College of Graduate and Professional Studies Catalog - Spring 2024

TECH 202 CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation

This course prepares students to complete the CompTIA A+ certification examination and provides students with advanced knowledge of computer technology, networking, and security fundamentals. Students will possess the skills required to identify hardware, peripherals, networking components, and security components. Students will take practice exams to prepare for the exam. Students will also understand basic operating system functionality and troubleshooting methodology while practicing proper safety procedures and effective interaction skills with customers and peers. 

Credits

3

Outcomes

  1. Preparation for the CompTIA A+ 220-1101, including mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing, and hardware and network troubleshooting.
  2. Preparation for the CompTIA A+ 220-1102 exam section, including operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures.
  3. Understand the CompTIA A+ exam format, including performance-based questions related to exam objectives.
  4. Understand helpdesk, computer troubleshooting, technical support, software, and hardware support functions.