CompTIA A+ Complete Deluxe Study Guide Exams 220-701 (Essentials) and 220-702 (Practical Application)

by Docter, Quentin; Dulaney, Emmett; Skandier, Toby

• ISBN13: 9780470486481
• ISBN10: 0470486481
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-10-19
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

An arsenal of study aids for anyone preparing to take the CompTIA A+ certification examsThe CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard in terms of measuring a technician's hardware and software knowledge. As the most popular entry-level certification, it is particularly popular among individuals switching from another career to computers.This Deluxe Edition of the bestselling CompTIA A+ Study Guide features bonus practice exams, flashcards, and more than an hour of instructional video of key hands-on tasks. Covering all exam objectives, study guide focuses on the new best practices and places a strong emphasis on current software. Covers both the A+ Essentials (Exam 220-701) and IT Technician (Exam 220-702) Deluxe edition of the bestselling study guide includes additional bonus exams, flashcards, and over one hour of instructional video Features exam essentials, end-of-chapter review questions, real -world scenarios, and glossary of key terms Topics covered include managing hardware, IT troubleshooting and maintenance, managing operating systems and software, networking, security, and operating proceduresPacked with 100 percent coverage of the CompTIA A+ exam objectives, you'll get invaluable insight to the hottest exam topics as you prepare to take the A+ certification exam.

Author Biography

Quentin Docter, A+, MCSE, CNE, CCNA, SCSA, is an IT consultant with over 15 years of IT experience. He has written several books for Sybex, including books on A+, Server+, Windows, and Solaris 9 certifications, as well as coauthoring Mastering Windows XP Professional and The Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide.

Emmett Dulaney, A+, Network+, Security+, MCT, is an assistant professor at Anderson University. He has written several certification books and is coauthor of two of Sybex's leading certification titles: CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide and CompTIA Security+ Study Guide. He is also a well-known certification columnist for Redmond magazine and CertCities.com.

Toby Skandier, A+, Network+, i-Net+, Server+, MCSE, CCNP, CCDP, CCSI, is founder of Talskan Technologies, LLC. He has coauthored several books for Sybex, including the bestselling Network Administrator Street Smarts and CompTIA Network+ Study Guide.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Assessment Test

Personal Computer System Components

Storage Devices, Power Supplies, and Adapters

Understanding Display Devices

Understanding Laptops and Portable Devices

Installing and Configuring Printers

Operating System Features and Interfaces

Installing and Configuring Operating Systems

Troubleshooting Theory and Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting Operating Systems, Hardware, Printers, and Laptops

Understanding Networking

Understanding Network Security Fundamentals

Understanding Operational Procedures

Installing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting Hardware

Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Laptops

Resolving Printer Problems

Operating System Structures and Commands

Operating System Utilities and Troubleshooting Issues

Installing and Troubleshooting Networks

System Security

Appendix About the Companion CD

Glossary

Index

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