
Explore the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) overview, covering mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization, and cloud concepts, exam formats, and testing options to pass the certification.
Explore the internal laptop components, including the integrated motherboard, cooling system, batteries, memory (RAM), storage (SSD and HDD), wireless cards, keyboard ribbons, and built-in security features.
Explore how mobile devices expand functionality through ports and accessories, including usb, usb-c, hdmi, vga, displayport, thunderbolt, and docking stations for external displays and peripherals.
Explore mobile device display technologies—LCD/LED backlighting, IPS, TN, VA, and OLED—alongside touch interfaces, digitizers, and backlight inverter considerations for repair and certification.
Explore mobile device synchronization for unified access to Gmail, OneDrive, and Google Drive across iOS and Windows devices, and ActiveSync, aided by centralized MDM and MAM via Microsoft Endpoint Manager.
Identify well-known (0-1023), registered (1024-49151), and dynamic (49,152-65,535) ports, and learn common tcp/udp protocols such as http/https, ftp, smtp, ldap, dns, dhcp, ssh, and rdp.
Explore common networking hardware, from NICs and hubs to switches, routers, firewalls, and modems, and learn how PoE, access points, patch panels, and software defined networking shape modern networks.
Explore wireless protocols beyond Wi‑Fi, including 2.4 and 5 GHz frequencies and nonoverlapping channels. Review 802.11 standards, Wi‑Fi Alliance naming, Bluetooth, NFC, RFID, and long range fixed wireless concepts.
Explore the domain name system and how name resolution maps fully qualified domain names to ip addresses; learn key records like A, quad A, MX, PTR, and TXT for troubleshooting.
Explore networked hosts and services, including directory services and authentication via Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, mail, file, and print servers, plus web, proxy, syslog, and SCADA/IoT ecosystems.
Learn how the dynamic host configuration protocol automates IP address assignment. Understand DHCP leases and the Dora four-step process and how scopes and reservations control address allocation.
Explore IP addressing, including IPv4 format, dotted decimal notation, 32-bit binary representation, and subnet masks. Compare IPv4 with IPv6, private ranges, APIPA, and classful networks.
learn to configure ip addressing on a server, including ipv4 and ipv6 settings, dhcp vs static, and gateway and dns server configuration on the network adapter.
Explore a range of internet connection types beyond cell phones, including fiber optic, cable (DOCSIS), DSL, dial-up, cellular, satellite, and wireless ISP, with pros, cons, availability, speeds, and use cases.
Identify and differentiate network types from personal area networks to storage area networks (SAN), including VLANs, LANs, WANs, and MANs, with notes on private IPs and NAS.
Learn essential network tools for cabling, testing, and troubleshooting wired and wireless networks, including cable strippers, crimpers, patch panels, punchdown tools, testers, tone generator, loopback plugs, and wifi analyzers.
Explore copper and fiber network cables, including twisted pair, coax, and connectors like SC and LC. Learn cat standards (5 through 6a), RJ-45 terminations, and plenum versus non plenum jackets.
Explore USB standards, connectors, and power delivery to identify peripheral cables and HDMI, DVI, VGA, USB-C, and DisplayPort video options for diverse devices.
Learn about storage device cables, from legacy IDE/PATA ribbon cables with 40-conductor and 80-conductor variants to SATA, ESATA, FireWire, and SCSI, including connectors and limits.
Explore random-access memory (RAM) as a volatile, fast workspace; explain dual and multi-channel architectures, DIM modules and SODIMM forms, DDR generations and notches, JEDEC standards, ECC RAM, and virtual memory.
Explore storage technologies from traditional hard drives to solid state drives, covering SATA, NVMe, and form factors like 3.5, 2.5, and M 2, plus RAID 0, 1, 5, 10.
Discover how motherboards connect CPU, memory, storage, and peripherals using ATX, micro ATX, ITX, and BTX standards, with PCIe and PCI, SATA and M.2 ports, IO panels, and essential headers.
Explore firmware fundamentals, compare BIOS and UEFI, and learn how GPT, secure boot, and TPM protect boot integrity while enabling fast startup and flexible boot options.
Explore processor architectures, including 32-bit vs 64-bit (x86/x64), memory addressing limits, multi-core and multi-threading (hyper-threading or SMT), and socket types such as PGA, ZIF, LGA, and BGA.
Extend your computer’s capabilities with expansion cards, from network to graphics, using PCI, PCIe, AGP, and PCI-X slots. Understand bus architectures, lanes, and backward compatibility to choose the right card.
Learn how power supplies convert AC to DC, regulate 3.3, 5, and 12 volt outputs, and use auto switching or fixed inputs, with common connectors like 24-pin, CPU, and PCIe.
Explore printer configurations in Windows 10, covering USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections, selecting PCL or PostScript drivers, enabling duplexing, media tray settings, and secure print options.
Explore common printer types such as laser, inkjet, thermal, impact, and 3d printers. Learn core maintenance steps, from toner cartridges and print heads to calibration and cleaning.
Explore cloud models and services by demystifying public, private, hybrid, and community clouds, and understanding software, platform, and infrastructure as a service, plus metered usage and elasticity.
Explore virtualization as a software-based hardware representation with host and guest machines and resources like RAM, CPU. Learn about hypervisors, type 1 versus type 2, and sandboxing advantages.
Learn a repeatable troubleshooting methodology, identifying the problem and gathering information, testing theories, planning action, and documenting outcomes, to ensure verified, user-friendly fixes in IT support.
Explore troubleshooting PC components by diagnosing motherboards, CPUs, RAM, and power supplies; recognize swollen capacitors, faulty sockets, improper memory seating, and POST beeps, and use basic testing tools.
Troubleshooting storage covers diagnosing drive failures, RAID misconfigurations, and BIOS settings; use SMART, disk management, and error checking to identify issues, back up data, and optimize HDDs and SSDs.
Identify and fix display issues by inspecting connections, cables, and video drivers, adjust monitor and BIOS settings, and assess potential hardware damage like backlight inverters or dead pixels.
Explore common printer problems and solutions, from faded or ghosted prints and clogged nozzles to driver and cable issues, paper moisture, tray settings, and print queue management.
Diagnose mobile device issues such as battery health, swollen batteries, improper charging, overheating, screen and digitizer faults. Assess connectivity and malware awareness with Wi-Fi analysis and trusted installation sources.
Troubleshoot networks by diagnosing intermittent wireless connectivity and wired performance, adjust access point placement and Wi-Fi modes, analyze signal strength, bandwidth, latency, and DHCP and DNS configuration to restore connectivity.
The CompTIA A+ 1101 certification exam is the first of two exams required to earn the CompTIA A+ certification. The A+ certification is a vendor-neutral certification that validates the knowledge and skills required to support basic IT infrastructure and end-user devices.
The CompTIA A+ 1101 exam is designed to test the foundational knowledge and skills required to support basic IT infrastructure and end-user devices. It is a good starting point for anyone interested in pursuing a career in IT support, help desk support, or technical support.
The CompTIA A+ 1101 certification exam covers a range of topics related to computer hardware, networking, mobile devices, troubleshooting, virtualization and cloud computing, and security.
The course is designed to give candidates a comprehensive understanding of the skills and knowledge required to support basic IT infrastructure and end-user devices. Passing the CompTIA A+ 1101 exam demonstrates that a candidate has a solid understanding of these topics and is prepared to pursue a career in IT support, help desk support, or technical support.
The CompTIA A+ 1101 certification exam is suitable for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in IT support, help desk support, or technical support, as well as those who are interested in expanding their knowledge and skills in the field of IT.
There are no formal prerequisites for taking the CompTIA A+ 1101 certification exam, having some basic experience in IT support and a foundational understanding of computer hardware and software concepts is recommended.
"This course qualifies for CompTIA continuing education units (CEUs)."
Available CEUs* for this Course Series :11
By completing this course series, you can earn up to 11 CEUs.
(*CEUs are entirely dependent on the organization you are applying)