39 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. EXAM 220-1001 + 1.0 Mobile Devices ■ 1.4 Compare and contrast characteristics of various types of other mobile devices. ■ 1.7 Given a scenario, use methods to perform mobile device synchronization. + 2.0 Networking ■ 2.3 Given a scenario, install and confi gure a basic wired/wireless SOHO network. + 3.0 Hardware ■ 3.5 Given a scenario, install and confi gure motherboards, CPUs, and add-on cards. ■ 3.8 Given a scenario, select and confi gure appropri- ate components for a custom PC confi guration to meet customer specifi cations or needs. ■ 3.9 Given a scenario, install and confi gure common devices. EXAM 220-1002 + 1.0 Operating Systems ■ 1.1 Compare and contrast common operating system types and their purposes. ■ 1.2 Compare and contrast features of Microsoft Windows versions. ■ 1.3 Summarize general OS installation considerations and upgrade methods. ■ 1.4 Given a scenario, use appropriate Microsoft command line tools. ■ 1.5 Given a scenario, use Microsoft operating system features and tools. ■ 1.6 Given a scenario, use Microsoft Windows Control Panel Utilities. ■ 1.7 Summarize application installation and confi guration concepts. ■ 1.8 Given a scenario, confi gure Microsoft Windows networking on a client/desktop. + 2.0 Security ■ 2.4 Compare and contrast wireless networking protocols. ■ 2.6 Compare and contrast the diff erences of basic Microsoft Windows OS security settings. ■ 2.8 Given a scenario, implement methods for securing mobile devices. A+ CERTIFICATION EXAM OBJECTIVES Th e following A+ Certifi cation Exam Objectives are covered in this chapter. OVERVIEW Th is chapter introduces you to the Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 operating systems. A basic understanding of operating systems is essential for troubleshooting a PC. To gain in-depth knowledge of an operating system, its various options must be put to use. It is imperative that you supple- ment textbook studies through hands-on practice with current Windows operating systems. Th e Laboratory Manual for this textbook will give you the necessary skills and fi rst-hand knowledge required to pass the A+ Certifi cation Exams and to be- come a profi cient PC technician. A+ NOTE You must know the system requirements for Windows operating systems and be familiar with the features of each operating system. You should also know basic text-based commands such as cmd, dir, rd, md, del, fdisk, format, copy, xcopy, robocopy, diskpart, sfc, attrib, defrag, edit, and ckdsk. Many of these commands are covered in more detail in later chapters of this textbook. Even with an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems, the lack of suffi cient knowledge of text-based commands can result in failure on the CompTIA A+ Certifi cation Exams. In addition, be sure you can defi ne multitasking, both preemptive and cooperative. You should know how to navigate a directory structure from Windows Explorer and from the command-line interface and how to create and manage fi les and directories.