Lynda - CompTIA A+ Exam Prep (220-901) Part 1: Core Processing

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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 first, core processing, is covered by this course. Instructor Mike Meyers explains the fundamentals of PCs, microprocessors, RAM, and BIOS. He also shows you how to set up, connect, maintain, and troubleshoot the main components of a computer. 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:

* How do personal computers (PCs) work?

* What is a central processing unit (CPU)?

* When is random access memory (RAM) used?

* What is a basic input/output system (BIOS)?

* Installing a CPU

* Working with extensions and sockets

* Troubleshooting RAM

* Setting up a BIOS