Course curriculum
Module 1: Mobile Devices: Beyond the BasicsQuiz
Push past surface-level device knowledge into the connector types, display technologies, and synchronization methods that the exam tests at a technical level.
play_circle_outline Laptop Hardware Internals and Upgrade Paths
play_circle_outline Display Technologies and Connector Standards
play_circle_outline Mobile Connectivity: Wireless Standards and Antenna Placement
play_circle_outline Mobile Device Synchronization and Account Management
Module 2: Networking Fundamentals: Protocols, Ports, and Physical MediaQuiz
Move from knowing that TCP/IP exists to understanding the specific port numbers, cable categories, and protocol behaviors that appear in exam scenarios.
play_circle_outline TCP/IP Protocol Suite and Port Number Mapping
play_circle_outline Ethernet Standards and Cable Categories
play_circle_outline Wireless Networking Standards and Channel Planning
play_circle_outline Network Services: DNS, DHCP, and VPN Protocols
play_circle_outline Network Hardware: Switches, Routers, and Firewalls
Module 3: Hardware Deep Dive: CPUs, RAM, and StorageQuiz
Go beyond naming components to understanding timing, compatibility, and the failure modes that generate real troubleshooting scenarios on the exam.
play_circle_outline CPU Architecture: Sockets, Cores, and Performance Metrics
play_circle_outline RAM Types, Speeds, and Compatibility Rules
play_circle_outline Storage Technologies: HDD, SSD, and NVMe Compared
play_circle_outline Motherboard Components and Expansion Slots
Module 4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing ConceptsQuiz
Understand the virtualization and cloud models that appear in Core 1 scenarios, including hypervisor types, resource allocation, and cloud service categories.
play_circle_outline Hypervisor Types and Virtual Machine Architecture
play_circle_outline Cloud Service Models: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
play_circle_outline Network Virtualization and Resource Management
Module 5: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting MethodologyQuiz
Apply a structured troubleshooting process to the specific hardware and network failure scenarios that the exam presents as performance-based questions.
play_circle_outline CompTIA Troubleshooting Methodology Applied to Real Scenarios
play_circle_outline Diagnosing Power and Boot Failures
play_circle_outline Network Connectivity Troubleshooting with Command-Line Tools
play_circle_outline Storage and RAID Troubleshooting
Module 6: Printers, Scanners, and Imaging DevicesQuiz
Understand the internal mechanics of each printer type and the specific failure modes, consumables, and network print configurations tested on the exam.
play_circle_outline Laser Printer Imaging Process Step by Step
play_circle_outline Inkjet, Thermal, and Impact Printer Mechanics
play_circle_outline Printer Connectivity and Network Print Configuration
play_circle_outline Printer Maintenance and Consumables Management
Module 7: Power, Safety, and Environmental ControlsQuiz
Apply safety practices, power protection strategies, and environmental controls that appear in both exam questions and real field scenarios.
play_circle_outline Electrostatic Discharge Prevention and Safe Work Practices
play_circle_outline Power Protection Devices: UPS, Surge Protectors, and Line Conditioners
play_circle_outline Environmental Controls for Equipment Rooms
Module 8: Exam Strategy and Performance-Based Question MasteryQuiz
Build the test-taking strategies and scenario-reading skills that separate passing candidates from those who know the material but freeze on exam day.
play_circle_outline Decoding CompTIA Scenario-Based Questions
play_circle_outline Performance-Based Question (PBQ) Simulation Techniques
play_circle_outline Domain-Weighted Study Planning for the Final Two Weeks
