This course teaches learners about the system resources and microprocessor chips most commonly found in today's computers.

Audience :

This series is for anyone preparing for the A+ Core Hardware examination and the A+ Operating System Technologies examination.

Time :

3.0 hour(s)

Objectives :

• 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

Features :

• Exercises that allow users to practice the application
• A file containing the text of the exercises
• Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
• A glossary
• A Skill Assessment

Prerequisites :

• None