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

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

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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

Virtual Labs

  • Installing and Uninstalling Applications in Windows
  • Configure File History
  • Managing Installed Applications via Control Panel and Settings
  • Using Task Scheduler to Automate Application Tasks
  • Manage Linux Processes
  • Configure Windows Update
  • Configure Linux Update
  • Create Backups in Windows
  • Create Backups in Linux
  • Using SSH for Secure Remote Administration
  • Exploiting a Website Using SQL Injection
  • Using Remote Desktop Service
  • Attacking a Website Using XSS Injection
  • Manage UAC Settings
  • Creating and executing a powershell script
  • Manage Users and Groups
  • Creating and executing a python script
  • Configuring Group Policy Management
  • Creating and executing a shell script
  • Restore Data from File History
  • Creating and Deleting Organizational Units (OUs)
  • Configuring Virtual Memory
  • Adding an MMC Snap-in
  • Creating User Accounts
  • Creating and managing files using Linux commands
  • Joining a Workstation to a Domain
  • Viewing Network Details Using Linux Commands
  • Configuring and Using Performance Monitor (PerfMon)
  • Monitoring System Performance with Resource Monitor
  • Using Task Manager for Performance Analysis
  • Configuring Region and Language Options
  • Personalizing the Windows Operating System
  • Applying Windows Update and Patch Management
  • User and Group Management in Windows
  • Viewing Windows Event Viewer for Troubleshooting
  • Using Windows Registry
  • Using System Commands
  • Using Packet Sniffers & Network Monitoring Tools
  • Configuring Proxy Settings
  • Configuring Windows Firewall for Malware Prevention
  • Configuring and Managing User Permissions in Windows
  • Comparing Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Encryption in Practical Scenarios
  • Implementing PGP for Secure Email and File Encryption
  • Encrypting a decrypting File with OpenSSL
  • Using BitLocker to Encrypt a Drive
  • Encrypting a File with EFS
  • Managing Linux Passwords
  • Enforcing Password Settings
  • Implement Malware Protection on Linux
  • Configuring Windows Defender
  • Using tar and zip for File Archiving and Compression
  • Viewing and Editing Files in Linux
  • Searching for Files and Text Using find, locate, and grep
  • Manipulating Files Using Command-Line Utilities
  • Managing File Permissions and Ownership in Linux
  • Managing Files and Directories
  • Using Group Policy to Enforce Folder Security
  • Configuring Folder Redirection in Windows
  • Configuring the Advanced Sharing Options
  • Mapping a Network Drive
  • Sharing a Folder with Specific Users and Groups
  • Configuring NTFS Permissions
  • Setting Up and Using Network File Sharing
  • Managing File and Folder Permissions in Windows
  • Compressing and Extracting Files
  • Understanding File Attributes and Permissions
  • File and Folder Management
  • Creating Virtual Hard Disks
  • Creating a Virtual Machine in AWS
  • Configuring Network Printing
  • Creating an IoT Hub
  • Using ipconfig and ifconfig Utilities
  • Configuring Advanced Network Adapter Settings
  • Installing a Network Adapter
  • Resizing and Extending Partitions in Linux
  • Performing Disk Cleanup
  • Performing Disk Maintenance in Linux
  • Converting a Basic Disk to a Dynamic Disk for Volume Expansion
  • Initializing and Formatting New Drives
  • creating and formatting virtual hard disks
  • Creating and Managing Dynamic Disks
  • Understanding File Systems
  • Creating Volumes with Diskpart
  • Creating a Volume with Disk Management
  • Creating RAID Arrays
  • Adjusting Display Settings
  • Performing a Controlled Shutdown and Restart of a Linux System
  • Practicing Linux Shell Commands
  • Installing and Updating Device Drivers
  • Using the SET Tool
  • Configuring a DNS Server
  • Defending Against IP Spoofing
  • Simulating a DoS Attack
  • Creating a Power Plan
  • Implementing IDS and IPS
  • Exploring APIPA and Loopback Addresses
  • Troubleshooting IP Addressing Issues
  • Creating a Virtual Machine
  • Simulating a DDoS Attack
  • Sharing a Printer
  • Configuring a VPN Connection
  • Configuring an IP Address in Linux
  • Implementing a SOHO Network
  • Examining Kerberos Settings
  • Configuring an SSH Server
  • Configuring an IPv4 Address
  • Creating a Bus Topology
  • Creating a Storage Pool
  • Creating a Restore Point
  • Diagnosing Network Issues Using Command-Line Utilities
  • Installing a Printer
  • Configuring an IPv6 Address
  • Converting a FAT32 Partition to NTFS
  • Setting Up a User Account
2

Hardware Labs

  • Connecting to an Ethernet Network
  • Connecting to a DSL Network
  • Connecting to a Cable Modem
  • Protecting the Computer Using a UPS
  • Installing an SD Card
  • Troubleshooting Memory Issue of a Desktop
  • Connecting an External Speaker and Headphones
  • Setting a Data-usage limit
  • Setting iPhone Password
  • Troubleshooting slow performance of desktop
  • Setting up a wireless inkjet printer
  • Installing the Expansion Cards
  • Connecting the internal components of a desktop
  • Inserting and ejecting a flash drive
  • Connecting a desktop
  • Adding and connecting a VPN
  • Create a Home Wireless Network (use fiber optic cables)
  • Connecting the laptop to a mobile hotspot
  • Replacing the SSD of a Laptop
  • Replacing the RAM in a Laptop
  • Configure a Dial-up Internet Connection
  • Pairing and Configuring Bluetooth Devices in Windows
  • Using NFC for File Transfers Between Mobile Devices
  • Require a Screen Saver Password
  • Performing a Mobile Device Factory Reset and Data Sanitization
  • Updating Mobile OS and Security Patches
  • Configuring App Permissions and Privacy Settings
  • Setting Up and Configuring Mobile Device Encryption and Backup
  • Configure iPad Access Control and Authentication
  • Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on Mobile Devices
  • Connecting Mobile Devices to External Displays and Accessories
  • Installing and Managing Mobile Apps
  • Configuring Email and Synchronization on Mobile Devices
  • Connecting Mobile Devices to Wireless Networks
  • Troubleshooting slow performance of desktop
  • Connecting a Docking Station
  • Changing the default display settings
  • Replacing the SMPS
  • Replacing the Internal HDD
  • Connecting an iPhone to Wi-Fi
  • Connecting an External Hard Disk
  • Replacing a Laptop Battery
  • Connecting an iPhone to a Laptop via Bluetooth
  • Implementing Physical Security

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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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