Video description
Overview
More than 10 hours of hands-on demos detailing computer troubleshooting and repair techniques to help you study for the CompTIA A+ certification.
Description
CompTIA A+ Troubleshooting Techniques LiveLessons is a series of 18 video lessons that provide quick, concise, hands-on, solutions to help you prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification exam. They are meant to supplement any A+ training that the viewer is currently involved in.
The course consists of 18 video lessons that walk you through the most common troubleshooting tasks:
Lesson 1. Introducing A+ Troubleshooting
Lesson 2. Troubleshooting BIOS-Related Problems
Lesson 3. Understanding and Troubleshooting a RAID Array
Lesson 4. Troubleshooting and Optimizing Windows System Performance
Lesson 5. Resetting and Recovering Lost Passwords
Lesson 6. Troubleshooting and Optimizing a SOHO Wireless Network
Lesson 7. Troubleshooting with ipconfig and ping
Lesson 8. Advanced Troubleshooting with ipconfig
Lesson 9. Starting and Stopping Services in the GUI and the Command Prompt
Lesson 10. Repairing a Windows OS with System Recovery Options
Lesson 11. Repairing a Video Issue with Safe Mode
Lesson 12. Understanding and Troubleshooting the Sound System
Lesson 13. Troubleshooting Basic Printer Configuration Problems
Lesson 14. Repairing Common Laptop Hardware Failures
Lesson 15. Troubleshooting and Optimizing an Android-Based Device
Lesson 16. Troubleshooting Applications and Processes in Windows
Lesson 17. Troubleshooting with the Windows Firewall
Lesson 18. Analyzing Sample A+ 220-802 Troubleshooting Questions
About the Instructor
David L. Prowse is an author, computer network specialist, and technical trainer. Over the past several years he has authored several titles for Pearson Education, including the well-received CompTIA A+ Exam Cram and CompTIA Security+ Cert Guide. As a consultant, he installs and secures the latest in computer and networking technology. Over the past decade he has also taught CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certification courses, both in the classroom and via the Internet. He runs the website www.davidlprowse.com, where he gladly answers questions from students and readers.
Skill Level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
What You Will Learn
- Prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ exams
- Provides hands-on configuration demos for troubleshooting common Windows problems
- Gives concise and practical real-world advice
- Provides a step-by-step guide for answering the CompTIA Performance-Based questions
Who Should Take This Course
The target audience for CompTIA A+ Troubleshooting Techniques LiveLessons includes anyone studying for the CompTIA A+ exam, computer technicians, help desk technicians, LAN support specialists, and people who are new to the IT field.
Course Requirements
The product focuses primarily on hands-on configuration. Users should have a basic working knowledge of computers.
About LiveLessons Video Training
The LiveLessons Video Training series publishes hundreds of hands-on, expert-led video tutorials covering a wide selection of technology topics designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed. This professional and personal technology video series features world-leading author instructors published by your trusted technology brands: Addison-Wesley, Cisco Press, IBM Press, Pearson IT Certification, Prentice Hall, Sams, and Que. Topics include: IT Certification, Programming, Web Development, Mobile Development, Home and Office Technologies, Business and Management, and more. View all LiveLessons on InformIT at http://www.informit.com/livelessons.
Table of contents
- Introduction
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Lesson 1. Introducing A+ Troubleshooting
- Learning Objectives 00:00:59
- 1.1: The CompTIA A+ Troubleshooting Process 00:09:30
- 1.2: Troubleshooting a Basic Power-Related Issue 00:18:05
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Lesson 2. Troubleshooting BIOS-Related Problems
- Learning Objectives 00:01:25
- 2.1: Defining the Purpose of the BIOS 00:09:20
- 2.2: Troubleshooting the BIOS Boot Order 00:04:47
- 2.3: Disabling Unnecessary Devices in the BIOS 00:04:20
- 2.4: Resetting and Flashing the BIOS 00:09:44
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Lesson 3. Understanding and Troubleshooting a RAID Array
- Learning Objectives 00:02:09
- 3.1: Understanding RAID Array Types 00:15:29
- 3.2: Identifying Common Issues Associated with RAID Arrays 00:09:07
- Lesson 4. Troubleshooting and Optimizing Windows System Performance
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Lesson 5. Resetting and Recovering Lost Passwords
- Learning Objectives 00:02:20
- 5.1: Password Basics 00:05:57
- 5.2: Using Windows to Reset a Password 00:13:31
- 5.3: Using Third-Party Tools to Recover a Password 00:15:29
- Lesson 6. Troubleshooting and Optimizing a SOHO Wireless Network
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Lesson 7. Troubleshooting with ipconfig and ping
- Learning Objectives 00:02:29
- 7.1: Understanding Windows Command Prompt Basics 00:08:02
- 7.2: Analyzing a System with ipconfig 00:08:41
- 7.3: Modifying Network Settings in the GUI and with netsh 00:18:14
- 7.4: Testing a System with ping 00:18:24
- Lesson 8. Advanced Troubleshooting with ipconfig
- Lesson 9. Starting and Stopping Services in the GUI and the Command Prompt
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Lesson 10. Repairing a Windows OS with System Recovery Options
- Learning Objectives 00:01:56
- 10.1: Using the Windows System Recovery Options Utility 00:05:57
- 10.2: Troubleshooting a Boot Issue 00:08:51
- 10.3: Troubleshooting a Boot Issue Part II 00:12:36
- Lesson 11. Repairing a Video Issue with Safe Mode
- Lesson 12. Understanding and Troubleshooting the Sound System
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Lesson 13. Troubleshooting Basic Printer Configuration Problems
- Learning Objectives 00:01:53
- 13.1: Understanding Printing in Windows 00:05:08
- 13.2: Troubleshooting Printer Driver Problems 00:09:30
- 13.3: Troubleshooting Printer Configuration Issues 00:21:50
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Lesson 14. Repairing Common Laptop Hardware Failures
- Learning Objectives 00:01:38
- 14.1: Troubleshooting Laptop Power Issues 00:05:59
- 14.2: Troubleshooting a Laptop RAM Issue 00:05:07
- 14.3: Troubleshooting a Laptop Display Issue 00:08:09
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Lesson 15. Troubleshooting and Optimizing an Android-Based Device
- Learning Objectives 00:01:50
- 15.1: Troubleshooting Common Android Problems 00:11:28
- 15.2: Optimizing an Android Device 00:08:18
- 15.3: Resetting an Android Device 00:09:49
- Lesson 16. Troubleshooting Applications and Processes in Windows
- Lesson 17. Troubleshooting with the Windows Firewall
- Lesson 18. Analyzing Sample A+ 220-802 Troubleshooting Questions
- Summary
Product information
- Title: CompTIA A+ Troubleshooting Techniques LiveLessons
- Author(s):
- Release date: April 2015
- Publisher(s): Pearson IT Certification
- ISBN: 0134119037
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