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CompTIA A+ (220-1201 and 220-1202) Labs

Get CompTIA A+ Certified! Master IT fundamentals, hardware, software, and troubleshooting.

(220-1201-1202.AA1.0L0) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-731-6
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About This Course

Our CompTIA A+ certification prep course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge to pass both core exams.

Covering key topics like hardware, operating systems, and troubleshooting, this course equips you with job-ready skills to meet employer demands and boost your hiring potential.

What makes us different? We cut through technical jargon with hands-on labs, gamified test preps, and real-world simulations to enhance knowledge retention.

Our interactive approach ensures you not only understand complex concepts but also gain the practical skills needed to excel in IT roles and stand out to employers. Prepare smarter, learn faster, and take the next step toward a successful IT career today.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Deploy, configure, and maintain Windows, Mac OS, Chrome OS, Android, and Linux, including system imaging and troubleshooting techniques. 
  • Diagnose and resolve software issues across PCs and mobile devices, including malware and security-related problems.
  • Configure various network types such as TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, and SOHO, and troubleshoot connectivity issues to ensure optimal network performance.
  • Diagnose and resolve real-world device and network issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous functionality.
  • Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities for devices and network connections, applying best practices to protect against cyber threats.
  • Install, configure, and manage mobile devices, ensuring seamless application support and connectivity for users.
  • Gain insights into cloud computing concepts and client-side virtualization, optimizing IT infrastructure for flexibility and scalability.
  • Learn best practices for IT safety, environmental considerations, and professional communication to maintain operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
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1

Mobile Devices

  • Connecting an iPhone to a Laptop via Bluetooth
  • Connecting a Docking Station
  • Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on Mobile Devices
  • Connecting a Laptop to a Personal Mobile Hotspot
  • Pairing and Configuring Bluetooth Devices in Windows
  • Using NFC for File Transfers Between Mobile Devices
  • Casting an Android Device to a Television
  • Installing App and Configuring Permissions Settings
  • Installing and Managing Mobile Apps
  • Performing Factory Reset on a Android Phone
2

Networking

  • Updating iPhone iOS and Security Patches
  • Configuring a DNS Server
  • Creating an IoT Hub
  • Configuring a DHCP Server
  • Adding a VPN Network
  • Creating a VLAN
  • Connecting to a DSL Network
  • Connecting to a Cable Modem
  • Connecting to an Ethernet Network
  • Configuring a Router
  • Creating a Home Wireless Network
  • Configuring an IPv4 Address
  • Configuring an IPv6 Address
  • Configuring NAT
  • Implementing a SOHO Network
  • Creating a Bus Topology
  • Exploring APIPA and Loopback Addresses
3

Hardware

  • Enabling and Disabling a Device Driver
  • Adjusting Display Settings
  • Connecting an External Speaker and Headphones
  • Connecting a Desktop
  • Connecting a Wireless Mouse and Keyboard
  • Configuring Advanced Network Adapter Settings
  • Configuring NIC Teaming
  • Connecting an External Hard Disk
  • Replacing the Internal HDD
  • Inserting and Ejecting a USB Drive
  • Installing an SD Card
  • Creating RAID Arrays
  • Replacing a Laptop Battery
  • Connecting Internal Components of a Desktop
  • Installing the Sound Card
  • Replacing the SMPS
  • Protecting the Computer Using a UPS
  • Configuring Email and Synchronization on Mobile Devices
  • Setting up a Wireless Inkjet Printer
4

Virtualization and Cloud Computing

  • Creating a VM in Azure
  • Deploying a Web Application on a VM
  • Setting Up Azure Storage and Sharing a File
5

Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshooting Memory Issue of a Desktop
  • Troubleshooting the Slow Performance Issue
  • Replacing the RAM in a Laptop
  • Replacing the SSD in a Laptop
  • Troubleshooting IP Addressing Issues
6

Operating Systems

  • Configure iPad Access Control and Authentication
  • Setting Up Mobile Device Encryption and Backup on an Ipad
  • Converting a FAT32 Partition to NTFS
  • Setting Up and Using Network File Sharing
  • Creating a Swap Partition
  • Personalizing Windows
  • Using the Remote Desktop Service
  • Creating a Volume with Disk Management
  • Converting a Basic Disk to a Dynamic Disk
  • Creating and Managing Dynamic Disks
  • Creating a Storage Pool
  • Performing Disk Cleanup
  • Exploring Windows Registry
  • Viewing Windows Event Viewer for Troubleshooting
  • Using Task Manager for Performance Analysis
  • Monitoring System Performance Using Resource Monitor
  • Using Performance Monitor
  • Using Task Scheduler
  • Configuring Virtual Memory
  • Adding an MMC Snap-in
  • Managing Users and Groups in Windows
  • Creating a VHD
  • Creating a Volume with Diskpart
  • Using the ipconfig and ifconfig Commands
  • Diagnosing Network Issues Using Command-Line Utilities
  • Setting Up a User Account
  • Installing a Printer
  • Creating a Power Plan
  • Configuring Display Language, Region, and Keyboard Layout
  • Configuring Windows Update
  • Configuring Windows Defender Firewall
  • Compressing and Extracting Files Using 7-Zip
  • Enabling the Shadow Copies Feature
  • Sharing a Printer
  • Mapping a Network Drive
  • Configuring Proxy Settings
  • Installing and Uninstalling an Application in Windows
  • Observing Control Panel Options from Different Views
  • Using System Commands
  • Configuring an IP Address in Linux
  • Managing Linux Processes
  • Viewing Network Details Using Linux Commands
  • Managing Linux Passwords
  • Archiving and Compressing Files in Linux
  • Managing Linux File Permissions and Editing Text Files
  • Searching for Files and Text in Linux
  • Manipulating Files Using Command-Line Utilities
  • Managing Files and Directories
  • Creating an Extended and Logical Partition
  • Installing an Application Based on System Requirements in Windows
7

Security

  • Implementing Physical Security
  • Setting a Data-usage limit
  • Setting a Secure Passcode on iPhone
  • Capturing Packets Using Wireshark
  • Configuring Folder Redirection in Windows
  • Encrypting a File Using EFS
  • Using BitLocker to Encrypt a Drive
  • Encrypting and Decrypting a File Using OpenSSL
  • Implementing PGP for Secure Email and File Encryption
  • Performing Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption
  • Creating an OU
  • Configuring UAC Settings
  • Enforcing Password Settings
  • Configuring NTFS Permissions
  • Sharing a Folder with a Specific User and Group
  • Configuring Group Policy Management
  • Managing File Attributes and Permissions
  • Mounting a Drive to a Folder
  • Connecting an iPhone to Wi-Fi
  • Examining Kerberos Settings
  • Configuring Port Security on an Access Port
  • Implement Malware Protection on Linux
  • Implementing IDS and IPS
  • Configuring a Windows Firewall
  • Detecting Threats Using Windows Defender
  • Using the SET Tool
  • Simulating a DoS Attack
  • Simulating a DDoS Attack
  • Defending Against IP Spoofing
  • Joining a Workstation to an AD Domain
  • Configuring and Managing User Permissions in Windows
  • Disabling a Service
8

Operational Procedures

  • Creating and Scheduling a Backup in Windows
  • Creating Backups in Linux
  • Configuring and Using File History
  • Creating a Restore Point
  • Completing the Chain of Custody Form
  • Creating and Executing a PowerShell Script
  • Creating and Executing a Python Script
  • Creating and Executing a Shell Script
  • Configuring an SSH Server

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CompTIA A+ certification is an industry certification for entry-level IT roles. The certificate is a testament to your knowledge of identifying and resolving hardware, software, networking, mobile devices, and security issues.

The difference between CompTIA A+ 220-1201 and 220-1202 is in their topics. 

  • Questions in CompTIA A+ 1201 are related to mobile devices, networking technologies, hardware, cloud computing, and virtualization. 
  • While CompTIA A+ 220-1202 covers OS, security, software, and operational procedures.

Both the CompTIA A+ exams have 90 questions each.

You need to purchase an exam voucher for each of the CompTIA A+ certifications which costs $265 each. At uCertify, we offer exam vouchers at a 10% discount, helping you save on certification costs while getting access to top-tier training resources.

CompTIA A+ is a combination of multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, and performance-based questions.

You can get CompTIA A+ 1201 and 1202 practice tests after enrolling with uCertify along with an all-inclusive study guide, our interactive learning aid with not just practice tests, but assignments, and hands-on labs. You can also add on our AI tutor and top expert instructor.

Yes, you’ll have to pass both the 220-1201 & 220-1202 exams to complete the certification.

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