A+
ABOUT THE COURSE
The CompTIA A+ certification is the starting point for a career in IT. The exams cover maintenance of PCs, mobile devices, laptops, operating systems and printers.
WHY A+?
Dell, Intel and Lenovo require it for service techs
Recognized by U.S. Dept. of Defense
An ANSI accredited Certifier - 0731
Vendor-neutral
Held by 900,000 IT professionals
JOBS THAT USE A+
Technical support specialist
Field service technician
IT support technician
IT support administrator
IT support specialist
CERTIFICATE
In order to receive the CompTIA A+ certification, you must pass two exams.
CompTIA A+ 220-801 covers the fundamentals of computer technology, installation and configuration of PCs, laptops and related hardware, and basic networking.
CompTIA A+ 220-802 covers the skills required to install and configure PC operating systems, as well as configuring common features (e.g. network connectivity and email) for mobile operating systems Android and Apple iOS.
- 1. Required exams CompTIA A+ 220-801 & CompTIA A+ 220-802
- 2. Number of questions Maximum of 90
- 3. Length of test 90 minutes
- 4. Passing score CompTIA A+ 220-801: 675 (on a scale of 900)
- 5. CompTIA A+ 220-802: 700 (on a scale of 900)
- 6. Recommended experience Six to 12 months hands-on experience in the lab or field
- 7. Type of questions Multiple choice and performance-based
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| Module 01: | Introduction |
| Module 02: | Power Systems |
| Module 03: | CPUs and Motherboards |
| Module 04: | CPUs and Motherboards |
| Module 05: | Expansion Cards |
| Module 06: | Data Storage Devices |
| Module 07: | Ports, Connectors and Cables |
| Module 08: | Printers and Scanners |
| Module 09: | Display Devices |
| Module 10: | Portable Computers and Devices |
| Module 11: | Operating System Management |
| Module 12: | Operating System Monitoring |
| Module 13: | OS Maintenance and Troubleshooting |
| Module 14: | Networking |
| Module 15: | Internet Connections |
| Module 16: | Network Troubleshooting |
| Module 17: | Security |
| Module 18: | Maintaining the PC Environment |
| Module 19: | Introduction |
| Module 20: | Getting Started with PC Hardware Support |
| Module 21: | Operating Systems |
| Module 22: | Electricity and Power Supplies |
| Module 23: | CPUs and Motherboards |
| Module 24: | Basic Input/Output System |
| Module 25: | Memory Systems |
| Module 26: | Bus Structures |
| Module 27: | Expansion Cards |
| Module 28: | Ports, Connectors and Cables |
| Module 29: | Data Storage Devices |
| Module 30: | Video and Multimedia Input/Output Devices |
| Module 31: | Printers |
| Module 32: | Portable Computers and Devices |
| Module 33: | Monitoring and Management |
| Module 34: | Operating System Troubleshooting |
| Module 35: | Connecting Computers |
| Module 36: | Networking Computers |
| Module 37: | Security |
| Module 38: | Windows Installation and Upgrades |
| Module 39: | Safety |
| Module 40: | Troubleshooting and Maintaining a PC |