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A+ CERTIFICATION
What is A+ Certification?
Who Sponsors A+ Certification?
What are the Requirements for A+ Certification?
A+ Certification Course
Computer Safety
Potential Health Hazards
Electrical Fires
Electrostatic Discharges (ESD):
What Causes Them?
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
PC Hardware, Components & Tools
Basics
Repair Tools
Software Tools
Specialty Tools
PC Hardware, Components & Tools
System Board
Bus Design
PCMCIA
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
System Memory
PC Hardware, Components & Tools
Power Supplies
Hard Disk Drive
Floppy Disks
Communication Ports and Devices
Boards and Connectors
PC Configuration
I/O Addresses, DMA Channels,
IRQ Levels
Installing Circuit Boards
Avoiding Conflicts
Disassembly and Reassembly
Before You Begin
Disassembly Procedure
Reassembly Procedure
Final Checklist
Peripheral Hardware Devices
Monitor
Keyboard
Multimedia
Sound Board
Pointing Devices
Modems
DOS
What is an Operating System?
Booting the Computer
DOS File System
DOS Commands
DOS
Directory Commands
CONFIG.SYS
AUTOEXEC.BAT
DOS Batch Programs
DOS Memory Optimization
Memory Optimization
Managing Memory
Viewing Memory
Windows 3.1
Installing Windows
Starting Windows
Installing Non-Windows Applications
Creating PIFs
Windows 3.1
Control Panel, Print Manager, File Manager, Program Manager
Initialization Files
Memory Management in Windows
Windows 95
Design
The Differences:
Explorer
Recycle Bin
File Names
Registry
Right Click Function
Windows 95
Windows-Specific Troubleshooting Tools
Upgrading Windows 3.x to Windows 95
Windows 95 Boot Sequences
Configuring The Desktop
The Internet
What is it?
Capabilities
E-mail
WWW
Newsgroups
Download services
Search engines
Getting Connected
Printers
Electrographic (EP) Printer
Printer Components
Printing Process
Servicing Laser Printers
Preventive Maintenance
Common Problems & Solutions
Non-Impact Printers
Networks
LAN (Local-Area Network)
Components
Cabling
Protocol
Topology
Logical Components
Different Types of Networks
Preventive Maintenance
Harmful Influences
Stray Electromagetism
Power-related Problems
Water & Other Liquids
Corrosive Elements
Implementing a Preventive Maintenance Program
Diagnosing & Troubleshooting
Seven Steps Troubleshooting
Common Problems
Getting Troubleshooting Information From Customers
Diagnosing & Troubleshooting
Common Error Codes & Startup Messages
Common Problems in Windows
Windows-Specific Troubleshooting Tools
Viruses
Customer Service
Definition of Good Customer Service
Good Habits
Conflict Management Skills
Telephone Support
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