Skip the fluff and get straight to the essentials with an indispensable prep handbook for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam
In CompTIA A+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified! Core 1 Exam 220-1101, veteran tech experts and educators Mike Chapple and Mark Soper deliver a hands-on and practical roadmap to taking—and succeeding on—the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam. You’ll learn how to install, configure, and maintain computer equipment, mobile devices, and software for end users, service components based on customer requirements, understand networking basics, and apply essential cybersecurity methods. Ace the test using the proven CertMike approach:
- Prepare -- CertMike is your personal study coach, guiding you through all the exam objectives and helping you gain an understanding of how they apply to on-the-job tasks!
- Practice -- Each chapter includes two multiple choice practice questions. Work through the detailed explanations to evaluate each answer option and understand the reason for the best answer!
- Pass -- On exam day, use the critical knowledge you've learned when you’re ready to take the test. You'll feel ready and confident to pass the exam and earn your certification!
With a laser-focus on getting you job- and exam-ready, the book skips the fluff and gets right to the point of getting you familiar with IT basics and on the road to an in-demand IT certification and a new career in tech. You’ll also get complimentary access to additional online study tools, complete with a bonus practice exam and audio recordings of the CertMike Exam Essentials. Banish test anxiety and feel ready to pass the test—the first time around!
An indispensable resource for anyone preparing for their A+ certification, CompTIA A+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified! Core 1 Exam 220-1101 is also a must-read for hardware and PC technicians seeking to upgrade their skillset.
Table of Contents:
Introduction xv
PART I DOMAIN 1.0: MOBILE DEVICES 1
CHAPTER 1 Laptop Hardware 3
CHAPTER 2 Mobile Device Displays 19
CHAPTER 3 Mobile Device Ports and Accessories 31
CHAPTER 4 Mobile Device Network Connectivity and Application Support 47
PART II DOMAIN 2.0: NETWORKING 69
CHAPTER 5 TCP/IP Networking 71
CHAPTER 6 TCP/IP Ports and Protocols 77
CHAPTER 7 Networking Hardware 87
CHAPTER 8 Wireless Networking Protocols 103
CHAPTER 9 Networked Host Services 117
CHAPTER 10 Installing and Configuring Networks 131
CHAPTER 11 Advanced Network Configuration 143
CHAPTER 12 Internet Connection Types 153
CHAPTER 13 Networking Tools 163
PART III DOMAIN 3.0: HARDWARE 173
CHAPTER 14 Cables and Connectors 175
CHAPTER 15 Random Access Memory (RAM) 197
CHAPTER 16 Storage Devices 211
CHAPTER 17 Motherboards 229
CHAPTER 18 Booting, CPUs, and Expansion Cards 249
CHAPTER 19 Power Supplies 267
CHAPTER 20 Printer and Multifunction Device Configuration 279
CHAPTER 21 Printer Consumable Replacement 297
PART IV DOMAIN 4.0: VIRTUALIZATION AND CLOUD COMPUTING 313
CHAPTER 22 Cloud Computing 315
CHAPTER 23 Virtualization 323
PART V DOMAIN 5.0: HARDWARE AND NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING 337
CHAPTER 24 Troubleshooting Methodology 339
CHAPTER 25 Troubleshooting Motherboards, RAM, CPU, and Power 347
CHAPTER 26 Troubleshooting Storage 365
CHAPTER 27 Troubleshooting Video 381
CHAPTER 28 Troubleshooting Mobile Devices 393
CHAPTER 29 Troubleshooting Printers 405
CHAPTER 30 Troubleshooting Networks 415
Index 427
About the Author :
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Mike Chapple, PhD, is Teaching Professor of Information Technology, Analytics, and Operations at Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. He is a bestselling author of over 25 books and serves as the Academic Director of the University’s Master of Science in Business Analytics program. He holds multiple additional certifications, including the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CySA+ (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst), CIPP/US (Certified Information Privacy Professional), CompTIA PenTest+, and CompTIA Security+. Mike provides cybersecurity certification resources at his website, CertMike.com.
Mark Soper, MCP, CompTIA A+, has over 30 years’ experience in IT. He is the author or co-author of 40 books on technology, covering topics ranging from CompTIA A+ to Microsoft Windows, networking, and troubleshooting.
