CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One For Dummies
4th Edition
Published on 19. August 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
1248 pages
978-1-119-25571-0 (ISBN)
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All the knowledge you need to pass the new A+ exam
A+ is the gateway certification into many IT careers and can be essential in order to start your occupation off on the right foot in the exciting and rapidly expanding field of information technology. Luckily, the 9 minibooks inCompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One For Dummies make it easier to prepare for this all-important exam so you can pass with flying colors! It quickly and easily gets you up to speed on everything from networking and computer repair to troubleshooting, security, permissions, customer service--and everything in between.
The CompTIA A+ test is a rigorous exam, but the experts who wrote this book know exactly what you need to understand in order to help you reach your certification goal. Fully updated for the latest revision of the exam, this comprehensive guide covers the domains of the exam in detail, reflecting the enhanced emphasis on hardware and new Windows content, as well as the nuts and bolts, like operating system basics, recovering systems, securing systems, and more.
* Find new content on Windows 8, Mac OS X, Linux, and mobile devices
* Get test-taking advice for the big day
* Prepare for the A+ exam with a review of the types of questions you'll see on the actual test
* Use the online test bank to gauge your knowledge--and find out where you need more study help
With the help of this friendly, hands-on guide, you'll learn everything necessary to pass the test, and more importantly, to succeed in your job!
All the knowledge you need to pass the new A+ exam
A+ is the gateway certification into many IT careers and can be essential in order to start your occupation off on the right foot in the exciting and rapidly expanding field of information technology. Luckily, the 9 minibooks inCompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One For Dummies make it easier to prepare for this all-important exam so you can pass with flying colors! It quickly and easily gets you up to speed on everything from networking and computer repair to troubleshooting, security, permissions, customer service--and everything in between.
The CompTIA A+ test is a rigorous exam, but the experts who wrote this book know exactly what you need to understand in order to help you reach your certification goal. Fully updated for the latest revision of the exam, this comprehensive guide covers the domains of the exam in detail, reflecting the enhanced emphasis on hardware and new Windows content, as well as the nuts and bolts, like operating system basics, recovering systems, securing systems, and more.
* Find new content on Windows 8, Mac OS X, Linux, and mobile devices
* Get test-taking advice for the big day
* Prepare for the A+ exam with a review of the types of questions you'll see on the actual test
* Use the online test bank to gauge your knowledge--and find out where you need more study help
With the help of this friendly, hands-on guide, you'll learn everything necessary to pass the test, and more importantly, to succeed in your job!
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Glen E. Clarke is an independent trainer and consultant. He writes books and leads courses on numerous certifications. Ed Tetz is a field support professional for a major IT firm and the author of guides to MCSE and other certifications. Timothy Warner is an IT professional, technical trainer, and author with MCSE, MCT, A+, and Network+ certifications.
Content
Introduction 1
Pre-Assessment 9
Book 1: Setting the A Groundwork 17
CHAPTER 1: The 2015 A+ Exams 19
CHAPTER 2: A+ Soft Skills 27
CHAPTER 3: Protecting Yourself and Your PC 45
CHAPTER 4: An Overview of System Components 61
Book 2: Inside the Box 79
CHAPTER 1: Knowing Your Motherboard 81
CHAPTER 2: Picking Your Processor 125
CHAPTER 3: What to Remember about Memory 165
CHAPTER 4: Telling Your BIOS from Your CMOS 193
CHAPTER 5: Managing Storage Technology 223
CHAPTER 6: Working with Power 263
Book 3: Outside the Box 283
CHAPTER 1: Describing Ports, Cables, and Connectors 285
CHAPTER 2: Installing and Configuring Input Devices 313
CHAPTER 3: Installing and Configuring Output Devices 331
CHAPTER 4: Managing Printers 351
CHAPTER 5: Working with Multimedia Devices 385
CHAPTER 6: Dealing with Laptops and Mobile Devices 401
Book 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting 445
CHAPTER 1: Performing Preventive Maintenance 447
CHAPTER 2: Troubleshooting Procedures and Guidelines 469
Book 5: Operating System Basics 499
CHAPTER 1: Comparison of Major Operating Systems 501
CHAPTER 2: Windows Operating System Functions 539
CHAPTER 3: Installing and Upgrading Windows 581
CHAPTER 4: Managing Files and Directories 613
CHAPTER 5: Command Prompt Procedures 643
CHAPTER 6: Working with System Files and the Boot Process 671
Book 6: Managing the Operating System 683
CHAPTER 1: Loading and Configuring Device Drivers 685
CHAPTER 2: Working with Applications 705
CHAPTER 3: Optimizing the Windows Environment 729
CHAPTER 4: Using Windows-Based Troubleshooting Utilities 767
Book 7: Recovering Systems 803
CHAPTER 1: Managing Error Codes and Startup Messages 805
CHAPTER 2: Managing Common Problems 823
CHAPTER 3: Preparing for Disasters with Disaster Recovery 843
Book 8: Networking 871
CHAPTER 1: Down to the Networking Basics 873
CHAPTER 2: Understanding Common Wireless Communications 921
CHAPTER 3: Networking the Operating System 951
CHAPTER 4: Configuring Internet Access 1017
Book 9: Securing Systems 1053
CHAPTER 1: Fundamentals of Security 1055
CHAPTER 2: Implementing Security 1097
CHAPTER 3: Viruses and Malicious Software 1135
Appendix: CompTIA A Exam Reference Matrix 1157
Index 1173
Pre-Assessment 9
Book 1: Setting the A Groundwork 17
CHAPTER 1: The 2015 A+ Exams 19
CHAPTER 2: A+ Soft Skills 27
CHAPTER 3: Protecting Yourself and Your PC 45
CHAPTER 4: An Overview of System Components 61
Book 2: Inside the Box 79
CHAPTER 1: Knowing Your Motherboard 81
CHAPTER 2: Picking Your Processor 125
CHAPTER 3: What to Remember about Memory 165
CHAPTER 4: Telling Your BIOS from Your CMOS 193
CHAPTER 5: Managing Storage Technology 223
CHAPTER 6: Working with Power 263
Book 3: Outside the Box 283
CHAPTER 1: Describing Ports, Cables, and Connectors 285
CHAPTER 2: Installing and Configuring Input Devices 313
CHAPTER 3: Installing and Configuring Output Devices 331
CHAPTER 4: Managing Printers 351
CHAPTER 5: Working with Multimedia Devices 385
CHAPTER 6: Dealing with Laptops and Mobile Devices 401
Book 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting 445
CHAPTER 1: Performing Preventive Maintenance 447
CHAPTER 2: Troubleshooting Procedures and Guidelines 469
Book 5: Operating System Basics 499
CHAPTER 1: Comparison of Major Operating Systems 501
CHAPTER 2: Windows Operating System Functions 539
CHAPTER 3: Installing and Upgrading Windows 581
CHAPTER 4: Managing Files and Directories 613
CHAPTER 5: Command Prompt Procedures 643
CHAPTER 6: Working with System Files and the Boot Process 671
Book 6: Managing the Operating System 683
CHAPTER 1: Loading and Configuring Device Drivers 685
CHAPTER 2: Working with Applications 705
CHAPTER 3: Optimizing the Windows Environment 729
CHAPTER 4: Using Windows-Based Troubleshooting Utilities 767
Book 7: Recovering Systems 803
CHAPTER 1: Managing Error Codes and Startup Messages 805
CHAPTER 2: Managing Common Problems 823
CHAPTER 3: Preparing for Disasters with Disaster Recovery 843
Book 8: Networking 871
CHAPTER 1: Down to the Networking Basics 873
CHAPTER 2: Understanding Common Wireless Communications 921
CHAPTER 3: Networking the Operating System 951
CHAPTER 4: Configuring Internet Access 1017
Book 9: Securing Systems 1053
CHAPTER 1: Fundamentals of Security 1055
CHAPTER 2: Implementing Security 1097
CHAPTER 3: Viruses and Malicious Software 1135
Appendix: CompTIA A Exam Reference Matrix 1157
Index 1173