CompTIA Strata Study Guide
1st Edition
Published on 28. October 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
584 pages
978-0-470-97742-2 (ISBN)
Description
An authoritative guide that prepares you for the Strata exam
The CompTIA Strata certification relates to computer systems maintenance and is often the stepping stone for progression to CompTIA A+ certification. This study guide offers complete, authoritative coverage of the Strata exam objectives in clear and concise language. With this resource, you'll find all you need to know in order to succeed in the exam. Along with gaining preventative maintenance skills, you will also develop the tools to complete troubleshooting and resolve common issues.
* Addresses the five key parts of the CompTIA Strata certification
* Offers thorough coverage of the Strata exam in a clear and concise manner
* Prepares you for troubleshooting and resolving common user issues
* Features practical examples, exam highlights, and review questions to enhance your learning experience
CompTIA Strata Study Guide is essential reading if you are preparing to take the Strata certification exam.
The CompTIA Strata certification relates to computer systems maintenance and is often the stepping stone for progression to CompTIA A+ certification. This study guide offers complete, authoritative coverage of the Strata exam objectives in clear and concise language. With this resource, you'll find all you need to know in order to succeed in the exam. Along with gaining preventative maintenance skills, you will also develop the tools to complete troubleshooting and resolve common issues.
* Addresses the five key parts of the CompTIA Strata certification
* Offers thorough coverage of the Strata exam in a clear and concise manner
* Prepares you for troubleshooting and resolving common user issues
* Features practical examples, exam highlights, and review questions to enhance your learning experience
CompTIA Strata Study Guide is essential reading if you are preparing to take the Strata certification exam.
More details
Series
Edition
1., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 23.5 cm
Width: 18.7 cm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
956 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-97742-2 (9780470977422)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Andrew Smith has over 15 years of experience in education, including course leadership, creating new programs, and helping coauthor several course books for BTEC and ICT students in the United Kingdom. He holds the lead position for Cisco networking in the Department of Communications and Systems, within the faculty of Mathematics, Computing, and Technology at the Open University.
Faithe Wempen, MA, is an A+-certified PC technician and the author of over 120 books on computer hardware and software. She teaches computer technology at Purdue University, and her online technology courses have educated over a quarter of a million students.
Faithe Wempen, MA, is an A+-certified PC technician and the author of over 120 books on computer hardware and software. She teaches computer technology at Purdue University, and her online technology courses have educated over a quarter of a million students.
Content
Preface xxiii
Introduction xxix
Assessment Test xlv
Part I Understanding Computer Hardware 1
Chapter 1 Processing and Memory 3
Chapter 2 Input and Storage Devices 31
Chapter 3 Peripherals and Networking 71
Part II Installation, Maintenance, and Upgrades 133
Chapter 4 Setting Up a Computer 135
Chapter 5 Maintaining a Computer 163
Chapter 6 Installing and Configuring Software 213
Chapter 7 Updating and Upgrading Hardware 261
Part III Troubleshooting and Security 289
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Operational Problems 291
Chapter 9 Security and Access Control 317
Chapter 10 Safe, Legal, and Green Computer Usage 365
Appendix About the Companion CD 391
Glossary 395
Index 421
Introduction xxix
Assessment Test xlv
Part I Understanding Computer Hardware 1
Chapter 1 Processing and Memory 3
Chapter 2 Input and Storage Devices 31
Chapter 3 Peripherals and Networking 71
Part II Installation, Maintenance, and Upgrades 133
Chapter 4 Setting Up a Computer 135
Chapter 5 Maintaining a Computer 163
Chapter 6 Installing and Configuring Software 213
Chapter 7 Updating and Upgrading Hardware 261
Part III Troubleshooting and Security 289
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Operational Problems 291
Chapter 9 Security and Access Control 317
Chapter 10 Safe, Legal, and Green Computer Usage 365
Appendix About the Companion CD 391
Glossary 395
Index 421