Jul 11, 2025  
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ITS 1050 - Computer - Mobile Devices, System Management



Clock Hours: 80

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: ITS-1040 Computer-Storage, Networking, Printing

Course Description:
The course provides instruction in the areas of Mobile Devices and System Management based on the CompTIA A+ Certification objective requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:

  • Install and configure common peripheral devices.
  • Install and configure basic mobile device network connectivity and email.
  • Install and configure laptop hardware and components.
  • Explain the function of components within the display of a laptop.
  • Given a scenario, use appropriate laptop features.
  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot and repair common mobile device issues while adhering to the appropriate procedures.
  • Given a scenario, use Windows Control Panel utilities.
  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot common mobile OS and application issues with appropriate tools.
  • Explain the characteristics of various types of other mobile devices.
  • Identify basic features of mobile operating systems.
  • Compare and contrast accessories & ports of other mobile devices.
  • Install and configure basic mobile device network connectivity and email.
  • Compare and contrast various PC connection interfaces, their characteristics and purpose.
  • Identify common features and functionality of the Mac OS and Linux operating systems.
  • Compare and contrast various PC connection interfaces, their characteristics and purpose.
  • Summarize methods and data related to mobile device synchronization.
  • Compare and contrast various methods for securing mobile devices.
  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot hard drives and RAID arrays with appropriate tools.
  • Compare and contrast differences of basic Windows OS security settings.
  • Identify common features and functionality of the Mac OS and Linux operating systems.
  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot common PC security issues with appropriate tools and best practices.
  • Compare and contrast various PC connection interfaces, their characteristics and purpose.
  • Summarize the process of addressing prohibited content/activity, and explain privacy, licensing, and policy concepts.
  • Given a scenario, use appropriate Microsoft operating system features and tools.
  • Perform common preventive maintenance procedures using the appropriate Windows OS tools.
  • Given a scenario, deploy and enforce security best practices to secure a workstation.
  • Given a scenario, install Windows PC operating systems using appropriate methods.
  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot common problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU and power with appropriate tools.
  • Given a scenario, apply appropriate Microsoft command line tools.