UCIS 136A - Comp TIA A+ Exam Prep

This 1-credit hour 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

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
1. Motherboard
2. Memory
3. Storage
Input and Output
1. Video
2. Printers
Mobile Devices
Networking
1. Connectivity
2. Virtualization
3. Cloud computing
Operating Systems
1. Windows
2. MacOS
3. Linux
4. Scripting
Security