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| Topic 1 | - 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 2 | - Operating System and Application Issues: This part targets an Operating System Support Specialist and addresses resolving Windows and macOS issues, such as display settings, updates, permissions, power management, and data backup using cloud tools. It covers troubleshooting mobile device problems on iOS and Android operating systems and provides an understanding of virtualization and cloud concepts including major providers and virtual machines. This section also covers resolving common application issues like installation and security concerns.
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| Topic 3 | - 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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