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CompTIA A+ Quick Reference (220-801 and 220-802)  Don’t take chances.   Be 100% ready for your A+ exams!   Studying for CompTIA’s tough new A+ 220-801 and 220-802 exams? This book’s quick, visual, focused review will help you make absolutely sure you’re ready! Here are just the facts you need to pass: the most critical knowledge, distilled, simplified, and presented with plenty of pictures…so you can review at a glance, even if you only have a minute! For just $19.99, this book will help you remember what matters most, fix your weaknesses, and earn your best possible grade…because nobody wants to take these A+ exams twice! Focused, fact-filled, up-to-date review of EVERY A+ exam objective:   Hardware Networking Laptops Printers Operational Procedures Operating Systems Security Mobile Devices Troubleshooting techniques, and more      

Table of Contents:
    Introduction xv Chapter 1 Hardware 1     CPUs 1         32-Bit Versus 64-Bit CPUs 1         Clock Rate 2         Cores and Cache 2         Hyperthreading 4         Virtualization Support 4         Integrated Graphics (GPU) 4         CPU Interfaces and Socket Types 4         CPU Cooling Methods 8     System Memory 9         Dual-Channel and Triple-Channel Memory 9         Other Types of RAM 10         VRAM and Virtual RAM 11         Parity and ECC 11     BIOS 11     Motherboards 15         Form Factors 16         Expansion Cards and Slots 17     Adapter Cards and Integrated Ports 19         Integrated Ports 22         Daughter Boards and Riser Boards 22     Storage Devices 23         Magnetic and Solid-State Drives 24         Optical Drives CD/DVD/RW/Blu-ray 24         Installing SATA, PATA, and SCSI Drives 25         RAID 28         Media Cards 29         Other Storage Devices 30     Cooling 30     Power Supplies 31     Monitors and Display Resolutions 33         CRTs 33         LCDs 34         Other Display Devices 34         Display Connectors 34         Multiple Displays 35     I/O Devices 35         Mice and Keyboards 35         Speakers and Microphones 35         Video-Input Devices 36         Other I/O Devices 36     Custom System Configurations 36 Chapter 2 Networking 39     Network Cables and Connectors and Their Characteristics 39         Fiber-Optic Cables and Connectors 39         Ethernet Twisted-Pair Cabling and Connectors 40         Coaxial Network Cables and Connectors 43     TCP/IP Addressing 44         TCP/IP v4 Class A, B, and C Addresses 44         IPv4 Versus IPv6 44         Public, Private, and APIPA IP Addresses 45         Static and Dynamic IP Addresses 46         DHCP 47         Subnet Mask 47         Gateway 47     TCP and UDP Ports, Protocols, and Uses 48         DNS 48         DHCP 49         LDAP 49         SNMP 49         SMB 49         SSH 49         SFTP 49         TCP Versus UDP 49     Wireless Networks 50     Installing and Configuring a SOHO Router 51     Internet Connection Types and Features 52         Cable 52         DSL 53         Dial-Up 55         Fiber 56         Satellite 56         ISDN 57         Cellular (Mobile Hotspot) 57         Line-of-Sight Wireless Internet Service 57         WiMAX 57     Network Types 57     Network Topologies 58     Network Devices 58     Using Networking Tools 59 Chapter 3 Laptops 61     Install and Configure Laptop Hardware and Components 61         Expansion Options 61         Hardware Device Replacement 64     Laptop Display Components 76         Display Types (LCD, LED, OLED, Plasma) 76         Other Laptop Display Components 76         Wi-Fi Antenna Components 77     Compare and Contrast Laptop Features 77         Special Function (Fn) Keys 78         Docking Station Versus Port Replicator 79         Physical Laptop Lock and Cable Lock 80 Chapter 4 Printers 81     Laser 81     Inkjet 84     Thermal 86     Impact Printer 86     Printer Installation and Connections 87     Network Printing 88     Printer Maintenance 89 Chapter 5 Operational Procedures 91     Safety Procedures 91         Preventing Electrostatic Discharge 91         Electrical Shock Protection 92         Lifting and Moving Equipment Safely 92         Fighting Electrical Fires Safely 93         Safe Disposal of CRT Displays 93         Cable Management 93         Installation Regulations 93     Environmental Impacts and Environmental Controls 94         MSDS 94         Temperature, Humidity, and Air Management 94         Component Handling and Protection 94     Communication and Professionalism 95     Dealing with Prohibited Content/Activity 96         First Response 96         Documentation 96         Chain of Custody 96 Chapter 6 Operating Systems 97     OS Concepts 97     Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Features and Requirements 98         Minimum System Requirements 98         Differences in Windows Editions 98         UAC and the Administrator Account 103         Windows Compatibility Mode 104         Directory Structures 104         Registry 105         Upgrade Options 106         Determining Compatibility 108     Windows Installation and Configuration Options 108         Boot Methods to Use for Installation 108         Installation Types 108         Partitioning the Drive for Windows 109         File Systems 109         Third-Party Disk Drivers 110         Network Settings 110         Time/Date/Region/Language Settings 110         Installing Other Windows Drivers and Updating Windows 110         Factory Recovery Partition 110         OS Repair and Adding Services 111     Command-Line Tools 111     Operating System Features and Tools 113     Control Panel Utilities 118         Common Control Panel Settings 119         Control Panel Options Unique to Windows XP and Vista 120         Control Panel Options Unique to Windows 7 120     Windows Client Networking 121         Windows Network Types 121         Joining a Network 123         Mapping Drives 123         Connecting to a Network 123         Proxy Settings 124         Remote Desktop Connection 124         Home, Work, and Public Network Settings 125         Firewall Settings 125         Configuring IP Addresses in Windows 126         Configuring Network Card Properties in Windows 126     Preventive Maintenance of Windows Installations 127     Operating System Security Settings 128         Users and Groups 128         NTFS Permissions 128         Share Permissions 130         System Files and Folders 130         User Authentication 130     Client-Side Virtualization 131         Virtualization Resource Requirements 131         Emulator Requirements and Features 132         Security Requirements 132         Network Requirements 133         Understanding Hypervisors 133 Chapter 7 Security 135     Common Prevention Methods 135         Physical Security 135         Digital Security 136     Security Best Practices for Workstation Security 141         Passwords 141         User Permissions and Guest Accounts 143         Disabling AutoPlay 143     Data Destruction and Disposal Methods 144         Formatting and Drive Overwriting 144         Drive Wiping 144         Physical Disk Destruction 145     Securing a SOHO Wireless Network 145     Securing a SOHO Wired Network 146 Chapter 8 Mobile Devices 149     Mobile Operating Systems 149         Android (Open Source) 149         Apple iOS (Closed Source) 150         Getting Applications for Your Device 151         Adjusting the Screen Orientation 151         Apple Accelerometer and Gyroscope 152         Android Screen Calibration 152         Resetting the Device 153         GPS and Geotracking 153     Mobile Network Connectivity and Email Configuration 154         Enable/Disable Connectivity 154         Wi-Fi Connections 155         Bluetooth Connections 155         Email Configuration 157     Mobile Device Security 158     Laptop and Tablets: How They’re Different 158     Mobile Device Synchronization 159 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 161     The CompTIA Six-Step Troubleshooting Process 161         Gather Data from the Customer 161         Establish a Theory of Probable Cause (Eliminate the Obvious) 162         Establish a Plan of Action and Implement the Solution 163         Verify Functionality and Implement Preventive Measures 163         Document Your Findings, Actions, Outcomes 163     Troubleshooting Motherboards, RAM, CPU, and Power 164     Troubleshooting Hard Drives and RAID Arrays 170     Troubleshooting Video and Display Issues 178     Troubleshooting Wired and Wireless Networks 182     Troubleshooting Operating Systems 185     Troubleshooting Security Issues 192         Dealing with Malware 196     Troubleshooting Laptop Issues 196         Best Practices for Laptop Disassembly 200     Troubleshooting Printers 200 9780789749758, 6/28/2012, TOC  


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780133134377
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Binding: Digital download
  • No of Pages: 240
  • ISBN-10: 0133134377
  • Publisher Date: 12 Jul 2012
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 1 gr


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