CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide : Exams 220-701 (Essentials) and 220-702 (Practical Application).
Title:
CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide : Exams 220-701 (Essentials) and 220-702 (Practical Application).
Author:
Docter, Quentin.
ISBN:
9780470579480
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (1152 pages)
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 Supplies -- Identifying 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 Questions -- Chapter 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 Problems -- Installing 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 -- Summary -- Exam 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 -- Demonstrating Communication Skills and Professionalism -- Summary -- Exam Essentials -- Review Questions -- Answers to Review Questions -- Chapter 13: Installing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting Hardware -- Installing, Configuring, and Maintaining PC Components -- Identifying Tools and Diagnostics for PC Components -- Removing, Installing, and Configuring Components -- Using Tools and Diagnostic Procedures for Personal Computer Components -- Summary -- Exam Essentials -- Review Questions -- Answers to Review Questions.
Chapter 14: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Laptops -- Disassembling and Reassembling Laptops -- Replacing Laptop Components -- Summary -- Exam Essentials -- Review Questions -- Answers to Review Questions -- Chapter 15: Resolving Printer Problems -- Troubleshooting Printer Problems -- Performing Preventive Maintenance -- Summary -- Exam Essentials -- Review Questions -- Answers to Review Questions -- Chapter 16: Operating System Structures and Commands -- Using Operating Systems -- Understanding and Navigating Directory Structures -- User File Locations -- System File Locations -- Font Files -- Managing Temporary Files -- Program Files -- Offline Files -- Summary -- Exam Essentials -- Review Questions -- Answers to Review Questions -- Chapter 17: Operating System Utilities and Troubleshooting Issues -- Performing Preventive Maintenance on Operating Systems -- Dealing with Boot Issues -- Solving Windows File-Related Problems -- Using Windows-Based Troubleshooting Utilities -- Disk and Remote Management -- System Performance and Optimization -- Summary -- Exam Essentials -- Review Questions -- Answers to Review Questions -- Chapter 18: Installing and Troubleshooting Networks -- Installing and Configuring SOHO Networks -- Troubleshooting Client-Side Connectivity Issues -- Summary -- Exam Essentials -- Review Questions -- Answers to Review Questions -- Chapter 19: System Security -- Security Basics -- Viruses and Malware -- Recognizing Common Attacks -- Recovering Operating Systems -- Security and Troubleshooting -- Access Control -- Summary -- Exam Essentials -- Review Questions -- Answers to Review Questions -- Appendix A: About the Companion CD -- What You'll Find on the CD -- System Requirements -- Using the CD -- Troubleshooting -- Appendix B: Windows 7 -- New Features in Windows 7 -- Windows 7 Architecture -- Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.
Using the Network and Sharing Center -- Joining a Domain -- Authentication vs. Authorization -- Using the User AccountsOption in Control Panel -- Glossary -- Index.
Abstract:
Updated Coverage Includes Windows 7 Topics This study guide includes updated content covering Windows7 topics which were added to the CompTIA A+ exam inJanuary, 2011. The supplemental content includes additionalreview questions, additional practice exam questions, and anupdated objectives map. Two Exams in One Book! A+ Essentials (220-701) andPractical Application (220-702) Written by a team of industry experts, this unparalleled studyguide offers you a systematic approach to preparing for the CompTIAA+ certification, and includes real-world scenarios, hands-onexercises, challenging chapter review questions, plus a CD withSybex's custom test engine to reinforce all of the concepts youlearn. Get full coverage of all of the exam objectives for both the220-701 and 220-702 exams, Inside this guide you'll learn howto: Identify and understand PC system components, includingmotherboards, processors, memory, and cooling systems.Identify and understand storage devices, power supplies,display devices, and adapters.Install, configure, and troubleshoot desktops, laptops, andportable devices.Install, configure, and troubleshoot printers.Install and configure operating systems including Windows 2000,XP, Vista, and Windows 7.General troubleshooting theory and preventive maintenance.Troubleshooting operating systems, hardware, printers, andlaptops.Install, configure, and troubleshoot networksSet up and maintain network securityMaster essential operational procedures for PC techniciansCommunicate professionally with co-workers and clients Featured on the CD Over 600 Practice questionsSix practice tests (3 for the 220-701, and 3 for 220-702)Electronic flashcardsEntire book as a searchable PDF Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materialsare not included as part of eBook file. For Instructors: Teaching supplements are availablefor this title.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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