Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Core 1 Certification Passport (Exam 220-1101)

Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Core 1 Certification Passport (Exam 220-1101)

by Mike Meyers, Ron Gilster
Released November 2022
Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 9781264607730

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Book description

Accelerated review of the 2022 version of the A+ Core 1 exam from CompTIA

This quick review test preparation guide offers 100% coverage of all objectives for the current edition of the challenging CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam. Written in the proven Passport format developed by training guru Mike Meyers, the book enables you to focus on specific topics, determine areas of need, and tailor an effective course for study.

Mike Meyers’ CompTIA A+ Core 1 Certification Passport, Eighth Edition (Exam 220-1101) contains special design elements that outline chapter contents, highlight test topics, provide cautionary information, and direct you to additional resources. You will get accurate practice questions and in-depth answer explanations. This edition contains new or expanded coverage of cloud and virtualization, Windows 10, Linux, mobile devices and operating systems, security, and advanced software troubleshooting procedures

•Includes a 10% discount voucher coupon for any CompTIA exam, a $46 value
•Online content includes 200 practice questions in the Total Tester exam engine, sample TotalSim interactive simulations, and sample training videos from Mike Meyers

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents at a Glance
  5. Contents
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Introduction
  8. 1.0 Mobile Devices
    1. Objective 1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure laptop hardware and components
      1. Hardware/Device Replacement
        1. Keyboard
        2. Hard Drive
        3. Memory
        4. Wireless Card
      2. Physical Privacy and Security Components
        1. Physical Security
        2. Biometrics
        3. Near-Field Scanners
      3. REVIEW
        1. 1.1 QUESTIONS
        2. 1.1 ANSWERS
    2. Objective 1.2 Compare and contrast the display components of mobile devices
      1. Types of Displays
        1. LCD
        2. LED
      2. Display Panel Components
        1. Wi-Fi Antenna Connector/Placement
        2. Camera/Webcam
        3. Microphone
        4. Inverter
        5. Touchscreen/Digitizer
      3. REVIEW
        1. 1.2 QUESTIONS
        2. 1.2 ANSWERS
    3. Objective 1.3 Given a scenario, set up and configure accessories and ports of mobile devices
      1. Connection Methods
        1. Universal Serial Bus
        2. Lightning Connector
        3. Serial Interfaces
        4. Near-Field Communication
        5. Bluetooth
        6. Hotspot
      2. Accessories
        1. Touch Pens
        2. Headsets
        3. Speakers
        4. Webcams
      3. Docking Station
      4. Port Replicator
      5. Trackpads and Drawing Pads
      6. REVIEW
        1. 1.3 QUESTIONS
        2. 1.3 ANSWERS
    4. Objective 1.4 Given a scenario, configure basic mobile-device network connectivity and application support
      1. Wireless/Cellular Data Network (Enable/Disable)
        1. Mobile Device Communication
        2. Wireless Generations
        3. Hotspot
        4. GSM vs. CDMA
        5. Preferred Roaming List Updates
        6. Bluetooth
        7. Cellular Location Services
        8. GPS
        9. Securing Mobile Devices
        10. Mobile Device Synchronization
      2. REVIEW
        1. 1.4 QUESTIONS
        2. 1.4 ANSWERS
  9. 2.0 Networking
    1. Objective 2.1 Compare and contrast Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports, protocols, and their purposes
      1. Ports and Protocols
      2. Connection-Oriented vs. Connectionless
        1. Connection-Oriented
        2. Connectionless
        3. TCP vs. UDP
        4. Other Connection-Oriented Protocols
        5. Other Connectionless Protocols
      3. REVIEW
        1. 2.1 QUESTIONS
        2. 2.1 ANSWERS
    2. Objective 2.2 Compare and contrast common networking hardware
      1. Routers
      2. Switches
        1. Managed
        2. Unmanaged
      3. Access Points
      4. Patch Panel
      5. Firewall
      6. Power over Ethernet
        1. PoE Standards
        2. Injectors
        3. Switch
      7. Hub
      8. Optical Network Terminal
      9. Cable/DSL Modem
        1. Cable Modem
        2. DSL Modem
      10. Network Interface Card
      11. Software-Defined Networking
      12. REVIEW
        1. 2.2 QUESTIONS
        2. 2.2 ANSWERS
    3. Objective 2.3 Compare and contrast protocols for wireless networking
      1. Frequencies
        1. Industrial, Scientific, and Medical Bands
        2. Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure Bands
        3. Channels
      2. Wireless Networking Standards
      3. Bluetooth
        1. Enabling and Pairing Bluetooth
      4. Long-Range Fixed Wireless
        1. IEEE 802.11ah
        2. Local Multichannel Distribution Service
        3. Licensed Frequencies
      5. WLAN Devices: Power and Signal Strength
      6. Near-Field Communication
      7. Radio-Frequency Identification
      8. REVIEW
        1. 2.3 QUESTIONS
        2. 2.3 ANSWERS
    4. Objective 2.4 Summarize services provided by networked hosts
      1. Server Roles
        1. DHCP Server
        2. DNS Server
        3. File Server
        4. Print Server
        5. Mail Server
        6. Syslog
        7. Web Server
        8. Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Server
      2. Internet Appliance
        1. Spam Gateways
        2. Unified Threat Management
        3. Load Balancers
        4. Proxy Server
      3. Legacy/Embedded Systems
      4. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
      5. Internet of Things Devices
      6. REVIEW
        1. 2.4 QUESTIONS
        2. 2.4 ANSWERS
    5. Objective 2.5 Given a scenario, install and configure basic wired/wireless small office/home office (SOHO) networks
      1. Internet Protocol Addressing
        1. IPv4 Addresses
        2. IPv6 Addresses
        3. IPv4 vs. IPv6
      2. Dynamic Address Assignment
        1. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
        2. Static Addresses
      3. Gateway
      4. REVIEW
        1. 2.5 QUESTIONS
        2. 2.5 ANSWERS
    6. Objective 2.6 Compare and contrast common network configuration concepts
      1. DNS
        1. DNS Operation
        2. DNS Record Types
        3. E-mail Protection in DNS
      2. DHCP
        1. DHCP Operations
        2. DHCP Leases
        3. DHCP Scope
      3. VPN
      4. VLAN
      5. REVIEW
        1. 2.6 QUESTIONS
        2. 2.6 ANSWERS
    7. Objective 2.7 Compare and contrast Internet connection types, network types, and their features
      1. Internet Connection Types
        1. Connection Hardware
        2. Satellite
        3. Fiber
        4. Cable
        5. DSL
        6. Cellular
        7. Wireless Internet Service Provider
      2. Network Types
        1. LAN
        2. WAN
        3. PAN
        4. MAN
        5. WLAN
        6. SAN
      3. REVIEW
        1. 2.7 QUESTIONS
        2. 2.7 ANSWERS
    8. Objective 2.8 Given a scenario, use networking tools
      1. Crimper and Cable Stripper
      2. Wi-Fi Analyzer
      3. Toner Probe
      4. Punchdown Tool
      5. Cable Tester
      6. Loopback Plug
      7. Network TAP
      8. REVIEW
        1. 2.8 QUESTIONS
        2. 2.8 ANSWERS
  10. 3.0 Hardware
    1. Objective 3.1 Explain basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes
      1. Network Cables and Connectors
        1. Copper Cables
        2. Coaxial
        3. Fiber
        4. Peripheral Cables
      2. Video Cables and Connectors
      3. Hard Drive Cables
        1. SATA and eSATA
        2. IDE
        3. SCSI
      4. Connectors
        1. Registered Jack Connectors
        2. Coaxial Cable Connector: F-Type
        3. Fiber Optic Cable Connectors
        4. Punchdown Block
        5. Molex and Berg
        6. Lightning Port
      5. Adapters
        1. DVI to HDMI, DVI to VGA
        2. USB to Ethernet
      6. REVIEW
        1. 3.1 QUESTIONS
        2. 3.1 ANSWERS
    2. Objective 3.2 Given a scenario, install the appropriate RAM
      1. RAM Packages
        1. Dual Inline Memory Modules
        2. Memory Architectures
        3. Double Data Rate Memory
        4. Handling and Installing DIMM
      2. Laptop RAM
        1. Handling and Installing SO-DIMM Sticks
      3. Confirming RAM Installation
      4. Performance Configurations for Desktop and Laptop
      5. Error-Correcting Memory
      6. Virtual Memory
      7. REVIEW
        1. 3.2 QUESTIONS
        2. 3.2 ANSWERS
    3. Objective 3.3 Given a scenario, select and install storage devices
      1. Hard Drives
      2. Solid-State Drives
        1. NVMe
        2. SATA
        3. mSATA
        4. M.2 SSD
      3. Flash Memory
        1. Flash Drives
        2. Memory Cards
        3. SD Card
      4. Installing Storage Devices
        1. Installing SATA Drives
        2. Installing IDE Drives
        3. Installing M.2 Drives
      5. RAID
      6. Optical Drives
      7. REVIEW
        1. 3.3 QUESTIONS
        2. 3.3 ANSWERS
    4. Objective 3.4 Given a scenario, install and configure motherboards, central processing units (CPUs), and add-on cards
      1. Motherboard Form Factor
        1. ATX
        2. ITX
      2. Motherboard Connector Types
        1. Expansion Bus Architectures
        2. PCI
        3. PCIe
        4. SATA
        5. eSATA
        6. Motherboard Headers
        7. M.2 Interface
      3. Motherboard Compatibility
        1. CPU Compatibility
        2. System Compatibility Issues
        3. Multisocket Motherboards
      4. BIOS/UEFI Settings
        1. BIOS/UEFI
        2. Boot Options
        3. USB Permissions
        4. Trusted Platform Module
        5. Fan Controls
        6. Secure Boot
        7. Boot Password
      5. Encryption
        1. Using TPM
        2. Hardware Security Module
      6. CPU Features
        1. x64 and x86 Architectures
        2. Advanced RISC Machine
        3. Single Core and Multicore
        4. Multithreading
        5. Hardware Virtualization
      7. Expansion Cards
        1. Video Cards
        2. Sound Cards
        3. Capture Card
        4. Network Interface Card
      8. Cooling Mechanism
        1. Heat Sink and Cooling Fans
        2. Liquid Cooling System
      9. REVIEW
        1. 3.4 QUESTIONS
        2. 3.4 ANSWERS
    5. Objective 3.5 Given a scenario, install or replace the appropriate power supply
      1. Input: 110–120 VAC vs. 220–240 VAC
        1. PSU Terminology
        2. Output: +3.3 V, +5 V, and +12 V
      2. Output: +5 V and +12 V Connectors
      3. 24-Pin Motherboard Adapter
      4. Redundant Power Supplies
      5. Modular Power Supply
      6. Wattage Rating
      7. Number of Devices/Types of Devices to Be Powered
      8. Power Supply Installation Notes
      9. REVIEW
        1. 3.5 QUESTIONS
        2. 3.5 ANSWERS
    6. Objective 3.6 Given a scenario, deploy and configure multifunction devices/printers and settings
      1. Unboxing, Placing, and Configuring an MFD
        1. Initial Configuration
      2. Device Drivers
        1. Windows
        2. macOS
        3. Linux
        4. PostScript and PCL
      3. Device Connectivity
        1. USB Connections
        2. Ethernet Connections
        3. Wireless Printers
      4. Device Sharing
        1. Wired
        2. Wireless
        3. Public and Shared Printers
        4. Print Server
        5. Cloud Printing
        6. Remote Printing
      5. Configuration Settings
      6. Device Sharing
        1. Wired
        2. Wireless
      7. Security
        1. User Authentication
        2. Badging
        3. Audit Logs
        4. Secure Print
      8. Network Scan Services
      9. Automatic Document Feeder
      10. REVIEW
        1. 3.6 QUESTIONS
        2. 3.6 ANSWERS
    7. Objective 3.7 Given a scenario, install and replace printer consumables
      1. Calibration
      2. Laser Printers
        1. Laser Printer Imaging Process
        2. Laser Printer Components
        3. Laser Printer Maintenance
        4. Cleaning a Laser Printer
      3. Inkjet Printers
        1. Inkjet Printing and Components
        2. Inkjet Printer Maintenance and Cleaning
      4. Thermal Printers
        1. Thermal Print Head/Heating Element
        2. Thermal Printer Feed Assembly
        3. Thermal Paper
        4. Thermal Printer Cleaning
      5. Impact Printers
        1. Impact Print Heads
        2. Impact Components
        3. Impact Maintenance
      6. 3-D Printers
        1. 3-D Printing Filaments
        2. 3-D Printer Bed
      7. REVIEW
        1. 3.7 QUESTIONS
        2. 3.7 ANSWERS
  11. 4.0 Virtualization and Cloud Computing
    1. Objective 4.1 Summarize cloud-computing concepts
      1. Common Cloud Models
        1. Cloud Deployment Models
        2. Cloud Service Models
      2. Cloud Characteristics
        1. Shared Resources
        2. Metered Utilization
        3. Elasticity/Scalability
        4. High Availability
        5. File Synchronization
      3. Desktop Virtualization
      4. REVIEW
        1. 4.1 QUESTIONS
        2. 4.1 ANSWERS
    2. Objective 4.2 Summarize aspects of client-side virtualization
      1. Purpose of Virtual Machines
        1. Sandboxing
        2. Test-Driven Development
        3. Application Virtualization
      2. Resource Requirements
      3. Emulator Requirements
      4. Security Requirements
      5. Network Requirements
      6. Hypervisor
        1. Installing a Hypervisor and Creating a Virtual Machine
        2. Installing the Guest Operating System
      7. REVIEW
        1. 4.2 QUESTIONS
        2. 4.2 ANSWERS
  12. 5.0 Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
    1. Objective 5.1 Given a scenario, apply the best practice methodology to resolve problems.
      1. The CompTIA Troubleshooting Methodology
      2. REVIEW
        1. 5.1 QUESTIONS
        2. 5.1 ANSWERS
    2. Objective 5.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU, and power
      1. Troubleshooting Common Symptoms
        1. Power-On Self-Test Beep Codes
        2. Proprietary Crash Screens
        3. No Power
        4. Sluggish Performance
        5. Overheating
        6. Burning Smell and Smoke
        7. Intermittent Shutdowns
        8. Application Crashes
        9. Grinding Noise
        10. Capacitor Swelling
        11. Inaccurate System Date/Time
        12. Other Symptoms
      2. REVIEW
        1. 5.2 QUESTIONS
        2. 5.2 ANSWERS
    3. Objective 5.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot and diagnose problems with storage drives and RAID arrays
      1. Troubleshooting Common Symptoms
        1. Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Status Indicators
        2. Grinding Noises
        3. Clicking Sounds
        4. Bootable Device Not Found/Failure to Boot
        5. Data Loss or Corruption
        6. RAID Failure
        7. S.M.A.R.T. Failure
        8. Extended Read/Write Times and Read/Write Failure
        9. Missing Drives in OS
        10. Other Symptoms
      2. REVIEW
        1. 5.3 QUESTIONS
        2. 5.3 ANSWERS
    4. Objective 5.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot video, projector, and display issues
      1. Troubleshooting Video, Projector, and Display Issues
        1. Incorrect Data Source
        2. Physical Cabling Issues
        3. Burned-Out Bulb
        4. Fuzzy or Distorted Image
        5. Display Burn-In
        6. Dead Pixels
        7. Flashing Screen/Flickering Image
        8. Incorrect Color Display
        9. Audio Issues
        10. Dim Image
        11. Intermittent Projector Shutdowns
        12. Other Symptoms
      2. REVIEW
        1. 5.4 QUESTIONS
        2. 5.4 ANSWERS
    5. Objective 5.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common issues with mobile devices
      1. Troubleshooting Mobile Devices
        1. Poor Battery Health/Short Battery Life
        2. Swollen Battery
        3. Broken Screen
        4. Improper Charging
        5. Poor/No Connectivity
        6. Liquid Damage
        7. Overheating
        8. Digitizer Issues
        9. Physically Damaged Ports
        10. Malware
        11. Cursor Drift/Touch Calibration
        12. Other Symptoms
      2. REVIEW
        1. 5.5 QUESTIONS
        2. 5.5 ANSWERS
    6. Objective 5.6 Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve printer issues
      1. Troubleshooting Printing Issues
        1. Lines Down the Printed Pages
        2. Garbled Print
        3. Toner Not Fusing to Paper
        4. Paper Jams
        5. Faded Prints
        6. Incorrect Paper Size
        7. Paper Not Feeding
        8. Multipage Misfeed
        9. Multiple Prints Pending in Queue
        10. Speckling on Printed Pages
        11. Double/Echo Images on the Print
        12. Incorrect Color Settings
        13. Grinding Noise
        14. Finishing Issues
        15. Incorrect Page Orientation
        16. Other Symptoms
      2. REVIEW
        1. 5.6 QUESTIONS
        2. 5.6 ANSWERS
    7. Objective 5.7 Given a scenario, troubleshoot problems with wired and wireless networks
      1. Troubleshooting Network Issues
        1. Intermittent Wireless Connectivity
        2. Slow Network Speeds
        3. Limited Connectivity/No Connectivity
        4. Jitter
        5. Poor VoIP Quality
        6. Port Flapping
        7. High Latency
        8. External Interference
        9. Other Symptoms
      2. REVIEW
        1. 5.7 QUESTIONS
        2. 5.7 ANSWERS
  13. A About the Online Content
    1. System Requirements
    2. Your Total Seminars Training Hub Account
      1. Privacy Notice
    3. Single User License Terms and Conditions
    4. TotalTester Online
      1. Pre-Assessment
    5. Mike’s CompTIA A+ Video Training Sample
    6. TotalSims Sample for CompTIA A+
    7. Mike’s Cool Tools
    8. Technical Support
  14. Index

Product information

  • Title: Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Core 1 Certification Passport (Exam 220-1101)
  • Author(s): Mike Meyers, Ron Gilster
  • Release date: November 2022
  • Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill
  • ISBN: 9781264607730