1.0 Mobile Devices |
15% |
Setting up a laptop involves replacing hardware components and adding security features like biometrics. Mobile devices come with various display types and additional components such as WiFi antennas and cameras. Configuring mobile device accessories includes connecting them via USB, Bluetooth, or other methods, and can involve items like headsets or docking stations. Setting up mobile device connectivity and applications includes enabling networks, Bluetooth, location services, corporate email, and data synchronization while considering data limits. |
2.0 Networking |
20% |
Compare and contrast Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports, protocols, and their purposes, alongside TCP vs. UDP characteristics. Then, explore common networking hardware like routers, switches, access points, and firewalls, including PoE standards and SDN. Delve into wireless networking protocols, frequencies, and channels, covering Bluetooth, 802.11 standards, and long-range fixed wireless options. Summarize network host services, including server roles, Internet appliances, and legacy/embedded systems.
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3.0 Hardware |
25% |
Explaining cable types and connectors covers network, peripheral, video, and hard drive cables alongside adapters and connector types. Installing RAM involves selecting appropriate types like DDR3 or DDR4, considering single, dual, triple, or quad channels. Selecting and installing storage devices includes hard drives and SSDs with various speeds and form factors, and configuring RAID. Installing and configuring motherboards involves understanding form factors, connector types, CPU compatibility, BIOS/UEFI settings, encryption, CPU architecture, expansion cards, and cooling methods. Installing or replacing power supplies requires considering input/output voltage, adapters, redundancy, and modular options. |
4.0 Cloud Computing and Virtualization |
11% |
Cloud computing concepts encompass various models like private, public, hybrid, and community clouds, along with services such as IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS. Cloud characteristics include shared resources, metered utilization, rapid elasticity, high availability, and file synchronization, including desktop virtualization through VDI. Client-side virtualization serves purposes like sandboxing, test development, and application virtualization, considering resource and security requirements. |
5.0 Network Maintenance and Harware Troubleshooting |
29% |
Identify and test likely causes, then implement fixes following vendor guidelines. Ensure functionality and take preventive measures. Troubleshoot hardware and software problems across devices and networks, addressing symptoms promptly to maintain efficiency and productivity. |
Official Information |
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https://www.comptia.org/certifications/a |