CompTIA A+ Certification Study Guide, Ninth Edition (Exams 220-901 & 220-902)

by Faithe Wempen, Jane Holcombe

Overview

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Fully revised for the 900 series exam objectives—more than 400 practice exam questions!

Written by a leading expert on CompTIA A+ certification and training, this self-study book has been thoroughly updated to cover 100% of the exam objectives on the 2015 CompTIA A+ exams. New topics include managing and maintaining cellular devices, including tablets; configuring operating systems, including Windows 8, Android, and iOS; and enhanced, mobile-centered security and troubleshooting procedures.

CompTIA A+® Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Ninth Edition (Exams 220-901 & 220-902) enables you to take the tests with complete confidence. It also serves as a practical reference for IT support and technical personnel. Electronic content includes two full practice exams with more than 400 accurate practice questions, training videos from the author, and a complete PDF copy of the book.

• Complete coverage of CompTIA exams 220-901 and 220-902
• Electronic content includes 400+ practice questions, video training, and a PDF of the book
• Includes a coupon for 10% off of the exam fee, a $37 value

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781259859410
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date:	01/13/2017
Edition description:	Study Guide
Pages:	1008
Sales rank:	585,425
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 2.20(d)

About the Author

Faithe Wempen, M.A., CompTIA A+, has been teaching PC hardware and software architecture at Purdue University for more than a decade. She has written over 140 retail, trade, and academic books, including A+ Certification Workbook for Dummies, PC Maintenance: Preparing for A+ Certification, and CompTIA Strata Study Guide Authorized Courseware. She is also a Microsoft Office Master Instructor and the author of many popular Microsoft Office books including Word 2016 In Depth, PowerPoint 2013 Official Academic Course, and Office 2016 for Dummies At Work. Her online courses for corporate clients such as CNET, Sony, and HP have educated more than a quarter of a million students.

Jane Holcombe, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA CTT+, MCT, MCSE, CNA, is a pioneer in the field of PC training. She has developed numerous technical training courses, including one of the earliest PC operating system and hardware courses for support technicians. Jane is a past President of the Twin Cities PC User Group, and she gives technical presentations and has led general sessions at both local and national conferences.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Operational Procedures
Chapter 2: Operating System Fundamentals
Chapter 3: Personal Computer Components—Motherboards and Processors
Chapter 4: Personal Computer Components—Memory, Adapters, and Storage
Chapter 5: Power Supplies, Display Devices, and Peripherals
Chapter 6: Installing and Upgrading PC Components
Chapter 7: Installing and Configuring Laptops and Mobile Devices
Chapter 8: Client-Side Virtualization
Chapter 9: Upgrading, Installing, and Configuring Windows
Chapter 10: Disk and File Management
Chapter 11: PC Hardware Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Chapter 12: Operating System Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Chapter 13: Network Basics
Chapter 14: Installing a Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) Network
Chapter 15: Internet and Cloud Basics
Chapter 16: Troubleshooting Networks
Chapter 17: Computer Security Fundamentals
Chapter 18: Implementing Digital Security
Chapter 19: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Clients
Chapter 20: Supporting Mobile Devices
Chapter 21: Using and Supporting Printers
Appendix A: Supporting Mobile Devices
Glossary