A+ (220-604 )

This ILT Series course, rated 4.9/5.0 in overall quality by ProCert Labs, will prepare students for the CompTIA A+ 220-604 certification exam (2006 Objectives). It is designed for students and professionals who work (or intend to work) in computer hardware support roles where there is limited customer interaction. Working toward job titles such as Bench Technician or Depot Technician, students will learn how to support and repair desktop computers, laptops, portables, printers, and scanners. Security, from both a hardware and software perspective, is covered extensively. Course manual comes with MeasureUp and CertBlaster exam prep software, and a companion CBT program.

Table Of Contents:
Unit 1: Power systems
Topic A: Power supplies
Topic B: Power supply troubleshooting

Unit 2: CPUs and motherboards
Topic A: CPU and motherboard installation
Topic B: Motherboard troubleshooting
Unit 3: Memory systems
Topic A: RAM installation
Topic B: Memory troubleshooting
Unit 4: Expansion cards
Topic A: Host system interaction
Topic B: Expansion card installation
Topic C: Laptop expansion device installation
Topic D: Legacy device installation
Topic E: Expansion card troubleshooting
Unit 5: Internal data storage devices
Topic A: Hard drives
Topic B: Optical drives
Topic C: Floppy drives
Topic D: Storage device troubleshooting
Unit 6: Printers and scanners
Topic A: Printing technologies
Topic B: Printers
Topic C: Scanners

Unit 7: Portable computers and devices
Topic A: Component replacement
Topic B: Portable computer power sources
Unit 8: Network connections
Topic A: LAN connections
Topic B: Wireless communication connections
Unit 9: Security
Topic A: Local security
Topic B: Security hardware
Topic C: The human aspects of security
Unit 10: Maintaining the PC environment
Topic A: Safety and hazards
Topic B: Troubleshooting and maintaining PCs
Appendix A: Certification exam objectives map
Topic A: Comprehensive exam objectives
Appendix B: CompTIA A+ acronyms
Topic A: Acronyms list