CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) Course Notes – Professor Messer | Comprehensive study notes for certification preparation

, Professor Messer’s
CompTIA 220-1001Core 1
A+ Course Notes
James “Professor”
Messer




http://www.ProfessorMesser.com

,Contents

1.0 - MobileDevices 1
1.1 - LaptopHardware 1
1.2 - LaptopDisplays 2
1.3 - LaptopFeatures 2
1.4 - MobileDevices 3
1.5 - Mobile DeviceConnections 4
1.5 - Mobile DeviceAccessories 4
1.6 - Mobile DeviceConnectivity 5
1.6 - Configuring Email on MobileDevices 6
1.7 - Mobile DeviceSynchronization 7
2.0 - Networking 8
2.1 - Introductionto IP 8
2.1 - Common NetworkPorts 9
2.2 - NetworkDevices 10
2.3 - Installing a SOHO Network 12
2.3 - Configuring a SOHO Firewall 12
2.4 - 802.11WirelessStandards 13
2.4 - WirelessNetworkTechnologies 14
2.4 - Cellular NetworkTechnologies 15
2.5 - NetworkServices 16
2.6 - An Overviewof IPv4 and IPv6 17
2.6 - Assigning IP Addresses 18
2.6 - Using IP Addresses 18
2.7 - InternetConnectionTypes 20
2.7 - NetworkTypes 20
2.8 - NetworkTools 21
3.0 - Hardware 22
3.1 - Copper NetworkCables 22
3.1 - Fiber NetworkCables 23
3.1 - Video Cables 24
3.1 - MultipurposeCables 25
3.1 - SATA Drive Cables 26
3.1 - PATA Drive Cables 26
3.1 - SCSI Drive Cables 27
3.1 - Adaptersand Converters 28
3.2 - Connectors 29
3.3 - Overviewof Memory 29
3.3 - MemoryTechnologies 31
3.4 - StorageDevices 31

, 3.4 - RAID 32
3.5 - MotherboardForm Factors 33
3.5 - MotherboardExpansionSlots 34
3.5 - MotherboardConnectors 34
3.5 - BIOS 35
3.5 - BIOS Options 35
3.5 - BIOS Security 36
3.5 - Installing BIOS Upgrades 36
3.5 - CPU Features 37
3.5 - CPU Cooling 38
3.5 - ExpansionCards 38
3.6 - Peripherals 39
3.7 - ComputerPower 40
3.8 - Custom ComputerSystems 41
3.9 - Common Devices 42
3.10 - SOHO MultifunctionDevices 43
3.11 - Laser Printers 44
3.11- Laser PrinterMaintenance 44
3.11- Inkjet Printers 45
3.11- Inkjet PrinterMaintenance 45
3.11- Thermal Printers 46
3.11- ThermalPrinter Maintenance 46
3.11- Impact Printers 46
3.11- ImpactPrinter Maintenance 46
3.11- Virtual and 3D Printers 47
4.0 - Virtualizationand Cloud Computing 47
4.1 - Cloud Models 47
4.1 - Cloud Services 48
4.2 - Client-sideVirtualization 49
5.0 - Hardwareand NetworkTroubleshooting 50
5.1 - How to Troubleshoot 50
5.2 - TroubleshootingCommon HardwareProblems 51
5.3 - TroubleshootingHard Drives 52
5.4 - TroubleshootingVideo and Display Issues 53
5.5 - TroubleshootingLaptops 54
5.5- TroubleshootingMobileDevices 54
5.5 - Device DisassemblyBestPractices 55
5.6 - TroubleshootingPrinters 56
5.7 - TroubleshootingNetworks 57