COMPTIA - A+ With Microsoft Certifications

A+ Core Hardware and A+ Operating System :

For A+ certification, the examinee must pass both the A+ core hardware and A+ operating system technologies examination. The core hardware examination measures essential competencies for a micro computer hardware service technician. The examinee must demonstrate basic knowledge of installing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting and repairing microcomputer systems at the standard defined by this test specification.

A+ operating system examination measures essential operating system competencies for microcomputer hardware service technician with six months of on-the job experience. The examinee must demonstrate basic knowledge of command line prompt, windows 9x, windows 2000 for installing, configuring, upgrading, trouble shooting and repairing microcomputer systems.

Objective:

A+ Certification is a CompTIA - sponsored testing program that certifies the competency of entry-level (6 Months experience) computer service technicians. The A+ test contains situational, traditional, and identification types of questions. All of the questions are multiple choice with only one correct answer for each question. The test covers a broad range of hardware and software technologies, but is not bound to any vendor-specific products.


Exams:

A+ Core Hardware Exam No. 220 - 201
A+ Operating Systems Exam No. 220 - 202

Audience:

The Individuals who plan to make a course in System Administration Network Administration in multi national companies / corporate's and in computer manufacturing companies.

Operating Systems:

Windows 9x installation
Installation Requirements
Windows 2000 Installation
Installation Requirements
Operating System Orientation
COMPTIA-A+
Legacy System Files
Windows 9x System Files
Windows 9x Startup
Windows 2000 system files
windows 2000 startup
Emergency boot
Desktop Navigation
Disk and File Management
Disk Partitions and Volumes
File Management and Fundamentals
Common Disk and File Errors
Windows9x File Management
Windows 2000 Disk Management
Windows 2000 File Management
Memory fundamentals and Its management
Device drivers
Windows 2000 Hardware configuration
Printer Management
Software Management
Command Prompt
MS - DOS and 16-bit Application Support
COMPTIA-A+
32 Bit Application Support
Application Errors
Viruses
LAN Management and Fundamentals
Windows 9x and Windows 2000 Networking
Sharing and Accessing Resources
Internet Technologies
Configuring Dial-ups
Internet Browsers
Trouble Shooting Basics
Diagnostic and Troubleshooting Utilities
Common Problems and Solutions
Printer Problems and Resolutions
Sit A+ Operating Systems Exam


.: CORE HARDWARE :.

Core Microcomputer components

Enclosure
Power Supply
Motherboard
Processors
COMPTIA-A+
Memory

Major Components

Storage
Basic Input / Output Devices
Laptop Components
Other System Hardware
System Ports and Cabling
Additional Input / Output Devices
Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Hardware Installation, Configuration and Upgrade
Configuration Basics
System Board
CMOS
Hard Disks
Peripheral Installation and Configuration
Diagnosis and Repair
Start up Errors
System Failures
Peripheral Failures
Laptop Failures
COMPTIA-A+
Avoiding Failures

Printers

Dot-Matrix / Ink-Jet - Laser
Printer Diagnostics, Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Local Area Networks

LANs and Legacy Networks
LANs and WANs
OSI Model
Network Connectivity
Topologies
Building a Cabling Infrastructure
Data Link Protocols
Ethernet and 802.3
Network Adapter Cards.
Transmission Control Protocol/IP and Multi Protocol support

The Internet

The World Wide Web
Open Standards
Intranets and Extranets
TCP / IP
Connecting to the Internet
COMPTIA-A+
Internet Service Providers
Configuring an Internet Dial-up Connection
Browsers
Navigating the World Wide Web
Troubleshooting Internet Connectivity Issues


Internet Services

FTP
Protocols
Electronic Mail

Posted By: R.v.KirubaKaran
Microsoft Certified Professional