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.

Biography

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.