September 2025
Intermediate to advanced
1176 pages
43h 55m
English
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Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software: CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 Exams (V15), 10th Edition
by Cheryl Schmidt, Christopher Lee
Overview
Master IT Hardware, Software, and Troubleshootingand Fully Prepare for the Latest CompTIA® Core 1 and Core 2 Exams (V15)
The Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software is your all-in-one, real-world, full-color resource for building the skills you need to become a confident, job-ready IT technician--and for passing the updated CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 Exams (V15).
Built around the latest A+ exam objectives, this comprehensive guide helps you connect, configure, manage, and troubleshoot todays most widely used devices, operating systems, and cloud-based technologies--all in the context of real IT scenarios. Youll gain hands-on expertise with Windows 11, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, Android, iOS, mobile and IoT devices, Active Directory, cybersecurity, scripting, and more.
Award-winning instructors Cheryl Schmidt and Christopher Lee combine technical depth with a strong focus on customer service and workplace-ready soft skills. Legacy technologies are also covered to prepare you for any environment you may encounter in the field.
WHAT YOULL LEARN AND HOW YOULL LEARN IT
Covers All Current A+ Exam Objectives: Stay focused with clear coverage of every topic tested on the Core 1 and Core 2 Exams (V15).
Real-World, Visual Learning: Hundreds of full-color photos, illustrations, and tables help you understand how things work.
Hands-On Tech Tips: Practical insights and field-tested troubleshooting advice throughout the book.
Professional Skills Focus: Soft skills tips and team-building exercises help you develop the communication and collaboration abilities todays employers demand.
Extensive Practice and Review Tools:
Learning Objectives and Key Terms at the start of each chapter
Review questions including multiple choice, true/false, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended formats
Critical thinking activities to reinforce deeper understanding
Certification Exam Tips to help you study smarter
Chapter Summaries & Glossary: Recap and reinforce key takeaways for fast and effective study.
Free Online Companion: Complete A+ Lab Manual
Available for free online, the Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software Lab Manual offers 140+ hands-on labs that walk you through:
PC components and mobile device repair
Wired and wireless networking
Operating system installation and configuration
Security fundamentals
Real-world troubleshooting scenarios
Step-by-step instructions, built-in challenges, and critical thinking questions help you practice, experiment, and build confidence with core A+ topics. Whether youre preparing for the exam or the workplace--or both--this lab manual ensures youre ready.
Perfect for students, instructors, and career changers alike, this guide will prepare you for both certification success and on-the-job performance in todays fast-moving IT environments.
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