31 Days Before Your CompTIA A+ Exams

Name: 31 Days Before Your CompTIA A+ Exams
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Cisco Press

Erschienen am 23. April 2009

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31 Days Before Your CompTIA A+ Exams

Ben Conry

A day-by-day review guide for the Cisco Networking Academy IT Essentials student

31 Days Before Your CompTIA A+ Exams is a preparation guide for all four A+ exams (2006 objectives) and maps to the IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Version 4 course developed by the Cisco (R) Networking Academy (R).

Not sure which specialty exam to take: Field Technician, Remote Technician, or Bench Technician? This book breaks down key exam topics into manageable bits of information to review and helps you decide which direction to take after passing the Essentials exam on Day 15.

Use this day-by-day guide to organize, prepare, and review all the CompTIA (R) A+ objectives. The features of the book empower you to fit exam preparation into an otherwise busy schedule:

Tear-out calendar summarizes each day's study topics
Checklist highlights important tasks and deadlines leading up to your exam
Description of the CompTIA A+ exams and signup process includes instructions on how to use a Cisco Networking Academy course voucher
Strategies from the author help you to be mentally, organizationally, and physically prepared for exam day
Conversational tone makes your study time more enjoyable

Ben Conry has a master's degree in instructional technology from Johns Hopkins University and currently holds CCNA (R), CCAI, and A+ certifications. He is the lead instructor for Information Technology Essentials 1 in Baltimore County public schools, where he consistently guides disadvantaged students through their A+ certification. He has received awards and citations for his commitment to educational excellence and for preparing students for both college and the workforce.

Related Titles:

IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software

Companion Guide

ISBN: 978-1-58713-199-8

IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software

Labs and Study Guide

ISBN: 978-1-58713-198-1

This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Series from Cisco Press (R). Books in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy.

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Part I: Days 31-15: Taking the Essentials Exam (2006)

Day 31: Hardware Concepts: Part 1 of 2

A+ Essentials Exam Objective

Key Points

Storage Devices

Interfaces and Cables

Adapter Cards

Motherboards

CPU Slots and Sockets

Power Supplies

Homework

Funwork

Day 30: Hardware Concepts: Part 2 of 2

A+ Essentials Exam Objective

Key Points

System Resources

Memory

Input and Output

Cables and Ports

Cooling Systems

A Day in the Office

Homework

Funwork

Day 29: Hardware Installation

A+ Essentials Exam Objective

Key Points

SATA Installation

PATA Installation

SCSI

RAID

Flashing the BIOS: A Closer Look

Preparing the HDD for an OS Installation

Drive-Related Best Practices Found on the A+ Exam

Homework

Funwork

Day 28: Hardware Troubleshooting

A+ Essentials Exam Objectives

Key Points

Troubleshooting Process

Troubleshooting Best Practices Found on the A+ Exam

POST and Boot Problems

Resolving Resolutions

Troubleshooting Tools

Preventive Maintenance

Homework

Funwork

Day 27: Laptops and Portable Devices: Part 1 of 2

A+ Essentials Exam Objectives

Key Points

Batteries

ACPI Power Management

Laptops and Projectors

Memory and Expansion Slots

Homework

Funwork

Day 26: Laptops and Portable Devices: Part 2 of 2

A+ Essentials Exam Objectives

Key Points

Cell Phones

Cleaning Laptops

Repairing Laptops

Troubleshooting Laptops

Homework

Funwork

Day 25: Operating Systems Concepts

A+ Essentials Exam Objective

Key Points

Operating System and the Layered PC Model

Desktop Operating Systems

Network Operating Systems

The "Multi" Terms

Modes

Logical Memory

Registry

GUI Versus CLI

Users and Permissions

Windows Vista Administrator Account

File Extensions

Plug-Ins, Players, and Viewers

File Attributes

Virtual Memory

Homework

Funwork

Day 24: Operating Systems Installation

A+ Essentials Exam Objective

Key Points

Hardware Compatibility List

Boot Process

Clean Operating System Install

Add New Hardware Wizard

Add/Remove Software

Device Manager

Homework

Funwork

Day 23: Operating Systems Troubleshooting

A+ Essentials Exam Objectives

Key Points

Memory Dumps

ERD and ASR

Not Enough HDD Space

Last Known Good Configuration

Event Viewer

MSCONFIG

Change File Extension Associations

Install a Program on OS X, Windows, and Linux

View the CLI on OS X, Windows, and Linux

Disk Management and Utilities

Microsoft Backup Utility

Homework

Funwork

Day 22: Printers

A+ Essentials Exam Objective

Key Points

Printer Measurements

Types of Printers

Printer Connections

Printer Troubleshooting

Homework

Funwork

Day 21: Scanners

A+ Essentials Exam Objectives

Key Points

Handheld, Flatbed, and Drum Scanners

Optical Character Recognition

Maintaining Scanners

Other Scanners

Homework

Funwork

Day 20: Networking: Part 1 of 2

A+ Essentials Exam Objective

Key Points

LANs, WANs, and WLANs

OSI Model

Simplex, Multicasting, Half Duplex, Full Duplex

Network Addressing

Network Topologies

Client/Server Versus Peer to Peer

Network Architectures

Bluetooth

Homework

Funwork

Day 19: Networking: Part 2 of 2

A+ Essentials Exam Objectives

Key Points

OSI and TCP/IP Models

Network Protocols

Standards Organizations

AT Commands

Internet Connections

Troubleshooting Networks

Homework

Funwork

Day 18: Security

A+ Essentials Exam Objectives

Key Points

Security Threats

WIFI Security

AV, Spyware Removal, and Definitions Updates

Firewalls

User Training and Password Policies

Troubleshooting Security

Homework

Funwork

Day 17: Environmental Issues

A+ Essentials Exam ObjectivesKey PointsHazardsFire SafetyMaterial Safety and Data Sheets (MSDS)ToolsElectrostatic DischargeDisposing of Computer ComponentsCustomer SupportService Level AgreementsHomeworkFunwork Day 16: Essentials Review DayThe Cheat Sheet Study TechniqueHomeworkFunwork Day 15: Essentials Exam DayThe Perfect ScoreBefore the ExamDuring the ExamAfter the Exam Part II: Days 14-1: Taking the Field Technician Exam 220-602 Day 14: Hardware: A Closer LookA+ 220-602 Exam ObjectiveKey PointsSeriously SCSILegacy Expansion SlotsOld-School D PlugsAbsolute Power SuppliesHomeworkFunwork Day 13: Hardware TroubleshootingA+ 220-602 Exam ObjectiveKey PointsTroubleshooting Monitor IssuesCan You Hear Me Now?Quirky QwertyHomeworkFunwork Day 12: Hardware Preventive MaintenanceA+ 220-602 Exam ObjectiveKey PointsMaintenance ToolkitSafety FirstCleaning SolutionsHomeworkFunwork Day 11: Laptops and PeripheralsA+ 220-602 Exam ObjectivesKey PointsNetworking for LaptopsVideo RAMHot Swappable and Not SwappableMeasuring Memory and Speed: When Size MattersBluetooth ClassesHomeworkFunwork Day 10: Operating Systems: A Closer LookA+ 220-602 Exam ObjectiveKey PointsCommand-Line SwitchesSystem Folders and UsersShared Folders and Naming ConventionsMapping a Network DriveLanguage PacksAccessibility OptionsHomeworkFunwork Day 9: Operating Systems TroubleshootingA+ 220-602 Exam ObjectiveKey PointsRaising the Dead: Operating System RecoveryAdministrative ToolsProblems with PermissionsRemote Desktop Connection and Remote AssistanceHomeworkFunwork Day 8: Operating Systems Preventive MaintenanceA+ 220-602 Exam ObjectiveKey PointsWhat Really Happens at Startup?Custom OS InstallationsUpdating the Operating SystemHomeworkFunwork Day 7: Printers and Scanners: A Closer LookA+ 220-602 Exam ObjectivesKey PointsPrinter RAM and FirmwareScanner SoftwareWYSIWYGThe Clean and Happy PrinterHomeworkFunwork Day 6: Troubleshooting PrintersA+ 220-602 Exam ObjectivesKey PointsPaper Sizes: Letter, Legal, and A4Reduce, Reuse, RecycleToner: The Good, the Bad, and the MessyCommon Printer ProblemsHomeworkFunwork Day 5: Networking: A Closer LookA+ 220-602 Exam ObjectivesKey PointsPorts of CallWire DrillFile SharingHomeworkFunwork Day 4: Network TroubleshootingA+ 220-602 Exam ObjectivesKey PointsFollow the PacketSeeing the LightHomeworkFunwork Day 3: Security, Environment, and Customer ServiceA+ 220-602 Exam ObjectivesKey PointsFirewallsHashEncryptionVirtual Private NetworkingA Geekspeak Translation GuideEnvironmentHomeworkFunwork Day 2: 220-602 Review DayBy Any Other NameBrain DumpsWrite Your Own Practice QuestionsHomeworkFunwork Day 1: 220-602 Exam DayBefore the ExamDuring the ExamAfter the Exam Part III: Days 14-1: Taking the Remote Technician Exam 220-603 Day 14: Remote Hardware TroubleshootingA+ 220-603 Exam ObjectivesKey PointsRemote TechnicianConnecting over the PhoneGetting a ClueBeep-BeepJust a Little SCSIHomeworkFunwork Day 13: Troubleshooting from a DistanceA+ 220-603 Exam ObjectivesKey PointsRemote AssistanceRemote Assistance AssistanceRemote DesktopRemote AccessTelnet and SSHVPNBig BrotherHomeworkFunwork Day 12: Command Prompt: That Old Time ReligionA+ 220-603 Exam ObjectiveKey PointsCLI on the PhoneCommand-Line SwitchesHomeworkFunwork Day 11: Microsoft and MeA+ 220-603 Exam ObjectiveKey PointsLicense and Registration, PleaseHailing a CABNever Forget a FaceKnow All RoadsHomeworkFunwork Day 10: Comparing Operating SystemsA+ 220-603 Exam ObjectivesKey PointsComparing Windows XP, Macintosh OS X, and LinuxInstalling Applications on Operating SystemsHomeworkFunwork Day 9: Opening WindowsA+ 220-603 Exam ObjectivesKey PointsUpgrading WindowsDistributions of Windows XPBackward CompatibilityThe Devil in the DetailsPoliciesHomeworkFunwork Day 8: Speaking Fluent XPA+ 220-603 Exam ObjectivesKey PointsKeyboard ShortcutsWhat Really Happens at Startup?Custom OS InstallationsUpdating the Operating SystemHomeworkFunwork Day 7: A Long-Distance Look at Printers and ScannersA+ 220-603 Exam ObjectivesKey PointsPrinter RAM and FirmwareScanner SoftwareWYSIWYGReduce, Reuse, RecycleToner: The Good, the Bad, and the MessyCommon Printer ProblemsHomeworkFunwork Day 6: More NetworkingA+ 220-603 Exam ObjectivesKey PointsPorts of CallWire DrillFile SharingBrowsersHomeworkFunworkDay 5: Even More NetworkingA+ 220-603 Exam ObjectivesKey PointsFollow the PacketHomeworkFunwork Day 4: Security and WirelessA+ 220-603 Exam ObjectivesKey PointsFirewallsHashEncryptionTroubleshooting Wireless NetworksHomeworkFunwork Day 3: Customer ServiceA+ 220-603 Exam ObjectivesKey PointsA Geekspeak Translation GuideHomeworkFunworkDay 2: 220-603 Review DayBy Any Other NameBrain DumpsWrite Your Own Practice QuestionsHomeworkFunwork Day 1: 220-603 Exam DayBefore the ExamDuring the ExamAfter the Exam Part IV: Days 14-1: Taking the Bench Technician Exam 220-604 Day 14: Elbow Deep in HardwareA+ 220-604 Exam ObjectiveKey PointsSeriously SCSILegacy Expansion SlotsOld-School D PlugsAbsolute Power SuppliesHomeworkFunwork Day 13: AMD, Intel, and YouA+ 220-604 Exam ObjectiveKey PointsWhat's Under the Hood?A Bag of ChipsUpgrading the CPUHomeworkFunwork Day 12: The Right Tool for the Right JobA+ 220-604 Exam ObjectiveKey PointsToolsMultimeters and ElectricityConnecting Devices ProperlyKnown-Good DevicesHomeworkFunwork Day 11: An Ounce of PreventionA+ 220-604 Exam ObjectiveKey PointsWhat's Hot and What's NotCleaning SolutionsHomeworkFunwork Day 10: Batteries and LCDsA+ 220-604 Exam ObjectiveKey PointsPortable PowerCrystal ClearVideo SharingHomeworkFunwork Day 9: Swapping DrivesA+ 220-604 Exam ObjectiveKey PointsHot Swappable and Not SwappableLaptop Hard DrivesHomeworkFunwork Day 8: Troubleshooting Portable DevicesA+ 220-604 Exam ObjectiveKey PointsTroubleshooting Cell PhonesFunction over Form FactorsQuirky QwertyHomeworkFunwork Day 7: Projectors and CamerasA+ 220-604 Exam ObjectiveKey PointsTroubleshooting CamerasMeasuring Memory and Speed: When Size MattersTroubleshooting ProjectorsHomeworkFunwork Day 6: The Big World of Printers and Scanners 255A+ 220-604 Exam ObjectivesKey PointsSafety FirstPrinter RAM and FirmwareScanner SoftwareWYSIWYGPrint ServersHomeworkFunwork Day 5: Printers and Scanners on Your Own TermsA+ 220-604 Exam ObjectivesKey PointsGot Ink?Error CodesSerious Solutions for Serious Bench TechsCleaning the Bench Tech WayPaper Sizes: Letter, Legal, and A4Reduce, Reuse, RecycleToner: The Good, the Bad, and the MessyHomeworkFunwork Day 4: Alphabet SoupKey PointsAcronym ListHomeworkFunwork Day 3: Security and EnvironmentA+ 220-604 Exam ObjectivesKey PointsSecurity DevicesEnvironmentHomeworkFunwork Day 2: 220-604 Review DayBy Any Other NameBrain DumpsWrite Your Own Practice QuestionsHomeworkFunwork Day 1: 220-604 Exam DayBefore the ExamDuring the ExamAfter the Exam Index

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