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CompTIA Exam Prep

CompTIA Exam Prep

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
3.3

109 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
6 hours to complete
Learn at your own pace
95%
Most learners liked this course

There are 5 modules in this course

This course is geared towards anyone looking to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam. This certification focuses predominately on computer support or helpdesk. This course gives you easy access to the invaluable learning techniques used by many in their preparation of the CompTIA A+ certification exam. We’ll learn about the exam process, expectations, and tip & tricks that can be used in passing the exam. Using these approaches, regardless of your skill levels in the topics and objective areas of the exam. If you’re already working in the industry or already have experience working as a helpdesk individual for a good length of time, this prep course will cover the more focused details about the exam. If you’re not as experienced, you’ll see not just the focus on exams details, but will also be given tips and tricks for passing the exam. You’ll also have some practice exploring some exam questions focusing in core concepts. If you’ve ever wanted to become certified as a CompTIA A+ technician, this course will help serve as your guide. This course has a wide array of exercises, such as videos, reading, peer review writing assignments, quizzes, and discussion questions. The only equipment needed is a computer with internet access.

It is assumed that you have completed the Google CompTIA A+ course.

Welcome to the first module. This module introduces the course and provides an overview of the CompTIA exam and explores why learners choose to pursue certifications. It provides an overview of common motivations for certification and sets the context for continuing with the exam process.

What's included

3 videos2 readings

3 videosβ€’Total 5 minutes
  • Course Introductionβ€’2 minutes
  • Why Certify - Introduction β€’1 minute
  • Reasons To Obtain a Certification β€’2 minutes
2 readingsβ€’Total 21 minutes
  • CompTIA's Reasons Why To Certifyβ€’6 minutes
  • Common Reasons People Obtain Certificationsβ€’15 minutes

This module focuses on the exam process including requirements, registration, exam objectives, testing policies, and what to expect before, during, and after the exam.

What's included

13 videos4 readings1 assignment

13 videosβ€’Total 19 minutes
  • Module - Exploring the Exam Process Introduction β€’1 minute
  • Exam Requirements - Introduction β€’1 minute
  • Exploration of Exam Requirements β€’1 minute
  • Pre-Exam - Introduction β€’1 minute
  • Exam Registrationβ€’2 minutes
  • 220-1201 Exam Objective Reviewβ€’3 minutes
  • 220-1202 Exam Objective Reviewβ€’3 minutes
  • The Exam - Introduction β€’1 minute
  • Exam Expectationsβ€’3 minutes
  • Last Minute Preparationβ€’1 minute
  • After the Exam - Introduction β€’1 minute
  • Exam Upkeepβ€’2 minutes
  • Exploring the Exam Process - Summaryβ€’1 minute
4 readingsβ€’Total 34 minutes
  • CompTIA A+ Exam Details overviewβ€’8 minutes
  • CompTIA Testing Policies β€’10 minutes
  • Exam Policy Pre-Examβ€’8 minutes
  • Exam Renewal Process β€’8 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Exploring the Exam Process - Examβ€’30 minutes

This module covers practical tips and strategies to support successful exam preparation. It includes a review of common exam question types, time management approaches, simulation scenarios, and guidance on understanding exam results.

What's included

13 videos4 readings1 assignment

13 videosβ€’Total 13 minutes
  • Tips & Tricks Introduction β€’1 minute
  • Question Review - Introduction β€’1 minute
  • Examples of Multiple-Choice Questions β€’2 minutes
  • Examples of Drag & Drop Questions β€’1 minute
  • Examples of Simulation Questions β€’2 minutes
  • Time Management - Introduction β€’1 minute
  • Time Management Strategies  β€’1 minute
  • Lesson - Simulation Reviews Introduction β€’1 minute
  • Exploring Possible Simulation Scenarios β€’1 minute
  • Exam Results - Introduction β€’1 minute
  • Passing the Examβ€’1 minute
  • Failing the Examβ€’1 minute
  • Tips & Tricks Summaryβ€’1 minute
4 readingsβ€’Total 37 minutes
  • Tips & Tricks To Passing The Examβ€’15 minutes
  • Time Management Tipsβ€’8 minutes
  • Object Based Simulation Scenarios β€’8 minutes
  • Post Exam - Now What?β€’6 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Tips & Tricks - Examβ€’30 minutes

This module provides practice questions across core exam areas, including hardware, security, networking, software and cloud concepts, and computer fundamentals.

What's included

7 videos10 assignments

7 videosβ€’Total 6 minutes
  • Practice Question - Introduction β€’1 minute
  • Hardware - Introduction β€’1 minute
  • Security - Introduction β€’1 minute
  • Networking - Introduction β€’0 minutes
  • Software & Cloud - Introduction β€’1 minute
  • Lesson - Computer Fundamentals Introduction β€’1 minute
  • Practice Questions - Summaryβ€’1 minute
10 assignmentsβ€’Total 111 minutes
  • Printer Questionsβ€’9 minutes
  • Hardware Questionsβ€’9 minutes
  • Security Questionsβ€’9 minutes
  • Malware & Incident Handling Questionsβ€’9 minutes
  • Network Questionsβ€’9 minutes
  • Virtualization and Cloud Computing Questionsβ€’9 minutes
  • Operating Systems Questionsβ€’9 minutes
  • Troubleshooting Questionsβ€’9 minutes
  • Mobile Device Questionsβ€’9 minutes
  • End of Module Quizβ€’30 minutes

This final module focuses on practice questions and covers multiple exam domains introduced in previous modules.

What's included

1 assignment

1 assignmentβ€’Total 80 minutes
  • Practice Exam - 54 Questionsβ€’80 minutes

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Reviewed on Jan 31, 2022

This course is essential in identifying your strengths and weaknesses in subjects covered in the CompTIA A+ exam. Do not attempt the exam without having tried this first!

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Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024

NIce and easy overview of what to expect on the CompTIA exam.

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Reviewed on Mar 29, 2022

The videos are weak, but the testing and questions are on point

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