UCIS 136A - Comp TIA A+ Exam Prep

This course is designed to prepare students for the CompTIA A+ certification exams (Core 1 and Core 2) through intensive practice testing and focused review of exam content. Students will engage with realistic practice exams, review critical concepts, and develop test-taking strategies to enhance confidence and performance. By the end of this course, students will be better equipped to succeed in earning their CompTIA A+ certification.

Prerequisite(s): UCIS 136

Corequisite(s): UCIS 136

Course Learning Outcomes:

Identify areas of strength and weakness in the Core 1 and Core 2 exam domains through diagnostic practice tests.
Demonstrate improved understanding of key topics in the CompTIA A+ certification objectives, including hardware, networking, operating systems, security, and troubleshooting.
Analyze and interpret practice exam questions to select the correct answers and rationalize incorrect choices.

Outline:

About the CompTIA A+
Hardware Components
- Motherboard
- Memory
- Storage
Input and Output
- Video
- Printers
Mobile Devices
Networking
- Connectivity
- Virtualization
- Cloud computing
Operating Systems
- Windows
- MacOS
- Linux
- Scripting
Security