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Cisco Network... : It Essentials I - With CD (3RD 08 - Old Edition)

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< P style=MARGIN: 0px> The only Cisco authorized textbook that for the IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software course from the Cisco Networking Academy Program < /P> < UL> < LI> New Companion Guide format complements the online curriculum with insight and instruction from Academy instructors < LI> A portable reference that supports all the topics in the new course, aligning 1: 1 with course modules < LI> Features improved readability, enhanced topic explanations, real-world examples, and all new graphical presentations < LI> Alignment to A+ objectives< /LI> < /UL> < P style=MARGIN: 0px> The < I> I< I> T < /I> < /I> < I> Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide< /I> supplements and complements the IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software v4.0 online curriculum offered by the Cisco Networking Academy Program. < /P> < P style=MARGIN: 0px> & nbsp; < /P> < P style=MARGIN: 0px> The Companion Guide is designed as a supplemental textbook for the Networking Academy course, offering students a portable desk reference of the course content to use anytime anywhere as a study aid. The chapter content aligns 1: 1 to the online course module topics, but does not merely mimic the content word-for-word. The authors present the course material in the < I> Companion Guide< /I> in a comprehensive manner, providing their own examples where necessary to augment a student& #39; s understanding of the course material.< /P> < UL> < LI> Chapter Objectives as stated as questions at beginning of each chapter < LI> Key terms listed in the Chapter openers < LI> Enhancedreadability for younger student comprehension < LI> How To Feature provides step-by-step tasks for common activities < LI> Key concept recaps, Check Your Understanding Questions, and next chapter previews are in a concise summary at the end of each chapter< /LI> < /UL> < P style=MARGIN: 0px> The < I> Companion Guide< /I> serves as an additional instructional tool for the instructor to assign take-home reading or give vocabulary quizzes to better prepare the students for in-class lab assignments. < BR> < /P>

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This book/CD-ROM package is a supplement to version 4 of the Cisco Networking Academy IT Essentials course on PC hardware and software. Chapters 1 through 10 cover the foundational knowledge that aligns with the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam (220-601). Chapters 11 through 16 explore more advanced concepts in greater depth to prepare readers for the specialized CompTIA A+ technician exams (220-602 for IT Technician, 220-603 for Remote Support Technician, and 220-604 for Bench Technician). Learning features include chapter objectives and summaries, key terms, lab exercises, worksheets, remote technician activities, and multiple choice quizzes. B&w screenshots and photos of equipment are also included. Anfinson is a former instructor for Williston State College. Quamme is an assistant professor at Williston State College. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

The only Cisco authorized textbook for the revised IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software course (v4.1), from the Cisco Networking Academy

 

  • Companion Guide format complements the online curriculum with added insight and instruction from Academy instructors
  • A portable reference that supports all the topics in the new course, aligning 1:1 with course modules
  • Features improved readability, enhanced topic explanations, real-world examples, and all new graphical presentations
  • Aligned to new A+ objectives
  •  

    The IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide 4/e supplements and complements the version 4.1 online curriculum offered by the Cisco Networking Academy. The Companion Guide is designed as the textbook for the Networking Academy course, offering you a portable desk reference of the course content to use anytime anywhere as a study aid. The chapter content aligns 1:1 to the online course module topics, but does not merely mimic the content word-for-word. The authors present the course material in the Companion Guide in a comprehensive manner, providing their own examples where necessary to augment your understanding of the course material. This book will have the CompTIA A+ seal of approval. The book focuses on the following elements to support the online curriculum: " Chapter Objectives are stated as questions at beginning of each chapter " Key terms listed in the Chapter openers " Enhanced readability for younger student comprehension " How To Feature provides step-by-step tasks for common activities " Key concept recaps, Check Your Understanding Questions, and next chapter previews are in a concise summary at the end of each chapter

    About the Author

    David Anfinson, MCSE, MCSA, CCNA, CCDA, A+, Net+, HTI+, is a former instructor and CIO for Williston State College. David resides in Williston, North Dakota, with his wife, Teresa, and their children, Rachel and Shawn.

     

    Ken Quamme, CCNA, CCAI, A+, is an assistant professor at Williston State College, Williston, North Dakota, where he teaches the CCNA curricula, IT Essentials I and II, Cisco wireless, and IP telephony. Ken has served as vocational director and chief information officer for Williston State College. Ken resides in Williston, North Dakota, with his wife, Julie, and their children, Christopher, Jaci, and Logan.

    Table of Contents

    Part 1 - Fundamentals Chapter Outline

    Chapter 1. Introduction to the Personal Computer

    Chapter 2. Safe Lab Procedure and Tool Use

    Chapter 3. Computer Assembly Step-by-Step

    Chapter 4. Basics of Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5. Operating Systems

    Chapter 6. Laptops and Portable Devices

    Chapter 7. Printers and Scanners

    Chapter 8. Networks

    Chapter 9. Security

    Chapter 10. Communication Skills

    Part 2: Advanced Chapter Outline

    Chapter 11. Personal Computers

    Chapter 12. Operating Systems

    Chapter 13. Laptops and Portable Devices

    Chapter 14. Printers and Scanners

    Chapter 15. Networks

    Chapter 16. Security

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    Product Details

    ISBN:
    9781587131998
    Author:
    Cisco Systems
    Publisher:
    Cisco Press
    Author:
    Quamme, Kenneth
    Author:
    Anfinson, David
    Author:
    Cisco Networking Academy
    Subject:
    Networking - General
    Subject:
    Computers
    Subject:
    Microcomputers
    Subject:
    Computer Science
    Subject:
    Hardware - Personal Computers - PCs
    Subject:
    Microcomputers -- Equipment and supplies.
    Copyright:
    Edition Number:
    3
    Edition Description:
    Trade paper
    Series:
    Companion Guide
    Publication Date:
    January 2008
    Binding:
    Hardcover
    Grade Level:
    College/higher education:
    Language:
    English
    Illustrations:
    Y
    Pages:
    616
    Dimensions:
    9.31x8.16x1.38 in. 2.98 lbs.

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    The only Cisco authorized textbook for the revised IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software course (v4.1), from the Cisco Networking Academy

     

  • Companion Guide format complements the online curriculum with added insight and instruction from Academy instructors
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    The IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide 4/e supplements and complements the version 4.1 online curriculum offered by the Cisco Networking Academy. The Companion Guide is designed as the textbook for the Networking Academy course, offering you a portable desk reference of the course content to use anytime anywhere as a study aid. The chapter content aligns 1:1 to the online course module topics, but does not merely mimic the content word-for-word. The authors present the course material in the Companion Guide in a comprehensive manner, providing their own examples where necessary to augment your understanding of the course material. This book will have the CompTIA A+ seal of approval. The book focuses on the following elements to support the online curriculum: " Chapter Objectives are stated as questions at beginning of each chapter " Key terms listed in the Chapter openers " Enhanced readability for younger student comprehension " How To Feature provides step-by-step tasks for common activities " Key concept recaps, Check Your Understanding Questions, and next chapter previews are in a concise summary at the end of each chapter

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