A+ 2003 Complete Bundle (90 days of online training for PC Technicians)
CompTIA A+
Training
Provided by Online Training Directory
This Online training provides a comprehensive study package designed to prepare a computer technician for CompTIA`s A+ 2003 Certification exam.
The A+ 2003 Complete Bundle package features: +Prerequisite study material. +A prerequisite test to help gauge your level of preparation. +More than 28 hours of interactive, multimedia training. +More than 1,000 pages of printable reference material to reinforce online computer-based learning. +Unlimited use (during the licensed 90 days of online access) of CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) A+ 2003 practice exam questions (practice test draws 70 questions at random from a bank of over 1,500 questions). Product features include: easy-to-use navigation and completion tracking, within the Lesson page bookmarking, interactive glossary, real world training examples, system user guide, pop-up definitions, interactive hands-on lessons, simulations, audio narration, graphics, animations, screenshots and much more! To become A+ certified through CompTIA, you must pass two exams: the Core test and the DOS/Windows test. Neither of these exams is included in this training course ? you must pay for and take them at an authorized testing center ? To find a local test center near you, click here.
This course is designed to teach the computer technician the knowledge and skills needed to pass these tests. This course, the A+ 2003 Complete Bundle, teaches such subjects as the Windows and DOS operating systems, control settings in CMOS, hardware basics, in-depth instruction on floppy drives and hard drives, troubleshooting techniques, working with peripherals, memory installation and management, computer media, networking, system maintenance, and good customer service practice. View the System Requirements to use this online training course. Related Certification: CompTIA A+ 2003 Certification for PC Technicians Prerequisites: Basic computer skills License: 90 days Online access for a single User.
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A+ 2003 Complete Bundle (90 days of online training for PC Technicians)
Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: Build a computer from scratch -- Implement a preventative maintenance plan -- Use effective customer service practices -- Set control settings in CMOS -- Understand the Windows operating systems and DOS -- Troubleshoot PC problems -- Set up and maintain a network -- Understand hardware basics -- Set control settings -- Understand different operating systems -- Install and remove floppy drives -- Install, manage, and optimize hard drives -- Customize Windows 9x operating systems -- Troubleshoot and benchmark PCs -- Install peripherals -- Resolve peripheral conflicts -- Install and configure RAM -- Install a UPS device -- Install and configure a video adapter -- Use shortcuts to manage memory -- Create a Phonebook entry -- Repair Windows NT -- Configure Windows NT -- Use the Windows 2000 Recovery Console -- Share drives in Windows 9x and Windows NT -- Configure TCP/IP -- Understand networking and Windows 2000 -- Build a PC -- Protect computers from viruses -- Practice successful customer service
Assessment
Student performance is assessed by their cumulative training time and number of lessons completed. There are practice tests in this course, but they do not determine a grade or a pass-fail score for this course. This course is just complete or incomplete. It is expected that most students would then pursue certification by taking the CompTIA authorized exams, at an authorized location, at additional expense to the student. To find a local authorized CompTIA test center near you, click here. The A+ Certified professional logo and name are registered trademarks of CompTIA (the Computing Technology Industry Association). All rights reserved. The A+ Certification is an industry-wide, vendor-neutral program developed and sponsored by CompTIA (the Computing Technology Industry Association).
Chapter 1 = Working With Operating Systems -- Examine The Windows Operating System Interface -- Use System Disks -- Rename Files And Directories -- Create A Folder In Windows 9x/Me -- Look At Files -- Create And Use Folders In Windows 2000 -- Understand DOS -- Create A File In Windows 9x/Me -- Use Commands In DOS -- Understand Windows 2000 -- Create A File In Windows 2000 -- Understand Windows XP -- Look At A+ Certification -- Navigate DOS -- Create A File In DOS -- Working With DOS -- Understand Windows 9x -- Working With Windows 9x -- Working With Windows 2000 Chapter 2 = Exploring Control Settings -- Utilizing CMOS -- Understanding The Boot Process -- Understand CMOS -- Understand IRQ And DMA Settings -- View The DMA Settings In Windows 9x -- Create A System Configuration Worksheet -- Understanding IRQ Settings, DMA Channels, And I/O Addresses -- Set A Password In CMOS -- Look At I/O Conflicts -- Change CMOS Values -- Look At A POST Error -- View The I/O Address -- View IRQ Settings In Windows 9x -- Use MSD To View IRQ Settings -- Examine The Boot Process -- Print The Settings -- Understand I/O Addresses Chapter 3 = Learning Computer Hardware Basics -- Understand PDAs -- Installing PCI Expansion Cards -- Identify Systemboard Components -- Remove A PCI Expansion Card -- Explore Buses And Expansion Cards And Slots -- Understanding ESD -- Look At Laptops -- Working With The CPU -- Look At CPUs -- Use Static Protection -- Install A CPU -- Understand Systemboards -- Remove A CPU -- Install A PCI Expansion Card -- Understand Electrostatic Discharge -- Examining Systemboard Components Chapter 4 = Working With Floppy Drives -- Install A 5 1/4-inch Floppy Drive -- Remove A 3 1/2-inch Floppy Drive -- Configuring A Floppy Drive -- Test The 3 1/2-inch Floppy Drive Installation -- Define Drives In Setup -- Test The 5 1/4-inch Floppy Drive Installation -- Examine Dual Floppy Drives -- Install A 3 1/2-inch Floppy Drive -- Examine Floppy Drives Chapter 5 = Working With Hard Drives -- Explore Hard Drive Configuration -- Configure A Hard Drive In Setup -- Format The Hard Drive -- Understand Disk Fragmentation -- Working With Dual Hard Drives -- Installing A Hard Drive -- Use ScanDisk -- Optimizing A Hard Drive -- Configure Cable Select -- Remove A Hard Drive -- Managing A Hard Drive -- Set An Active Partition -- Use Disk Defragmenter -- Install A Removable Drive -- Understand Using Dual Hard Drives -- Understand Hard Drives -- Install A Hard Drive -- Create An Extended Partition -- Install DOS -- Create A Partition -- Understand FDISK -- Installing A Removable Drive -- Understand Removable Drives Chapter 6 = Using Windows 9x/Me -- Upgrading To Windows 98 -- Create A Shortcut -- Add An Item To The StartUp Menu In Windows 9x/Me -- Install Windows 95 -- Understand Windows 9x Installation -- Upgrade To Windows 98 -- Installing Windows 9x -- Configure The Screen Saver In Windows 9x/Me -- Customizing Windows 9x -- Configure The Wallpaper In Windows 9x/Me -- Remove An Item From The StartUp Menu In Windows 9x/Me Chapter 7 = Troubleshooting -- Troubleshoot CD And DVD Drives -- Recognize Problems With Laptop Accessories -- Benchmarking A PC -- Understand Benchmarks -- Troubleshooting The Boot Process -- Troubleshooting Drives -- Understand Troubleshooting -- Look At Diagnostic Software Chapter 8 = Working With Peripherals -- Disable The COM Port's Resources -- Resolving SCSI Chain Conflicts -- Understand Printer Interfaces -- Examine Parallel Port Conflicts -- Look At SCSI -- Examine Laser Printers -- Look At I/O Ports And Expansion Slots -- Install The SCSI Drivers -- Install A SCSI Adapter -- Understanding Printers -- Look At Serial Port Conflicts -- Understand Ink Jet Printers -- Reassign The Resources -- Resolving Parallel Port Conflicts -- Installing A SCSI Adapter -- Examine Printers -- Look At A Conflict -- Look At SCSI Conflicts -- Check The Changes -- Resolving Serial Port Conflicts -- Verify The Installation Chapter 9 = Installing And Managing Memory -- Examine RAM -- View Memory Allocation -- Understand CONFIG.SYS And AUTOEXEC.BAT -- Installing RAM -- Allow Windows To Manage Virtual Memory -- Managing Memory In DOS -- View The Memory Allocation Changes -- Examine AUTOEXEC.BAT And CONFIG.SYS In DOS -- Managing Memory In Windows 9x -- View AUTOEXEC.BAT And CONFIG.SYS In Windows 9x -- Work With RAM -- Load A TSR High In DOS -- Investigate Memory Types -- Understand Windows 9x Virtual Memory -- Check The Installation Of RAM -- Examining CONFIG.SYS And AUTOEXEC.BAT Chapter 10 = Powering A System -- Working With The Power Supply -- Examine The Power Supply -- Troubleshoot Power Chains -- Installing Power Protection Devices -- Troubleshooting Power Chains -- Install A UPS Device -- Examine Power Protection Chapter 11 = Working With Multimedia -- Configure The Video Adapter -- Add New Hardware Manually -- Install A Sound Card -- Understand CDs And DVDs -- Install A Video Adapter Card -- Test The Sound Card -- Install The Video Drivers -- Install A DVD Drive -- Installing A Video Adapter Card -- Installing A Sound Card -- Understand Video -- Examine Sound Chapter 12 = Looking At Communications -- Create A Dialer -- Configure The Dialer -- Install A Modem In Windows 9x -- Install The Dial-Up Adapter -- Install An Internal Modem -- Installing An Internal Modem -- Install A Modem Driver -- Understand Dial-Up Networking -- Working With Dial-up Networking -- Understand Modems -- Install Dial-Up Networking -- Working With Communications -- Install A Modem -- Understanding Modem Communications -- Understand Communications Chapter 13 = Working With Windows NT -- Configure Multiple Swap Files -- Modify A Shortcut Menu -- Installing Windows NT Workstation -- Upgrading To Windows NT Workstation -- Understand Remote Access Service -- Create A Phonebook Entry -- Configure The Phonebook Entry -- Exploring The Windows NT Registry -- Configure A Modem -- Configure The NT Swap File -- Install The Remote Access Service -- Customizing And Repairing Windows NT -- Repair A Windows NT Installation -- Examine The Registry -- View The Registry -- Install Windows NT Workstation -- Working With Communications And NT -- Manage Memory With Shortcuts -- Test A New Subkey -- Examine The NT Repair Process -- Examine Shortcuts In NT -- Explore Windows NT Chapter 14 = Working With Windows 2000 -- Troubleshooting The Windows 2000 Boot Process -- Understand The Windows 2000 Recovery Console -- Understand The Computer Management Console -- Looking At Windows 2000 Maintenance Tools -- Look At Windows File Protection -- Set The Alerter Service From The Recovery Console -- View And Disable A Service From The Recovery Console -- Installing Windows 2000 Professional -- Explore Windows 2000 -- Upgrading To Windows 2000 Professional -- Install Windows 2000 -- Start The Recovery Console Chapter 15 (A+ 2003) = Working With Windows XP -- Look At Windows XP System Components -- Explore Windows XP -- Looking At Windows XP Installations And Upgrades -- Upgrade To Windows XP Professional -- Look At Communications And Windows -- Look At Windows XP Firewall Protection -- Create A System Restore Point In Windows XP Chapter 16 = Networking With PCs -- Look At Networking With Windows XP -- Test The Network In Windows NT -- Create A Path To A Shared Resource In Windows NT -- Identifying Network Components -- Networking And Windows NT -- Enable Resource Sharing In Windows 9x -- Install The Network Card Drivers -- Configure TCP/IP For A Networked Computer -- Test The Network In Windows 9x -- Install A Network Interface Card -- Look At Welcome Screens -- Examine The Internet -- Understand Web Addresses -- Use The Windows NT Network Setup Wizard -- Networking And Windows 2000 -- Share Drive C In Windows NT -- Enter A Web Address -- Networking And Windows 9x -- Look At Networking Cables And Connectors -- Using The Internet -- Create A Path To a Shared Resource In Windows 9x/Me -- Share Drive C In Windows 9x -- Install Network Components -- Understand Networks -- Examine Installing And Configuring Browsers -- Log On To The Internet -- Share Drive C In Windows XP -- Open Internet Explorer -- Understand Networking With Windows 2000 Chapter 17 = Maintaining A System -- Using Virus Protection -- Understand Viruses -- Look At Virus Protection -- Use The Windows 9x Backup Utility -- Understand Backup Methods -- Creating A Preventative Maintenance Plan -- Using Backups -- Understand Preventative Maintenance Chapter 18 = Starting From Scratch -- Building A PC: Part 2 -- Install The CPU -- Install The RAM -- Understand PC Construction -- Connect Peripherals To Complete PC Construction -- Install The Network Interface Card -- Install The Floppy Drive -- Building A PC: Part 3 -- Install The CD-ROM -- Building A PC: Part 1 -- Install The COM And LPT Ports -- Install The Hard Drive -- Mount The Systemboard -- Building A PC: Part 4 -- Install The Sound Card -- Install The Video Card -- Understand CD-ROM Drive Installation Chapter 19 = Understanding Customer Service -- Understand Telephone Support -- Documenting Your Work -- Understanding On-Site Support -- Exploring Telephone Support -- Understand On-site Support -- Document Your Work
Contact Hours: 100
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: Build a computer from scratch -- Implement a preventative maintenance plan -- Use effective customer service practices -- Set control settings in CMOS -- Understand the Windows operating systems and DOS -- Troubleshoot PC problems -- Set up and maintain a network -- Understand hardware basics -- Set control settings -- Understand different operating systems -- Install and remove floppy drives -- Install, manage, and optimize hard drives -- Customize Windows 9x operating systems -- Troubleshoot and benchmark PCs -- Install peripherals -- Resolve peripheral conflicts -- Install and configure RAM -- Install a UPS device -- Install and configure a video adapter -- Use shortcuts to manage memory -- Create a Phonebook entry -- Repair Windows NT -- Configure Windows NT -- Use the Windows 2000 Recovery Console -- Share drives in Windows 9x and Windows NT -- Configure TCP/IP -- Understand networking and Windows 2000 -- Build a PC -- Protect computers from viruses -- Practice successful customer service
Assessment
Student performance is assessed by their cumulative training time and number of lessons completed. There are practice tests in this course, but they do not determine a grade or a pass-fail score for this course. This course is just complete or incomplete. It is expected that most students would then pursue certification by taking the CompTIA authorized exams, at an authorized location, at additional expense to the student. To find a local authorized CompTIA test center near you, click here. The A+ Certified professional logo and name are registered trademarks of CompTIA (the Computing Technology Industry Association). All rights reserved. The A+ Certification is an industry-wide, vendor-neutral program developed and sponsored by CompTIA (the Computing Technology Industry Association).
Chapter 1 = Working With Operating Systems -- Examine The Windows Operating System Interface -- Use System Disks -- Rename Files And Directories -- Create A Folder In Windows 9x/Me -- Look At Files -- Create And Use Folders In Windows 2000 -- Understand DOS -- Create A File In Windows 9x/Me -- Use Commands In DOS -- Understand Windows 2000 -- Create A File In Windows 2000 -- Understand Windows XP -- Look At A+ Certification -- Navigate DOS -- Create A File In DOS -- Working With DOS -- Understand Windows 9x -- Working With Windows 9x -- Working With Windows 2000 Chapter 2 = Exploring Control Settings -- Utilizing CMOS -- Understanding The Boot Process -- Understand CMOS -- Understand IRQ And DMA Settings -- View The DMA Settings In Windows 9x -- Create A System Configuration Worksheet -- Understanding IRQ Settings, DMA Channels, And I/O Addresses -- Set A Password In CMOS -- Look At I/O Conflicts -- Change CMOS Values -- Look At A POST Error -- View The I/O Address -- View IRQ Settings In Windows 9x -- Use MSD To View IRQ Settings -- Examine The Boot Process -- Print The Settings -- Understand I/O Addresses Chapter 3 = Learning Computer Hardware Basics -- Understand PDAs -- Installing PCI Expansion Cards -- Identify Systemboard Components -- Remove A PCI Expansion Card -- Explore Buses And Expansion Cards And Slots -- Understanding ESD -- Look At Laptops -- Working With The CPU -- Look At CPUs -- Use Static Protection -- Install A CPU -- Understand Systemboards -- Remove A CPU -- Install A PCI Expansion Card -- Understand Electrostatic Discharge -- Examining Systemboard Components Chapter 4 = Working With Floppy Drives -- Install A 5 1/4-inch Floppy Drive -- Remove A 3 1/2-inch Floppy Drive -- Configuring A Floppy Drive -- Test The 3 1/2-inch Floppy Drive Installation -- Define Drives In Setup -- Test The 5 1/4-inch Floppy Drive Installation -- Examine Dual Floppy Drives -- Install A 3 1/2-inch Floppy Drive -- Examine Floppy Drives Chapter 5 = Working With Hard Drives -- Explore Hard Drive Configuration -- Configure A Hard Drive In Setup -- Format The Hard Drive -- Understand Disk Fragmentation -- Working With Dual Hard Drives -- Installing A Hard Drive -- Use ScanDisk -- Optimizing A Hard Drive -- Configure Cable Select -- Remove A Hard Drive -- Managing A Hard Drive -- Set An Active Partition -- Use Disk Defragmenter -- Install A Removable Drive -- Understand Using Dual Hard Drives -- Understand Hard Drives -- Install A Hard Drive -- Create An Extended Partition -- Install DOS -- Create A Partition -- Understand FDISK -- Installing A Removable Drive -- Understand Removable Drives Chapter 6 = Using Windows 9x/Me -- Upgrading To Windows 98 -- Create A Shortcut -- Add An Item To The StartUp Menu In Windows 9x/Me -- Install Windows 95 -- Understand Windows 9x Installation -- Upgrade To Windows 98 -- Installing Windows 9x -- Configure The Screen Saver In Windows 9x/Me -- Customizing Windows 9x -- Configure The Wallpaper In Windows 9x/Me -- Remove An Item From The StartUp Menu In Windows 9x/Me Chapter 7 = Troubleshooting -- Troubleshoot CD And DVD Drives -- Recognize Problems With Laptop Accessories -- Benchmarking A PC -- Understand Benchmarks -- Troubleshooting The Boot Process -- Troubleshooting Drives -- Understand Troubleshooting -- Look At Diagnostic Software Chapter 8 = Working With Peripherals -- Disable The COM Port's Resources -- Resolving SCSI Chain Conflicts -- Understand Printer Interfaces -- Examine Parallel Port Conflicts -- Look At SCSI -- Examine Laser Printers -- Look At I/O Ports And Expansion Slots -- Install The SCSI Drivers -- Install A SCSI Adapter -- Understanding Printers -- Look At Serial Port Conflicts -- Understand Ink Jet Printers -- Reassign The Resources -- Resolving Parallel Port Conflicts -- Installing A SCSI Adapter -- Examine Printers -- Look At A Conflict -- Look At SCSI Conflicts -- Check The Changes -- Resolving Serial Port Conflicts -- Verify The Installation Chapter 9 = Installing And Managing Memory -- Examine RAM -- View Memory Allocation -- Understand CONFIG.SYS And AUTOEXEC.BAT -- Installing RAM -- Allow Windows To Manage Virtual Memory -- Managing Memory In DOS -- View The Memory Allocation Changes -- Examine AUTOEXEC.BAT And CONFIG.SYS In DOS -- Managing Memory In Windows 9x -- View AUTOEXEC.BAT And CONFIG.SYS In Windows 9x -- Work With RAM -- Load A TSR High In DOS -- Investigate Memory Types -- Understand Windows 9x Virtual Memory -- Check The Installation Of RAM -- Examining CONFIG.SYS And AUTOEXEC.BAT Chapter 10 = Powering A System -- Working With The Power Supply -- Examine The Power Supply -- Troubleshoot Power Chains -- Installing Power Protection Devices -- Troubleshooting Power Chains -- Install A UPS Device -- Examine Power Protection Chapter 11 = Working With Multimedia -- Configure The Video Adapter -- Add New Hardware Manually -- Install A Sound Card -- Understand CDs And DVDs -- Install A Video Adapter Card -- Test The Sound Card -- Install The Video Drivers -- Install A DVD Drive -- Installing A Video Adapter Card -- Installing A Sound Card -- Understand Video -- Examine Sound Chapter 12 = Looking At Communications -- Create A Dialer -- Configure The Dialer -- Install A Modem In Windows 9x -- Install The Dial-Up Adapter -- Install An Internal Modem -- Installing An Internal Modem -- Install A Modem Driver -- Understand Dial-Up Networking -- Working With Dial-up Networking -- Understand Modems -- Install Dial-Up Networking -- Working With Communications -- Install A Modem -- Understanding Modem Communications -- Understand Communications Chapter 13 = Working With Windows NT -- Configure Multiple Swap Files -- Modify A Shortcut Menu -- Installing Windows NT Workstation -- Upgrading To Windows NT Workstation -- Understand Remote Access Service -- Create A Phonebook Entry -- Configure The Phonebook Entry -- Exploring The Windows NT Registry -- Configure A Modem -- Configure The NT Swap File -- Install The Remote Access Service -- Customizing And Repairing Windows NT -- Repair A Windows NT Installation -- Examine The Registry -- View The Registry -- Install Windows NT Workstation -- Working With Communications And NT -- Manage Memory With Shortcuts -- Test A New Subkey -- Examine The NT Repair Process -- Examine Shortcuts In NT -- Explore Windows NT Chapter 14 = Working With Windows 2000 -- Troubleshooting The Windows 2000 Boot Process -- Understand The Windows 2000 Recovery Console -- Understand The Computer Management Console -- Looking At Windows 2000 Maintenance Tools -- Look At Windows File Protection -- Set The Alerter Service From The Recovery Console -- View And Disable A Service From The Recovery Console -- Installing Windows 2000 Professional -- Explore Windows 2000 -- Upgrading To Windows 2000 Professional -- Install Windows 2000 -- Start The Recovery Console Chapter 15 (A+ 2003) = Working With Windows XP -- Look At Windows XP System Components -- Explore Windows XP -- Looking At Windows XP Installations And Upgrades -- Upgrade To Windows XP Professional -- Look At Communications And Windows -- Look At Windows XP Firewall Protection -- Create A System Restore Point In Windows XP Chapter 16 = Networking With PCs -- Look At Networking With Windows XP -- Test The Network In Windows NT -- Create A Path To A Shared Resource In Windows NT -- Identifying Network Components -- Networking And Windows NT -- Enable Resource Sharing In Windows 9x -- Install The Network Card Drivers -- Configure TCP/IP For A Networked Computer -- Test The Network In Windows 9x -- Install A Network Interface Card -- Look At Welcome Screens -- Examine The Internet -- Understand Web Addresses -- Use The Windows NT Network Setup Wizard -- Networking And Windows 2000 -- Share Drive C In Windows NT -- Enter A Web Address -- Networking And Windows 9x -- Look At Networking Cables And Connectors -- Using The Internet -- Create A Path To a Shared Resource In Windows 9x/Me -- Share Drive C In Windows 9x -- Install Network Components -- Understand Networks -- Examine Installing And Configuring Browsers -- Log On To The Internet -- Share Drive C In Windows XP -- Open Internet Explorer -- Understand Networking With Windows 2000 Chapter 17 = Maintaining A System -- Using Virus Protection -- Understand Viruses -- Look At Virus Protection -- Use The Windows 9x Backup Utility -- Understand Backup Methods -- Creating A Preventative Maintenance Plan -- Using Backups -- Understand Preventative Maintenance Chapter 18 = Starting From Scratch -- Building A PC: Part 2 -- Install The CPU -- Install The RAM -- Understand PC Construction -- Connect Peripherals To Complete PC Construction -- Install The Network Interface Card -- Install The Floppy Drive -- Building A PC: Part 3 -- Install The CD-ROM -- Building A PC: Part 1 -- Install The COM And LPT Ports -- Install The Hard Drive -- Mount The Systemboard -- Building A PC: Part 4 -- Install The Sound Card -- Install The Video Card -- Understand CD-ROM Drive Installation Chapter 19 = Understanding Customer Service -- Understand Telephone Support -- Documenting Your Work -- Understanding On-Site Support -- Exploring Telephone Support -- Understand On-site Support -- Document Your Work
Contact Hours: 100
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