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CompTIA A+ Certification 2012: What's New, Improved, and Different

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Part 1: Presentation –Discover the changes in the2012 CompTIA A+ Certification exams

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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.

http://certification.comptia.org/Aplus

What’s New in 220-801?

• Coverage of recent CPU sockets from Intel and AMD– AMD AM3+– AMD FM1– Intel LGA1155

Intel Socket 1155


• Coverage of processors with integrated display/graphics– AMD A-series– Intel Sandy Bridge

AMD A-series APU display outputs


• 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


• Better network hardware coverage– SOHO router setup– Diagnostic tools– More coverage of fiber optic cable standards


• Better coverage of IPv4 versus IPv6– Link-local– Anycast– Unicast– Multicast– Addressing


• Laptop internal components and teardown– Processor– Inverter– Cooling– Memory– Mini-PCIe

Laptop processor heatpipe


• Updated printer coverage– New seven-step laser printing process– Enhanced coverage of thermal paper and

media– Improved coverage of printer maintenance


• 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.

http://certification.comptia.org/Aplus


• Client-side virtualization– Host-guest– Hypervisor– Processor features– BIOS configuration


• Mobile devices domain– Apple iOS– Android – tablet versus laptop– features


• More extensive and better organized troubleshooting coverage


• Wireless troubleshooting


• Enhanced wireless security issues troubleshooting


• 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


• Run BIOS setup on your system and review current and optional settings– Exit without saving changes


• 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.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh857623.aspx


• Use the VMs to practice Windows commands safely


• 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

http://www.pearsonitcertification.com/store/comptia-a-plus-220-801-and-220-802-simulator-9780789750167

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

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/cc442495.aspx?ITPID=sprblog



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.


• 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?


• 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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