CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide

Introduction xxvii

Assessment Test lxxxii

Part I 220-1101 1

Chapter 1 Motherboards, Processors, and Memory 3

Chapter 2 Expansion Cards, Storage Devices, and Power Supplies 79

Chapter 3 Peripherals, Cables, and Connectors 139

Chapter 4 Printers and Multifunction Devices 191

Chapter 5 Networking Fundamentals 269

Chapter 6 Introduction to TCP/IP 333

Chapter 7 Wireless and SOHO Networks 379

Chapter 8 Network Services, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing 457

Chapter 9 Laptop and Mobile Device Hardware 523

Chapter 10 Mobile Connectivity and Application Support 591

Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Methodology and Resolving Core Hardware Problems 675

Chapter 12 Hardware and Network Troubleshooting 717

Part II 220-1102 815

Chapter 13 Operating System Basics 817

Chapter 14 Windows Configuration 879

Chapter 15 Windows Administration 977

Chapter 16 Working with macOS and Linux 1057

Chapter 17 Security Concepts 1115

Chapter 18 Securing Operating Systems 1195

Chapter 19 Troubleshooting Operating Systems and Security 1271

Chapter 20 Scripting and Remote Access 1347

Chapter 21 Safety and Environmental Concerns 1393

Chapter 22 Documentation and Professionalism 1453

Appendix A Answers to the Review Questions 1515

Appendix B Answers to Performance-Based Questions 1561

Chapter 1: Motherboards, Processors, and Memory 1562

Chapter 2: Expansion Cards, Storage Devices, and Power Supplies 1563

Chapter 3: Peripherals, Cables, and Connectors 1563

Chapter 4: Printers and Multifunction Devices 1564

Chapter 5: Networking Fundamentals 1565

Chapter 6: Introduction to TCP/IP 1566

Chapter 7: Wireless and SOHO Networks 1566

Chapter 8: Network Services, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing 1567

Chapter 9: Laptop and Mobile Device Hardware 1568

Chapter 10: Mobile Connectivity and Application Support 1568

Chapter 11: Troubleshooting Methodology and Resolving Core Hardware Problems 1569

Chapter 12: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting 1569

Chapter 13: Operating System Basics 1570

Chapter 14: Windows Configuration 1570

Chapter 15: Windows Administration 1571

Chapter 16: Working with macOS and Linux 1575

Chapter 17: Security Concepts 1577

Chapter 18: Securing Operating Systems 1577

Chapter 19: Troubleshooting Operating Systems and Security 1578

Chapter 20: Scripting and Remote Access 1578

Chapter 21: Safety and Environmental Concerns 1579

Chapter 22: Documentation and Professionalism 1579

Index 1581