What You’ll Find on the CD

The following sections are arranged by category and summarize the software and other goodies you’ll find on the CD. If you need help with installing the items provided on the CD, refer to the installation instructions in the section “Using the CD” at the end of this appendix.

Sybex Test Engine

The CD contains the Sybex test engine, which includes the eight bonus practice exams.

Electronic Flashcards

These handy electronic flashcards are just what they sound like. One side contains a question or fill-in-the-blank statement, and the other side shows the answer.

Companion Author Videos

We’ve included over an hour’s worth of author videos showing some of the more critical tasks you will need to know how to perform as well as some of the components of a computer and laptop, storage devices and cables, and the tools you’ll need as a technician.

E-Book in All Formats

The CD that accompanies this book also contains electronic versions of the book. You can copy any of these files to your computer and read them with the appropriate desktop reader or a portable device.

Mobi

This is Amazon’s format for e-books. You can read it on your computer with Kindle Reader for PC or Mac (available for download at www.amazon.com/gp/kindle/kcp). To read the book on a Kindle, copy the PRC file to your computer, and then transfer it to the DOCUMENTS folder on the Kindle via USB. The book should appear normally on your list of books. You can download a Kindle Reader app to many non-Kindle devices as well.

ePub

This format is accepted on most reading devices, including the Nook and the iPad. You can read it on your computer with Adobe Digital Editions (available for download at www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/). To read the book on your portable device, copy the EPUB file to your computer, and then transfer it to the appropriate folder on the device via USB. For an iPad, you will need to have iTunes installed on your computer to transfer the file.

ePDF

This is simply a PDF that is enabled for reading electronically. You can read it on your computer with Adobe Digital Editions or Adobe Reader, and nearly all portable devices can accommodate it, including the iPad, Nook, and Kindle. Copy the PDF file to your computer, and from there you can transfer it via USB to a device. For an iPad, you will need to have iTunes installed on your computer. Most readers come with basic PDF-reading apps already installed, but better ones are usually available for download at the appropriate app store.

PDF of Glossary of Terms

We have included an electronic version of the glossary in PDF format. You can view the electronic version of the glossary with Adobe Reader.

Adobe Reader

We’ve also included a copy of Adobe Reader so you can view PDF files that accompany the book’s content. For more information on Adobe Reader or to check for a newer version, visit Adobe’s website at www.adobe.com/products/reader/.