After completing A+ Certification: MS-DOS, the user should be able to:
| Describe the structure of MS-DOS |
| Explain the DOS directory structure |
| Use DOS disk, directory, and file names |
| Use DOS commands and utilities |
| Describe the DOS memory organization |
| Configure DOS |
| Install DOS |
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MS-DOS Structure
| MS-DOS components |
| More about COMMAND.COM |
| How DOS organizes disks |
| DOS file paths |
DOS Disk Structure
| Disk space allocation |
| The root directory |
DOS Commands and Utilities
| DOS command line |
| DOS command format |
| DOS utilities |
| Summary of the bootup procedure |
Drives and Directories
| Drives and disks |
| Drive-level commands |
| Directories |
| Directory-level commands |
Files and Filenames
| Managing files |
| Commands for manipulating files |
Basic DOS Memory
| DOS memory |
| Basic memory organization |
| Conventional memory |
Additional DOS Memory
| Extended memory |
| Expanded memory |
| Virtual memory |
Configuring DOS
| CONFIG.SYS |
| AUTOEXEC.BAT |
| DOS Editor |
Installing DOS
| The Installation Process |
| Checking Setup Configuration |
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This course is distributed with:
| Exercises that allow users to practice hardware and software maintenance and repair
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| A file containing the text of the exercises
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| Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to MS-DOS
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| A glossary of computer maintenance, repair, and software terms
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