CISC 360
Frequently Asked Questions
What text books will we be using?
No textbook is required for this course. All reading material will be provided by your instructor.
What is the recommended list of tools?
These Electrostatic discharge (ESD) tools will help with static build up.
- Antistatic wrist strap: This protects computer equipment when grounded to a computer chassis.
- Antistatic mat: This protects computer equipment by preventing static electricity from accumulating on the hardware or on the technician.
These tools will aid with hardware repairs.
- Flat-head screwdriver: Used to tighten or loosen slotted screws.
- Phillips-head screwdriver: Used to tighten or loosen cross-headed screws.
- Torx screwdriver: Used to tighten or loosen screws that have a star-like depression on the top, a feature that is mainly found on laptops.
- Hex driver: Used to tighten or loosen nuts in the same way that a screwdriver tightens or loosens screws (sometimes called a nut driver).
- Needle-nose pliers: Used to hold small parts.
- Wire cutters: Used to strip and cut wires.
- Tweezers: Used to manipulate small parts.
- Part retriever: Used to retrieve parts from locations that are too small for your hand to fit.
- Flashlight: Used to light up areas that you cannot see well.
- Wire stripper: A wire stripper is used to remove the insulation from wire so that it can be twisted to other wires or crimped to connectors to make a cable.
- Compressed air: Used to blow dust away from components.
What industry certifications can you take for this course?
- CompTIA: The course's content and labs encompass new technologies and help you prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification that requires you to pass both exams codes, Core 1 (220-1101) & Core 2 (220-1102).
For information on applying for CompTIA A+ certification, visit www.comptia.org
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