CompTIA A+ 220-1101 (Core 1) Study Set

Hardware

"The new gaming computer features the latest hardware for optimal performance."

Software

"He develops software for a living."

External devices connected to a computer

"Keyboards and mice are common computer peripherals."

The process of diagnosing and fixing problems

"Effective troubleshooting involves a step-by-step approach to identify the problem."

A point of interaction between components or systems

"The user interface of an application should be intuitive and user-friendly."

Connecting computers to share resources and information

"Networking allows multiple devices to access the internet through a single connection."

A set of rules governing the exchange of data over a network

"HTTP is a widely-used protocol for transferring web pages."

Software that manages computer hardware and software resources

"Windows, macOS, and Linux are popular operating systems."

Basic Input/Output System, firmware used to perform hardware initialization

"Resetting the BIOS can sometimes resolve boot issues."

A network security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic

"A firewall helps to prevent unauthorized access to your network."

Driver

"He has known how to drive since he was 18 years old."

Random Access Memory, a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly

"Increasing RAM can improve computer performance."

Storage

"We need more storage space for our equipment."