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Video Description
The CompTIA A+ 220-901 is an industry certification with exam objectives designed to validate the skills and knowledge required by entry-level IT professionals in the workforce. The purpose of this course is to serve as a self-study resource to help prepare the candidate to sit for the certification exam. The A+ 220-901 exam is a prerequisite to the 902, and the candidate is required to pass both in order to earn the A+ certification. The content within this course helps to reinforce training concepts for the following work roles
- Technical Support Specialist
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System Administrator
Topics covered on the exam include:- PC hardware and peripherals
- mobile device hardware
- networking and troubleshooting hardware
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network connectivity issues
The exam is broken into four knowledge domains, with questions evaluating the candidate's comprehension within each. The exam is weighted across the domains with:- 34% for Hardware
- 21% for Networking
- 17% for Mobile Devices
- 28% for Hardware & Network Troubleshooting
Across these four domains, 90 questions are presented, with a 90 minute time limit to complete the exam. The questions are a mix of multiple-choice and performance based questions. The best possible score is 900, equivalent to 100%, and a passing score is 675 or higher. This self-study prep course is designed to be a supplemental resource for preparing for the A+ certification exam. Additional study material should be referenced to increase the candidate's overall success in passing the CompTIA A+ 220-901 certification exam.
Course Modules
Comptia A+ 901
Introduction
Module 1 (Hardware)
10:58
Computing System Components
23:44
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
16:14
MicroProcessor Sockets and Processing
13:13
Demonstration: CPU Characteristics and Installation
16:11
RAM Basics and Types of RAM
11:35
Demonstration: RAM Installation and Verification
21:26
Upgrading and Installing RAM
27:13
BIOS Components, Configuration, and Settings
06:34
Installing a New Motherboard
18:01
Display Types and Features
08:33
Display Connector and Video Types
09:51
Hard Drive Basics
08:52
Hard Drive RAID Types
22:47
Hard Drive Interfaces
08:06
DEMO- Hard Drive Installation
08:23
DEMO- Software Virtualization
17:29
Common Peripheral Devices
17:56
Removable Media
04:48
Audio:Video Standards
18:53
PC Configurations
06:34
DEMO- Inside Desktop
19:18
Printer Types
09:59
Printer Languages
04:46
Printer-Scanner Maintenance and Configurations
16:08
SOHO Network
Module 2 (Networking)
15:26
Fiber, Coaxial Cables, and Connectors
14:12
Patch Panels, Ethernet Standards and LAN
18:51
IP Address, Ports and Protocols P1
20:59
IP Address, Ports and Protocols P2
07:55
IP Address, Ports and Protocols P3
22:14
Wireless Networks and WiFi Standards
12:40
Configuring a SOHO Network
06:15
Network Types
09:52
Network Devices and Routers
12:17
Network Devices - Hubs and Switches
15:26
Hardware Tools and Connectivity