About the Book
CompTIA Authorized, fully updated Study Guide for the leading IT certification: CompTIA A+
CompTIA A+ is the de facto certification for IT technicians. Some vendors even require employees to achieve certification as part of their job training. This book prepares you for both required exams: 220-801 and 220-802. Totally updated to cover the 2012 exams, this popular prep guide covers all the exam objectives. Readers will also have access to additional study tools, including the Sybex Test Engine with bonus practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of important terms in searchable PDF form.
Includes a coupon for 10% Off CompTIA Certification Exams
A complete study guide to both exams required for CompTIA A+ certification, the standard certification for software and hardware vendors and major technology companies
Covers personal computer components, laptops and portable devices, operating systems (including mobile), printers and scanners, networks, security, safety and environmental issues, communication, and professionalism
Provides clear and concise information on crucial hardware and operating system maintenance and troubleshooting topics
Offers practical examples, real-world insights, exam highlights, and end-of-chapter reviews
CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide prepares the diligent student to pass both parts of the A+ exam with confidence.
Table of Contents:
Introduction xxxi Assessment Test liv
Part I 220-801 1
Chapter 1 Motherboards, Processors, and Memory 3
Chapter 2 Storage Devices and Power Supplies 69
Chapter 3 Peripherals and Expansion 125
Chapter 4 Display Devices 197
Chapter 5 Custom Configurations 235
Chapter 6 Networking Fundamentals 261
Chapter 7 Introduction to TCP/IP 309
Chapter 8 Installing Wireless and SOHO Networks 337
Chapter 9 Understanding Laptops 395
Chapter 10 Installing and Configuring Printers 445
Chapter 11 Understanding Operational Procedures 501
Part II 220-802 559
Chapter 12 Operating System Basics 561
Chapter 13 Operating System Administration 607
Chapter 14 Working with Windows 7 665
Chapter 15 Working with Windows Vista 709
Chapter 16 Working with Windows XP 747
Chapter 17 Security 797
Chapter 18 Mobile Devices 837
Chapter 19 Troubleshooting Theory, OSs, and Security 929
Chapter 20 Hardware and Network Troubleshooting 981
Appendix A Answers to Review Questions 1041
Appendix B Answers to Performance-Based Questions 1075
Appendix C About the Additional Study Tools 1099
Additional Study Tools 1100
Sybex Test Engine 1100
Electronic Flashcards 1100
PDF of Glossary of Terms 1100
Adobe Reader 1100
System Requirements 1101
Using the Study Tools 1101
Troubleshooting 1101
Customer Care 1102
Index 1103
About the Author :
Quentin Docter, A+, MCSE, CNE, CCNA, SCSA, is an IT consultant and has over 17 years of IT experience.
Emmett Dulaney, A+, Network+, Security+, MCT, is an assistant professor at Anderson University. He has written several certification books, and is coauthor of Sybex's leading certification title: CompTIA Security+ Study Guide. He is also a well-known columnist for CertCities.com.
Toby Skandier, A+, Network+, i-Net+, Server+, is founder of Talskan Technologies, LLC, a technical education provider in North Carolina. All three authors coauthored the previous edition of the CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide.
Quentin Docter, A+, MCSE, CNE, CCNA, SCSA, is an IT consultant and has over 17 years of IT experience.
Emmett Dulaney, A+, Network+, Security+, MCT, is an assistant professor at Anderson University. He has written several certification books, and is coauthor of Sybex's leading certification title: CompTIA Security+ Study Guide. He is also a well-known columnist for CertCities.com.
Toby Skandier, A+, Network+, i-Net+, Server+, is founder of Talskan Technologies, LLC, a technical education provider in North Carolina. All three authors coauthored the previous edition of the CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide.
