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Comptia a+ certification all-in-one for dummies / [electronic book] Glen E Clarke.

By: Clarke, Glen E [author.].
Contributor(s): Tetz, Edward [author.] | Warner, Timothy L [author.].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Indianapolis : John Wiley and Sons, [2019]Copyright date: ©2019Edition: Fifth edition.Description: online resource (iv, 1321) : illustrations.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781119581062 (paperback); 9781119581093 (e-book).Subject(s): Computer technicians -- Certification -- Examinations -- Study guides | Microcomputers -- Examinations -- Study guidesDDC classification: 004.16 Online resources: Access eBook
Contents:
Setting the A plus groundwork -- The 2019 A plus exams -- A plus best practices -- Protecting yourself and your pc -- An overview of system components -- Inside the box -- Knowing your motherboard -- Picking your processor -- What to remember about memory -- Telling your BIOS from your CMOS -- Working with storage -- Working with power -- Outside the box -- Identifying basic cables and connectors -- Installing and configuring Input devices -- Installing and configuring output devices -- Managing printers -- Working with multimedia devices -- Dealing with laptops and mobile devices -- Maintenance and troubleshooting -- Performing preventive maintenance -- Troubleshooting procedures and guidelines -- Operating system basics -- System design and operating systems -- Windows operating system functions -- Installing and upgrading windows -- Managing files and directories -- Command prompt procedures -- Working with system files and the boot process -- Managing the operating system -- Loading and configuring device drivers -- Working with applications -- Optimizing the windows environment -- Using windows based troubleshooting utilities -- Scripting within the operating system -- Recovering systems -- Managing error codes and startup messages -- Managing common problems -- Preparing for disasters with disaster recovery -- Networking -- Down to the networking basics -- Understanding common wireless communications --Networking the operating system -- Configuring internet access and soho networks -- Securing systems -- Fundamentals of security -- Implementing security -- Viruses and malicious software -- CompTIA A plus exam reference matrix.

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Fully updated to cover the 2019 exam release!

CompTIA's A+ certification is an essential certification to building a successful IT career. Test takers must pass both 90-question exams to be certified, and this book--plus online test bank--will help you reach your certification goal.

The 9 minibooks map to the exam's objectives, and include new content on Windows 10, Scripting, Linux, and mobile devices. You'll learn about how computers work, networking, computer repair and troubleshooting, security, permissions, and customer service. You'll also find test-taking advice and a review of the types of questions you'll see on the exam.

Use the online test bank to test your knowledge and prepare for the exam Get up to speed on operating system basics Find out how to manage the operating system Discover maintenance and troubleshooting tips

Inside is all the knowledge you need to pass the new A+ exam!

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Setting the A plus groundwork -- The 2019 A plus exams -- A plus best practices -- Protecting yourself and your pc -- An overview of system components -- Inside the box -- Knowing your motherboard -- Picking your processor -- What to remember about memory -- Telling your BIOS from your CMOS -- Working with storage -- Working with power -- Outside the box -- Identifying basic cables and connectors -- Installing and configuring Input devices -- Installing and configuring output devices -- Managing printers -- Working with multimedia devices -- Dealing with laptops and mobile devices -- Maintenance and troubleshooting -- Performing preventive maintenance -- Troubleshooting procedures and guidelines -- Operating system basics -- System design and operating systems -- Windows operating system functions -- Installing and upgrading windows -- Managing files and directories -- Command prompt procedures -- Working with system files and the boot process -- Managing the operating system -- Loading and configuring device drivers -- Working with applications -- Optimizing the windows environment -- Using windows based troubleshooting utilities -- Scripting within the operating system -- Recovering systems -- Managing error codes and startup messages -- Managing common problems -- Preparing for disasters with disaster recovery -- Networking -- Down to the networking basics -- Understanding common wireless communications --Networking the operating system -- Configuring internet access and soho networks -- Securing systems -- Fundamentals of security -- Implementing security -- Viruses and malicious software -- CompTIA A plus exam reference matrix.

Electronic reproduction.: ProQuest LibCentral. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Glen E. Clarke, A+, Network+, Security+, is an independent trainer and consultant. Ed Tetz, A+, MCSE, MCT, has written several guides to MCSE and other certifications. Timothy Warner, MCSE, MCT, A+, is an IT professional, technical trainer, and author.