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CompTIA A+ Certification (2003 Objectives)
Virtual Training Company's CompTIA A+ Certification (2003 Objectives) tutorial is a wonderful resource tool in preparing for the A+ Certification test. Certified instructor Bill Ferguson begins by taking you through the basics: terminology, how computers function, software and hardware relationships, BIOS and CMOS, memory management, storing data, and how video and audio are produced. Learn about electricity and power supplies, such as UPS (uninterrupted power supplies), and different methods of communication. Several operating systems, including Windows XP, are covered in detail. He even goes over tips for taking and passing the CompTIA A+ Certification test. To get started, simply click one of the topics below. |
01 Section 1 - Overview and Terminology
0101 Overview
0102 Hardware Terminology
0103 Software Terminology
02 How Software and Harware Work Together
0201 The Boot Process
0202 Key Files for OS's
0203 Key Resources for Devices Continued
03 The System Board
0301 The System Board Overview
0302 Components
0303 The Evolution of the CPU
0304 Challenges to Overcome
0305 Buses and the Bus Evolution
0306 Setting Speeds and Summary
04 Memory
0401 Types of Memory
0402 DRAM vs. SRAM
0403 How OS's View Memory
0404 Memory Management
0405 DOS Memory Management
0406 Window 9X Memory Management
0407 Tips on Upgrading Memory
05 Data Storage
0501 Logical and Physical on Floppy Disks
0502 Formatting Floppy Disks
0503 Managing Data Storage with DOS
0504 Managing Data Storage with Windows 9X
0505 Supporting Floppy Drives
0506 Replacing Damaged Floppy Drives
0507 Removable Drives
0508 Hard Drive Terminology
0509 IDE Hard Drives
0510 SCSI Hard Drives
0511 Installing SCSI Hard Drives
0512 Other Types of Hard Drives
0513 How Hard Drives Hold Data
0514 How Hard Drives Communicate with BIOS and the OS
0515 Commands and Utilites to Manage Data Storage
0516 How to Install a Hard Drive
0517 Considerations and Precautions
0518 Configuring the System for a Hard Drive
0519 Partitioning and Installing Programs
0520 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
0521 Utility Programs
0522 Hard Drive Troubleshooting Guidelines
06 Troubleshooting Tools
0601 Troubleshooting Tools
0602 Troubleshooting Viruses
0603 Troubleshooting Fundamentals
0604 Problems That Keep a Computer from Starting
0605 Troubleshooting Memory
0606 Troubleshooting the OS
0607 Problems After a Computer Boots
0608 Problems with the Keyboard and Monitor
0609 Troubleshooting Printers
0610 PC Maintenance
07 Adding and Changing Hardware
0701 Basic Principles of Installation
0702 Device Drivers
0703 Using Ports and Expansion Slots
0704 The UART Chip
0705 Univeral Serial Bus Ports
0706 1394 Firewire
0707 PCI Expansion Slots
0708 Resource Conflicts
0709 Small Computer Systems Interface
08 Multimedia Technology
0801 Multimedia Technology Defined
0802 Requirements and Sampling Fundamentals
0803 Standardization and Technologies
0804 Stages of Computerization of Sound
0805 MPEG Standards
0806 Video Reproduction
09 Electricity
0901 Electricity Terminology
0902 AC vs. DC Current
0903 Common Electronic Components
0904 Troubleshooting a Power Supply
0905 Surge Protection and Battery Backup
0906 Fire Safety
10 Supporting Windows 9X
1001 Bridging the Gap
1002 Configuration
1003 Performation the Installation
1004 Windows 9X Setup
1005 Plug and Play
1006 The Registry
1007 Built-In Tools
11 Supporting Windows NT
1101 Windows NT vs. Windows 9X
1102 Minimum Requirements and Upgrading NT
1103 FAT16 vs. NTFS
1104 NT Architecture and Design
1105 Preparing for the Installation
1106 The Boot Sequence
1107 Troubleshooting the Boot Process
1108 Customizing an NTVDM for DOS
1109 The Windows NT Registry
1110 Windows NT Tools
1111 Windows NT Networking
12 Supporting Windows 2000
1201 The Windows 2000 Family
1202 Comparing to Windows NT and Windows 98
1203 New Features
1204 Installing Windows 2000
1205 Understanding the Boot Process
1206 Troubleshooting Tools
1207 File Maintenance Tools
1208 Management Consoles and Support
13 Communication Over Telephone Lines
1301 Layered Communication and Modems
1302 Modem Properties
1303 Modem Features
1304 Terminology
1305 Installing and Configuring Modems
1306 Troubleshooting Modems
14 Communication on an Intranet
1401 Communication Layers and the OSI Model
1402 Network Technologies - Ethernet
1403 Network Technologies - Token Ring & FDDI
1404 Networking Hardware
1405 Using Resources on Networks
15 Communication Over the Internet
1501 What the Internet Is and How it Works
1502 TCP/IP and IP Addressing
1503 Routing Using TCP/IP
1504 Default Gateways and Subnets
1505 Internet Services
16 Printers
1601 Laser Printers
1602 Ink-Jet Printers and Dot Matrix Printers
1603 Troubleshooting Printers
1604 Sharing Printers on a Network
17 Notebook Computers
1701 Power Management
1702 Connecting Peripheral Devices
1703 Supporting Notebooks
18 Preventative Maintenance
1801 The Goals of Preventative Maintainence
1802 What is a Virus?
1803 Where Viruses Hide
1804 Virus Prevention
19 Backups and Fault Tolerance
1901 Backup Technology and Strategies
1902 Fault Tolerance
20 Summary and Study Tips
2001 A+ Certification Test Tips
21 Section 2 - What Has changed on the Tests?
2101 Overview
22 Command Line functions
2201 Management Commands pt. 1
2202 Management Commands pt. 2
2203 Troubleshooting Commands pt. 1
2204 Troubleshooting Commands pt. 2
23 Windows XP Operating System
2301 Similarities to Other Windows Systems
2302 Differences from Other Windows Systems Overview
2303 New Interfaces and Look
2304 New Fault Tolerance (Restore Points)
2305 New Security
2306 Windows XP (Clean Installation)
2307 Upgrading to Windows XP
2308 Managing and Navigating Files and Folders
24 Networking
2401 New and Old Cables and Connectors
2402 New Internet Connectivity
2403 Networking with Windows XP
25 Tips and Tricks
2501 Tips for Taking the Tests
26 Credits
2601 About this Author
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