A+ Hardware
Module
Content
Student Demonstrations PCGuide Reference
1
Hardware
Basics
PC Hardware
Ports, Cabling and Connectors
Storage Devices
Display Adapters and Monitors
Modem Functions and Transmissions

PC Guides - System and Components

Questions pg 75-77

  1. Firewire and USB Devices
  2. Computer Cabling
  3. Video Displays
  4. Video Performance
  5. CDROM Drives 
  6. Modems
  7. Back up Procedures
2
System 
Configuration
System Configuration
System resources

Questions pg 131

  1. Plug N' Play
  2. BIOS
3
Safety and 
Maintenance
Care of Specific Components
Power Problems
UPS and Comparisons of Power
Electricity and Safety
  1. Maintenance
  2. Safety
4
Installing, 
Upgrading & 
Troubleshooting
Read pages 194-208, Exercise, pg 208
    System Case Cover Removal Procedure
    Post Assembly Procedures
    Post Assembly Boot Procedure
IDE Devices, Exercise 223
SCSI Devices, Exercise 239
Modems: Setup and Diagnostics
Troubleshooting, Exercises pg 295-296
  1. Hard Drives
  2. SCSI Devices and Setup
  3. Troubleshooting
5
System Boards 
and Components
Processors
PC System Memory
Bus Architecture

Bus Types | PCI Bus Type

  1. Processors
  2. Memory
6 Printers
  1.  Printers
7 Laptop PC
  1.  Laptops
8 Local Area Networks
OSI Model and 802 Standards
  1.  Networking
9
TroubleShooting and Customer Service (Read) Review and Tests
Links to lots of tests  : try the Online ones
More Links to Free Tests
A+ Osborne Test Yourself  (Must use IE)   (x:\apps\compsci\cicp\exam.htm)