons 6: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshooting Methodology
  • Troubleshooting Motherboard, RAM, CPU, and Power Issues
  • Troubleshooting Storage Drives and RAID Arrays
  • Troubleshooting Video, Projector, and Display Issues
  • Mobile Device Troubleshooting
  • Printer Troubleshooting
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Review All the Key Topics

Lessons 7: Operating Systems

  • Basic Features of Microsoft Windows Editions
  • Microsoft Command-Line Tools
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Operating System (OS) Features and Tools
  • Windows 10 Control Panel Utilities
  • Windows Settings
  • Microsoft Windows Networking Features on a Client/Desktop
  • Installation and Configuration Concepts
  • Understanding Common OS Types
  • OS Installations and Upgrades in a Diverse OS Environment
  • Common Features and Tools of the macOS/Desktop OS
  • Common Features and Tools of the Linux Client/Desktop OS
  • Review All the Key Topics

Lessons 8: Security

  • Security Measures
  • Wireless Security Protocols and Authentication
  • Malware Removal and Prevention
  • Social Engineering Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • Microsoft Windows OS Security Settings
  • Security Best Practices to Secure a Workstation
  • Securing Mobile Devices
  • Data Destruction and Disposal
  • Configuring Security on SOHO Networks
  • Configuring Browser and Relevant Security Settings
  • Review All the Key Topics

Lessons 9: Software Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshooting Common Windows OS Problems
  • Troubleshooting Common PC Security Issues
  • Best Practice Procedures for Malware Removal
  • Troubleshoot Common Mobile OS and Application Issues
  • Troubleshoot Common Mobile OS and Application Security Issues
  • Review All the Key Topics

Lessons 10: Operational Procedures

  • Best Practices and Documentation
  • Change Management
  • Workstation Backup and Recovery Methods
  • Explain Common Safety Procedures
  • Environmental Impacts and Appropriate Controls
  • Addressing Prohibited Content/Activity and Privacy, Licensing, and Policy Concepts
  • Communication Techniques and Professionalism
  • Scripting Basics
  • Remote Access Technologies
  • Review All the Key Topics

Lessons 11: Final Preparation

  • Exam Information
  • Getting Ready
  • Tools for Final Preparation
  • Summary

Hands-on LAB Activities

Mobile Devices

  • Installing the NIC
  • Connecting a Router to a Laptop
  • Installing Laptop Components
  • Adding a Keyboard Layout
  • Installing Memory Modules
  • Turning On the Airplane Mode of an iPhone
  • Viewing the iOS Version of an iPhone
  • Locking an iPhone With a Password
  • Configuring Email in Android
  • Removing an Account in Android
  • Setting Up a VPN on Android

Networking

  • Setting Up a Boot Device Priority
  • Accessing the BIOS Setup in Windows 10
  • Configuring Network Address Translation
  • Disabling a Device Driver
  • Enabling a Device Driver
  • Connecting Systems to the Internet Through a Firewall Router
  • Identifying Clients and Servers
  • Connecting Devices in a Peer to Peer Architecture
  • Installing and Configuring a Temporary Server
  • Connecting a New Workstation to the Internet
  • Configuring a Router
  • Configuring Port Security on an Access Port
  • Creating a Dial-up Connection
  • Configuring a DHCP Server
  • Adding a DNS Server
  • Installing the Proxy Server Feature
  • Configuring an IPv4 Address and a DNS Server
  • Configuring an IPv6 Address
  • Understanding the IPv4 Header
  • Establishing a VPN Connection
  • Creating a VLAN and Viewing its Assignment to Port Mapping

Hardware

  • Configuring the Mouse Settings
  • Installing a USB 3.0 PCI Express Card (2.0 x4)
  • Installing Firewire Cards
  • Inserting a Pen Drive into the Laptop's USB Port
  • Connecting Speakers to a Computer
  • Connecting the Hub with Different Devices Using USB Cables
  • Connecting the Cable Modem to Access the Internet
  • Verifying the RAM Usage
  • Supplying Power to a SATA Hard Disk Drive
  • Copying Files to a Disc Using File Explorer
  • Connecting the Motherboard to the Internal Hard Drive
  • Viewing the Processor Information
  • Installing a PCI Sound Card
  • Identifying a PCI Bus Slot
  • Providing Cooling and Ventilation to a Motherboard
  • Identifying the CPU Socket (Slot)
  • Installing a Processor
  • Installing an Optical Drive and a PCI Sound Card
  • Installing Expansion Cards on a Motherboard
  • Replacing the Power Supply
  • Installing SMPS and Connecting it to the Motherboard
  • Installing a Printer
  • Connecting a USB Printer to a Computer
  • Inserting Ink Cartridges into a Printer

Virtualization and Cloud Computing

  • Enabling Hardware Virtualization

Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

  • Configuring Screen Savers
  • Configuring the Screen Resolution Setting

Operating Systems

  • Working With the Command Prompt
  • Viewing the Status of a Disk
  • Using the netstat Command
  • Using the nslookup Command
  • Using the ping Command
  • Tracing Route Using the tracert Command
  • Adding an MMC Snap-in
  • Displaying Windows PowerShell Snap-ins
  • Using Windows Event Viewer
  • Disabling a Service
  • Configuring Computer Management Services
  • Using the Task Manager to Start an Application
  • Converting a Basic Disk to a Dynamic Disk
  • Working with the Task Manager
  • Using the Task Scheduler
  • Backing Up the Windows Registry
  • Configuring a Power Plan
  • Observing the Control Panel Options from Different Views
  • Setting Automatic Windows Updates
  • Uninstalling a Program
  • Converting a FAT32 Partition to NTFS
  • Managing NTFS Permissions
  • Creating a Swap Partition
  • Mounting a Drive to a Folder
  • Editing a Drive Letter
  • Backing Up Files
  • Restoring Files
  • Using Basic Linux Commands
  • Listing Files in a Directory
  • Verifying the Working Directory
  • Working with Directories
  • Performing a Text Search

Security

  • Configuring Windows Defender Firewall
  • Conducting a DoS Attack Using Smurf Attack
  • Conducting IP Spoofing
  • Implementing EFS File Sharing
  • Stopping Permission Inheritance
  • Propagating Permissions
  • Creating a New User
  • Using BitLocker
  • Using Windows Security in Windows Defender Settings
  • Disabling the AutoPlay Feature
  • Configuring an Audit Group Policy
  • Configuring a Default Domain Password Policy

Software Troubleshooting

  • Creating a Restore Point

Operational Procedures

  • Using a UPS to Power the Computer Components and Ensure Network Connectivity
  • Setting Up a Surge-Protected Computer System
  • Creating a Loop in PowerShell
  • Executing the Basic Commands Through a ps1 File
  • Creating and Running a ps1 File