220-1201: CompTIA A+ Core 1

In this track, you will learn how to monitor mobile device hardware and use appropriate replacement techniques, compare and contrast accessories and connectivity options for mobile devices, and configure basic mobile device network connectivity and provide application support.

In this track, you will learn how to compare and contrast Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports, protocols, and their purposes; explain wireless networking technologies; summarize services provided by networked hosts; explain common network configuration concepts; compare and contrast common networking hardware devices; configure basic wired/wireless small office/home office (SOHO) networks; compare and contrast internet connection types, network types, and their characteristics; and explain networking tools and their purposes.

In this track, you will learn about to compare and contrast display components and attributes; summarize basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes; compare and contrast RAM characteristics; compare and contrast storage devices; install and configure motherboards, central processing units (CPUs), and add-on cards; install the appropriate power supply; deploy and configure multifunction devices/printers and settings; and perform appropriate printer maintenance.

In this track, you will learn about virtualization concepts, and summarize cloud computing concepts.

In this track, you will learn how to troubleshoot motherboards, RAM, CPUs, and power; troubleshoot drive and RAID issues; troubleshoot video, projector, and display issues; troubleshoot common mobile device issues; troubleshoot network issues; and troubleshoot printer issues.