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| Best for: |
Best for those building foundational knowledge and skills. No prior related job role experience needed. |
Best for those having experience with the skills and concepts. |
Best for those looking to gain hands-on experience applying skills. |
| Primary purpose: |
Comprehensive learning with lab activities to practice skills. |
Confirm exam readiness and close gaps. |
Apply skills in real-world scenarios. |
| Contains: |
Instructional content, video, interactives, labs (simulated), assessments, practice tests |
Timed practice exams, objective quizzes, exam objective mastery scores |
Live virtual lab environment with guided tasks and real world-scenarios |
| Estimated duration: |
25–40 hours |
10–20 hours |
15–25 hours |
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A+ Core 1 (V15) exam objectives summary
Mobile devices (13%)
- Hardware setup: installing components like batteries, cameras, and Wi-Fi antennas.
- Accessory options: configuring USB, Bluetooth, NFC, and docking stations.
- Network setup: configuring Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular data, and synchronization settings.
- Troubleshooting: identifying and fixing hardware and connectivity issues.
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Networking (23%)
- Protocols and ports: learning about networking protocols, ports, and wireless technologies.
- SOHO networks: setting up small office/home office networks, including IP addressing and VPNs.
- Networking tools: troubleshooting with crimpers, cable testers, and Wi-Fi analyzers.
Hardware (25%)
- Component installation: setting up RAM, CPUs, and storage devices.
- Cables and connectors: working with HDMI, Ethernet, and USB cables.
- Peripheral devices: installing and maintaining printers, scanners, and other peripherals.
- Motherboards and power: configuring motherboards, power supplies, and cooling solutions.
Virtualization and cloud computing (11%)
- Virtualization concepts: understanding virtual machines, hypervisors, and desktop virtualization.
- Cloud models: learning about IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS.
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Hardware and network troubleshooting (28%)
- Diagnosing issues: identifying and fixing hardware, network, and connectivity problems.
- Troubleshooting tools: using multimeters, cable testers, and loopback plugs.