...CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Objectives EXAM NUMBER: 220-901 About the Exam Candidates are encouraged to use this document to help prepare for CompTIA A+ 220-901. In order to receive the CompTIA A+ certification, you must pass two exams: 220-901 and 220-902. CompTIA A+ 220-901 measures the necessary skills for an entry-level IT professional. Successful candidates will have the knowledge required to: • Assemble components based on customer requirements • Install, configure and maintain devices, PCs and software for end users • Understand the basics of networking and security/forensics • Properly and safely diagnose, resolve and document common hardware and software issues • Apply troubleshooting skills • Provide appropriate customer support • Understand the basics of virtualization, desktop imaging and deployment These content examples are meant to clarify the test objectives and should not be construed as a comprehensive listing of all the content of this examination. EXAM ACCREDITATION CompTIA A+ is accredited by ANSI to show compliance with the ISO 17024 Standard and, as such, undergoes regular reviews and updates to the exam objectives. EXAM DEVELOPMENT CompTIA exams result from subject matter expert workshops and industry-wide survey results regarding the skills and knowledge required of an entry-level IT professional. CompTIA AUTHORIZED MATERIALS USE POLICY CompTIA Certifications, LLC is not affiliated with and does not authorize, endorse or condone...
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...Appendix A Mapping Course Content to the CompTIA A+ Essentials 220-701 Exam Objectives Exam Objective | A+ Certification Lesson and Topic Reference | A+ Certification Activity Reference | Domain 1.0 Hardware | 1.1 Categorize storage devices and backup media | * FDD | Personal Computer Components, Storage Devices | | * HDD | Personal Computer Components, Storage Devices Installing and Configuring System Components, Install and Configure Storage Devices | | * Solid state vs. magnetic | Personal Computer Components, Storage Devices Installing and Configuring System Components, Install and Configure Storage Devices | | * Optical drives | Personal Computer Components, Storage Devices Installing and Configuring System Components, Install and Configure Storage Devices | | * CD / DVD / RW / Blu-Ray | Personal Computer Components, Storage Devices Installing and Configuring System Components, Install and Configure Storage Devices | | * Removable storage | Personal Computer Components, Storage Devices Installing and Configuring System Components, Install and Configure Storage Devices | | * Tape drive | Personal Computer Components, Storage Devices Installing and Configuring System Components, Install and Configure Storage Devices | | * Solid state (e.g. thumb drive, flash, SD cards, USB) | Personal Computer Components, Storage Devices Installing and Configuring System Components, Install and Configure Storage Devices...
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...MICROSOFT VS MACBOOK INTRODUCTION May 2006 marked a special moment in computer history. Apple introduced the MacBook: the first consumer Apple laptop that runs on an Intel chip. This is significant because Windows users now can truly compare Windows-based laptops to the MacBook family. The speed of the MacBook is on pace with the speed of PC laptops. Windows users have less and less reasons to remain Windows users. Running parallel to the increasing reasons to consider Mac over Windows is the fact that our world has evolved from a desktop world to a laptop world. Laptops are so fast and well-equipped nowadays that they serve the needs of not only consumer users, but also professional users such as graphic designers and high-end Photoshop users. There's now only two groups of users that should even consider buying desktops:1. mega-power users. This includes hardcore gamers, 3d animation users and professional video editors. These guys need the fastest machines available to make their processor-hogging routines running faster and faster.2. super-budget users. You can get a nice desktop for $500 nowadays. nice laptops go for about $1000+.That leaves the rest of us. And that's a large group. Laptops offer a freedom that no desktop (or even an iMac) can offer: Portability. Use the laptop on the couch while watching TV. Use it at your desk to get serious work done. Use it on the deck to enjoy the spring weather. Use it at the coffee shop or library to simply look cool. Plus, they...
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...1.3 Compare and contrast RAM types and features. RAM - Random Access Memory Not associated with hard drive storage as data is only stored on RAM temporarily · Types o DDR - Double Data Rate, older version of RAM, (measured in throughput) o DDR2 - Double Data Rate 2 (measured in throughput) o DDR3 - Double Data Rate 3 (measured in throughput) o SDRAM – Synchronous Dynamic RAM - synchronous with the system clock (bus) for example 133Mhz clock = PC133 (Measured in clock speed) o SODIMM – Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module – used in laptops only o RAMBUS (RD RAM) – more expensive compared to SD RAM o DIMM – Dual Inline Memory Module – term used to classify Desktop memory o Parity vs. non-parity – Parity is used to detect errors but won’t always find an error, has an extra parity bit o ECC vs. non-ECC – Error Correction Code is used to detect and correct errors in RAM o RAM configurations § Single channel vs. dual channel vs. triple channel – Installed in pairs for maximum throughput, memory frequencies should match, slots are often coloured the same o Single sided vs. double sided – the groups of memory on a module that can be accessed and not the physical layout of the memory package · RAM compatibility and speed – DDR 3 RAM will not be compatible with any other version of RAM due to the pin assignments and slot at the bottom of the RAM. Speed is measured in MHz and is calculated by dividing the PC value by 8 example:...
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...Kieran Brandjes Compare and Contrast 10/5/14 English 101 iPhone vs. Galaxy Samsung and Apple are considered the two of the biggest electronics companies for numerous years. The two companies were endlessly compared with all sorts of electronics from phones, laptops, and tablet PCs. Then, there was a phone that would start another argument amongst “Samsung fans” and “Apple fans” and this phone was the Galaxy S5 that was released few months ago. In rebuttal, the iPhone 6 and 6 plus was released a couple of weeks ago. These two phones will create a lot of buzz and there will be multiple articles judging the two phones. But all of the rivalry aside, we will be looking at the differences that may be causing the argument amongst the Samsung and Apple customers. The first differences between the two phones are the size. The size of a phone is important for a phone because when it comes cell phones, people want to be able to easily transport it in their pocket or purse. For the past 3 years, Samsung has created phones with screens of 4.8, 5.0, 5.1, 5.5, and 5.7 inches big. They have received a lot of flak from critics calling their phones small tablets. However their reasoning behind it was the screen was easier to see to browse the web, play games, and watch movies. Apple has only created phones with a screen size of 4.0 inches or less. Apple believed the iPhone fit better in the hand at a smaller size and was also portable. However in recent releases with the iPhone 6 and 6 plus...
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...SWOT analysis of Apple Company background Name | Apple Inc. | Industries served | Computer hardware, Computer software, Consumer electronics, Digital distribution | Geographic areas served | Worldwide | Headquarters | U.S. | Current CEO | Tim Cook | Revenue | $ 156.508 billion (2012) | Profit | $ 41.733 billion (2012) | Employees | 72,800 (2012) | Main Competitors | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Amazon.com, Inc., International Business Machines Corporation, Cisco Systems, Inc., Google Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Dell Inc., LG Electronics, Lenovo Group Limited, Hewlett-Packard Company, Sony Corporation and many others. | Apple Inc. is an American multinational corporation, which designs, manufactures and sells personal computers, consumer electronics and software, and provides related services. The business has experienced a tremendous growth from 2001 when it has introduced its iPod mp3 player. Apple Inc. is considered to be the most successful electronics company in the world. Mission Apple mission statement 2013 | “Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad.” | Overview Apple’s mission is one of the poorest statements that can be found...
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...1Lesson 1: Overview of Local Area Networks Objectives By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: Describe the functions and advantages of a network. Describe the evolution of networking models. Compare and contrast server-based and peer-to-peer networks. Identify the characteristics of local area networks (LANs). Identify the functions of a networking operating system, network interface cards and transmission media. Compare wired and wireless connections. Identify the advantages of using open standards such as Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Identify the two types of addressing used on a LAN: MAC addresses and IP addresses. Describe the structure and allocation of IPv4 addresses. Describe the structure of IPv6 addresses. Identify the advantages of using private IP addressing, and describe the process of Network Address Translation (NAT). 1-2 Local Area Networks (LANs) Pre-Assessment Questions 1. In a centralized computing model, what is situated at the center of the network? a. b. c. d. 2. node host mainframe client There is no centralized management of network resources in which type of network? a. b. c. d. 3. A A A A A A A A peer-to-peer network server-based network mainframe network domain-based network What are two characteristics that describe a local area network (LAN)? © 2012 CertPRESS, a...
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...| 4G Wireless Networks | | | | Jason LehmanCIS 500 – Information Systems for Decision Making 7/27/14 | | 4G Wireless Networks | | | | Jason LehmanCIS 500 – Information Systems for Decision Making 7/27/14 | Compare and Contrast 3G and 4G Wireless Networks The comparison of 3G and 4G wireless networks can be broken down into four main areas of concern when deciding on the more future-oriented 4G compared to the more established 3G network. The first areas examined are service and applications. Third-generation (3G) networks consist of CDMA 2000, UMTS, WCDMA, and various others. Fourth-generation (4G) technologies include WiMAX, HSPA+21/42, and LTE, of which many consider LTE to be the only “true” 4G network (Segan, 2013). The introduction of 3G technologies heralded a wide range of possibilities to include the ability for user to wirelessly stream audio, video, visual calling and conferencing, and various mobile multimedia functions to include more streamlined E-mail and general web browsing, online banking, basic video games on demand, mobile TV, and location-based services (4Gon Solutions, 2012). 4G application offerings include four main categories: Localized/Personalized Information, Communications, Organizational, and Entertainment (M-Indya, 2012). Localized/Personalized Information applications will offer users the ability to browse various news outlets, more accurate and improved locational servicers, more enhance mobile commerce (i.e. mobile...
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...Tech Guide 1 Hardware TG1.1 Components of a Computer System TG1.2 Evolution of Computer Hardware TG1.3 Types of Computers TG1.4 Microprocessor and Primary Storage TG1.5 Input/Output Devices TG1.1 Components of a Computer System Computer hardware is composed of the following components: central processing unit (CPU), primary storage, secondary storage, input devices, output devices, and communication devices. Communication devices are covered in detail in Tech Guide 4. The input devices accept data and instructions and convert them to a form that the computer can understand. The output devices present data in a form people can understand. The CPU manipulates the data and controls the tasks done by the other components. Primary storage (internal storage that is part of the CPU) temporarily stores data and program instructions during processing. Secondary storage (external storage such as flash drives) stores data and programs that have been saved for future use. Communication devices manage the flow of data from public networks (e.g., Internet, intranets) to the CPU, and from the CPU to networks. A schematic view of a computer system is shown in Figure TG1.1. REPRESENTING DATA, PICTURES, TIME, AND SIZE IN A COMPUTER ASCII. Computers are based on integrated circuits (chips), each of which includes millions of sub-miniature transistors that are interconnected on a small (less than l-inch-square) chip area. Each transistor can be in either an “on” or an “off” position...
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...January 2015 Research Institute Thought leadership from Credit Suisse Research and the world’s foremost experts Emerging Consumer Survey 2015 EMERGING CONSUMER SURVEY 2015_2 Contents 03 Editorial 04 The emerging consumer in 2015 12 A sum of different parts 20 e-Commerce and the emerging consumer 30 Focus on travel 36 Focus on autos 40 Focus on healthcare 46 Brands and the emerging consumer in 2015 62 Brazil: Steady decline continues 64 China: A life online 66 India: New government, strong consumer 68 Indonesia: An under-penetrated market 70 Mexico: Structural potential, cyclical hurdles 72 Russia: Dark clouds gather 74 Saudi Arabia: The petro-dollar 76 South Africa: Reduced optimism 81 About the survey 83 Imprint / Disclaimer For more information, please contact: Richard Kersley, Head of Global Securities Products and Themes, Credit Suisse Investment Banking, richard.kersley@credit-suisse.com Michael O’Sullivan, Chief Investment Officer UK & EMEA, Credit Suisse Private Banking & Wealth Management, michael.o’sullivan@credit-suisse.com COVERPHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/XAVIERARNAU, PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/ALIJA 78 Turkey: Subdued but stable EMERGING CONSUMER SURVEY 2015_3 Editorial We are delighted to publish the fifth edition of the Credit Suisse Research Institute’s “Emerging Consumer Survey.” To undertake the project, we have again partnered with global market research firm Nielsen, which has conducted...
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...INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF INFORMATICS AND MANAGMENT For partial fulfillment of MBA programme 2011-2013 [pic] CONTEMPORARY REPORT ON “ STRATEGY ANALYSIS OF APPLE CORPORATION AND ITS PRODUCTS” [pic] |Submitted to: |Submitted by: | |Mr.Sandeep Vyas | Neha Singh | |Mr.Rahul Sharma |MBA/11/2065 | | | | CERTIFICATE This is to certify that the project work of market research and analysis in the report entitled “Strategy analysis of apple corporation and its product” is a bonafide work carried out by Ms. Neha singh under my supervision and guidance. The project is submitted for the partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of Masters of Business Administration. The project is the original work carried out by the Student herself. Date:26/04/2012 Faculty Mentor: Mr.Sandeep Vyas Mr.Rahul Sharma PREFACE This project has been undertaken to understand the strategy of Apple...
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...Introduction The aim of our following proposal is to help Mr. Donothing to construct an investment portfolio base on an inheritance of $10 million dollar. After the meeting with Mr. Donothing we understand his existing lifestyle and his vision on his future personal plans. We will conduct a series of economic analysis to demonstrate the possible future economic trends and base on our analysis we will suggest several types of investment for Mr. Donothing to make a final decision. In addition, we will identify and provide our professional suggestion on each and every industry and company he should consider base on current market trends and company’s growth prospect/opportunity during the investment timeframe. Finally, there will be an evaluation of the portfolio by using expected return rates to understand whether it meets the needs and preferences of the investor. Investor Profile and Policy Statement Investor Profile Mr. Donothing is 50 years old and single. The most important is that Mr. Donothing does not work at all but he inherited $10 million. He is an amphibious person, which means he spends his time in cruise lines. Furthermore, he needs $550 per day throughout the year for cabin charges and food. And he needs another amount $25,000 for secretarial services and incidental expenses. He wants to settle in Pompano Beach, Florida at 55, and then get married and have a child. The house he wants to buy is selling for $500,000. His cash needs would remain...
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...IJB-2735; No. of Pages 23 ARTICLE IN PRESS i n t e r n a t i o n a l j o u r n a l o f m e d i c a l i n f o r m a t i c s x x x ( 2 0 1 1 ) xxx–xxx journal homepage: www.intl.elsevierhealth.com/journals/ijmi Older adults: Are they ready to adopt health-related ICT? Tsipi Heart ∗ , Efrat Kalderon Department of Industrial Engineering & Management, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel a r t i c l e Article history: i n f o a b s t r a c t Background: : The proportion of older adults in the population is steadily increasing, causing healthcare costs to rise dramatically. This situation calls for the implementation of healthrelated information and communication technologies (ICT) to assist in providing more costeffective healthcare to the elderly. In order for such a measure to succeed, older adults must be prepared to adopt these technologies. Prior research shows, however, that this population lags behind in ICT adoption, although some believe that this is a temporary phenomenon that will soon change. Objectives: : To assess use by older adults of technology in general and ICT in particular, in order to evaluate their readiness to adopt health-related ICT. Method: : We employed the questionnaire used by Selwyn et al. in 2000 in the UK, as well as a survey instrument used by Morris and Venkatesh, to examine the validity of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) in the context of computer use by older employees. 123 respondents answered the questions...
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...Powered by S&P Capital IQ INDUSTRY SURVEYS Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals April 2015 ANGELO ZINO, CFA Equity Analyst www.spcapitaliq.com 2 April 2015 INDUSTRY SURVEYS Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals PERFORMANCE Sector Overview Industry Overview Revenues Expenses Profits & Margins Valuation Capital Markets INDUSTRY PROFILE Trends INQUIRIES & CLIENT SUPPORT 800.523.4534 clientsupport@standardandpoors.com SALES 877.219.1247 wealth@spcapitaliq.com Key Ratios And Statistics CONTACTS How The Industry Operates How To Analyze This Industry Glossary Industry References Comparative Company Analysis MEDIA Michael Privitera 212.438.6679 michael.privitera@spcapitaliq.com S&P CAPITAL IQ 55 Water Street New York, NY 10041 All of the views expressed in these research reports accurately reflect the research analyst’s personal views regarding any and all of the subject securitiesor issuers. No part of the analyst’s compensation was, is, or will be, directly or indirectly, related to the specific recommendations or views expressed in this research report. For important regulatory information, go to www.standardandpoors.com and click on Regulatory Affairs and Disclaimers. Copyright © 2015 Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC, a part of McGraw-Hill Financial. All rights reserved. 3 April 2015 INDUSTRY SURVEYS Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals ...
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...Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands. Tel: þ 31 13 466 2315; Fax: þ 31 13 466 8354; E-mail: j.f.hennart@uvt.nl Abstract Both Anderson and Gatignon and the Uppsala internationalization model see the initial mode of foreign market entry and subsequent modes of operation as unilaterally determined by multinational enterprises (MNEs) arbitraging control and risk and increasing their commitment as they gain experience in the target market. OLI and internalization models do recognize that foreign market entry requires the bundling of MNE and complementary local assets, which they call location or country-specific advantages, but implicitly assume that those assets are freely accessible to MNEs. In contrast to both of these MNE-centric views, I explicitly consider the transactional characteristics of complementary local assets and model foreign market entry as the optimal assignment of equity between their owners and MNEs. By looking at the relative efficiency of the different markets in which MNE and complementary local assets are traded, and at how these two categories of assets match, I am able to predict whether equity will be held by MNEs or by local firms, or shared between them, and whether MNEs will enter through greenfields, brownfields, or acquisitions. The bundling model I propose has interesting implications for the...
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