A+ Certification Study System

by Pastore, Michael A.; Karow, Bill; Paape, Candy; Thomas, Randall; Glassman, John

• ISBN13: 9780764531668
• ISBN10: 0764531662
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-05-01
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

Computer professionals can use this study guide to help them master the hardware skills needed to pass the A+ Certification exam. Organized logically and packed full of insider tips and expert techniques, all are cross-referenced to make learning as easy as possible. The CD-ROM includes the entire book in a searchable format.

Author Biography

Michael A. Pastore is the president of IBID Publishing, a company specializing in computer training products. An A+ technician and Microsoft Certified Professional, he teaches courses in information systems and is the author of nine previous books. Bill Karow holds an MBA in finance and has worked as a financial analyst and a computer industry analyst. He is currently the manager of systems development for a large entertainment company in Florida.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknowledgments	xi
Part I Introduction to A+ Certification	1	(26)
The A+ Exam	3	(16)
Self Motivation and Study Skills	19	(8)
Part II Core Components	27	(464)
System Components	29	(52)
Disk and Tape Components	81	(36)
Optical Storage, CD-ROMs, and Multimedia Components	117	(26)
Connectivity	143	(44)
Computer Buses	187	(34)
Printers	221	(30)
Computer Monitors	251	(20)
Video Cards	271	(22)
Configuration	293	(32)
Computer Assembly	325	(30)
Upgrading Systems and Components	355	(20)
Diagnosis and Troubleshooting	375	(34)
PC Repair	409	(26)
Maintaining PCs, Monitors, and Printer	435	(16)
Operating Systems	451	(40)
Part III Dos/Windows Systems	491	(86)
Configuring Windows 95 Systems	493	(30)
Installing and Upgrading Windows	523	(22)
Software Tools and Troubleshooting	545	(32)
Part IV Resources	577	(2)
Appendix A Exam Objectives	579	(8)
Appendix B Mini-Lab Manual	587	(42)
Appendix C Answers to Instant Assessment Questions	629	(14)
Appendix D Exam Preparation Tips	643	(10)
Appendix E Computer Vendors	653	(128)
Appendix F Support Sites	781	(6)
Appendix G ASCII Character Set	787	(5)
Appendix H IBM Character Set	792	(3)
Appendix I EBCDIC Character Set	795	(10)
Appendix J Numeric Equivalents	805	(10)
Appendix K What's on the CD-ROM	815	(4)
Glossary	819	(42)
Index	861	(44)
End-User License Agreement	905	(5)
CD-ROM Installation Instructions	910