CompTIA A+ (Exam 220-801)
by Mark Long
Start the free chapterThe CompTIA A+ certification is the most recognized IT certification in the industry. CompTIA A+ certification validates foundation-level knowledge and skills necessary for a career in IT support. CompTIA A+ certified technicians have a reputation for not only knowing the technical aspects of their jobs but also for exercising excellent communication skills when working with clients. To achieve the CompTIA A+ certification, candidates must pass two exams: 220-801 and 220-802. In this VTC course, A+ certified instructor Mark Long will help you understand the concepts and information you need to know to prepare for the 220-801 exam. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.
Course content
Introduction4 lessons
Taking the Exams4 lessons
Exam Preparation3 lessons
PC Hardware - BIOS6 lessons
PC Hardware - Motherboards18 lessons
- Motherboard Components5:241 credit or ad
- Form Factors6:381 credit or ad
- Expansion Slots pt. 14:421 credit or ad
- Expansion Slots pt. 26:111 credit or ad
- Understanding Chipsets4:581 credit or ad
- Jumpers3:021 credit or ad
- Understanding Bus Speeds3:571 credit or ad
- CPU Basics2:501 credit or ad
- Socket Types pt. 15:211 credit or ad
- Socket Types pt. 22:581 credit or ad
- Intel LGA Sockets5:181 credit or ad
- AMD Sockets5:081 credit or ad
- CPU Speed4:561 credit or ad
- CPU Cores5:271 credit or ad
- Hyperthreading3:401 credit or ad
- CPU Cooling pt. 16:101 credit or ad
- CPU Cooling pt. 24:531 credit or ad
- Registers3:101 credit or ad
PC Hardware - Devices17 lessons
- Storage Devices5:041 credit or ad
- Storage Capacities2:161 credit or ad
- Internal Connection Types4:321 credit or ad
- External Connection Types5:321 credit or ad
- Hard Drive Basics6:281 credit or ad
- Solid State/Flash Drives3:591 credit or ad
- Compact Flash2:341 credit or ad
- Secure Digital Cards5:381 credit or ad
- RAID Types pt. 15:111 credit or ad
- RAID Types pt. 25:381 credit or ad
- Connector Types4:141 credit or ad
- Display Devices6:201 credit or ad
- Display Characteristics4:561 credit or ad
- Analog or Digital Display4:271 credit or ad
- Multiple Displays3:411 credit or ad
- Display Privacy3:281 credit or ad
- Standard Resolutions2:071 credit or ad
PC Hardware - Connectors & Cables3 lessons
PC Hardware - RAM9 lessons
Networking - Cables4 lessons
Networking - TCP/IP12 lessons
- TCP/IP Basics5:121 credit or ad
- IP Address Classes3:241 credit or ad
- Public Private & APIPA5:501 credit or ad
- Static or Dynamic6:001 credit or ad
- IPv6 Basics5:301 credit or ad
- TCP/UDP4:391 credit or ad
- TCP/UDP Ports4:041 credit or ad
- Basic Protocols5:141 credit or ad
- Networking Basics4:151 credit or ad
- Network Topologies5:381 credit or ad
- Network Devices4:431 credit or ad
- Networking Tools7:151 credit or ad