CompTIA A+ complete study guide

An arsenal of study aids for anyone preparing to take the CompTIA A+ certification exams Written by a team of industry experts, this unparalleled study guide offers you a systematic approach to preparing for the CompTIA A+ certification, and includes real-world scenarios, hands-on exercises, challen...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Docter, Quentin (-)
Otros Autores: Dulaney, Emmett A., Skandier, Toby
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken, NJ : Sibex 2010.
Edición:Deluxe ed
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009627859406719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Contents at a Glance; Contents; Table of Exercises; Introduction; What Is A+ Certification?; Why Become A+ Certified?; How to Become A+ Certified; Who Should Buy This Book?; How to Use This Book and CD; The Exam Objectives; Assessment Test; Answers to Assessment Test; Chapter 1: Personal Computer System Components; Identifying Components of Motherboards; Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Processors; Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Memory; Identifying Characteristics of Ports and Cables
  • Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Cooling SystemsSummary; Exam Essentials; Review Questions; Answers to Review Questions; Chapter 2: Storage Devices, Power Supplies, and Adapters; Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Storage Devices; Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Power Supplies; Identifying Input Devices; Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Adapter Cards; Summary; Exam Essentials; Review Questions; Answers to Review Questions; Chapter 3: Understanding Display Devices; Understanding Display Types and Settings
  • Understanding Video Standards and TechnologiesSummary; Exam Essentials; Review Questions; Answers to Review Questions; Chapter 4: Understanding Laptops and Portable Devices; Understanding Laptop Architecture; Laptop Power Management; Summary; Exam Essentials; Review Questions; Answers to Review Questions; Chapter 5: Installing and Configuring Printers; Understanding Printer Types and Processes; Installing and Configuring Printers; Summary; Exam Essentials; Review Questions; Answers to Review Questions; Chapter 6: Operating System Features and Interfaces; Understanding Operating Systems
  • Using Operating SystemsSummary; Exam Essentials; Review Questions; Answers to Review Questions; Chapter 7: Installing and Configuring Operating Systems; File Systems and Directories; Installing Operating Systems; Upgrading Operating Systems; Performing a Repair Install; Common Installation Problems; Installing Device Drivers; Optimizing Windows; Identifying Boot Sequences; Summary; Exam Essentials; Review Questions; Answers to Review Questions; Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Theory and Preventive Maintenance; Understanding Troubleshooting Theory; Understanding Preventive Maintenance; Summary
  • Exam EssentialsReview Questions; Answers to Review Questions; Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Operating Systems, Hardware, Printers, and Laptops; Identifying Troubleshooting Resources; Understanding Operating System and Hardware Symptoms; Troubleshooting Common Laptop Issues; Summary; Exam Essentials; Review Questions; Answers to Review Questions; Chapter 10: Understanding Networking; Understanding Networking Principles; Identifying Common Network Hardware; Comparing Network Types; Summary; Exam Essentials; Review Questions; Answers to Review Questions
  • Chapter 11: Understanding Network Security Fundamentals