A+ Depot Technician 220-604
Class Outline:
Description:
This course will prepare students for the CompTIA A+ 220-604 certification exam (2006 Objectives). It is designed for students and professionals who work (or intend to work) in computer hardware support roles where there is limited customer interaction. Working toward job titles such as Bench Technician or Depot Technician, students will learn how to support and repair desktop computers, laptops, portables, printers, and scanners. Security, from both a hardware and software perspective, is covered extensively.
Course Length: Two days
Table of Contents:
Unit 1: Electricity and power systems
Topic A: Electricity and static electricity
Topic B: Power supplies
Topic C: Power supply troubleshooting
Unit 2: CPUs and motherboards
Topic A: CPU and motherboard installation
Topic B: Motherboard troubleshooting
Unit 3: Memory systems
Topic A: RAM installation
Topic B: Memory troubleshooting
Unit 4: Expansion cards
Topic A: Host system interaction
Topic B: Expansion card installation
Topic C: Laptop expansion device installation
Topic D: Legacy device installation
Topic E: Expansion card troubleshooting
Unit 5: Data storage devices
Topic A: Hard drives
Topic B: Optical drives
Topic C: Storage device troubleshooting
Unit 6: Printers and scanners
Topic A: Printing technologies
Topic B: Printers
Topic C: Scanners
Unit 7: Portable computers and devices
Topic A: Communication connections
Topic B: Component replacement
Topic C: Portable computer power sources
Unit 8: Security
Topic A: Security hardware
Topic B: The human aspects of security
Appendix A: Certification exam objectives map
Topic A: Comprehensive exam objectives
Appendix B: CompTIA A+ acronyms
Topic A: Acronyms list
Objectives:
-Install and troubleshoot power supplies.
-Update, replace, and troubleshoot CPU and motherboard components.
-Add and test memory in desktop and laptop computers.
-Install, configure, and troubleshoot adapter cards in desktop and laptop computers.
-Install, partition, format, and troubleshoot data storage devices.
-Install, optimize, and troubleshooting input and output devices.
-Replace and troubleshoot components specific to portable computers and devices.
-Secure the operating system.