Introduction
A+ Certification.
What is the A+ Exam like ?
Testing Centers.
Testing Costs.
PC Technician Essentials
PC Tools.
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge.
Numbering Systems Used in Computers.
Measuring Data Transfer and Frequency.
Important Websites.
PC Anatomy
The Essential Parts of Any Computer.
Points of Failure.
Hardware, Software, and Firmware.
Working Inside Your PC.
Hardware Resources.
Motherboards, Processors and Adapter Cards
Motherboards and Their Components.
Processors and CPUs.
Installing Adapter Cards.
BIOS
Understanding BIOS, CMOS, and Firmware.
Configuring the System BIOS.
Power-On Self-Test and Error Reporting.
BIOS Updates.
Power Supplies and System Cooling
Power Supplies.
Power Protection Types.
Troubleshooting Power Problems.
System Cooling.
RAM
RAM Basics.
RAM Types
Operational Characteristics.
Installing Memory Modules.
Troubleshooting Memory.
Preventative Maintenance for Memory.
I/O and Multimedia Ports and Devices
Understanding I/O Ports.
Understanding Input Devices.
Understanding Multimedia Devices.
Installing Input and Multimedia Devices.
Troubleshooting Input and Multimedia Devices.
Troubleshooting I/O Ports.
Maintaining Input Devices.
Video Displays & Graphic Cards
Installing a Video Card.
Display Types.
Installing a Monitor.
Troubleshooting Displays and Video Cards.
Preventative Maintenance for Displays.
Security
Security Fundamentals.
Securing Wireless Networks.
Data and Physical Security.
Access Control Purposes and Principles.
Installing, Configuring &Troubleshooting Security Features.
Printers & Storage Devices
Printing Fundamentals.
Printer and Scanner Control.
Printer Installation.
Interface Types.
Optimizing Printer Performance.
Installing and Configuring Printer Upgrades.
Printer Troubleshooting Tools and Techniques.
Hard Disk Drives.
CD and DVD Optical Drives.
Removable Storage.
Flash Memory and Card Readers.
USB Flash Memory Drives
External Hard Disks.