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Book Description

Learn, prepare, and practice for exam success

  • Master every topic on both new 2009 A+ exams.

  • Assess your knowledge and focus your learning.

  • Get the practical workplace knowledge you need!

  • DVD Features 2 Complete Sample Exams

    Start-to-finish A+ preparation from the world’s #1 PC hardware expert, Scott Mueller!

    Master every A+ topic!

  • Essential concepts and troubleshooting principles

  • BIOS and CMOS

  • Memory types and characteristics

  • I/O ports and multimedia devices

  • Video cards and displays

  • Motherboards, CPUs, and adapter cards

  • Laptop components

  • Networking

  • Security

  • Windows Vista, XP, and 2000

  • Power supplies and system cooling

  • Printers

  • Safety and environmental concerns

  • Test your knowledge, build your confidence, and succeed!

  • Packed with visuals to help you learn fast

  • Dozens of troubleshooting scenarios

  • Real-world A+ prep advice from experts

  • Easy-to-use exam preparation task lists

  • Do I Know This Already? quizzes help you gauge your knowledge, focus your study, and review the material

  • DVD Features 2 Complete Sample Exams

  • Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers

  • Multiple test modes

  • Random questions and order of answers

  • Sample videos from CompTIA A+ Cert Kit

  • www.pearsoncertification.com

    Table of Contents

    1. Title Page
    2. Copyright Page
    3. Dedications
    4. Contents at a Glance
    5. Table of Contents
    6. About the Authors
    7. Acknowledgments
    8. About the Reviewers
    9. We Want to Hear from You!
    10. Reader Services
    11. Introduction
    12. Chapter 1. PC Technician Essentials
    13. Chapter 2. PC Anatomy 101
    14. Chapter 3. Motherboards, Processors, and Adapter Cards
    15. Chapter 4. BIOS
    16. Chapter 5. Power Supplies and System Cooling
    17. Chapter 6. RAM
    18. Chapter 7. I/O and Multimedia Ports and Devices
    19. Chapter 8. Video Displays and Graphics Cards
    20. Chapter 9. Laptops and Portable Devices
    21. Chapter 10. Security
    22. Chapter 11. Printers
    23. Chapter 12. Storage Devices
    24. Chapter 13. Using and Managing Windows
    25. Chapter 14. Installing and Upgrading Windows Operating Systems
    26. Chapter 15. Troubleshooting and Maintaining Windows
    27. Chapter 16. Networking
    28. Chapter 17. Safety and Environmental Issues
    29. Chapter 18. Troubleshooting and Communications Methods and Professional Behavior
    30. Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Quizzes and Troubleshooting Scenarios
    31. Index
    32. Appendix B. Memory Tables
    33. Appendix C. Memory Tables Answer Key
    34. Glossary