Book description
31 Days Before Your CompTIAA+ Certification Exam
31 Days Before Your CompTIA A+ Certification Exam offers you a friendly, practical way to understand the A+ certification process, commit to taking the A+ 220-901 and 220-902 exams, and finish your preparation using a variety of Primary and Supplemental study resources.
The 900 series A+ exams test knowledge and skills needed to manage and troubleshoot desktop, laptop, and mobile hardware and networking technologies; install, use, and troubleshoot Windows, Linux, and OS X; utilize virtualization, strengthen security, and work effectively as an IT technician.
Sign up for the exam and use this book’s day-by-day guide and checklist to organize, prepare, and review. Each day in this guide breaks down an exam topic into a manageable bit of information to review using short summaries. Daily Study Resources sections provide quick references for locating more in-depth treatment within Primary and Supplemental resources.
This book’s features help you fit exam preparation into a busy schedule:
· Visual tear-card calendar summarizing each day’s study topic
· Checklist for tracking your progress in mastering exam objectives
· Description of the organization and sign-up process for the A+ 220-901 and 220-902 exams
· Strategies to prepare mentally, organizationally, and physically for exam day
· Conversational tone to make study more enjoyable
Digital Study Guide
To enhance your preparation, upgrade to the Digital Study Guide, a media-rich web edition that includes mobile friendly ebook, interactive exercises, and Check Your Understanding questions. See offer inside. A sample is available to preview at www.pearsonitcertification.com/title/9780134540030.
Shelving category: Certification
Covers: CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902
www.pearsonlTcertification.com
Table of contents
- About This E-Book
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- About the Authors
- About the Technical Reviewer
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Contents at a Glance
- Contents
- We Want to Hear from You!
- Reader Services
- Introduction
- Day 31. BIOS/UEFI Settings
- Day 30. Motherboard Components
- Day 29. PC Component Installation, Part 1
- Day 28. PC Component Installation, Part 2
- Day 27. Peripheral Devices and Connectors
-
Day 26. Printer Installation
- CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Topics
- Key Topics
- Selecting a Printer
- Installing Printers
- Installing Multifunction Printers for SOHO
- Printer Drivers
- Configuring the Printer
- Local Connections
- Network Printer Installation
- Wireless Printing
- Cloud Printing/Remote Printing
- Apple Printing
- Secure Printing
- Study Resources
- Day 25. Printer Technologies and Maintenance
- Day 24. Network Cabling
- Day 23. IP Addressing
- Day 22. Ports and Protocols
- Day 21. SOHO Router Installation
- Day 20. Network Devices and Internet Connections
- Day 19. Laptop Components and Features
- Day 18. Mobile Device Components and Features
- Day 17. Hardware Troubleshooting, Part 1
- Day 16. Network Troubleshooting and Tools
- Day 15. Hardware Troubleshooting, Part 2
- Day 14. Windows Installation
- Day 13. Windows Tools
- Day 12. Windows Networking and Maintenance
- Day 11. Mac and Linux Operating Systems
- Day 10. Client-side Virtualization and Cloud Concepts
- Day 9. Network Services
- Day 8. Mobile Operating Systems Management
- Day 7. Security Threat Prevention
- Day 6. User Access, Device Security, and Data Disposal
- Day 5. SOHO Security Implementation
- Day 4. PC Operating System and Security Troubleshooting
- Day 3. Mobile OS and Security Troubleshooting
- Day 2. Safety and Environmental Procedures
-
Day 1. Professionalism and Troubleshooting Methodology
- CompTIA A+ 220-902 Exam Topics
- Key Topics
- Proper Communication Techniques
-
Applying the Troubleshooting Theory
- Step 1—Identify the Problem
- Step 2—Establish a Theory of Probable Cause (Question the Obvious)
- Step 3—Test the Theory to Determine Cause
- Step 4—Establish a Plan of Action to Resolve the Problem and Implement the Solution
- Step 5—Verify Full System Functionality and Implement Preventive Measures
- Step 6—Document Findings, Actions, and Outcomes
- Study Resources
- Exam Day
- Post-Exam Information
- Index
- Code Snippets
Product information
- Title: 31 Days Before Your CompTIA A+ Certification Exam
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2016
- Publisher(s): Pearson IT Certification
- ISBN: 9780134539911
You might also like
book
31 Days Before Your CompTIA A+ Exams
31 Days Before Your CompTIA A+ Exams Second Edition Ben Conry A Day-by-Day Review Guide for …
book
31 Days Before Your CompTIA Network Certification Exam: A Day-By-Day Review Guide for the N10-006 Certification Exam
31 Days Before Your CompTIA® Network+ Certification Exam 31 Days Before Your CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam …
book
CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Ninth Edition (Exams 220-901 & 220-902), 9th Edition
This bestselling on-the-job reference and test preparation guide has been fully revised for new 2015 exam …
book
CompTIA Project+ Cert Guide: Exam PK0-004
Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA Project+ PK0-004 exam success with this CompTIA-approved Cert Guide from …