CompTIA A+ complete study guide / Quentin Docter, Emmett Dulaney, Toby Skandier.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Docter, Quentin.

Contributor:

Dulaney, Emmett A.

Skandier, Toby.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Electronic data processing personnel--Certification.

Electronic data processing personnel.

Computer technicians--Certification--Study guides.

Computer technicians.

Microcomputers--Maintenance and repair--Examinations--Study guides.

Microcomputers.

Computing Technology Industry Association--Examinations--Study guides.

Computing Technology Industry Association.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1217 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Other Title:

CompTIA A plus complete study guide

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis : Wiley Technology Pub., c2009.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Updated Coverage Includes Windows 7 Topics This study guide includes updated content covering Windows 7 topics which were added to the CompTIA A+ exam in January, 2011. The supplemental content includes additional review questions, additional practice exam questions, and an updated objectives map. Two Exams in One Book! A+ Essentials (220-701) and Practical Application (220-702) Written by a team of industry experts, this unparalleled study guide offers you a systematic approach to preparing for the CompTIA A+ certification, and includes real-world scenarios, hands-on ex

Contents:

CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide; Introduction; Assessment Test; Answers to Assessment Test; Chapter 1: Personal Computer System Components; Identifying Components of Motherboards; Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Processors; Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Memory; Identifying Characteristics of Ports and Cables; Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Cooling Systems; Summary; Exam Essentials; Review Questions; Answers to Review Questions; Chapter 2: Storage Devices, Power Supplies, and Adapters; Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Storage Devices

Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Power SuppliesIdentifying Input Devices; Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Adapter Cards; Summary; Exam Essentials; Review Questions; Answers to Review Questions; Chapter 3: Understanding Display Devices; Understanding Display Types and Settings; Understanding Video Standards and Technologies; Summary; Exam Essentials; Review Questions; Answers to Review Questions; Chapter 4: Understanding Laptops and Portable Devices; Understanding Laptop Architecture; Laptop Power Management; Summary; Exam Essentials; Review Questions

Answers to Review QuestionsChapter 5: Installing and Configuring Printers; Understanding Printer Types and Processes; Installing and Configuring Printers; Summary; Exam Essentials; Review Questions; Answers to Review Questions; Chapter 6: Operating System Features and Interfaces; Understanding Operating Systems; Using Operating Systems; Summary; Exam Essentials; Review Questions; Answers to Review Questions; Chapter 7: Installing and Configuring Operating Systems; File Systems and Directories; Installing Operating Systems; Upgrading Operating Systems; Performing a Repair Install

Common Installation ProblemsInstalling Device Drivers; Optimizing Windows; Identifying Boot Sequences; Summary; Exam Essentials; Review Questions; Answers to Review Questions; Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Theory and Preventive Maintenance; Understanding Troubleshooting Theory; Understanding Preventive Maintenance; Summary; Exam Essentials; Review Questions; Answers to Review Questions; Chapter 9:Troubleshooting Operating Systems, Hardware, Printers, and Laptops; Identifying Troubleshooting Resources; Understanding Operating System and Hardware Symptoms; Troubleshooting Common Laptop Issues

SummaryExam Essentials; Review Questions; Answers to Review Questions; Chapter 10: Understanding Networking; Understanding Networking Principles; Identifying Common Network Hardware; Comparing Network Types; Summary; Exam Essentials; Review Questions; Answers to Review Questions; Chapter 11: Understanding Network Security Fundamentals; Understanding Security; Security Solutions; Identifying Security Problem Areas; Summary; Exam Essentials; Review Questions; Answers to Review Questions; Chapter 12: Understanding Operational Procedures; Understanding Safety and Environmental Issues

Applying Proper Safety and Disposal Procedures

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9786612302251

9781282302259

1282302256

9780470592151

047059215X

9780470579480

047057948X

OCLC:

609847482