Cert-Ex™ Lab Simulator for A+ : Lab Exercises

• PC Hardware

  • 1.1 Identifying motherboard components

    • 1.1.1 Identify the connectors names in a motherboard - 1

    • 1.1.2 Identify the connectors names in a motherboard - 2

    • 1.1.3 Identify the components of an ATX (Micro ATX) motherboard -1

    • 1.1.4 Identify the components of an ATX (Micro ATX) motherboard -2

    • 1.1.5 Identifying the display connector types

    • 1.1.6 Identify the SATA2 connectors in a motherboard (hotspot)

    • 1.1.7 Identify the PCI slots in a motherboard (hotspot)

    • 1.1.8 Identify the CMOS battery in a motherboard (hotspot)

    • 1.1.9 Identify the 24-pin ATX power connector in a motherboard (hotspot).

  • 1.2 Identifying DDR2/3 , SODIMM , and other memory modules

  • 1.3 Identifying the features of memory types (such as DDR3 , DDR2 etc.)

  • 1.4 Identifying features of CPU cooling types.

  • 1.5 Identifying the different connector types.

  • 1.6 Identify the different USB connector types.

  • 1.7 Identify the different micro USB connector types

  • 1.8 Identify the components of Mini ITX motherboard

  • 1.9 Identify the components of Micro ATX motherboard

  • 1.10 Identifying DDR3 DIMM and inserting it into a motherboard slot

  • 1.11 Identify the graphics card and insert it into appropriate slot on the motherboard

  • 1.12 Installing SATA hard drive to appropriate slot on the motherboard

• Networking

  • 2.1 Identifying Base-T Ethernet standards (such as 802.2e , 802.3i etc. ) and their names

  • 2.2 Arrange the color codes of the T568B connector in the correct order.

  • 2.3 Identifying the fiber connector types (such as ST , SC, FC etc)

  • 2.4 Identifying the port numbers of a TCP/IP protocols.

  • 2.5 Identifying certain features of TCP/IP protocols (such as HTTP, SMTP etc.)

  • 2.6 Identifying functions of Ipconfig labels (such as ipconfig , ipconfig/all etc.)

  • 2.7 Identify the private IPv4 address.

  • 2.8 Identifying speed ranges of 802.11 standards

  • 2.9 Identifying characteristics of Internet WAN technologies

  • 2.10 Identifying the network characteristics managed by QoS (such as Bandwidth , Jitter etc.)

  • 2.11 Identifying twisted pair cable types( such as CAT3 , CAT5 etc.) with their speeds

  • 2.12 Compare shielded vs unshielded twisted-pair cables

  • 2.13 Identifying the IPv6 link local address

• Laptops

  • 3.1 Accessing special keyboard functions with the Fn key.

• Printers

  • 4.1 Identify the basic components of a Laser printer

    • 4.1.1 Identify the laser printer components -1

    • 4.1.2 Identify the laser printer components - 2

    • 4.1.3 Identify the laser printer components - 3

  • 4.2 Identifying the characteristics of various printer types (such as Laser , Inkjet etc.)

  • 4.3 Identifying features of Laser printer components

  • 4.4 Identifying features of laser printing process (such as cleaning, writing etc)

• Operating Systems

  • 5.1 Identifying features (such as Aero , Bit-locker , etc.) of windows OS

  • 5.2 Identifying the features of networking command tools (such as Copy, SFC etc.)

  • 5.3 Identifying the Processes tab function of Windows Task Manager in Windows 10/11 PC.

  • 5.4 Identifying the options to open Local Users and Groups (Local) window in Windows 10/11 computer.

  • 5.5 Identifying functions of “User and Groups” options in windows 10/11 PC

  • 5.6 Identifying the features of NTFS permissions and Share permissions .

  • 5.7 Identifying the System action resulting from different combinations of the duplex and speed modes.

  • 5.8 Identifying the Recovery Console command tools and their respective features

  • 5.9 Identifying the MSCONFIG options and their respective functions/features

  • 5.10 Identifying the features of File attributes ( such as Read-Only , System(S) etc.) .

  • 5.11 Identifying the windows OS “Power Options” and their features.

  • 5.12 Identifying the features of File system types (such as FAT16 , FAT32 etc.)

  • 5.13 Identifying the characteristics of Operating System Administrative tools

  • 5.14 Identifying the certain features of Command line utilities ( such as MSCONFIG, MMC) of Windows OS

  • 5.15 Identifying unique features of Windows OS types

  • 5.16 Identifying the display standards of Windows OS and their resolutions

  • 5.17 NTFS permissions and Share permissions

    • 5.17.1. To share folders with other users on your network

    • 5.17.2. To change read only attributes on files and folders

    • 5.17.3. To set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions

  • 5.18 Configuring Local Security Policy

    • 5.18.1 Setting Account lockout policy

    • 5.18.2 Setting Password policy

  • 5.19 Configuring hardware settings using Device Manager

  • 5.20 Troubleshooting startup issues using Bootrec.exe tool in windows RE (Recovery Environment)

  • 5.21 Disabling Startup Programs in Windows 10

  • 5.22 Connecting to remote desktop in Windows 10

  • 5.23 Changing the refresh rate in Windows 10

  • 5.24 Changing Power Plan Settings in Windows 10

  • 5.25 Creating new user account in Windows 10

  • 5.26 Changing user account control settings in Windows 10

  • 5.27 Changing user account password in Windows 10

  • 5.28 Removing user account in Windows 10

  • 5.29 Changing user account type in Windows 10

  • 5.30 Creating a system image backup of Windows 10

  • 5.31 Setting up and uploading files to OneDrive in Windows 10

  • 5.32 Backup files to another drive in Windows 10

  • 5.33 Restore the files backed-up before in Windows 10

  • 5.34 Formatting hard drive in Windows 10

  • 5.35 Turning On/Off BitLocker for Data Drive in Windows 10

  • 5.36 Installing/Updating graphic card driver in Windows 10

  • 5.37 Manage Location services in Windows 10

  • 5.38 Manage app permissions for camera in Windows 10

  • 5.39 Auto Lock using Screen Saver in Windows 10

  • 5.40 Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows 10

  • 5.41 To stop automatic updates in Windows 10

  • 5.42 Microsoft Teams Labs

    • 5.42.1 Creating a team using Microsoft Teams

    • 5.42.2 Joining a meeting using Microsoft Teams

• Security

  • 6.1 Identifying Security threat features - 1( such as Malware , Spyware etc.)

  • 6.2 Identifying Security threat features - 2 ( such as Viruses , Worms etc.)

  • 6.3 Identifying functions of digital security methods (such as Antivirus , Firewall etc.)

  • 6.4 Identifying various features of physical security methods (such as Tokens , Biometrics etc.)

  • 6.5 Identifying various features of data destruction/disposal methods ( such as Low level format , Standard format etc.)

  • 6.6 Set SSID on a generic WAP router.

  • 6.7 Disabling SSID broadcast using the simulator.

  • 6.8 Enabling the MAC address filtering in the WAP device.

  • 6.9 Configure security encryption to WPA 2 with pass phrase

  • 6.10 Pinging to DHCP server

  • 6.11 Configuring Wireless Security on an Access Point (WEP)

• Mobile Devices

  • 7.1 Identifying the various methods to secure mobile devices (such as Passcode locks , Remote wipes etc.)

  • 7.2 Steps to configure Email on android and iphone devices

  • 7.3 Identifying the features of mobile devices (such as ARM , Bluetooth etc.)

  • 7.4 Identifying basic features of mobile operating system ( such as ACPI , OSPM etc.)

  • 7.5 Connecting smart phone to a wireless network

  • 7.6 Connecting smart phone to PoP3 email server

• Troubleshooting

  • 8.1 Identify the troubleshooting tools

  • 8.2 Identifying the functions of various troubleshooting tools ( such as Fixmbr , Fixboot etc.)

  • 8.3 Identify the networking troubleshooting command

  • 8.4 Troubleshoot WiFi connection on a Windows Work Station

  • 8.5 Configuring IP address, subnet mask, default gateway statically on a Windows client

• Appendix

  • 9.1 Installing PATA/IDE drives

  • 9.2 Installing SATA drive

  • 9.3 SCSI drives

  • 9.4 Inserting a memory card and reading its contents

  • 9.5 Degaussing a CRT

  • 9.6 Changing the relative position of the second monitor and changing its resolution to match native resolution

  • 9.7 Stripping and terminating RJ-45 connector

  • 9.8 Installing laptop memory

  • 9.9 Replacing a laptop hard drive

  • 9.10 Using a wireless toggle switch on a laptop to enable the NIC

  • 9.11 Inserting and removing a PC Card (Card Bus or Express Card)

  • 9.12 Using a docking station.

  • 9.13 Replacing the laptop battery

  • 9.14 Flashing the laptop’s BIOS

  • 9.15 Installing and sharing a printer and then testing its functionality

  • 9.16 Changing the toner cartridge.

  • 9.17 Troubleshoot hard drives and RAID arrays with appropriate tools

  • 9.18 Troubleshoot printers with appropriate tools

  • 9.19 Troubleshoot, and repair common laptop issues while adhering to the appropriate procedures

  • 9.20 Troubleshoot common problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU and power with appropriate tools

  • 9.21 Troubleshoot common video and display issues

  • 9.22 User account creation , configuration and authentication in Windows 7

  • 9.23 Configuring windows 7 power options

  • 9.24 Configuring windows 7 update settings

  • 9.25 Configuring Local Security Policy in Windows 7

  • 9.26 Configuring hardware settings using Device Manager

  • 9.27 Disabling Startup Programs in Windows 7

  • 9.28 Changing the refresh rate in Windows 7

  • 9.29 Connecting to a remote desktop using windows 7

   

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