IT Essentials Course Booklet, Version 5

Cisco's IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software curriculum introduces the skills needed to help meet growing demand for entry-level information and communication technology (ICT) professionals. It covers the fundamentals of PC technology, networking, and security, and also introduces advanced concepts. While extensive online study resources are available, many have requested a low-cost printed resource for study offline. This booklet is that resource.

List of contents

1. Introduction to the Personal Computer
2. Lab Procedures and Tool Use
3. Computer Assembly
4. Overview of Preventive Maintenance 
5. Operating Systems
6. Networks
7. Laptops
8. Mobile Devices
9. Printers
10. Security
11. The IT Professional
12. Advanced Troubleshooting

 

Summary

Cisco's IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software curriculum introduces the skills needed to help meet growing demand for entry-level information and communication technology (ICT) professionals. It covers the fundamentals of PC technology, networking, and security, and also introduces advanced concepts. While extensive online study resources are available, many have requested a low-cost printed resource for study offline. This booklet is that resource. Drawn directly from the online curriculum, it covers every skill and competency required by the new A+ exams (220-801 and 220-802):

Product details

• Authors: Cisco Networking Academy
• Assisted by: Cisco Networking Academy (Editor), Cisc Networking Academy (Editor), Cisco Networking Academy (Editor)
• Publisher: Macmillan Technical Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2013
• EAN: 9781587133091
• ISBN: 978-1-58713-309-1
• No. of pages: 408
• Dimensions: 218 mm x 276 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 944 g
• Series: Cisco Press; Cisco Press
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > IT