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COURSE NUMBER NCC 217 CREDIT / UNIT HOURS 4 PRE-REQUISITES General Education IT course (can be taken concurrently)RECOMMENDED TEXT BOOK The Official CompTIA A+ Core 2 Student Guide (Exam 220-1102) eBookISBN 978-1-64274-410-1COURSE LAB None | DESCRIPTION 3 credit/unit hours – Three hours of lecture weekly; one term This course is designed to provide an introduction to and basic technical understanding of the function and operation of operating systems (OSes). The course will focus on microcomputer and mobile operating system features, broad concepts, and diagnostic tools that allow the student to rapidly determine the condition of a system and how best to rectify a fault. This course also introduces the student to basic security concepts. This course is also intended for those preparing for the Computing Technology Industry Association’s (CompTIA) A+ certification exam Core 2 (220-1102). Updated: November 6, 2022 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
MAIN TOPICS Lesson 1: Configuring Windows Lesson 2: Managing Windows Lesson 3: Identifying OS Types and Features Lesson 4: Supporting Windows Lesson 5: Managing Windows Networking Lesson 6: Managing Linux and macOS Lesson 7: Configuring SOHO Network Security Lesson 8: Managing Security Settings Lesson 9: Supporting Mobile Software Lesson 10: Using Support and Scripting Tools Lesson 11: Implementing Operational Procedures |