Course Overview
CompTIA A+ is a vendor independent industry certification. Students learn to perform tasks such as: component installation, software configuration, diagnosing problems, preventive maintenance and basic networking. This hands-on course is aimed at Computing students and prepares them to challenge two current CompTIA certification exams which are separate from BCIT credit. In order to be awarded the A+ designation, students must pass both 'CompTIA A+ 220-901' and 'CompTIA A+ 220-902` exams which are delivered through third parties, at an additional cost. The A+ designation is recognised by industry as validation for professional computer support skills with current PC hardware components and MS Windows operating systems. COMP 1045 is an elective in the CST Diploma in Part-time Studies.
Prerequisite(s)
- COMP 1002 or equivalent knowledge.
Credits
6.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify the fundamental principles of using MS Windows based personal computers and laptops.
- Identifying the names, purposes and characteristics of Windows PC hardware components.
- Install, configure, optimize, and upgrade the components of a personal computer or laptop.
- Perform preventative maintenance on Windows based PC's and laptops.
- Identify and use the tools, diagnostic procedures, and troubleshooting techniques to repair Windows based personal computers and laptops.
- Identify the fundamental principles of using operating systems, which includes components such as virtual memory, file systems, the registry, and characteristics of operating system interfaces.
- Install, configure, optimize, and upgrade operating systems such as MS Windows 7 and subsequent versions.
- Perform preventative maintenance to ensure operating systems such as Windows 7 and subsequent versions. perform quickly and efficiently.
- Identify and use the tools, diagnostic procedures, and troubleshooting techniques to repair MS Windows operating systems.
- Identify the fundamental principles of printers and scanners.
- Identify the fundamental principles of network, both wired and wireless, and how to secure these networks against unauthorized intrusions.
- Identify the fundamental principles of security, which includes encryption, data backups, and protections from spyware and viruses.
- Understand the importance of safety and environmental issues, which includes identifying and avoiding hazards that could harm the technician or the computer being examined.
- Understand the importance of good communications skills when interacting with customers and co-workers.
- Understand the importance of professional behaviour relating to privacy, confidentiality, and respect for the customer and their property.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2015
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