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SkillSoft Explore Course

IT Professional Curricula     Tech & Dev Essentials     CompTIA     CompTIA A+ 220-1002

The Windows Control Panel is a central location for accessing and configuring various system features and components. During this course, you will explore some of the critical Control Panel utilities covered on the CompTIA A+ 220-1002 exam. Discovr internet options, display settings, folder options, system settings, the Windows Firewall, and Windows power options. As a review exercise, you will learn how to configure internet options with tabs from the last browsing session, view hidden files and folders, and finally, turn Windows Firewall on, to guard connections to public networks.



Objectives

CompTIA A+ 220-1002: Windows Control Panel Utilities

  • configure Windows Internet Options including settings found on the General, Security, Privacy, Content, Connections, Programs, and Advanced tabs
  • configure Windows Display options and display settings including resolution, color depth, and refresh rate
  • use Folder Options to configure View hidden files, Hide extensions, General options, and View options
  • configure Advanced System settings including Performance (virtual memory), Remote settings, and System protection
  • configure Windows Firewall settings
  • describe Power Options including Hibernate, Power plans, Sleep, Suspend, and Standby
  • demonstrate your understanding of Windows Control Panel utilities