SKILL BENCHMARK
CompTIA A+ Core 1 Proficiency Benchmark (Advanced Level)
- 28m
- 28 questions
The CompTIA A+ Core 1 Proficiency Benchmark (Advanced Level) benchmark measures your ability to identify, explain, and solution-design core mobile and desktop computing technologies and participate in conversations about said technologies. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates that they have an advanced understanding of computing and are generally considered a subject matter expert on the topic.
Topics covered
- define the Internet of Things and identify its essential components and their impact on society
- describe rapid elasticity
- describe the differences between internal and external sharing and file synchronization
- determine the next steps to resolve a problem
- differentiate between cable and DSL modems
- differentiate between hubs and bridges
- identify common online activities they can be used for internet appliances
- identify risks associated with outdated computing software and hardware commonly found on supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems
- identify scenarios in which to use loopback plugs
- identify the general purpose of virtual machines including how they can be used for sandboxing, application virtualization, and cross-platform virtualization
- identify the purpose of toner probes and cable testers
- list features of the domain name system (DNS)
- list steps for identifying a problem, such as questioning the user and inquiring about environmental and infrastructure changes
- list the benefits and security features of firewalls
- outline a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution
- outline PoE standards and injector and switch features
- provide an overview of authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) framework
- provide an overview of punch down tools and network taps
- provide an overview of the syslog server role
- provide an overview of virtualization
- provide an overview of Wi-Fi analyzers and identify scenarios in which to use them
- recognize and consider corporate policies, procedures, and impacts before implementing changes
- recognize how to conduct external or internal research based on symptoms
- recognize the benefits of high availability cloud solutions
- recognize virtual machine resource requirements
- recognize when and where to implement print, mail, and web servers
- recognize when to implement dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP)
- recognize when to use crimpers and cable strippers
