CompTIA A+ Practice Test Core 1 (220-1101)

CompTIA A+ Practice Test Core 1 (220-1101)

by Ian Neil, Mark Birch
Released September 2023
Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
ISBN: 9781837634729

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Book description

Test the knowledge you’ve gained while preparing for the exam through a wide variety of exam-oriented questions from each of the five exam domains

Key Features

  • Consolidate your knowledge of all the essential CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam topics and key definitions
  • Get a realistic feel for the test by taking a mock exam
  • Gain a solid understanding of computer hardware to effectively solve a scenario

Book Description

CompTIA A+ certification is a trusted credential that’s highly sought after by professionals looking to prove their mettle in today’s digital world. This book will provide you with exam-oriented practice material mirroring the A+ exam’s level of difficulty to prepare you for every challenge that the exam might throw at you.

This book is a compilation of hundreds of carefully curated practice questions on each domain, including mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing, as well as hardware and network troubleshooting. The realistic tests are designed in a way to help you accelerate your preparation to achieve the industry-celebrated A+ certification.

By the end of this practice book, you’ll be well-prepared to pass the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) exam with confidence.

What you will learn

  • Install and configure laptop hardware and components
  • Compare and contrast common networking hardware and protocols for wireless networking
  • Select and install storage devices
  • Deploy and configure multifunction devices/printers and settings
  • Troubleshoot problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU, and power
  • Summarize aspects of client-side virtualization and cloud computing concepts

Who this book is for

This practice test book is for students and working professionals looking to pass the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) exam who have already completed studying for this exam. The purpose of this book is not to teach you theory, but to check if you’ve retained the information that you’ve studied and if you’re ready to pass the exam.

Table of contents

  1. CompTIA A+ Practice Test Core 1 (220-1101)
  2. Contributors
  3. About the Authors
  4. About the Reviewers
  5. Preface
    1. Who This Book Is For
    2. What This Book Covers
    3. Conventions Used
    4. Get in Touch
  6. How to Use This Book
    1. Approach for Navigating Multiple-Choice Queries
    2. Exercising Caution in Testing
    3. Advice on Additional Resources – Practical Exercise
      1. What You Will Learn in the CompTIA Official Labs
      2. Accessing the Course Materials
  7. Chapter 1: Mobile Devices
    1. Introduction
    2. Practice Exam Questions
      1. 1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure laptop hardware and components
      2. 1.2 Compare and contrast the display components of mobile devices
      3. 1.3 Given a scenario, set up and configure accessories and ports of mobile devices
      4. 1.4 Given a scenario, configure basic mobile-device network connectivity and application support
  8. Chapter 2: Networking
    1. Introduction
    2. Practice Exam Questions
      1. 2.1 Compare and contrast TCP and UDP ports, protocols, and their purposes
      2. 2.2 Compare and contrast common networking hardware
      3. 2.3 Compare and contrast protocols for wireless networking
      4. 2.4 Summarize services provided by networked hosts
      5. 2.5 Given a scenario, install and configure basic wired/wireless small office/home office (SOHO) networks
      6. 2.6 Compare and contrast common network configuration concepts
      7. 2.7 Compare and contrast internet connection types, network types, and their features
      8. 2.8 Given a scenario, use networking tools
  9. Chapter 3: Hardware
    1. Introduction
    2. Practice Exam Questions
      1. 3.1 Explain basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes
      2. 3.2 Install the appropriate RAM given a scenario
      3. 3.3 Given a scenario, select and install storage devices
      4. 3.4 Given a scenario, install and configure motherboards, central processing units (CPUs), and add-on cards
      5. 3.5 Given a scenario, install or replace the appropriate power supply
      6. 3.6 Given a scenario, deploy and configure multifunction devices/printers and settings
      7. 3.7 Given a scenario, install and replace the printer consumables
  10. Chapter 4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
    1. Introduction
    2. Practice Exam Questions
      1. 4.1 Summarize cloud computing concepts
      2. 4.2 Summarize aspects of client-side virtualization
  11. Chapter 5: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
    1. Introduction
    2. Practice Exam Questions
      1. 5.1 Given a scenario, apply the best-practice methodology to resolve the problem
      2. 5.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU, and power
      3. 5.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot and diagnose problems with storage drives and RAID arrays
      4. 5.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot video, projector, and display issues
      5. 5.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common issues with mobile devices
      6. 5.6 Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve printer issues
      7. 5.7 Given a scenario, troubleshoot problems with wired and wireless networks
  12. Mock Exam
  13. Solutions
    1. Chapter 1: Mobile Devices
      1. 1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure laptop hardware and components
      2. 1.2 Compare and contrast the display components of mobile devices
      3. 1.3 Given a scenario, set up and configure accessories and ports of mobile devices
      4. 1.4 Given a scenario, configure basic mobile-device network connectivity and application support
    2. Chapter 2: Networking
      1. 2.1 Compare and contrast TCP and UDP ports, protocols, and their purposes
      2. 2.2 Compare and contrast common networking hardware
      3. 2.3 Compare and contrast protocols for wireless networking
      4. 2.4 Summarize services provided by networked hosts
      5. 2.5 Given a scenario, install and configure basic wired/wireless small office/home office (SOHO) networks
      6. 2.6 Compare and contrast common network configuration concepts
      7. 2.7 Compare and contrast internet connection types, network types, and their features
      8. 2.8 Given a scenario, use networking tools
    3. Chapter 3: Hardware
      1. 3.1 Explain basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes
      2. 3.2 Install the appropriate RAM given a scenario
      3. 3.3 Given a scenario, select and install storage devices
      4. 3.4 Given a scenario, install and configure motherboards, central processing units (CPUs), and add-on cards
      5. 3.5 Given a scenario, install or replace the appropriate power supply
      6. 3.6 Given a scenario, deploy and configure multifunction devices/printers and settings
      7. 3.7 Given a scenario, install and replace the printer consumables
    4. Chapter 4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
      1. 4.1 Summarize cloud computing concepts
      2. 4.2 Summarize aspects of client-side virtualization
    5. Chapter 5: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
      1. 5.1 Given a scenario, apply the best-practice methodology to resolve the problem
      2. 5.2 – Given a scenario, troubleshoot problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU, and power
      3. 5.3 – Given a scenario, troubleshoot and diagnose problems with storage drives and RAID arrays
      4. 5.4 – Given a scenario, troubleshoot video, projector, and display issues
      5. 5.5 – Given a scenario, troubleshoot common issues with mobile devices
      6. 5.6 – Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve printer issues
      7. 5.7 – Given a scenario, troubleshoot problems with wired and wireless networks
    6. Mock Exam
    7. Why subscribe?
  14. Other Books You May Enjoy
    1. Share Your Thoughts
  15. Coupon Code for CompTIA A+ Exam Vouchers and Labs

Product information

  • Title: CompTIA A+ Practice Test Core 1 (220-1101)
  • Author(s): Ian Neil, Mark Birch
  • Release date: September 2023
  • Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781837634729