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CNT 156 - CompTIA A+ IT Technician

Credits 5
Students learn to maintain and upgrade personal computers, and are introduced to the Microsoft PowerShell command-line interfaces for the Microsoft Windows 7 and 8.1 operating systems. They learn to install, upgrade, and optimize memory, disk drives, CD-ROM drives, graphic cards, and printers as they acquire other basic computer skills. Basic familiarity with PC terminology and elementary knowledge of the Windows 7 operating system are recommended. This course matches the objectives of the corresponding CompTIA A+ exam.
Course Outcomes

  1. Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot desktop computer and laptop components.
  2. Install, partition, and format hard disk storage.
  3. Configure a small office/home office (SOHO) network.
  4. Configure system security settings.
  5. Troubleshoot system startup.
  6. Back up and recover a computer and user data.
  7. Use the Windows PowerShell environment to create diagnostic reports and create simple scripts.