Peripherals, Operating Systems, & Display

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Peripherals, Operating Systems, & Display

This course is part of CompTIA A+ Core 1 Specialization

Instructors: Mike Meyers

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

How to identify and configure peripheral connections including USB types, display interfaces, and expansion cards for workstation environments
How to install, configure, and maintain Windows operating systems including installation methods, upgrade paths, and OS management tools
How to troubleshoot common system issues and configure display technologies including resolution, refresh rate, and multi-monitor setups

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There are 6 modules in this course

This course covers three essential competency areas for IT support professionals: peripheral devices and connectivity, operating system installation and management, and display technologies. Covering approximately 5 hours of expert instruction, learners develop skills in USB connectivity, OS deployment, system troubleshooting, and monitor technology.

Learners benefit by gaining practical skills for setting up and supporting workstations end-to-end; from connecting peripherals to installing and managing operating systems to troubleshooting system issues. Online labs reinforce USB connector identification, OS installation workflows, and system troubleshooting techniques. By the end of this course, learners will be able to connect and configure peripheral devices, install and maintain Windows operating systems, troubleshoot common system issues, and identify and configure display technologies.

This chapter surveys the major peripheral and expansion technologies—from USB, Thunderbolt, and optical media to scanners, printers, and expansion cards—explaining their standards, connectors, configuration, and troubleshooting.

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment1 plugin

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

This chapter explores the differences between Windows home, pro, pro for workstation, and more!

What's included

2 videos2 readings1 assignment

This chapter teaches how to diagnose Windows boot issues, troubleshoot application problems, and interpret kernel panics by breaking failures into clear categories and using the right tools to resolve them.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 assignment4 plugins

4 videosTotal 25 minutes

Troubleshooting Boot Problems11 minutes
Troubleshooting Applications6 minutes
Kernel Panic5 minutes
Windows Recovery Environment (Show)2 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Troubleshooting Systems2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 8 minutes

Troubleshooting Systems 8 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 19 minutes

Troubleshooting (Challenge3 minutes
Windows Recovery Environment (Click-Through)10 minutes
Troubleshooting II3 minutes
Troubleshooting Motherboards, CPUs, RAM, & Power3 minutes

This chapter explains modern display technologies—from pixels, LCDs, and projectors to graphics cards, resolutions, drivers, and cooling—while teaching essential skills for identifying, installing, and troubleshooting monitors and video hardware.

What's included

9 videos1 reading1 assignment4 plugins

9 videosTotal 62 minutes

Monitor Technologies8 minutes
LCD Breakdown4 minutes
Graphics Cards and Connections13 minutes
Resolutions and Aspect Ratios10 minutes
Installing a Graphics Card6 minutes
Projectors5 minutes
Troubleshooting Display Technologies10 minutes
DX Diag (Show)2 minutes
Managing Video Drivers (Show)5 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Display Technologies2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Display Technologies10 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 14 minutes

Display Connectors (Challenge)3 minutes
Troubleshoot Video, Projector, and Display Issues (Challenge)3 minutes
DX Diag (Click-Through)3 minutes
Managing Video Drivers (Click-Through)5 minutes

Final graded assessment

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1 assignment

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