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CompTIA A+
The CompTIA A+ course covers maintenance of PCs, mobile devices, laptops, operating systems and printers.
Provider Information
Intellectual Point
46175 Westlake Drive
Suite 250
Sterling, VA 20165
Course Overview
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46175 Westlake Drive, Suite 250
Sterling, VA 20165
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the basics of a PC and how it operates
- Understand different hardware types and how they differ, including SSD's, HDD's Blu-ray etc.
- Know the basics of computer components and how they operate. Including RAM, CPU's, PCI Cards
- Easily identify different cable types and connectors
- Know mainstream Operating Systems basic troubleshooting
- Perform basic network troubleshooting
- Familiarize yourself with computer terminology and acronyms
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- Customer Service and Technical Support
- Systems Development
- Test and Evaluation
Feedback
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