Course Title: Computer Hardware and Operating System
Course Duration: 75 Hours
Certification: CompTIA A+
Course Outline
1. Safety and Professionalism
The Professional Tech. Effective Communication. Tools used for Troubleshooting System
2. Introduction
Introduction to Computer Hardware. Introduction to Computer Software
3.Central Processing Unit (CPU)
CPU Core Components. Modern CPUs. Selecting and Installing CPUs
4 Random Access Memory
Understanding DRAM. Types of RAM. Types of DDRAM. Working with RAM. Troubleshooting RAM.
5. Firmware
CMOS and RTC. Option ROM and Device Drivers. Power-On Self-Test (POST). BIOS/UEFI and CMOS
6. Motherboards
How Motherboards Work. Expansion Bus. Upgrading and Installing Motherboards. Troubleshooting Motherboards
7 .Power Supplies
Understanding Electricity. Powering the PC. Installing and Maintaining Power Supplies. Troubleshooting Power Supplies. Modular Power Supplies. Temperature and Efficiency
8. Mass Storage Technologies
How Hard Drives Work. Connecting Mass Storage. Protecting Data with RAID. Installing Drives
9. Implementing Mass Storage
Hard Drive Partitions. Hard Drive Formatting. The Partitioning, Formatting, and Pooling Process. Maintaining and Troubleshooting Hard Drives. Troubleshooting Hard Drive Implementation. Third-Party Partition Tools
10. Essential Peripherals
Supporting Common Ports. Common Peripherals. Storage Devices
11.Display Technologies
Video Displays. Display Adapters. Installing and Configuring Video. Troubleshooting Video. Additional Display Topics
12. Essentials of Networking
Roles Hosts Play in Networks. Networking Technologies. Implementing Ethernet
13. Local Area Networking
TCP/IP. Installing and Configuring a Wired Network. Troubleshooting Networks
14. Wireless Networking
Wireless Networking Components. Wireless Networking Standards. Installing and Configuring Wireless Networking. Troubleshooting Wi-Fi
15. The Internet
How the Internet Works. Connecting to the Internet. Internet Application Protocols. Internet Troubleshooting
16. Building a PC
Specialized PCs. Installing and Upgrading Windows. Post-Installation Tasks. Privacy Concerns with Windows 10.
17. Windows Client OS
Registry. The Boot Process. Applications, Processes, and Services. Tools for Programmers
18. Users, Groups, and Permissions
Authentication with Users and Groups. Authorization through NTFS. Sharing Resources Securely. Beyond Sharing Resources
19. Maintaining and Optimizing Operating Systems
Maintaining Operating Systems. Optimizing Operating Systems. Preparing for Problems
20. Working with the Command-Line Interface
Deciphering the Command-Line Interface. Mastering Fundamental Commands. Working with Files. Windows Commands. Mac OS and Linux Commands. Scripting
21. Troubleshooting Operating Systems
Failure to Boot. Failure to Start Normally. Application Problems
22. Portable Computing
Portable Computing Devices. Extending Portable Computers. Managing and Maintaining Portable Computers. Upgrading and Repairing Laptop Computers. Troubleshooting Portable Computers.
23. Understanding Mobile Devices
Mobile Computing Devices. Mobile Operating Systems. Configuring a Mobile Device
24. Care and Feeding of Mobile Devices
Troubleshooting Mobile Device Issues. Securing Mobile Devices. Mobile OS and Application Security Issues
25. Virtualization
Benefits of Virtualization. Implementing Virtualization. Introduction to Cloud Computing
