The bestselling CompTIA A reference and test preparation guide--fully revised for the new 2012 exam topics. Written by the leading authority on CompTIA A certification and training, the new edition of this trusted resource offers complete, up-to-date coverage of CompTIA A exams 220-801 and 220-802. You’ll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Prepare for the exams with confidence! McGraw-Hill is a Gold-Level CompTIA Authorized Partner offering Authorized CompTIA Approved Quality Content to give you the competitive edge on exam day. This comprehensive guide also serves as an essential on-the-job reference after certification.
Covers all exam objectives, including how to:
- Work with CPUs, RAM, BIOS settings, motherboards, power supplies, and other PC components
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot hard drives
- Manage input devices and removable media
- Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
- Troubleshoot all common PC problems
- Install video and multimedia cards
- Work with smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices
- Install and configure wired and wireless networks
- Connect to the Internet
- Protect your PC and your network
- Install, configure, and manage printers
- Work with virtualization technologies
- Understand safety and environmental issues
Electronic content includes:
- Practice exams for 801 & 802 with hundreds of questions
- More than one hour of free video training from Mike Meyers
- A collection of Mike’s latest favorite shareware and freeware PC tools and utilities
- Adobe Digital Edition eBook—free download (subject to Adobe's system requirements)
Content
- Ch. 1: The Path of the PC Tech
- Ch. 2: Operational Procedures
- Ch. 3: The Visible PC
- Ch. 4: Visible Windows
- Ch. 5: Visible Networks
- Ch. 6: Microprocessors
- Ch. 7: RAM
- Ch. 8: BIOS
- Ch. 9: Motherboards
- Ch. 10: Power Supplies
- Ch. 11: Hard Drives Technologies
- Ch. 12: Implementing Hard Drives
- Ch. 13: Removable Media
- Ch. 14: Installing Windows
- Ch. 15: Windows Under the Hood
- Ch. 16: NTFS, Users and Groups
- Ch. 17: Maintaining Windows
- Ch. 18: Command Line Interface
- Ch. 19: Troubleshooting Windows
- Ch. 20: Input Devices
- Ch. 21: Video
- Ch. 22: Local Area Networking
- Ch. 23: Wireless Networking
- Ch. 24: The Internet
- Ch. 25: Multimedia
- Ch. 26: Portable Computing
- Ch. 27: Mobile Devices
- Ch. 28: Printers
- Ch. 29: Securing Computers
- Ch. 30: Virtualization
- Ch. 31: The Right PC for You
- Ch. 32: The Complete PC Tech
- Appendix A: Mapping to the CompTIA A Objectives
- Appendix B: About the CD
ISBN | 9780071795128 |
Publisher | McGraw-Hill Education |
Year Level | VET, |
Author(s) | Mike Meyers |
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