Synopses & Reviews
CompTIA A+ Cert Guide is a comprehensive guide to the new A+ exams from CompTIA. This book combines the learning and reference tools of the all-time best-selling PC repair book with comprehensive learning on all the A+ exams. It has been fully upated for the new 2015 objectives just added to the A+ exams. This book will help any A+ candidate ace the new exams with guidance from three of the most talented authors in the PC hardware industry. They not only show the reader what they need to pass the tests, but also what they need to apply their learning in the real world. The book is rich with learning and exam preparation features. Hands-on lab exercises, real-world test preparation advice, and the CD accompanying the book allow for at-home practice using electronic test engines, lab exercises, and study notes. Each chapter takes a ground-up approach - starting with the essentials and gradually building to larger, more complex concepts. Beginners will be at ease with this book. Loaded with informative illustrations, photos and screen captures that help readers follow along, the book also includes a handy objectives index that maps each test objective to the section of the book in which that objective is covered. This invaluable tool will help readers be certain that they are ready for test day!
Synopsis
In this best-of-breed study guide, a leading expert helps you master all the topics you need to know to succeed on your CompTIA 220-901 and 902 exams and move into a successful career as an IT technician. The concise, focused approach explains every exam objective from a real-world perspective, helping you quickly identify weaknesses and retain everything you need to know. Every feature of this book is designed to support both efficient exam preparation and long-term mastery: Includes coverage of the new performance-based questions Opening Topics Lists and Exam Objectives Summary define the topics you ll need to learn in each chapter, including a list of the official exam objectives covered in that chapter Key Topics call attention to the information that s most crucial to know for the exam Exam Preparation Tasks include reviewing key topics, completing memory tables, defining key terms, working through scenarios, and answering review questions all designed to help you go beyond simple facts to make sure you master concepts crucial to both passing the exam and enhancing your career Key Terms defined in a complete glossary explain all the field s essential terminology The companion website contains access to the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test Engine and two complete exams with access to a large library of exam-realistic questions. This study guide helps you master all the topics on the new A+ 901 and 902 exams, including Motherboards, processors, RAM, and BIOS Power supplies and system cooling I/O, input ports, and devices Video displays and video cards Customized PCs Laptops, mobile and wearable devices Printers Storage devices including SSDs Installing, using, and troubleshooting Windows, Linux, and OS X Virtualization Networking Security Operational procedures and communications methods "
Synopsis
CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902 exams retired in 2019. Search the store to find CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) books, eBooks, and video courses.
In this best-of-breed study guide, a leading expert helps you master all the topics you need to know to succeed on your CompTIA 220-901 and 902 exams and move into a successful career as an IT technician. The concise, focused approach explains every exam objective from a real-world perspective, helping you quickly identify weaknesses and retain everything you need to know.
Every feature of this book is designed to support both efficient exam preparation and long-term mastery:
- Includes coverage of the new performance-based questions
- Opening Topics Lists and Exam Objectives Summary define the topics you'll need to learn in each chapter, including a list of the official exam objectives covered in that chapter
- Key Topics call attention to the information that's most crucial to know for the exam
- Exam Preparation Tasks include reviewing key topics, completing memory tables, defining key terms, working through scenarios, and answering review questions--all designed to help you go beyond simple facts to make sure you master concepts crucial to both passing the exam and enhancing your career
- Key Terms defined in a complete glossary explain all the field's essential terminology
The companion website contains access to the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test Engine and two complete exams with access to a large library of exam-realistic questions.
This study guide helps you master all the topics on the new A+ 901 and 902 exams, including:
- Motherboards, processors, RAM, and BIOS
- Power supplies and system cooling
- I/O, input ports, and devices
- Video displays and video cards
- Customized PCs
- Laptops, mobile and wearable devices
- Printers
- Storage devices including SSDs
- Installing, using, and troubleshooting Windows, Linux, and OS X
- Virtualization
- Networking
- Security
- Operational procedures and communications methods
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Technician Essentials and PC Anatomy
Chapter 2 Motherboards and Processors
Chapter 3 BIOS
Chapter 4 Power Supplies and System Cooling
Chapter 5 RAM
Chapter 6 I/O and Input Ports and Devices
Chapter 7 Video Displays and Graphics Cards
Chapter 8 Customized PCs and Multimedia Devices
Chapter 9 Laptop and Notebook Computers
Chapter 10 Mobile Devices
Chapter 11 Printers
Chapter 12 Storage Devices
Chapter 13 Installing and Upgrading Windows
Chapter 14 Using and Managing Windows
Chapter 15 Troubleshooting and Maintaining Windows
Chapter 16 Networking
Chapter 17 Security
Chapter 18 Operational Procedures & Communication Methods