A+ Comptia

Aim:

This module is designed to provide a learner with knowledge and competence in core hardware and operating system technologies. The learner will gain a broad knowledge of core hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventative maintenance and basic networking.

Objectives

On completion of this module the learner will have received training in order to assist him or her to understand, work on and maintain the following:

  1. PC hardware support - Operating Systems.
  2. Electricity and Power systems.
  3. CPUs and Motherboards.
  4. Basic Input/Output Systems. Memory Systems. Bus Structures.
  5. Expansion cards.
  6. Data Storage Devices- hardware drives, optical drives, removable drives.
  7. Video and Multimedia devices.
  8. Printers - inkjet, lasers, other types.
  9. Portable computers - notebook and handheld.
  10. Monitoring and Management.
  11. Connecting computers - wired, wireless and network architectures.
  12. Networking - addressing, internet connections, installations and trouble shooting.
  13. Security - operating system, security hardware, human aspects.
  14. Safety and hazards.
  15. Troubleshooting and maintaining a PC.
  16. Windows installation and upgrades.