CompTIA A+ (220-1002) Cert Prep 2: Implementation Considerations

The CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) exam tests IT professionals on their understanding of operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures. In the CompTIA A+ (220-1002): Cert Prep series—a comprehensive eight-part series— CompTIA expert Mike Meyers helps IT professionals prepare for the 220-1002 exam. In this installment, Mike digs into power protection for PCs, implementing mass storage, getting a PC to boot, and installing Windows. Review basic electrical terminology, how a system’s mass storage can be encrypted, the differences between different file systems, and more.

Learning objectives
Basic electrical terminology
Protecting PCs using tools such as surge suppressors
MBR and GPT partitioning
Formatting mass storage
Setting up an initial drive and installing an OS
Encrypting mass storage
Hardware requirements for common systems
Installing Windows