CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One for Dummies, 5th Edition

  • 20h 55m
  • Ed Tetz, Glen E. Clarke, Timothy Warner
  • John Wiley & Sons (US)
  • 2019

Fully updated to cover the 2019 exam release!

CompTIA's A+ certification is an essential certification to building a successful IT career. Test takers must pass both 90-question exams to be certified, and this book—plus online test bank—will help you reach your certification goal.

The 9 minibooks map to the exam's objectives, and include new content on Windows 10, Scripting, Linux, and mobile devices. You’ll learn about how computers work, networking, computer repair and troubleshooting, security, permissions, and customer service. You'll also find test-taking advice and a review of the types of questions you'll see on the exam.

  • Use the online test bank to test your knowledge and prepare for the exam
  • Get up to speed on operating system basics
  • Find out how to manage the operating system
  • Discover maintenance and troubleshooting tips

Inside is all the knowledge you need to pass the new A+ exam!

About the Authors

Glen E. Clarke, A+, Network+, Security+, is an independent trainer and consultant. Ed Tetz, A+, MCSE, MCT, has written several guides to MCSE and other certifications. Timothy Warner, MCSE, MCT, A+, is an IT professional, technical trainer, and author.

In this Book

  • CompTIA Certification
  • Introduction
  • Pre-Assessment
  • The 2019 A+ Exams
  • A+ Best Practices
  • Protecting Yourself and Your PC
  • An Overview of System Components
  • Knowing Your Motherboard
  • Picking Your Processor
  • What to Remember about Memory
  • Telling Your BIOS from Your CMOS
  • Working with Storage
  • Working with Power
  • Identifying Basic Cables and Connectors
  • Installing and Configuring Input Devices
  • Installing and Configuring Output Devices
  • Managing Printers
  • Working with Multimedia Devices
  • Dealing with Laptops and Mobile Devices
  • Performing Preventive Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting Procedures and Guidelines
  • System Design and Operating Systems
  • Windows Operating System Functions
  • Installing and Upgrading Windows
  • Managing Files and Directories
  • Command Prompt Procedures
  • Working with System Files and the Boot Process
  • Loading and Configuring Device Drivers
  • Working with Applications
  • Optimizing the Windows Environment
  • Using Windows-Based Troubleshooting Utilities
  • Scripting within the Operating System
  • Managing Error Codes and Startup Messages
  • Managing Common Problems
  • Preparing for Disasters with Disaster Recovery
  • Down to the Networking Basics
  • Understanding Common Wireless Communications
  • Networking the Operating System
  • Configuring Internet Access and SOHO Networks
  • Fundamentals of Security
  • Implementing Security
  • Viruses and Malicious Software
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