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| Topic 1 | - IT Support Job Tasks and Responsibilities: This section of the exam measures skills of an IT Support Specialist and covers foundational help desk concepts such as queue and time management, ticketing systems, service level agreements (SLA), and key performance indicators (KPIs). It includes preparing clear and comprehensive documentation summarizing customer interactions and describes the problem-solving process involving defining issues, collecting information, analyzing causes, implementing solutions, and recording results.
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| Topic 2 | - Hardware Uses: This domain targets a Desktop Support Technician and focuses on following basic safety procedures related to electrical shock, ESD, and fire hazards. It involves assisting users in locating information about devices including hardware specs and network details using Windows and macOS tools. It covers identifying and understanding various ports and cables, installing and upgrading desktop components like RAM and storage, and troubleshooting common hardware issues while managing driver and firmware updates.
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| Topic 3 | - Common Threats and Prevention: This domain measures the knowledge of an IT Security Support Technician and covers recognizing end-user security threats including phishing, malware, and unauthorized access attempts. It emphasizes basic investigation steps, helping users run malware scans, promoting strong password practices, understanding social engineering tactics targeting help desk roles, and the importance of company policies and confidentiality guidelines to protect sensitive data.
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| Topic 4 | - Connectivity and Resource Access Issues: This section measures skills of a Network Support Technician and involves assisting users to establish access to network resources, understanding directory services like Active Directory and cloud access management platforms, and managing multifactor authentication. It also includes troubleshooting connectivity problems with peripherals such as printers, scanners, and teleconferencing devices, as well as verifying basic network settings and diagnosing connectivity using various network commands and tools.
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