About this class
This is the second of two courses, which are together designed to prepare you for the following CompTIA exams: 220-601-A+ Essentials and 220-602 - A+ IT Techician. This course covers the following domains: 3.0 Operating Systems, 5.0 Networks, 6.0 security, 8.0 Communication and Professionalism.
This training may be available onsite; please contact us if you are interested.
Examination details
This course will prepare you for the following exams and certification tracks shown. Please note that the exam may not be included in the price shown: please contact us to check.
CompTIA Certification Tracks »
CompTIA Exams »
Exam 220-602: CompTIA A+ : IT Technician
CompTIA A+ certification »
CompTIA® A+: IT Technician
CompTIA® A+: IT Technician
CompTIA® A+- IT Technician »
Exam 220-602: CompTIA A+ : IT Technician
What prerequisites are required
Before attending this course, students must have:
- Completed course: 8001 A+ Essentials.
Contents of this class
Module 1: Operating System Fundemantals
- Microsoft operating Systems
- Non-Microsoft Operating Systems
- Operating Systems - Storage Management
- How a PC Boots Up
- How Windows XP is Installed
Module 2: Installing Windows XP
- Hardware Requirements for Windows XP
- Upgrading Vs. New Installation
- Upgrading a Windows 2000 System
- New Installation
- Post-installation Tasks
- Other Installation Methods
- Windows XP Structure
Module 3: Using Windows XP Advanced Features
- Account Types
- Advanced Control Panel Options
- Run
- Command Prompt
- Shortcut Keys
Module 4: Recovering Windows XP
- Windows XP Boot Process
- Troubleshooting the Boot Process
- Windows XP Advanced Options Menu
- Windows XP Recovery Console
- Repairing an Installation
- Automated System Recovery
- Vendor Recovery
Module 5: Managing Disks
- Basic Storage
- Dynamic Storage
- Filing Systems
- FAT and FAT32
- How FAT Systems Work
- NTFS
- How NTFS Works
- Creating a Partition
- Creating a Two-Disk Spanned Volume
- Fixing Disk Errors
Module 6: Managing Data
- Folder Basics
- Managing Folders in Windows
- Command Prompt Basics
- Managing Folders from a Command Prompt
- File Basics
- Managing Files in Windows
- Managing Files from a Command Prompt
- Freeing-Up Disk Space
- Backing Up
- Scheduling Data Mangement Tasks
Module 7: Managing Devices
- Device Drivers
- Driver Signatures
- Installing Plug and Play Drivers
- Installing non-Plug and Play Drivers
- Device Manager
- Local Printing
- Network Printing
- Displays
Module 8: System Performance
- Event Viewer
- Monitoring System Performance
- Task Manager
- Performance Console
- Advanced System Properties
- Optimizing Disk Performance
Module 9: System Configuration
- System Configuration Utiity
- The Registry
- Using REGEDIT
- Updating the System
- System Restore
Module 10: Support Tools
- Remote Assistance
- Remote Desktop
- Microsoft Websites
Module 11: Network Hardware
- Nodes
- LANs and WANs
- Topologies
- Data Transmission
- LAN Standards
- 10Base2
- 100Base-T
- 1000Base-T
- 1000Base-X
- WiFi- IEEE802.11
- WAN Links
Module 12: Networking Windows XP
- Network Security Models
- Workgroups (Peer - to - Peer)
- Domains
- Network Components
- TCP/IP
- IP Adresses
- The Subnet Mask
- The Default Gateway
- Basic TCP/IP Configuration
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
- Public and Private IP Addresses
- Domain Name System (DNS)
- Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Protocol
- Other TCP/IP Commands and Protocols
- Accessing Wireless Networks
Module 13: Security
- General Security
- Network Security
- Internet Security
- Malicious Code
Module 14: Professionalism and Communication
- Attitude
- Confidentiality
- Communication
