A+ 2016: PC Components Fundamentals

Validate your IT skills and boost your career with A+ PC Components Fundamentals from LearnSmart! This comprehensive course is designed to help you master the technologies essential in today's IT landscape, significantly improving your qualifications for roles like computer systems analyst and information security specialist.

This course provides foundational knowledge of the principles, techniques, and tools needed to successfully prepare for the CompTIA A+ 220-901 Essentials & 220-902 Practical Application exams. It's the first in our six-course CompTIA A+ series, covering topics like A+ PC Assembly Fundamentals, A+ Networking Fundamentals, A+ Mobility with Portable Devices Fundamentals, A+ Operating Systems Fundamentals, and A+ Security and Operational Procedures Fundamentals.

Course Overview:

This course directly prepares you for the CompTIA 220-901 & 220-902 exams by diving deep into PC components. Our course map is strategically aligned with the CompTIA A+ Certification curriculum, providing targeted training. You'll learn the key exam objectives through in-depth coverage of:

• RAM Types and Features: Understand different RAM types and how they impact system performance.
• Storage Devices: Explore various storage solutions and optimize their use.
• Central Processing Unit (CPU): Learn the role of the CPU as the "brain" of the computer and how it controls functionality.
• Display Devices: Gain an introduction to different display types for office and home use.
• Printers: Cover various printer types, connection methods, and maintenance techniques.

Our engaging lectures combine visual demonstrations and interactive quizzes, offering real-world examples to solidify your understanding. Sections can be taken in any order for focused review, but we recommend a sequential approach for those new to PC components and systems.

Course Breakdown:

• Section 1: RAM Mastery: Learn about RAM, its functions, and troubleshooting common RAM issues.
• Section 2: Storage Solutions: Explore available storage devices and how to maximize their potential.
• Section 3: CPU Fundamentals: Understand the CPU's role in computer operation and its key functions.
• Section 4: Display Technologies: Get acquainted with different display devices used in professional and personal settings.
• Section 5: Printer Essentials: Learn about printer types, connection methods, and maintenance best practices.

What Students Are Saying:

"Great Material - This course is a great reference and way to refresh your skills for the new A+ exam! I needed a good refresh before taking the exam and this course is clearly laid out and copiously covers the material for the exam. Great course, well worth the money!" -- M.B.

"Perfect Course - Not only do you get great lectures that are pretty much PowerPoints with an instructor teaching you the concepts, there are also Demo lectures that show you how each of the concepts works in real life. This is such valuable information to have when taking the test. I feel very confident that this course is the best course on Udemy." -- D.R. Jr.

"A Complete Jumpstart - What has impressed me the most is the depth of the content to this course. Each HD video is crystal clear in both the visual and audio, even including quality closed captioning (great for reading along with the lectures). I wasn't interested in the flashcards or the crossword puzzles when I started the program, but I've found them to be very useful in staying engaged in the class when away from home. This is everything you need to get started and have a classroom quality experience from home. Dive in and stay focused!" -- P.C.

Start your journey to CompTIA A+ certification today!