CompTIA A+ 2003 Hardware Part 3 - Printers, Networks, and Protocols

This course delves into the concepts of memory modules mainboards and bus architecture. Printer hardware and how to troubleshoot printers is covered. Participants learn about basic network technology and network media including cables and connectors. The technologies and protocols used for wireless and Internet connectivity are also taught.

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Duration: 8 hours Training Presented in: English

Audience

This is an entry-level audience that want to pass the A+ Core Hardware (2003) Examination or that have a strong interest in PC hardware. Participants come from a broad spectrum of experience. Typical job roles may include IT professional or PC service technician. Basic skills acquired in the early stages of on-the-job training as a service technician are a pre-requisite of this course.

Objective

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

• match the types of memory modules with their features.
• identify operational characteristics of memory.
• identify the components of a mainboard.
• sequence the steps for installing a printer.
• sequence the steps in the printing process.
• identify guidelines for choosing printing consumables.
• match types of networks with their features.
• match types of network topologies with their features.
• identify the steps in the client/server communication process.
• identify features of the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite.
• identify features of the Internet Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange (IPX/SPX) protocol suite.
• identify features of the NetBIOS Enhanced User Interface (NetBEUI) protocol.
• identify features of point-to-point and broadcast infrared transmission.
• match antenna types with their features.
• identify functions of a wireless access point (AP).

Topics Include

Unit 1: Memory Modules Mainboards and Buses

• Match the types of memory modules with their features.
• Identify operational characteristics of memory.
• Identify the components of a mainboard.
• Identify types of processor sockets in a mainboard.
• Match types of chipsets with their features.
• Match types of buses with their features.
• Identify features of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard.

Unit 2: Printers

• Sequence the steps for installing a printer.
• Sequence the steps in the printing process.
• Identify guidelines for choosing printing consumables.
• Match paper feeder types with their mechanisms.
• Sequence the steps in the laser printing process.
• Match problems associated with universal printers with their solutions.
• Match problems associated with dot-matrix printers with their solutions.
• Match problems associated with ink-jet printers with their solutions.
• Match problems associated with laser printers with their solutions.

Unit 3: Network Essentials

• Match types of networks with their features.
• Match types of network topologies with their features.
• Identify the steps in the client/server communication process.
• Match Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)/Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) cabling categories with their descriptions.
• Match types of coaxial cable with their specifications.
• Identify types of fiber optic cables.
• Match types of connectors with their characteristics.
• Match cable termination tools with their functions.
• Identify features of a media access control (MAC) address.
• Identify functions of logs and status indicators in the administration of a network.

Unit 4: Protocols and Standards

• Identify features of the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite.
• Identify features of the Internet Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange (IPX/SPX) protocol suite.
• Identify features of the NetBIOS Enhanced User Interface (NetBEUI) protocol.
• Identify features of the AppleTalk protocol suite.
• Install a protocol on a Microsoft Windows XP client.
• Match IEEE 802 working groups with their areas of interest.
• Identify the specifications supported by the IEEE 802.2 Logical Link Control (LLC) standard.
• Identify the specifications supported by the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard.
• Match specifications supported by the IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet standard with the rules used to implement them.
• Identify the specifications supported by the IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet standard.
• Identify the specifications supported by the IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet standard.
• Identify the specifications of the IEEE 802.5 Token Ring standard.
• Identify the specifications of the Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) standard.
• Identify the specifications of the IEEE 802.11b Wireless standard.

Unit 5: Wireless and Internet Connectivity

• Identify features of point-to-point and broadcast infrared transmission.
• Match antenna types with their features.
• Identify functions of a wireless access point (AP).
• Match Internet bandwidth technologies with their features.
• Sequence the steps in the client/server communication process.
Identify problems that can occur with Internet connectivity for various types of servers.
• Match network troubleshooting utilities with their functions.
• Sequence the stages in the connection process for network clients to the Internet.
• Identify features of the connection process to the Internet for remote clients.

Duration

8 Hours

Minimum Requirements

The CDROM version of this course requires:

• At least a 486DX 33Mhz CPU.
• Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher and a Microsoft compatible mouse.
• At least 8MB RAM.
• At least VGA graphics capability with a minimum 512K video RAM (1MB video RAM recommended).
• At least a double speed CDROM drive.
• An MPC compliant sound card with attached speakers or headphones is recommended (Currently only the CDROM version supports audio).

• At least a 486DX 33Mhz CPU.
• Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher and a Microsoft compatible mouse.
• At least 8MB RAM and 22MB available hard disk space or file server space.
• At least VGA graphics capability with a minimum 512K video RAM (1MB video RAM recommended).

Media

CDROM
Web Based Training

• CompTIA A+ 2003 Hardware Part 1 - Devices and System Components
• CompTIA A+ 2003 Hardware Part 2 - Installation and Troubleshooting