Welcome to the CompTIA A+ Exam Cram, Fifth Edition. This book prepares you for the CompTIA A+ Essentials Exam (number 220-701), and the CompTIA A+ Practical Application Exam (number 220-702) Imagine if you will, that you are at a testing center and have just been handed the passing scores for these exams. The goal of this book is to make that scenario a reality. I am very happy to have the opportunity to serve you in this endeavor. Together, we can accomplish your goal of attaining the CompTIA A+ certification.
CompTIA A+ Exam Cram, Fifth Edition, is the perfect study guide to help you pass CompTIA’s newly-updated versions of the A+ exams. It provides coverage and practice questions for every exam topic. The book contains an extensive set of practice questions, including 250 printed questions in three practice exams, while the CD-ROM test engine provides real-time practice and feedback with an additional 200 questions.
Covers the critical information you’ll need to know to score higher on your A+ exams!
. Understand PC components, including motherboards, processors, memory, power, storage, audio, video, and I/O devices
. Install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and fix desktop and notebook PC hardware
. Install and configure Windows 7, Windows Vista, and other Windows operating systems
. Use Windows utilities to troubleshoot and fix operating system problems
. Understand essential networking technologies, devices, protocols, cabling, and connections
. Set up small office/home office networks, including Internet and Wi-Fi connections
. Troubleshoot and fix failed client-side network connections
. Secure computers and networks, identify security problems, and eliminate viruses and malware
. Detect and solve the most common printing problems
. Perform essential preventive maintenance
. Master essential safety and operational procedures for PC technicians
. Prepare yourself effectively for exam day
CD Features over 200 Practice Questions
. Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers
. Multiple test modes
. Random questions and order of answers
. Coverage of each A+ exam objective