PC Technician (A+ Cert)
Pre-Requisite: There is no pre-requisite for this course.

Course Description:

This course teaches you how to build and troubleshoot a computer. It also prepares you for the A+ Certification exam.
 You Will Learn How To 
  • Identify basic computer components
  • Work with numbering system
  • Assemble / Disassemble computer
  • Maintain, build, troubleshoot, and repair a computer
  • Work with MS DOS
  • Install and maintain Windows Operating System
  • Troubleshoot Windows Operating System error
  • Course Benefits
    This course educates students to broaden their knowledge and competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosis, preventive maintenance and basic networking. This course elucidates students with the skills needed to work as a computer technician. The students learn how to install, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot, and repair desktop computer systems, and Windows Operating System and how to use Command Line Prompt. This course will cover topics related to computer hardware, assembling and maintaining a computer to learning DOS (Disk Operating System), and Windows Operating System. This course will also prepare you for the A+ certification exam.
    Who Should Attend
    Anyone who is interested in learning how to build computer and troubleshoot computer hardware and software issues.
    About A+ Certification
    A+ Certification is a CompTIA-sponsored testing program that certifies the competency of entry-level (6 month’s 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. The program is backed by major computer hardware and software vendors, distributors, resellers and publications.
    Who may take the tests?
    A+ Certification is open to anyone. The A+ exam is targeted for entry level computer service technicians. No specific requirements are necessary, except payment of the fee.
    Topics covered
    Computer Hardware
  • The BIOS
  • Memory Storage Devices
  • Input Output Devices
  • Power Systems
  • PC Memory Architecture
  • Physical Memory
  • Logical Memory
  • Memory Optimization
  • Disk System Architecture
  • Floppy Disk Systems
  • IDE Disk systems
  • Small Computer System Interface
  • PC Bus Architectures
  • Expansion Bus
  • The Industry Standard Architecture Bus
  • MCA, EISA & VESA Bus
  • Networking Fundamentals
  • Networking Media
  • Installation and Upgrades
  • Disassembling the computer
  • Installation and Upgrades of Computer Devices
  • Reassembling the Computer
  • Troubleshooting Techniques
  • Software Troubleshooting
  • Hardware Troubleshooting
  • Computer Operating System
  • Introduction to Computer Operating Systems
  • Types of PC operating System
  • Windows Operating System Configuration
  • Installing and Using Windows Operating System
  • Application Installation and Configuration
  • Repairing and Uninstalling Application
  • Using and Configuring Additional Peripheral
  • Peripheral connection Methods
  • Installing and Configuring Peripherals devices
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Backing up data
  • Guarding against Virus Attack
  • Making and using an Emergency Disk
  • Configuring Network Software
  • Installing Networking Hardware and software
  • Configuring Windows to share Files and printers
  • Exams Covered
  • A+ 220-601 A+ Essentials and
  • Any one of the following Exam:
  • A+ 220-602 IT Technician
  • A+ 220-603 Remote Support Technician
  • A+ 220-604 Depot Technician