CompTIA A+ 2005 OS Exam 220-302: Level 1
- 1.0 Windows Operating systems
- 1.1 Comparison between versions
- 1.2 Major OS components
- 1.3 Operating system interfaces (file system)
- 1.4 Operating system interfaces (user interaction)
- 1.5 Operating system interfaces (Management)
- 2.0 Major system files
- 2.1 IO.sys, MSDOS.sys
- 2.2 Autoexc.bat and Config.sys
- 2.3 EMM386 and Himem.sys
- 2.4 Command.com and Win.com
- 2.5 System.ini and Win.ini
- 2.6 NTLdr, NTDetect, and ntbooddd.sys
- 2.7 Registry data files
- 2.8 Boot.ini and dual boot systems
- 2.9 Summary
- 3.0 Disk and File Management
- 3.1 Partitions
- 3.2 File systems
- 3.3 Directory structures
- 3.4 Creating files
- 3.5 File naming conventions
- 3.6 File attributes
- 3.7 NTFS capabilities
- 3.8 Copying files from NTFS to FAT
- 3.9 File types (text vs. binary)
- 4.0 Command line
- 4.1 Command line overview
- 4.2 Basic file system commands
- 4.3 Advanced file system commands
- 4.4 Misc commands
- 4.5 Less used commands
- 4.6 Creating a batch file
- 5.0 Disk management tools
- 5.1 Fdisk
- 5.2 Format
- 5.3 Error finding tools
- 5.4 Defrag
- 5.5 Disk cleanup
- 5.6 Backup/Restore utility
- 6.0 System management tools
- 6.1 Registry tools
- 6.2 Task manager
- 6.3 Event Viewer
- 6.4 System Monitor
- 6.5 MSconfig
- 6.6 Sysedit
- 6.7 Computer Manager
- 6.8 Device manager
- 7.0 Recap of Level 1
CompTIA A+ 2005 OS Exam 220-302: Level 2
- 1.0 Hardware compatibility and minimum requirements
- 1.1 Windows 9x/ME
- 1.2 Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
- 1.3 Windows 2000 Professional
- 1.4 Windows XP
- 1.5 Summary
- 2.0 Installation options
- 2.1 Installation methods
- 2.2 Running the installation utility
- 2.3 Installation type
- 2.4 Partition options
- 2.5 File system type
- 2.6 Dual boot support
- 2.7 Network configuration
- 2.8 Loading default and updated drivers
- 2.9 Identifying common symptoms and problems
- 3.0 Upgrading scenarios
- 3.1 Upgrade paths available
- 3.2 Winnt vs Winnt32
- 3.3 Verifying compatibility
- 3.4 Applying service packs, patches, and updates
- 3.5 Installing additional Windows components
- 4.0 Boot sequences and boot methods
- 4.1 Files required to boot
- 4.2 Boot steps
- 4.3 Booting with startup disk
- 4.4 Safe mode
- 4.5 Last known good configuration
- 4.6 Booting to a system restore point
- 4.7 Recovery console
- 4.8 Emergency Repair Disk (ERD)
- 5.0 Installing devices
- 5.1 Plug and Play vs. non-Plug and Play
- 5.2 Locating updated device drivers
- 5.3 Install and configure device drivers
- 5.4 Using unsigned device drivers
- 5.5 Required permissions for installing drivers
- 6.0 Optimizing the Operating system
- 6.1 Virtual memory management
- 6.2 Disk defragmentation
- 6.3 Files and buffers
- 6.4 Caches
- 6.5 Temporary file management
CompTIA A+ 2005 OS Exam 220-302: Level 3
- 1.0 Customer Feedback
- 1.1 Eliciting problem symptoms from customer
- 1.2 Reproducing problem as part of diagnostic process
- 1.3 Identifying recent changes to environment
- 1.4 Determining if hardware or software related
- 2.0 Troubleshooting common errors
- 2.1 Boot failure and errors
- 2.2 Startup error messages
- 2.3 System.ini and win.ini error messages
- 2.4 Event log is full
- 2.5 Failure to start GUI
- 2.6 Windows Protection error
- 2.7 Registry not found or corrupt
- 3.0 Utilities and tools
- 3.1 Dr. Watson
- 3.2 Boot disk
- 3.3 Task Manager
- 3.4 Event Viewer
- 3.5 Device manager
- 3.6 MSD and WinMSD
- 3.7 Recovery CD
- 3.8 Configsafe
- 4.0 Print problems
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Print spooler stalled
- 4.3 Incorrect/incompatible driver
- 4.4 Incorrect print parameter
- 5.0 Other common problems
- 5.1 GPF
- 5.2 BSOD
- 5.3 Illegal operation
- 5.4 Invalid working directory
- 5.5 System lockup
- 5.6 Option will not function
- 5.7 Application won�t install, or won�t start
- 5.8 Can�t log onto network
- 5.9 Network connection
- 6.0 Viruses
- 6.1 What they are
- 6.2 TSR programs and viruses
- 6.3 Sources
- 6.4 How to determine presence
- 6.5 How to protect
CompTIA A+ 2005 OS Exam 220-302: Level 4
- 1.0 Configure Protocols
- 1.1 IP Address overview
- 1.2 Static TCP/IP
- 1.3 Dynamic TCP/IP via DHCP
- 1.4 APIPA
- 1.5 IPX/SPX (NWLink)
- 1.6 AppleTalk
- 1.7 NetBEUI/NetBIOS
- 1.8 Name resolution
- 2.0 Verifying TCP/IP configuration
- 2.1 IPCONFIG
- 2.2 WinIPCFG
- 2.3 Ping
- 2.4 TraceRT
- 2.5 NSLOOKUP
- 2.6 Connecting to a share
- 2.7 Configuring share permissions
- 3.0 Protocols and terminologies
- 3.1 ISP
- 3.2 TCP/IP
- 3.3 Well-known ports
- 3.4 E-mail (POP, SMTP, IMAP)
- 3.5 HTML
- 3.6 HTTP, HTTPS, SSL
- 3.7 Telnet
- 3.8 FTP
- 3.9 DNS
- 4.0 Connectivity technologies
- 4.1 Dial-up
- 4.2 DSL
- 4.3 ISDN
- 4.4 Cable
- 4.5 Satellite
- 4.6 Wireless
- 4.7 LAN
- 5.0 Internet Browsers and access
- 5.1 Enable/disable script support
- 5.2 Configure proxy settings
- 5.3 Configure security settings
- 5.4 Configure XP firewall
- 6.0 Test taking tips
- 6.1 Study practices
- 6.2 Guidelines for the test
- 6.3 Set a goal and take it
- 6.4 Purchasing the test voucher