CompTIA A+® Complete Deluxe Study Guide: Exams 220–701 (Essentials) and 220–702 (Practical Application) - Hardcover

Docter, Quentin; Dulaney, Emmett; Skandier, Toby

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470486481 ISBN 13: 9780470486481

Publisher: Sybex, 2009

Synopsis

An arsenal of study aids for anyone preparing to take the CompTIA A+ certification exams

Written by a team of industry experts, this unparalleled study guide offers you a systematic approach to preparing for the CompTIA A+ certification, and includes real–world scenarios, hands–on exercises, challenging chapter review questions, plus a CD with Sybex′s custom test engine to reinforce all of the concepts you learn.

This Deluxe Edition of the bestselling CompTIA A+ Study Guide features bonus practice exams, flashcards, and a bonus CD with more than an hour of instructional video of key hands–on tasks.

Covering all exam objectives, study guide focuses on the new best practices and places a strong emphasis on current software including Windows 7. Inside this guide you′ll learn how to:

• Identify and understand PC system components, including motherboards, processors, memory, and cooling systems.
• Identify and understand storage devices, power supplies, display devices, and adapters.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot desktops, laptops, and portable devices.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot printers.
• Install and configure operating systems including Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and Windows 7.
• General troubleshooting theory and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshooting operating systems, hardware, printers, and laptops.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot networks
• Set up and maintain network security
• Master essential operational procedures for PC technicians
• Communicate professionally with co–workers and clients

Updated Coverage Includes Windows 7 Topics

Download Windows 7 supplements for your exam prep including additional review questions, additional practice exam questions, and an updated objectives map from sybex.com.

Featured on the CDs

• Over 600 Practice questions
• Eight practice tests (4 for the 220–701, and 4 for 220–702)
• Electronic flashcards
• Entire book as a searchable PDF
• More than 1 hour of instructional videos

Note: CD–ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.

About this title

About the Author

Quentin Docter, A+, MCSE, CNE, CCNA, SCSA, is an IT consultant with over 15 years of IT experience. He has written several books for Sybex, including books on A+, Server+, Windows, and Solaris 9 certifications, as well as coauthoring Mastering Windows XP Professional and The Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide.

Emmett Dulaney, A+, Network+, Security+, MCT, is an assistant professor at Anderson University. He has written several certification books and is coauthor of two of Sybex′s leading certification titles: CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide and CompTIA Security+ Study Guide. He is also a well–known certification columnist for Redmond magazine and CertCities.com.

Toby Skandier, A+, Network+, i–Net+, Server+, MCSE, CCNP, CCDP, CCSI, is founder of Talskan Technologies, LLC. He has coauthored several books for Sybex, including the bestselling Network Administrator Street Smarts and CompTIA Network+ Study Guide.

From the Back Cover

Get even more exam prep with the Deluxe Edition of our A+ Study Guide

Prepare for CompTIA′s new A+ exams with this Deluxe Edition of Sybex′s CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide. The book covers all exam objectives on topics including hardware, software, and operating system essentials and troubleshooting. This special deluxe version provides eight practice exams, over 200 additional electronic flashcards, and over an hour of instructional video from coauthors Emmett Dulaney and Toby Skandier. Start your exam preparation today with:

• Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you

• can be confident you′re getting the instruction you need for the exam

• Real–world scenarios that put what you′ve learned in the context of actual job roles

• Over an hour of instructional video on key tasks

• Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day

• More than 400 electronic flashcards to help you practice, practice, practice

• Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam

• A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective

Look inside for complete coverage of all exam objectives.

Featured on the CD–ROMs

SYBEX TEST ENGINE:
Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and bonus exams.

ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS:
Reinforce your understanding with electronic flashcards.

Practice CD:
Learn how to perform key tasks with over an hour of instructional videos on a bonus CD.

Also on CD, you′ll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF. Study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470486481
• ISBN 13: 9780470486481
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1152