A+ 2003 Complete Bundle (90 days of online training for PC Technicians)


Full Description


PIN code provided for this course allows unlimited on-line access for 90 days. The A+ 2003 Complete Bundle package features: +Prerequisite study material. +A prerequisite test to help gauge your level of preparation. +More than 28 hours of interactive, multimedia training. +More than 1,000 pages of printable reference material to reinforce online computer-based learning. +Unlimited use (during the licensed 90 days of online access) of CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) A+ 2003 practice exam questions (practice test draws 70 questions at random from a bank of over 1,500 questions).

Product features include: easy-to-use navigation and completion tracking, within the Lesson page bookmarking, interactive glossary, real world training examples, system user guide, pop-up definitions, interactive hands-on lessons, simulations, audio narration, graphics, animations, screenshots and much more!

To become A+ certified through CompTIA, you must pass two exams: the Core test and the DOS/Windows test. Neither of these exams is included in this training course – you must pay for and take them at an authorized testing center – To find a local test center near you, click here.

This course is designed to teach the computer technician the knowledge and skills needed to pass these tests. This course, the A+ 2003 Complete Bundle, teaches such subjects as the Windows and DOS operating systems, control settings in CMOS, hardware basics, in-depth instruction on floppy drives and hard drives, troubleshooting techniques, working with peripherals, memory installation and management, computer media, networking, system maintenance, and good customer service practice.

View the System Requirements to use this online training course.

Related Certification: CompTIA A+ 2003 Certification for PC Technicians
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills
License: 90 days Online access for a single User.


Outcomes:


Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Build a computer from scratch
  • Implement a preventative maintenance plan
  • Use effective customer service practices
  • Set control settings in CMOS
  • Understand the Windows operating systems and DOS
  • Troubleshoot PC problems
  • Set up and maintain a network
  • Understand hardware basics
  • Set control settings
  • Understand different operating systems
  • Install and remove floppy drives
  • Install, manage, and optimize hard drives
  • Customize Windows 9x operating systems
  • Troubleshoot and benchmark PCs
  • Install peripherals
  • Resolve peripheral conflicts
  • Install and configure RAM
  • Install a UPS device
  • Install and configure a video adapter
  • Use shortcuts to manage memory
  • Create a Phonebook entry
  • Repair Windows NT
  • Configure Windows NT
  • Use the Windows 2000 Recovery Console
  • Share drives in Windows 9x and Windows NT
  • Configure TCP/IP
  • Understand networking and Windows 2000
  • Build a PC
  • Protect computers from viruses
  • Practice successful customer service


Assessment:


Student performance is assessed by their cumulative training time and number of lessons completed. There are practice tests in this course, but they do not determine a grade or a pass-fail score for this course. This course is just complete or incomplete. It is expected that most students would then pursue certification by taking the CompTIA authorized exams, at an authorized location, at additional expense to the student.

To find a local authorized CompTIA test center near you, click here.

The A+ Certified professional logo and name are registered trademarks of CompTIA (the Computing Technology Industry Association). All rights reserved.

The A+ Certification is an industry-wide, vendor-neutral program developed and sponsored by CompTIA (the Computing Technology Industry Association).
Course Information (see above or below lessons, outlines, activities, etc.)


Chapter 1 Working With Operating Systems Chapter 2 Exploring Control Settings Chapter 3 Learning Computer Hardware Basics Chapter 4 Working With Floppy Drives Chapter 5 Working With Hard Drives Chapter 6 Using Windows 9x/MeChapter 7 TroubleshootingChapter 8 Working With PeripheralsChapter 9 Installing And Managing MemoryChapter 10 Powering A SystemChapter 11 Working With MultimediaChapter 12 Looking At CommunicationsChapter 13 Working With Windows NTChapter 14 Working With Windows 2000Chapter 15 (A+ 2003) Working With Windows XPChapter 16 Networking With PCsChapter 17 = Maintaining A SystemChapter 18 Starting From ScratchChapter 19 Understanding Customer Service

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