Aaralias Technologies

CompTIA A+ Certification Prep (Exam 220-1101)

Overview

Start your IT career with the foundational skills covered in the CompTIA A+ certification. A common difficulty is grasping hardware troubleshooting and system configuration, which often hinders exam preparation.

About the course

he CompTIA A+ Certification Prep (220-1101) Course covers essential IT skills, including hardware installation, mobile device configuration, and network troubleshooting. Learners will gain hands-on experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and diagnosing hardware issues. This CompTIA A+ 1101 Training is designed to prepare participants for the CompTIA A+ certification exam and equip them with the foundational knowledge needed to excel in IT support roles.

Course Objectives

  • Install, configure, and maintain computer equipment, mobile devices, and software for end users.
  • Service components based on customer requirements.
  • Understand networking basics and apply basic cybersecurity methods to mitigate threats.
  • Properly and safely diagnose, resolve, and document common hardware and software issues.
  • Apply troubleshooting skills and provide customer support using appropriate communication skills.
  • Understand the basics of scripting, cloud technologies, virtualization, and multi-OS deployments in corporate environments.

Course content

Course Outline

Mobile Devices
  • Given a scenario, install and configure laptop hardware and components.
  • Compare and contrast the display components of mobile devices.
  • Given a scenario, set up and configure accessories and ports of mobile devices.
  • Given a scenario, configure basic mobile-device network connectivity and application support.
Networking
  • Compare and contrast Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports, protocols, and their purposes.
  • Compare and contrast common networking hardware.
  • Compare and contrast protocols for wireless networking.
  • Summarize services provided by networked hosts.
  • Given a scenario, install and configure basic wired/wireless small office/home office (SOHO) networks.
  • Compare and contrast common network configuration concepts.
  • Compare and contrast Internet connection types, network types, and their features.
  • Given a scenario, use networking tools.
Hardware
  • Explain basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes.
  • Given a scenario, install the appropriate RAM.
  • Given a scenario, select and install storage devices.
  • Given a scenario, install and configure motherboards, central processing units (CPUs), and add-on cards.
  • Given a scenario, install or replace the appropriate power supply.
  • Given a scenario, deploy and configure multifunction devices/ printers and settings.
  • Given a scenario, install and replace printer consumables.
Virtualization and Cloud Computing
  • Summarize cloud-computing concepts.
  • Summarize aspects of client-side virtualization.
Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
  • Given a scenario, apply the best practice methodology to resolve problems.
  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU, and power.
  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot and diagnose problems with storage drives and RAID arrays.
  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot video, projector, and display issues.
  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot common issues with mobile devices.
  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve printer issues.
  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot problems with wired and wireless networks.