Lynda - CompTIA A+ Exam Prep (220-901) Part 2: Core Hardware

Size: 1.20 GB | Duration: 2h 37m | Video: AVC (.mp4) 1280x720 25fps | Audio: AAC 48KHz 2ch

Genre: eLearning | Level: Beginner | Language: English

Earning a CompTIA A+ certification validates you've obtained the foundational knowledge and skills needed for a career in IT. This six-course series is designed to both equip you as a technician for your role in IT support, and prepare you for taking the 220-901 exam, which focuses on processing, hardware, peripherals, networking, connectivity, and troubleshooting. The CompTIA A+ 220-901 exam is comprised of six key parts. The second, core hardware, is covered by this course. Instructor Mike Meyers explains the essential components and functions of motherboards, power supplies, and hard drives. He also shows you how to work with chipsets, troubleshoot electrical issues, implement RAID, and how to determine which hard drive technology to use depending on the circumstance. Note: The six courses designed for the CompTIA A+ (220-901) exam preparation include core processing, core hardware, putting pieces together, peripherals, networking, and laptops and mobile devices.

Topics include:

* Working with motherboards, chipsets, and expansions

* Choosing a power supply

* Evaluating hard drive technologies

* Implementing RAID

* Troubleshooting issues