CompTIA A+ Topics

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Modules

1 - Mobile Devices

• Mobile device hardware and components
• Mobile Devices Connections and Accessories

2 -Networking

• Network Architecture
• Ports and Protocols
• Wireless Networking
• Network Hosts and Services
• DNS and DHCP
• VPNs and VLANs
• Network Devices
• Basic SOHO Configuration
• Internet Connections and Network Types
• Networking Tools
• Networking in Windows
• Networking Commands
• Troubleshooting Network Issues

3 - Hardware

• Display Components and Attributes
• Basic Cables and Connections
• Network Cables and Connections
• Storage Devices and Connections
• Introduction to RAID
• Motherboards and Form Factors
• Motherboard Connections
• BIOS and UEFI
• CPUs and CPU Architecture
• Expansion Cards
• System Cooling
• Power Supply Units
• Printers and Multifunction Devices
• Printer Maintenance
• Troubleshooting Computer Components
• Troubleshooting Storage and RAID Issues
• Troubleshooting Video and Display Issues
• Troubleshooting Printer Issues

4

• Workstation Operating Systems
• Common File System Types
• Operating System Installation Types
• Operating System Boot Methods
• Storage Paritioning
• Identifying Windows Editions
• Windows Upgrades
• Windows OS Installations
• Using Windows Task Manager
• MMC Snap-ins
• Windows Operating System Tools
• Microsoft Command Line Tools
• Configuring Microsoft Windows Settings
• Configuring Windows Power Options
• Windows File Explorer
• Windows Domains vs Workgroups
• macOS System Configuration
• Linux Components
• Linux Tools
• Common Application Installation

5

• Virtualization Concepts
• Cloud Computing
• Cloud Productivity Tools

6

• Physical Security
• Physical Access Security
• Logical Security
• Windows Security - Firewalls and Antivirus
• Windows Security Users and Groups
• Windows Security - NTFS and Share Permissions
• Windows Security - Active Directory
• Windows Security - Data Encryption
• Wireless Security
• Malware Types
• Malware Detection and Prevention
• Social Engineering
• Security Threats
• Malware Removal Process
• Workstation Security
• Data Destruction Concepts
• SOHO Network Security
• Browser Security Settings
• Troubleshooting PC Security Issues

7

• Ticketing Systems
• Asset Management
• Document Types
• Change Management
• Workstation Backup and Recovery
• Common Safety Procedures
• Environmental Impact and Controls
• Licensing and Policy Concepts
• Communication and Professionalism
• Basics of Scripting
• Remote Access Technologies
• Basics of Artificial Intelligence
• Troubleshooting Methodology
• CompTIA A+ Course Closeout