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by To Skandier, Emmett Dulaney, Quentin Docter
CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide
Introduction
What Does This Book Cover?
The CompTIA A+ Exam Objectives
A+ Certification Exam Objectives: 220-901
A+ Certification Exam Objectives: 220-902
Assessment Test
Answers to Assessment Test
Part I: 220-901
Chapter 1: Motherboards, Processors, and Memory
Identifying Components of Motherboards
Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Processors
Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Memory
Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Cooling Systems
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question 1
Performance-Based Question 2
Chapter 2: Storage Devices and Power Supplies
Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Storage Devices
Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Power Supplies
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question
Chapter 3: Peripherals and Expansion
Installing and Configuring Expansion Cards
Identifying Characteristics of Connectors and Cables
Input Devices
Output Devices
Input and Output Devices
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Questions
Chapter 4: Display Devices
Understanding Display Types and Settings
Understanding Video Standards and Technologies
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question
Chapter 5: Custom Configurations
Standard Thick Clients
Graphic and CAD/CAM Design Workstations
Audio/Video Editing Workstations
Virtualization Workstations
Gaming PCs
Home Theater PCs
Thin Clients
Home Server PCs
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question
Chapter 6: Networking Fundamentals
Understanding Networking Principles
Identifying Common Network Hardware
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question
Chapter 7: Introduction to TCP/IP
Understanding TCP/IP
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question
Chapter 8: Installing Wireless and SOHO Networks
Understanding Wireless Networking
Installing and Configuring SOHO Networks
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question
Chapter 9: Understanding Laptops
Understanding Laptop Architecture
Disassembling and Reassembling Laptops
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question
Chapter 10: Understanding Mobile Devices
Understanding Mobile Devices
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question
Chapter 11: Installing and Configuring Printers
Understanding Print Technologies and Imaging Processes
Installing and Configuring Printers
Performing Printer Maintenance and Upgrades
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question
Chapter 12: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Core Hardware Issues
Troubleshooting Mobile Devices, Printers, and Networking
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question
Part II: 220-902
Chapter 13: Operating System Basics
Understanding Operating Systems
Going Virtual
Preparing for the Exam
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question
Chapter 14: Operating System Administration
Interacting with Operating Systems
Administrative Tools
Disk Management
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question
Chapter 15: Working with Windows 8/8.1
Windows Editions
Installing Windows 8
Windows 8 Boot Methods
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question
Chapter 16: Working with Windows 7
Windows 7 Editions
Installing Windows 7
The Windows 7 Boot Sequences
Windows 7 Features
Windows 7 Administrative Tools
Unique Control Panel Utilities
Networking and Windows 7
Windows 7 System Performance and Optimization
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question
Chapter 17: Working with Windows Vista
Windows Vista Editions
Installing Windows Vista
The Windows Vista Boot Sequences
Windows Vista Features
Windows Vista Administrative Tools
Distinctive Utilities
Networking and Windows Vista
Vista System Performance and Optimization
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question
Chapter 18: Working with Mac OS and Linux
Best Practices
Tools
Features
Basic Linux Commands
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question
Chapter 19: Security
Common Prevention Methods
Common Security Threats
Workstation Security Best Practices
Working with Windows OS Security Settings
Mobile Device Security
Destruction and Disposal Methods
Securing a SOHO Network (Wireless)
Securing a SOHO Network (Wired)
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question
Chapter 20: Network Services, Cloud Computing, and Virtualization
Understanding Network Services
Understanding Cloud Computing and Virtualization
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question
Chapter 21: Mobile Operating Systems and Connectivity
Understanding Mobile Operating Systems
Network Connectivity and Email
Mobile Device Synchronization
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question
Chapter 22: Troubleshooting Theory, OSs, and Security
Understanding Troubleshooting Theory
Troubleshooting Operating Systems
Troubleshooting Security Issues
Troubleshooting Mobile Issues
Troubleshooting Mobile Security Issues
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question
Chapter 23: Understanding Operational Procedures
Understanding Safety Procedures
Understanding Environmental Controls
Understanding Policies, Licensing, and Privacy
Demonstrating Professionalism
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Performance-Based Question
Appendix A: Answers to Review Questions
Chapter 1: Motherboards, Processors, and Memory
Chapter 2: Storage Devices and Power Supplies
Chapter 3: Peripherals and Expansion
Chapter 4: Display Devices
Chapter 5: Custom Configurations
Chapter 6: Network Fundamentals
Chapter 7: Introduction to TCP/IP
Chapter 8: Installing Wireless and SOHO Networks
Chapter 9: Understanding Laptops
Chapter 10: Understanding Mobile Devices
Chapter 11: Installing and Configuring Printers
Chapter 12: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
Chapter 13: Operating System Basics
Chapter 14: Operating System Administration
Chapter 15: Working with Windows 8/8.1
Chapter 16: Working with Windows 7
Chapter 17: Working with Windows Vista
Chapter 18: Working with Mac OS and Linux
Chapter 19: Security
Chapter 20: Network Services, Cloud Computing, and Virtualization
Chapter 21: Mobile Operating Systems and Connectivity
Chapter 22: Troubleshooting Theory, OSs, and Security
Chapter 23: Understanding Operational Procedures
Appendix B: Answers to Performance-Based Questions
Chapter 1: Motherboards, Processors, and Memory
Chapter 2: Storage Devices and Power Supplies
Chapter 3: Peripherals and Expansion
Chapter 4: Display Devices
Chapter 5: Custom Configurations
Chapter 6: Network Fundamentals
Chapter 7: Introduction to TCP/IP
Chapter 8: Installing Wireless and SOHO Networks
Chapter 9: Understanding Laptops
Chapter 10: Understanding Mobile Devices
Chapter 11: Installing and Configuring Printers
Chapter 12: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
Chapter 13: Operating System Basics
Chapter 14: Operating System Administration
Chapter 15: Working with Windows 8/8.1
Chapter 16: Working with Windows 7
Chapter 17: Working with Windows Vista
Chapter 18: Working with Mac OS and Linux
Chapter 19: Security
Chapter 20: Network Services, Cloud Computing, and Virtualization
Chapter 21: Mobile Operating Systems and Connectivity
Chapter 22: Troubleshooting Theory, OSs, and Security
Chapter 23: Understanding Operational Procedures
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