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CompTIA A+ (CCS 562)

Term: Development 2016-2020

Faculty

Maryann J Lecompte
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Michelle L Hawley
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Description

This course is an introduction to the installation, maintenance and repair of PCs and related equipment and to introduce students to operating systems compatible with today’s personal computers. It provides students with an understanding of PC environments including system components, peripherals, and component/card interface and the fundamentals of repairs. The course will familiarize students with the major features and functions of each operating system and build competencies and familiarity with operational aspects of the software. This course is designed to prepare students for the A+ exam.

At the end of this course students should be able to:
- Define terminology listed in the CompTIA A+ Acronyms list
- Assemble components based on customer requirements
- Install, configure and maintain devices, PCs and software for end users
- Understand the basics of networking and security/forensics
- Properly and safely diagnose, resolve and document common hardware and software is