CompTIA A+ (Core 1)

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CompTIA A+ Core 1 is the first of two exams required to earn the industry-standard A+ certification, designed to launch your tech career. This exam focuses on foundational skills in hardware, networking, mobile devices, and troubleshooting. Passing Core 1 and Core 2 prepares you for roles like IT support specialist and help desk technician while building the knowledge needed to pursue advanced certifications like Network+ and Security+.

Course Content

Introduction

How to Pass Your Exams

Domain 1: Mobile Devices
Approx. 14–15% of the exam • Laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices • Mobile device connectivity, accessories, and application management • Hardware replacement and configuration for mobile hardware

Domain 2: Networking
Approx. 20% of the exam • Basic networking concepts, TCP/IP, and IP addressing • Protocols, ports, and SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networks • Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and networking tools

Domain 3: Hardware
Approx. 25–27% of the exam • Motherboards, CPUs, RAM, and power supplies • Storage devices (HDDs, SSDs, optical drives, and RAID configurations) • Cables, connectors, and peripheral devices (printers, scanners, monitors) • Custom PC building

3.1 Cables and Connectors (USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, SATA)
3.2 / 3.3 System Memory / RAM Types (DDR4, DDR5, ECC)
3.4 Storage Devices (SSD, NVMe, HDD, RAID arrays)
3.5 Motherboards and Expansion Slots (PCIe, form factors)
3.6 CPUs and Cooling Systems (Intel/AMD sockets, liquid vs. air cooling)
3.7 Expansion Cards and Device Interfaces
3.8 Power Supplies (Wattage, modularity, voltage switch)
3.9 Printer and Multifunction Device Configuration (Laser, inkjet, thermal)

Domain 4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Approx. 12% of the exam • Client-side virtualization concepts • Cloud models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and cloud-based client management

Domain 5: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
Approx. 27% of the exam • Diagnosing and resolving common PC, motherboard, RAM, and CPU issues • Troubleshooting mobile devices, networks, and printer/peripheral problems • Standard troubleshooting methodology

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CompTIA A+ (Core 1)

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Introduction

How to Pass Your Exams

Domain 1: Mobile Devices
Approx. 14–15% of the exam • Laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices • Mobile device connectivity, accessories, and application management • Hardware replacement and configuration for mobile hardware

1.1 Laptop Hardware (Displays, keyboards, memory, storage)

1.2 Laptop Displays (OLED, LCD, digitizers, webcams)

1.3 Mobile Device Setups & Accessories

1.4 Mobile Device Connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, NFC)

Domain 2: Networking
Approx. 20% of the exam • Basic networking concepts, TCP/IP, and IP addressing • Protocols, ports, and SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networks • Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and networking tools

2.1 Network Ports and Protocols (SSH, DNS, HTTP, etc.)

2.2 Network Devices (Hubs, switches, routers, firewalls, access points)

2.3 Network Configurations (IP addressing, subnets, DHCP, static IPs)

2.4 SOHO Networks (Wireless and wired configuration, IoT)

2.5 Network Services (DNS, DHCP, print servers)

2.6 Internet Connection Types (Cable, DSL, fiber, satellite, cellular)

2.7 Networking Tools (Crimpers, cable testers, loopback plugs)

Domain 3: Hardware
Approx. 25–27% of the exam • Motherboards, CPUs, RAM, and power supplies • Storage devices (HDDs, SSDs, optical drives, and RAID configurations) • Cables, connectors, and peripheral devices (printers, scanners, monitors) • Custom PC building

3.1 Cables and Connectors (USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, SATA)

3.2 / 3.3 System Memory / RAM Types (DDR4, DDR5, ECC)

3.4 Storage Devices (SSD, NVMe, HDD, RAID arrays)

3.5 Motherboards and Expansion Slots (PCIe, form factors)

3.6 CPUs and Cooling Systems (Intel/AMD sockets, liquid vs. air cooling)

3.7 Expansion Cards and Device Interfaces

3.8 Power Supplies (Wattage, modularity, voltage switch)

3.9 Printer and Multifunction Device Configuration (Laser, inkjet, thermal)

Domain 4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Approx. 12% of the exam • Client-side virtualization concepts • Cloud models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and cloud-based client management

4.1 Client-Side Virtualization (Hypervisors, resource allocation)

4.2 Cloud Computing Concepts (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS, public vs. private)

Domain 5: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
Approx. 27% of the exam • Diagnosing and resolving common PC, motherboard, RAM, and CPU issues • Troubleshooting mobile devices, networks, and printer/peripheral problems • Standard troubleshooting methodology

5.1 Troubleshooting Methodology (CompTIA’s 6-step problem-solving model)

5.2 Troubleshooting Motherboards, RAM, CPUs, and Power

5.3 Troubleshooting Storage Drives and RAID Arrays

5.4 Troubleshooting Video, Projector, and Display Issues

5.5 Troubleshooting Mobile Devices

5.6 Troubleshooting Wired and Wireless Networks

5.7 Troubleshooting Printers

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About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Introduction

How to Pass Your Exams

Domain 1: Mobile Devices Approx. 14–15% of the exam • Laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices • Mobile device connectivity, accessories, and application management • Hardware replacement and configuration for mobile hardware

1.1 Laptop Hardware (Displays, keyboards, memory, storage)

1.2 Laptop Displays (OLED, LCD, digitizers, webcams)

1.3 Mobile Device Setups & Accessories

1.4 Mobile Device Connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, NFC)

Domain 2: Networking Approx. 20% of the exam • Basic networking concepts, TCP/IP, and IP addressing • Protocols, ports, and SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networks • Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and networking tools

2.1 Network Ports and Protocols (SSH, DNS, HTTP, etc.)

2.2 Network Devices (Hubs, switches, routers, firewalls, access points)

2.3 Network Configurations (IP addressing, subnets, DHCP, static IPs)

2.4 SOHO Networks (Wireless and wired configuration, IoT)

2.5 Network Services (DNS, DHCP, print servers)

2.6 Internet Connection Types (Cable, DSL, fiber, satellite, cellular)

2.7 Networking Tools (Crimpers, cable testers, loopback plugs)

Domain 3: Hardware Approx. 25–27% of the exam • Motherboards, CPUs, RAM, and power supplies • Storage devices (HDDs, SSDs, optical drives, and RAID configurations) • Cables, connectors, and peripheral devices (printers, scanners, monitors) • Custom PC building

3.1 Cables and Connectors (USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, SATA)

3.2 / 3.3 System Memory / RAM Types (DDR4, DDR5, ECC)

3.4 Storage Devices (SSD, NVMe, HDD, RAID arrays)

3.5 Motherboards and Expansion Slots (PCIe, form factors)

3.6 CPUs and Cooling Systems (Intel/AMD sockets, liquid vs. air cooling)

3.7 Expansion Cards and Device Interfaces

3.8 Power Supplies (Wattage, modularity, voltage switch)

3.9 Printer and Multifunction Device Configuration (Laser, inkjet, thermal)

Domain 4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing Approx. 12% of the exam • Client-side virtualization concepts • Cloud models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and cloud-based client management

4.1 Client-Side Virtualization (Hypervisors, resource allocation)

4.2 Cloud Computing Concepts (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS, public vs. private)

Domain 5: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting Approx. 27% of the exam • Diagnosing and resolving common PC, motherboard, RAM, and CPU issues • Troubleshooting mobile devices, networks, and printer/peripheral problems • Standard troubleshooting methodology

5.1 Troubleshooting Methodology (CompTIA’s 6-step problem-solving model)

5.2 Troubleshooting Motherboards, RAM, CPUs, and Power

5.3 Troubleshooting Storage Drives and RAID Arrays

5.4 Troubleshooting Video, Projector, and Display Issues

5.5 Troubleshooting Mobile Devices

5.6 Troubleshooting Wired and Wireless Networks

5.7 Troubleshooting Printers

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Domain 1: Mobile Devices
Approx. 14–15% of the exam • Laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices • Mobile device connectivity, accessories, and application management • Hardware replacement and configuration for mobile hardware

Domain 2: Networking
Approx. 20% of the exam • Basic networking concepts, TCP/IP, and IP addressing • Protocols, ports, and SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networks • Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and networking tools

Domain 3: Hardware
Approx. 25–27% of the exam • Motherboards, CPUs, RAM, and power supplies • Storage devices (HDDs, SSDs, optical drives, and RAID configurations) • Cables, connectors, and peripheral devices (printers, scanners, monitors) • Custom PC building

Domain 4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Approx. 12% of the exam • Client-side virtualization concepts • Cloud models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and cloud-based client management

Domain 5: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
Approx. 27% of the exam • Diagnosing and resolving common PC, motherboard, RAM, and CPU issues • Troubleshooting mobile devices, networks, and printer/peripheral problems • Standard troubleshooting methodology