Book description
The bestselling CompTIA A+ reference and test preparation guide--fully revised for the new 2012 exam topics
Written by the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, the new edition of this trusted resource offers complete, up-to-date coverage of CompTIA A+ exams 220-801 and 220-802. You’ll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Prepare for the exams with confidence! McGraw-Hill is a Gold-Level CompTIA Authorized Partner offering Authorized CompTIA Approved Quality Content to give you the competitive edge on exam day. This comprehensive guide also serves as an essential on-the-job reference after certification.
Covers all exam objectives, including how to:
- Work with CPUs, RAM, BIOS settings, motherboards, power supplies, and other PC components
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot hard drives
- Manage input devices and removable media
- Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
- Troubleshoot all common PC problems
- Install video and multimedia cards
- Work with smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices
- Install and configure wired and wireless networks
- Connect to the Internet
- Protect your PC and your network
- Install, configure, and manage printers
- Work with virtualization technologies
- Understand safety and environmental issues
Electronic content includes:
- Practice exams for 801 & 802 with hundreds of questions
- More than one hour of free video training from Mike Meyers
- A collection of Mike’s latest favorite shareware and freeware PC tools and utilities
Table of contents
- Cover Page
- ALL IN ONE CompTIA A+ Certification: Exam Guide (Exams 220-801 & 220-802), Eight Edition
- Copyright Page
- About The Author
- Contents At A Glance
- Contents
- Dedication
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1 The Path of the PC Tech
- Chapter 2 Operational Procedures
- Chapter 3 The Visible PC
- Chapter 4 Visible Windows
- Chapter 5 Visible Networks
- Chapter 6 Microprocessors
- Chapter 7 RAM
- Chapter 8 BIOS
- Chapter 9 Motherboards
- Chapter 10 Power Supplies
- Chapter 11 Hard Drive Technologies
- Chapter 12 Implementing Hard Drives
- Chapter 13 Removable Media
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Chapter 14 Installing and Upgrading Windows
- 802
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Preparing for Installation or Upgrade
- Identify Hardware Requirements
- Verify Hardware and Software Compatibility
- Decide What Type of Installation to Perform
- Determine How to Back Up and Restore Existing Data, If Necessary
- Select an Installation Method
- Determine How to Partition the Hard Drive and What File System to Use
- Determine Your Computer’s Network Role
- Decide on Your Computer’s Language and Locale Settings
- Plan for Post-Installation Tasks
- The Installation and Upgrade Process
- Troubleshooting Installation Problems
- Post-Installation Tasks
- Chapter Review
- Chapter 15 Windows Under the Hood
- Chapter 16 NTFS, Users, and Groups
- Chapter 17 Maintaining and Optimizing Windows
- Chapter 18 Working with the Command-Line Interface
- Chapter 19 Troubleshooting Windows
- Chapter 20 Input Devices
- Chapter 21 Video
- Chapter 22 Local Area Networking
- Chapter 23 Wireless Networking
- Chapter 24 The Internet
- Chapter 25 Multimedia
- Chapter 26 Portable Computing
- Chapter 27 Mobile Devices
- Chapter 28 Printers
- Chapter 29 Securing Computers
- Chapter 30 Virtualization
- Chapter 31 The Right PC for You
- Chapter 32 The Complete PCTech
- Appendix A Mapping to the CompTIA A+ Objectives
- Appendix B About the Download
- Index
Product information
- Title: CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, 8th Edition (Exams 220-801 & 220-802), 8th Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: August 2012
- Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill
- ISBN: 9780071795111
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