CompTIA Strata Study Guide

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An authoritative guide that prepares you for the Strata exam

The CompTIA Strata certification relates to computer systems maintenance and is often the stepping stone for progression to CompTIA A+ certification. This study guide offers complete, authoritative coverage of the Strata exam objectives in clear and concise language. With this resource, you'll find all you need to know in order to succeed in the exam. Along with gaining preventative maintenance skills, you will also ...

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CompTIA Strata Study Guide Authorized Courseware: Exams FC0-U41, FC0-U11, and FC0-U21

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Overview

An authoritative guide that prepares you for the Strata exam

The CompTIA Strata certification relates to computer systems maintenance and is often the stepping stone for progression to CompTIA A+ certification. This study guide offers complete, authoritative coverage of the Strata exam objectives in clear and concise language. With this resource, you'll find all you need to know in order to succeed in the exam. Along with gaining preventative maintenance skills, you will also develop the tools to complete troubleshooting and resolve common issues.

  • Addresses the five key parts of the CompTIA Strata certification
  • Offers thorough coverage of the Strata exam in a clear and concise manner
  • Prepares you for troubleshooting and resolving common user issues
  • Features practical examples, exam highlights, and review questions to enhance your learning experience

CompTIA Strata Study Guide is essential reading if you are preparing to take the Strata certification exam.

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780470977422
  • Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 12/13/2011
  • Series: CourseSmart Series
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 584
  • Sales rank: 386,320
  • Product dimensions: 7.30 (w) x 9.10 (h) x 1.30 (d)

Meet the Author

Andrew Smith has over 15 years of experience in education, including course leadership, creating new programs, and helping coauthor several course books for BTEC and ICT students in the United Kingdom. He holds the lead position for Cisco networking in the Department of Communications and Systems, within the faculty of Mathematics, Computing, and Technology at the Open University.

Faithe Wempen, MA, is an A+-certified PC technician and the author of over 120 books on computer hardware and software. She teaches computer technology at Purdue University, and her online technology courses have educated over a quarter of a million students.

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Table of Contents

Preface xxiii

Introduction xxix

Assessment Test xlv

Part I Understanding Computer Hardware 1

Chapter 1 Processing and Memory 3

Chapter 2 Input and Storage Devices 31

Chapter 3 Peripherals and Networking 71

Part II Installation, Maintenance, and Upgrades 133

Chapter 4 Setting Up a Computer 135

Chapter 5 Maintaining a Computer 163

Chapter 6 Installing and Configuring Software 213

Chapter 7 Updating and Upgrading Hardware 261

Part III Troubleshooting and Security 289

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Operational Problems 291

Chapter 9 Security and Access Control 317

Chapter 10 Safe, Legal, and Green Computer Usage 365

Appendix About the Companion CD 391

Glossary 395

Index 421

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  • Posted February 15, 2013

    Very Much Recommended- for the exam

    The Strata guide from Sybex is one of the most comprehensive guides I have read on the Strata material. For anyone looking to prepare for the exam I would highly recommend taking a look at this guide.

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