CompTIA A+ Exam 220-901: Mobile Computing

Course Overview

Mobile devices have flooded the market. It's important to know what the different devices do, how they function, and how you can make best use of them. This course introduces information on portable computers like laptops, and some of the special hardware and considerations that you need to take into account when using them. It also discusses other mobile devices like wearables and mobile phones.

Target Audience

This path is intended for anyone who wishes to enter the IT professional field, and requires entry-level training to get them started with a career in technical support.

Learning Objectives

• describe mobile computing
• describe the mobile computing advantages
• describe mobile computing disadvantages
• describe common flavors of mobile devices
• describe wearable technology
• describe portable devices
• describe tethering
• describe laptop processors
• describe mobile interfaces
• describe external component connections
• compare docking stations and port replicators
• describe PC cards
• describe PC card evolution
• describe PCMCIA types
• describe flash
• describe miniPCI and miniPCIe
• describe laptop power supplies
• describe battery types
• describe laptop batteries and replacement
• describe physical and cable locks
• describe laptop controls
• describe laptop function keys
• identify laptop expansion components