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A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Sixth Edition (A+ Certification All in One Exam)

Michael Meyers

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The Number-One CompTIA A+ Exam Guide

"The most comprehensive publication on the market." -Certification Magazine

Completely revised and updated for all four new exams and reviewed and approved by CompTIA, this definitive volume covers everything you need to know to pass the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam and CompTIA A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604. Mike Meyers, the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, has helped hundreds of thousands of people pass the CompTIA A+ exams-and now he can help you too. Inside, you'll find detailed coverage of the exam format, helpful exam tips, end-of-chapter practice questions, and hundreds of photographs and illustrations. After you ace the exams, this comprehensive guide will serve as an essential on-the-job reference.

Full details on all exam objectives, including how to:

• Work with CPUs, RAM, and motherboards
• Install, partition, and format hard drives
• Work with portable PCs, PDAs, and wireless technologies
• Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP
• Install sound and video cards
• Manage printers and connect to networks
• Implement security measures
• Understand safety and environmental issues
• Establish good communication skills and adhere to privacy policies

The CD-ROM features:

• Eight full practice exams covering CompTIA A+ Essentials and Exams 220-602, 220-603, & 220-604
• One hour of LearnKey video training featuring Mike Meyers teaching key A+ topics
• Electronic copy of the book
• Complete exam objective map for all four exams
• List of official CompTIA A+ acronyms
• Useful tools and utilities for PC technicians

CompTIA A+ Complete Certification Kit

Quentin Docter, Emmett Dulaney, Toby Skandier, James Pyles

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As the industry standard in terms of measuring a technician’s hardware and software knowledge, the CompTIA A+ exam is the most popular entry-level certification, particularly for individuals switching from another career to computers. This kit prepares you for the two-part certification exam by offering valuable information on personal computer components, laptop and portable devices, printers and scanners, networks, and security safety and environment.

This boxed contains three books that provides everything you need to prepare for the CompTIA A+ 2006 Certification Exam, including in-depth coverage of all exam objectives, exercises to hone your real-world skills, and a concise review for that last-minute test prep.

CompTIA A+(r) Complete Study Guide

This Study Guide provides complete, in-depth coverage of all exam objectives for all four CompTIA A+ exams in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need

• Hands-on exercises reinforce critical skills
• Real-world scenarios put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
• Challenging review questions prepare you for exam day
• Exam Essentials in each chapter helps you zero in on what you need to know
• Includes Eight practice exams on CD: 2 each for A+ Essentials, IT Technician, Remote Support Technician, and Depot Technician

PC Technician Street Smarts: A Real World Guide to CompTIA A+(r) Skills

Key information and hands-on practice organized around the actual day-to-day tasks and challenges you'll face in the field as a PC Technician, including installing and maintaining hardware and software, and much more

• Practice what you've learned with challenging real world scenarios
• Follow step-by-step exercises and get the skills you need in the field
• Based on specific exam objectives--use this as a lab manual for certification prep

CompTIA A+(r) Complete Fast Pass(TM)

A concise review tool--and the perfect companion to the CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide--focusing on essential information for all four A+ exams

• Easy-to-use book is organized by exam objectives for quick review
• Exam Essentials in each chapter helps you zero in on what you need to know
• Contains more review questions and practice tools than competing review guides
• Includes four practice exams on CD plus electronic flashcards and a searchable Glossary of Terms

CompTIA A+ Practice Questions Exam Cram (Essentials, Exams 220-602, 220-603, 220-604) (2nd Edition) (Exam Cram 2)

Charles J. Brooks

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The Smart Way to Study™

 

Covers the critical information you’ll need to know

to score higher on the A+ Exams!

 

• Features more than 850 questions organized according to the Essentials, IT Technician, Remote Support Technician, and Depot Technician exam objectives so you can easily assess your knowledge of each topic.
• Each question includes a detailed explanation of answers.
• Use our innovative Quick-Check Answer System™ to quickly find answers as you work your way through the questions.

 

WRITTEN BY A LEADING A+ EXPERT

Charles J. Brooks is currently co-owner and vice president of Educational Technologies Group Inc., as well as co-owner of eITPrep LLP, an online training company. He is in charge of research and product development at both organizations. A former electronics instructor and technical writer with the National Education Corporation, Charles taught and wrote on post-secondary EET curriculum, including introductory electronics, transistor theory, linear integrated circuits, basic digital theory, industrial electronics, microprocessors, and computer peripherals. Charles has authored several books, including the first five editions of A+ Certification Training Guide, The Complete Introductory Computer Course, and IBM PC Peripheral Troubleshooting and Repair. He also writes about networking, residential technology integration, and convergence.

 

CD Features MeasureUp Practice Questions!

• All questions in this book are included on the CD, giving you yet another effective tool to assess your readiness for all four A+ exams.
• MeasureUp’s innovative test product features multiple test modes and questions that simulate an actual A+ Exam, and detailed answer explanations of correct and incorrect answers, among other features.
• Random questions and order of answers.

 

 

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ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3566-9

ISBN-10: 0-7897-3566-0

CompTIA A+ Certification All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Glen E. Clarke, Ed Tetz

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Most helpful 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

If you are wanting certification this is the perfect book. Not to technical or just the right amount of technical, good for anyone looking for A+ training.

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• At the end of 2004, more than 600,000 people had received CompTIA's vendor-neutral A+ certification, a key credential for anyone pursuing a career as a computer technician
• This competitively priced new guide offers seven minibooks and 1,000+ pages covering every aspect of the two required A+ exams, plus customizable test-prep software on CD-ROM
• Minibooks provide a thorough review of all the hardware and operating system topics tested in the exams: installation, configuration, and upgrading; diagnosing and troubleshooting; preventive maintenance; motherboards, processors, and memory; printers; networking; and operating system fundamentals
• Published day-and-date with the CompTIA's latest revision of the A+ exams

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CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide

Quentin Docter, Emmett Dulaney, Toby Skandier

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All-in-one guide prepares you for CompTIA's new A+ Certification

Candidates aiming for CompTIA's revised, two-exam A+ Certified Track will find everything they need in this value-packed book. Prepare for the required exam, CompTIA A+ Essentials (220-601), as well as your choice of one of three additional exams focusing on specific job roles--IT Technician (220-602), Remote Support Technician (220-603), or Depot Technician (220-604). This in-depth book prepares you for any or all four exams, with full coverage of all exam objectives. Inside, you'll find:

• Comprehensive coverage of all exam objectives for all four exams in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need
• Hand-on exercises to reinforce critical skills
• Real-world scenarios that show you life beyond the classroom and put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
• Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day
• Exam Essentials, a key feature at the end of each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exams
• A handy fold-out that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective
• Look inside for complete coverage of all exam objectives for all four CompTIA A+ exams.

Featured on the CD

SYBEX TEST ENGINE:
Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and 8 total practice exams.

ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS:
Reinforce your understanding with flashcards that can run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld.

Also on CD, you'll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF. Study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.

Visit www.sybex.com for all of your CompTIA certification needs.

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A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, Sixth Edition, Comprehensive

Jean Andrews

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Good book, but needs improvement 3 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I, like so many others, was required to have this book for two of my classes. While it is a very informative, useful book, it is not very well-organized and is very boring. The videos on the CD that comes with it is very helpful to understand a lot of the hands-on stuff. Many of the "Reviewing the Basics" questions at the end of the chapter cover a lot of pointless things that are not necessary to know, and there are always anywhere from 1 - 5 questions that I just absolutely cannot find the answers to. There have also been many things that a few of my PC tech teachers have found in the book that they would like to debate with the author about. Overall, it's still a good book, but you need a LOT of time and a LOT of patience, and you can't be the type that gets bored too easily with reading, to be able to successfully read this book. The only exception to these rules is if you are required by your teacher to have this book for class. :P

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Written by best-selling author and instructor Jean Andrews, this edition maps fully to CompTIA's new 2006 A+ Exam objectives. This full-color guide is designed to be the most complete, step-by-step book available for learning the fundamentals of supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware and software. Video clips are available on the accompanying CD so readers can watch the author bring concepts and technical topics to life via live demonstrations.

Mike Meyers' A+ Certification Passport, Third Edition (Mike Meyers' Certification Passport)

Michael Meyers

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From the #1 Name in Professional Certification

Get on the fast track to becoming CompTIA A+ certified with this affordable, portable study tool. Certification training guru Mike Meyers will guide you on your career path, providing expert tips and sound advice along the way. With an intensive focus on only what you need to know to pass the CompTIA A+ Essentials and 220-602 tests, this certification passport is your ticket to success on exam day.

Featuring:

• Itineraries--List of official exam objectives covered
• ETAs--Amount of time needed to complete each lesson
• Travel Advisories--Expert advice on critical topics
• Local Lingo--Concise definitions of key terms and concepts
• Travel Assistance--Recommended resources for more information
• Exam Tips--Common exam pitfalls and solutions
• Checkpoints--End-of-chapter questions, answers, and explanations
• Career Flight Path--Career options mapped out to maximize the return from your IT journey

Practice Exams on CD:

• Four complete practice exams
• A new collection of Mike's favorite shareware and freeware PC tools and utilities
• An electronic book

 

CompTIA A+ Certification Workbook For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Faithe Wempen

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Becoming a certified computer technician can take your career to new heights. Unfortunately, sitting down to take the A+ Certification exam can do the same for your blood pressure—but don’t get your cables in a knot!

A+ Certification Workbook for Dummies gives you everything you need to sharpen your skills and boost your confidence as you prepare for the A+ Certification exam. Reflecting the tone and content of the actual test, this friendly workbook includes hundreds of hands-on exercises, scores of quizzes covering the terms and specifications you’ll need to memorize, and tons of troubleshooting “story problems” that require critical thinking and application of theory.

With A+ Certification Workbook for Dummies, you’ll get practical guidance and helpful tips on answering questions and solving problems in all areas covered on the real exam, including:

• Protecting yourself and your PC
• Motherboards and CPUs
• Memory, BIOS, and CMOS
• Disk storage
• Power supplies and portable PCs
• Ports, cables, and connectors
• Monitors and adapters
• Printers
• Multimedia and input devices

Plus, you’ll get hands-on experience with:

• Installing and upgrading Windows
• Files, folders, and command prompts
• Running and configuring applications
• System resources and device drivers
• Optimizing and maintaining Windows
• Understanding the system files and boot sequences
• Troubleshooting hardware, bootstrap, startup, and application problems

Bonus CD-ROM includes example files and a test engine with additional review questions!

A+ Certification Workbook for Dummies gives you everything you need to pass the A+ Certification Exam and prove you have what it takes to work in the competitive computer support industry.

CliffsTestPrep CompTIA A+ (Cliffs Testprep Guides)

Toby Skandier

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Why make it easy when you can make it difficult....... 1 out of 5 stars.
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The questions in this book are much, much too difficult. They don't resemble the questions qua format or difficulty you get on the real exam.

This book made me feel depressed and gave me the impression I had made the wrong study choice. I have quit using this book after the first practise exam.

For a much better book take a look at ExamCram Practise Questions by Charles Brooks. The questions in this book resemble the questions on the real exam. The real exam is easy when you know your stuff.

Recently I have passed both the 601 and 602 exams (IT technician) on the first atttempt.

Editorial Review:

Written by test-prep specialists, this guide presents you with a complete description of the exam, proven test-taking strategies, and nine full-length practice exams to help you get a higher score on the CompTIA A+ exams. Included are three A+ Essentials (#220-601) exams with 300 questions, two IT Technician (#220-602) exams with 160 questions, two Remote Support (#220-603) exams with 160 questions, and two Depot Technician (#220-604) exams with 160 questions for a total of 780 questions, complete with answers and explanations.

CompTIA A+ Exam Prep (Exams A+ Essentials, 220-602, 220-603, 220-604) (Exam Prep)

Charles J. Brooks

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This book covers every skill measured by the latest A+ Exams including:

• Understanding all essential PC terminology, concepts, internal components, and peripherals
• Installing, upgrading, configuring, and optimizing PC components
• Troubleshooting hardware and performing essential preventive maintenance
• Mastering today’s best practices for professionalism and client communications
• Managing storage, printers, and scanners
• Maintaining laptops and other portable devices
• Performing advanced component installation, upgrade, and troubleshooting
• Installing, upgrading, repairing, and optimizing all Windows operating systems covered on the A+ exams
• Securing PCs and safeguarding their contents against data loss
• Setting up networks and troubleshooting network connectivity issues
• Understanding and managing computer-related safety and environmental issues

 

WRITTEN BY A LEADING A+ EXPERT

Charles J. Brooks is currently co-owner and vice president of Educational Technologies Group Inc., as well as co-owner of eITPrep LLP, an online training company. He is in charge of research and product development at both organizations. A former electronics instructor and technical writer with the National Education Corporation, Charles taught and wrote on post-secondary EET curriculum, including introductory electronics, transistor theory, linear integrated circuits, basic digital theory, industrial electronics, microprocessors, and computer peripherals. Charles has authored several books, including the first five editions of A+ Certification Training Guide, The Complete Introductory Computer Course, and IBM PC Peripheral Troubleshooting and Repair. He also writes about networking, residential technology integration, and convergence.

 

 

CD Features MeasureUp Practice Questions!

 

The CD features innovative testing software powered by MeasureUp, with an extensive collection of additional practice questions. This state-of-the-art study system can help you get completely ready for any current A+ exams: A+ Essentials, 220-602, 220-603, or 220-604!

• Multiple test modes, so you can study in the way that’s most comfortable for you
• Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers help you thoroughly understand every A+ topic
• Helps you quickly identify your strengths–and fix your weaknesses

 

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ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3565-2

ISBN-10: 0-7897-3565-2 

 

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