This book comes complete with

•  A video from author Mike Meyers introducing the CompTIA Network+ certification exam

•  TotalTester Online customizable practice exam software with more than 100 practice exam questions

•  More than 20 sample simulations from Total Seminars’ TotalSims

•  More than an hour of video training episodes from Mike Meyers’ CompTIA Network+ Certification series

•  Links to a collection of Mike’s favorite tools and utilities for network troubleshooting

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TotalTester Online

TotalTester Online provides you with a simulation of the CompTIA Network+ exam. Exams can be taken in Practice Mode or Exam Mode. Practice Mode provides an assistance window with hints, references to the book, explanations of the correct and incorrect answers, and the option to check your answer as you take the test. Exam Mode provides a simulation of the actual exam. The number of questions, the types of questions, and the time allowed are intended to be an accurate representation of the exam environment. The option to customize your quiz allows you to create custom exams from selected domains or chapters, and you can further customize the number of questions and time allowed.

To take a test, follow the instructions provided in the previous section to register and activate your Total Seminars Training Hub account. When you register you will be taken to the Total Seminars Training Hub. From the Training Hub Home page, select Network+ (N10-007) Sample from the list of “Your Topics” on the Home page. Click the TotalTester tab. You can then select the option to customize your quiz and begin testing yourself in Practice Mode or Exam Mode. All exams provide an overall grade and a grade broken down by domain.

Assessment Test

In addition to the sample exam questions, the TotalTester also includes a CompTIA Network+ pre-assessment test to help you assess your understanding of the topics before reading the book. To launch the pre-assessment test, click Network+ Assessment. The Network+ pre-assessment test is 50 questions and runs in Exam mode. When you complete the test, you can review the questions with answers and detailed explanation by clicking See Detailed Results. Once you’ve completed the Assessment test, refer to Appendix B, “Create Your Study Plan,” to get a recommended study plan based on your results.

TotalSims for Network+

From your Total Seminars Training Hub account, select Network+ (N10-007) Sample from the list of “Your Topics” on the Home page. Click the TotalSims tab. The simulations are organized by chapter, and there are over 20 free simulations available for reviewing topics referenced in the book, with an option to purchase access to the full TotalSims for Network+ (N10-007) with over 120 simulations.

Mike’s Video Training

Over an hour of training videos, starring Mike Meyers, are available for free. Select Network+ (N10-007) Sample from the list of “Your Topics” on the Home page. Click the TotalVideos tab. Along with access to the videos, you’ll find an option to purchase Mike’s complete video training series.

Playing the Mike Meyers Introduction Video

You can watch the video introduction to the CompTIA Network+ exam from Mike online. Select Network+ (N10-007) Sample from the list of “Your Topics” on the Home page. Click the Resources tab, and then select the Mike Meyers Network+ Intro button.

Mike’s Cool Tools

Mike loves freeware/open source networking tools! Access the utilities mentioned in the text by selecting Network+ (N10-007) Sample from the list of “Your Topics” on the Home page. Click the Resources tab, and then select Mike’s Cool Tools.

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