CompTIA A+ Certification Study Guide, Tenth Edition (Exams 220-1001 & 220-1002)

by Jane Holcombe, Faithe Wempen

Overview

A highly effective study system for the CompTIA A+ exams—fully updated for the 2019 versions of the exams


With hundreds of accurate practice questions and hands-on exercises, CompTIA A+ Certification Study Guide, Tenth Edition (Exams 220-1001 & 220-1002) teaches you what you need to know―and shows you how to prepare―for these challenging exams. This bestselling self-study guide has been fully revised to offer 100% coverage of all current objectives for both exams.


This integrated study system is based on proven methodology. Step-by-step exercises, end-of-chapter self-tests, and “Exam Watch” and “Inside the Exam” sections reinforce salient points and aid in retention. This up-to-date edition features new or expanded coverage of mobile devices; configuring operating systems, including Windows 10, Linux, Android, and iOS; and enhanced security and troubleshooting procedures.


•Online content includes 400 practice questions, video tutorials, and unlimited access to a PDF copy of the book
•Contains a coupon for 10% off of the exam fee—a $42 value
•Written by a pair of PC trainers and experienced authors

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781260456653
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date:	04/18/2019
Pages:	1136
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.60(d)

About the Author

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.


Faithe Wempen, M.A., CompTIA A+, MOS Master Instructor, has been teaching PC hardware and software architecture at Purdue University for more than a decade. She is the author or co-author of more than 150 books, including Mike Meyers’ CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs Lab Manual, Fifth Edition.
Jane Holcombe, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network +, CompTIA CTT+, Microsoft MCSE, MCT, CNA, 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 has written or co-written numerous books and book chapters.

Table of Contents

PART 1: Safety and Professionalism
Chapter 1: Operational Procedures
Chapter 2: Planning and Professionalism

PART 2: Operating Systems
Chapter 3: Operating System Fundamentals
Chapter 4: Upgrading, Installing, and Configuring Operating Systems
Chapter 5: Disk, File, and Application Management
Chapter 6: Operating System Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Chapter 7: Client-Side Virtualization

PART 3: Computer Hardware
Chapter 8: Personal Computer Components: Motherboards and Processors
Chapter 9: Personal Computer Components: Memory, Adapters, and Storage
Chapter 10: Power Supplies, Display Devices, and Peripherals
Chapter 11: Installing and Upgrading the PC Components
Chapter 12: Hardware Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Chapter 13: Using and Supporting Printers

PART 4: Laptops and Mobile Devices
Chapter 14: Configuring and Using Laptops
Chapter 15: Supporting Mobile Devices

PART 5: Networking
Chapter 16: Network Basics
Chapter 17: Installing a SOHO Network
Chapter 18: Internet, Cloud, and Remote Access
Chapter 19: Troubleshooting Networks

PART 6: Security
Chapter 20: Physical Security and User Authentication
Chapter 21: Authenticating Users and Protecting Data
Chapter 22: Defending Against Malware and Social Engineering

PART 7: Appendices
Appendix A: Scripting Glossary