CompTIA A+ Core 1 Study Notes
CompTIA A+ - ✅✅-Industry standard certification for IT careers
Exam Description - ✅✅-Covers mobile devices, networking, hardware,
virtualization, and cloud computing
Domains - ✅✅ -Mobile Devices, Networking, Hardware, Virtualization and
Cloud Computing, Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
Exam Details - ✅✅ -Up to 90 questions in 90 minutes, Multiple-choice, Drag
and drops, Performance-based/Simulations, Requires a 675 out of 900
Recommended Experience - ✅✅-9 to 12 months hands-on experience in
the lab or field
Are You Ready? - ✅✅ -Take practice exams, Score at least 85% or higher,
Take additional practice exams if needed
Jobs -✅✅-Various IT careers
Personal Computers - ✅✅-Workstation, Server, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone,
Smart Device, Internet Of Things (IOT) Devices, Hardware, Storage,
Software, Operating System, Application System, Driver, Firmware
Safety Procedures - ✅✅-Personal Safety, Component Safety, Electrical
Safety, Chemical Safety
Troubleshooting Methodology - ✅✅ -Identify the problem, Establish a theory
of probable cause, Test the theory, Re-establish a new theory if necessary,
Establish a plan of action, Verify system functionality, Document findings
Cable Types - ✅✅-Common measurements, Types of cables, Types of
video cables
Exterior of a PC -✅✅ -CD Drive, Power Button, Audio Jack, SuperSpeed
USB Connectors, Cooling Fan, HDMI Connector, RJ 45 Connector, SPDIF
Connector, USB Cables, DB 25 Connector, Serial Cable, DB9 Connector,
VGA, Thunderbolt
CompTIA A+ - ✅✅-Industry standard certification for IT careers
Exam Description - ✅✅-Covers mobile devices, networking, hardware,
virtualization, and cloud computing
Domains - ✅✅ -Mobile Devices, Networking, Hardware, Virtualization and
Cloud Computing, Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
Exam Details - ✅✅ -Up to 90 questions in 90 minutes, Multiple-choice, Drag
and drops, Performance-based/Simulations, Requires a 675 out of 900
Recommended Experience - ✅✅-9 to 12 months hands-on experience in
the lab or field
Are You Ready? - ✅✅ -Take practice exams, Score at least 85% or higher,
Take additional practice exams if needed
Jobs -✅✅-Various IT careers
Personal Computers - ✅✅-Workstation, Server, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone,
Smart Device, Internet Of Things (IOT) Devices, Hardware, Storage,
Software, Operating System, Application System, Driver, Firmware
Safety Procedures - ✅✅-Personal Safety, Component Safety, Electrical
Safety, Chemical Safety
Troubleshooting Methodology - ✅✅ -Identify the problem, Establish a theory
of probable cause, Test the theory, Re-establish a new theory if necessary,
Establish a plan of action, Verify system functionality, Document findings
Cable Types - ✅✅-Common measurements, Types of cables, Types of
video cables
Exterior of a PC -✅✅ -CD Drive, Power Button, Audio Jack, SuperSpeed
USB Connectors, Cooling Fan, HDMI Connector, RJ 45 Connector, SPDIF
Connector, USB Cables, DB 25 Connector, Serial Cable, DB9 Connector,
VGA, Thunderbolt
