A+, Network+, Security+ Exams in a Nutshell

by Bhardwaj, Pawan K.

• ISBN13: 9780596528249
• ISBN10: 0596528248
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-03-01
• Publisher: Oreilly & Associates Inc

Summary

This concise guide offers study material for three CompTIA certification exams: the A+ exam for computer service technicians, the Network + exam for networking professionals, and the Security + exam for security technicians. As with other O'Reilly Nutshell books for certification exams, this book follows a unique style and approach. The idea is to cover as much exam study material as possible in minimum number of pages. All the important information on hardware, protocols and services is boiled down and condensed, and none of the exam objectives are missed. Smaller paragraphs, detailed tables and all- important screen shots are some of the features that make this book a valuable study companion.

Author Biography

Pawan K. Bhardwaj is an independent technical trainer and author. Pawan is MCSE, MCT, Security+, Network+, I-Net+ and A+ certified. He was one of the first 100 in India to attain MCSE certification in 1997. He teaches Windows Administration and Networking classes and provides consultancy to training institutions. He has authored or contributed to over 12 certification books, including "MCSE 2003 Electives Exams in a Nutshell" by O'Reilly. Pawan was also the technical reviewer for the bestselling title "MCSE 2003 Core Required Exams in a Nutshell" and "MCSE Windows 2000 Exams in a Nutshell", also by O'Reilly.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
A+ Essentials
Overview of A+ Essentials Exam	p. 3
Areas of Study for the A+ Essentials Exam	p. 5
A+ Essentials Study Guide	p. 16
Personal Computer Components	p. 18
Laptops and Portable Devices	p. 50
Operating Systems	p. 65
Printers and Scanners	p. 111
Networks	p. 129
Security	p. 149
Safety and Environmental Issues	p. 165
Communications and Professionalism	p. 172
Prep and Practice for the A+ Essentials Exam	p. 181
Preparing for the A+ Essentials Exam	p. 182
Suggested Exercises for the A+ Essentials Exam	p. 182
Highlighters Index	p. 191
Practice Questions for the A+ Essentials Exam	p. 231
A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604
Overview of the A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604	p. 245
Areas of Study for A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604	p. 247
Study Guide for A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604	p. 251
Personal Computer Components	p. 252
Laptops and Portable Devices	p. 268
Operating Systems	p. 276
Printers and Scanners	p. 307
Networks	p. 328
Security	p. 358
Prep and Practice for the A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604	p. 373
Preparing for the A+ Exams	p. 374
Suggested Exercises for the Exams	p. 374
Highlighters Index	p. 383
Practice Questions for the A+ Exams	p. 404
Network+
Overview of the Network+ Exam	p. 417
Areas of Study for the Network+ Exam	p. 419
Network+ Exam Study Guide	p. 424
Media and Topologies	p. 425
Protocols and Standards	p. 457
Network Implementation	p. 489
Network Support	p. 514
Network+ Exam Prep and Practice	p. 540
Preparing for the Network+ Exam	p. 541
Network+ Exam Suggested Exercises	p. 541
Network+ Exam Highlighters Index	p. 546
Network+ Exam Practice Questions	p. 573
Security+
Overview of Security+ Exam	p. 585
Areas of Study for Security+ Exam	p. 587
Security+ Exam Study Guide	p. 593
General Security Concepts	p. 594
Communication Security	p. 617
Infrastructure Security	p. 648
Basics of Cryptography	p. 672
Operational and Organizational Security	p. 685
Security+ Exam Prep and Practice	p. 702
Preparing for the Security+ Exam	p. 703
Security+ Exam Suggested Exercises	p. 703
Security+ Exam Highlighters Index	p. 707
Security+ Exam Practice Questions	p. 734
Index	p. 745
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