CompTIA A+: Bus Structures and Microprocessors
Product Code: APLS02 Time: 3 Hour(s) CEUs: .30

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 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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