CompTIA A+ Certification Study Guide, Eighth Edition (Exams 220-801 & 220-802)

  • 22h 22m
  • Charles Holcombe, Jane Holcombe
  • McGraw-Hill/Osborne
  • 2013

With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, CompTIA A+ Certification Study Guide, Eighth Edition covers what you need to know—and shows you how to prepare—for these challenging exams. McGraw-Hill is a Gold-Level CompTIA Authorized Partner offering Authorized CompTIA Approved Quality Content.

  • 100% complete coverage of all official objectives for the exams
  • Exam Readiness Checklist—you’re ready for the exams when all objectives on the list are checked off
  • Exam Watch notes call attention to information about, and potential pitfalls in, the exams
  • Two-Minute Drills for quick review at the end of every chapter

Covers all the exam topics, including: Operational Procedures • Operating System Fundamentals • Motherboards and Processors • Storage, Memory, and Adapters • Power Supplies, Display Devices, and Peripherals • Installing and Upgrading PC Components • Installing and Configuring Laptops • Client-Side Virtualization • Upgrading, Installing, and Configuring Windows • Disk and File Management • Troubleshooting, Repair, and Maintenance of PCs • Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance for Laptops • Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance for Windows • Network Basics • Installing a Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) Network • Troubleshooting Networks • Computer Security Fundamentals • Implementing Digital Security • Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Clients • Supporting Mobile Devices • Using and Supporting Printers

About the Authors

Jane Holcombe, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, MCT, MCSE, CNA, CompTIA CTT+, is a pioneer in the field of PC training. She co-founded a Minnesota training company and has trained technical support personnel nationally for more than 20 years. Jane is a past president of the Twin Cities PC User Group and the coauthor of Survey of Operating Systems and other books.

Charles Holcombe, CompTIA A+, has been an independent trainer and consultant for more than 25 years. He has developed and delivered many training courses in addition to authoring or coauthoring several books, including Survey of Operating Systems.

In this Book

  • Operational Procedures
  • Operating System Fundamentals
  • Personal Computer Components—Motherboards and Processors
  • Personal Computer Components—Memory, Adapters, and Storage
  • Power Supplies, Display Devices, and Peripherals
  • Installing and Upgrading PC Components
  • Installing and Configuring Laptops
  • Client-Side Virtualization
  • Upgrading, Installing, and Configuring Windows
  • Disk and File Management
  • Troubleshooting, Repair, and Maintenance of PCs
  • Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance for Laptops
  • Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance for Windows
  • Network Basics
  • Installing a Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) Network
  • Troubleshooting Networks
  • Computer Security Fundamentals
  • Implementing Digital Security
  • Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Clients
  • Supporting Mobile Devices
  • Using and Supporting Printers
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