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CompTIA A+: Bus Structures and Microprocessors
Product Code: APLS02 Time: 3 Hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:

This course teaches learners about the system resources and microprocessor chips most commonly found in today's computers.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Explain the purpose of the system and expansion buses
  • Identify system resources such as IRQ, DMA, and I/O addressing
  • Explain how microprocessors are packaged for and mounted on a motherboard
  • Describe techniques used to cool microprocessors
  • Differentiate between various types of sockets and slots used to mount microprocessors
  • Distinguish between the most popular microprocessors

Outline:

  • Bus structures
  • More bus structures
  • Interrupt requests
  • Input/Output addresses
  • Microprocessors
  • Cooling and powering the processor
  • Sockets and slots
  • Types of processors

Features:

  • Exercises that allow users to practice the application
  • A file containing the text of the exercises
  • Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the application
  • A glossary
  • A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for anyone preparing for the A+ Core Hardware examination and the A+ Operating System Technologies examination.

Prerequisites:

CompTIA A+: Computer Basics

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98 or higher. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.


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