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This A+ 2001 Hardware & Operating System Certification course is for anyone preparing for the A+ Core Hardware examination and the A+ Operating System Technologies examination.

  • Computer Introduction provides an overview of computer repair and systems.
  • The System Board explains key concepts of system board operation, and what is necessary to install, maintain, and repair the system board.
  • Connecting Peripherals explains what is needed to install, maintain, and repair peripherals.
  • Operating Systems provides an overview of the computer system bootup procedure and the role of the operating system.
  • MS-DOS explains what is needed to install, use, and configure the MS-DOS operating system.
  • Windows 9x and 2000 provides an overview of the use of the Windows 9x and Windows 2000 operating systems, and how to install, use, and configure these operating systems.
  • Disk Drives explains how to install, maintain, and repair disk drives.
  • Monitors explains how to operate, maintain, and repair monitors.
  • Modems explains how to install, maintain, and troubleshoot internal and external modems in Windows systems.
  • Printers explains how to use and install dot-matrix, ink-jet, and laser printers, as well as how to troubleshoot them.
  • Networks explains how to install and maintain networks.
  • Troubleshooting explains how to troubleshoot common system problems.
  • Maintenance Tasks explains how to clean and otherwise maintain the main components of computers, and provides a schedule of preventive maintenance procedures.

During the courses, you will learn how to:

  • Identify important computer diagnostic and repair tools
  • Avoid many safety hazards involved with repairing computers
  • Identify the properties of an antistatic work area
  • Explain how grounds work
  • Identify the components of a PC system
  • Identify common chip sets
  • Define the functions of microprocessors
  • Describe the memory structure of computers
  • Explain how the computer system addresses components and peripherals
  • Identify and install adapter cards
  • Demonstrate how to troubleshoot common system board problems
  • List the types and uses of expansion slots
  • Explain parallel ports and their uses
  • Describe serial ports and their uses
  • Troubleshoot port problems
  • Discuss power supplies and power supply protection
  • Troubleshoot common peripheral problems
  • Identify functions, structures, and types of operating systems
  • Define BIOS and explain its responsibilities
  • Follow the bootup procedure and self-tests
  • Set up CMOS and respond to bootup error codes
  • Describe the structure of MS-DOS
  • Explain the DOS directory structure
  • Use DOS disk, directory, and file names
  • Use DOS commands and utilities
  • Describe the DOS memory organization
  • Configure DOS
  • Install DOS
  • Install Windows 9x and 2000
  • Perform operating system upgrades
  • Explain the startup processes for Windows 9x and 2000
  • Use the Start menu and Windows Explorer
  • Adjust system settings in the Control Panel
  • Install new hardware and software
  • Describe the Windows 9x and 2000 Registry structure
  • Access Registry editors
  • Explain how disk drives function
  • Install and troubleshoot floppy disk drives
  • Format and partition hard drives
  • Describe hard drive interfaces
  • Install hard drives
  • Troubleshoot hard drives
  • Describe basic monitor operations
  • Describe VGA standards
  • Troubleshoot video problems
  • Perform basic monitor repair
  • Describe modem components and operation
  • Identify the Xmodem, Ymodem, and Zmodem communication protocols and their parameters
  • Describe serial interfaces and the development of the UART
  • Use basic AT commands to operate modems
  • Troubleshoot modem software and hardware problems, including COM port and IRQ conflicts
  • Identify Local Area Network configurations
  • Discuss LAN protocols
  • Troubleshoot LANs
  • Describe Wide Area Network and Internet operations
  • Use common Internet features like e-mail and browsers
  • Deal with clients professionally and gather important symptom information
  • Find clues to help solve system problems
  • Use software diagnostics to identify problems
  • Test hardware problems
  • Isolate system problems and dead system causes
  • Find and resolve operating system problems
  • Create a regular preventive maintenance schedule
  • Prevent and remove viruses
  • Perform software maintenance on hard disk drives
  • Effectively clean floppy disk drives and printers