A+ Practical Application 2009: Troubleshooting Hardware


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
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Overview/Description
Within all industries, computer technicians are expected to locate and resolve issues ranging from hardware failure to operating system problems. In this course, the learner will be shown how to troubleshoot various computer components, such as motherboards, storage devices, power supplies, memory, and adapter cards. The course also explores troubleshooting techniques used to resolve laptop and printer problems. This course is part of the preparation for the CompTIA A+ 220-702 Practical Application exam which is half of the requirement necessary to acquire the CompTIA A+ certification.

Target Audience
Individuals undertaking the A+ certification track and companies that need technical staff trained in the A+ exam track.

Prerequisites
Computer technicians who have accumulated 500 hours hand-on experience in a lab or in the field and, ideally, have completed the “A+ Essentials” exam (220-701)

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

A+ Practical Application 2009: Troubleshooting Hardware

  • recognize how to troubleshoot motherboard components
  • recognize the uses of motherboard troubleshooting tools
  • recognize how to troubleshoot storage devices
  • recognize how to troubleshoot power supplies
  • recognize how to troubleshoot processors
  • recognize how to replace processors
  • recognize how to troubleshoot memory
  • recognize how to troubleshoot adapter cards
  • recognize how to troubleshoot a motherboard
  • recognize how to troubleshoot storage devices
  • recognize how to troubleshoot a processor
  • recognize how to troubleshoot laptops
  • recognize how to troubleshoot printers
  • recognize how to troubleshoot laptops
  • recognize how to troubleshoot printers
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