CompTIA A+ Certification 2012: What's New, Improved, and Different
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220-801 Objectives
• PC Hardware 40% • Networking 27%• Laptops 11%• Printers 11%• Operational Procedures 11%
CompTIA 220-801 and 220-802 A+ Certification objectives can be downloaded here.
What’s New in 220-801?
• Coverage of recent CPU sockets from Intel and AMD– AMD AM3+– AMD FM1– Intel LGA1155
Intel Socket 1155
What’s New in 220-801?
• Coverage of processors with integrated display/graphics– AMD A-series– Intel Sandy Bridge
AMD A-series APU display outputs
What’s New in 220-801?
• Coverage of USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB)– Up to 5Gbps– Backwards-compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1– Port and cable types– Power requirements
USB 3.0 B and mini-B ports and cables
What’s New in 220-801?• Custom system configurations
– Gaming– Virtualization– A/V editing– Graphics, CAD– Audio production– Thick, thin clients– Home server– Home theater
Processor heatsinks
What’s New in 220-801?
• Better network hardware coverage– SOHO router setup– Diagnostic tools– More coverage of fiber optic cable standards
What’s New in 220-801?
• Better coverage of IPv4 versus IPv6– Link-local– Anycast– Unicast– Multicast– Addressing
What’s New in 220-801?
• Laptop internal components and teardown– Processor– Inverter– Cooling– Memory– Mini-PCIe
Laptop processor heatpipe
What’s New in 220-801?
• Updated printer coverage– New seven-step laser printing process– Enhanced coverage of thermal paper and
media– Improved coverage of printer maintenance
What’s New in 220-801?
• Dealing with prohibited content/activity
220-802 Objectives
• Operating Systems 33% • Security 22%• Mobile Devices 9%• Troubleshooting 36%
CompTIA 220-801 and 220-802 A+ Certification objectives can be downloaded here.
What’s New in 220-802?
• Client-side virtualization– Host-guest– Hypervisor– Processor features– BIOS configuration
What’s New in 220-802?
• Mobile devices domain– Apple iOS– Android – tablet versus laptop– features
What’s New in 220-802?
• More extensive and better organized troubleshooting coverage
What’s New in 220-802?
• Wireless troubleshooting
What’s New in 220-802?
• Enhanced wireless security issues troubleshooting
What’s New in 220-802?
• SOHO network security coverage
Preparing for Exam with a Single PC
• Goals– Avoid changing settings on your computer– Create safe environment for trying Windows
commands– Approach “hands-on” experience without
endangering your existing equipment
Preparing for Exam with a Single PC
• Run BIOS setup on your system and review current and optional settings– Exit without saving changes
Preparing for Exam with a Single PC
• Create virtual machines (VMs) with the version(s) of Windows you want to study
Learn more about Windows Virtual PC here.
Learn more about virtualization support in Windows 8 Pro here.
Preparing for Exam with a Single PC
• Use the VMs to practice Windows commands safely
Preparing for Exam with a Single PC
• Get the CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Simulator (available in late December 2012) to study Windows commands, hardware, BIOS, and other settings
Example of a drag-and-drop exercise
Free Trial Versions of Windows• Microsoft offers free trials of Windows 7 Enterprise• Microsoft offers free
Windows Virtual PC and free Windows XP Mode for users of Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise
• Download ready-to-run limited-time Windows 7, Vista, and XP VMs for use with Windows Virtual PC or Hyper-V client here.
• VMWare also offers free VMWare Player for use with Windows and a free VMWare vCenter Converter to convert an old Windows XP installation into a VM for use with VMWare Player
Running Windows 7 on Windows 8
• Have a brand-new Windows 8 PC? You can use Windows 8’s Hyper-V Client to run Windows 7 or other Windows versions as a virtual machine
Running Windows 7 on Windows 8 – Step by Step – p11. Verify your Windows 8 PC supports virtualized
second-level address translation (SLAT).2. Enable Hyper-V virtualization with Turn
Windows Features on/off (Control Panel - 64-bit Windows 8 Pro or Enterprise only)
3. Download trial of Windows 7 Enterprise from TechNet Evaluation Center
4. Run Hyper-V Manager to create and manage your VM
Running Windows 7 on Windows 8 – Step by Step – p25. Create VM with Hyper-V Manager6. Install Windows 7 Enterprise trial into VM7. Run Hyper-V Virtual Machine Connection to
run your new VM
XP Mode for Test Preparation
• You can run Windows XP from within Windows 7 to practice Windows XP commands
• Some Windows XP commands are not present or work differently than those in Vista or 7
• Windows XP, Vista, and 7 are all covered in the Operating Systems objective
Running Windows XP on Windows 7
(applies to Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise or Ultimate)1.Enable hardware-assisted VM in BIOS (recommended)2.Download and install Windows XP Mode from Windows Virtual PC website3.Download and install Windows Virtual PC 4.Restart computer5.Run Windows Virtual PC, Windows XP Mode, and complete setup wizard
Practice Hardware at a Low Price
• Computer recycling firms (search)• Friends and family• Libraries, colleges selling surplus
equipment• Computer repair shops; look for pulled or
broken– Motherboards– Power supplies– Video cards– I/O devices
Sample Hands-on Exercise – p1
• Lab 3-2: Check Fan and Voltage Levels• Scenario: You are a technician working at a PC
repair bench. Your client reports that the computer is overheating. You need to check the performance of fans connected to the motherboard and the voltage levels on the motherboard.
Sample Hands-on Exercise – p2
• Step 1. Review the CMOS (BIOS) setup screens listed earlier in this chapter. From Figure 3-6, which menu selection would you choose?
• Step 2. Review the CMOS (BIOS) setup screens (Figures 3-7 through 3-22). Which figure displays fan speeds and voltage levels?
• Step 3. What is the dialog called?
Sample Hands-on Exercise – p3
• Step 4. What is the CPU fan speed? _____• Step 5. What is the CPU voltage called? _____ • Step 6. What is the voltage for the CPU? _____ • Step 7. What key do you press to exit setup
without saving changes? ______
Choosing the Right Study Materials
• Match materials to your learning style
– Hands on– Reading– Listening– Combination
• Detailed study materials plus review guide
– Master material– Provides final review before taking
exams
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