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CompTIA a+ 220-901 and 220-902 Cert Guide, Academic Edition by David Prowse and Mark Soper (2016, Hardcover / Mixed Media)

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It has been fully updated for the new 2015 objectives just added to the A+ exams. This book will help any A+ candidate ace the new exams with guidance from three of the most talented authors in the PC hardware industry.

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The CompTIA A+ Cert Guide is a comprehensive guide to the new A+ exams from CompTIA. This book combines the learning and reference tools of the all-time best-selling PC repair book with comprehensive learning on all the A+ exams. It has been fully upated for the new 2015 objectives just added to the A+ exams. This book will help any A+ candidate ace the new exams with guidance from three of the most talented authors in the PC hardware industry. They not only show the reader what they need to pass the tests, but also what they need to apply their learning in the real world. The book is rich with learning and exam preparation features: Hands-on lab exercises Real-world test preparation advice DVD accompanying the book allow for at-home practice using electronic test engines, lab exercises, and study notes. Each chapter takes a ground-up approach - starting with the essentials and gradually building to larger, more complex concepts. Beginners will be at ease with this book. Loaded with informative illustrations, photos and screen captures that help readers follow along, the book also includes a handy objectives index that maps each test objective to the section of the book in which that objective is covered. This invaluable tool will help readers be certain that they are ready for test day!

Product Identifiers

PublisherCisco Press

ISBN-100789756536

ISBN-139780789756534

eBay Product ID (ePID)219255497

Product Key Features

Number of Pages1072 Pages

Publication NameComptia A+ 220-901 and 220-902 Cert Guide, Academic Edition

LanguageEnglish

SubjectCertification Guides / General, Certification Guides / A+, Hardware / Personal Computers / General

Publication Year2016

TypeTextbook

AuthorDavid Prowse, Mark Soper

Subject AreaComputers

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.6 in

Item Weight64.9 Oz

Item Length10.2 in

Item Width8.3 in

Additional Product Features

LCCN2016-945188

Dewey Edition23

Target AudienceScholarly & Professional

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal621.3916076

Lc Classification NumberQa76.3.S482 2016

Table of ContentIntroduction xliii Chapter 1 Technician Essentials and Computer/Device Anatomy 101 2 Foundation Topics 3 The Essential Parts of Any Computer or Mobile Device 3 Front and Rear Views of a Desktop PC 3 All Around a Laptop Computer 7 All-in-One Computers 9 Smartphones and Tablets 9 Quick Reference to PC and Mobile Components 10 Hardware, Software, and Firmware 12 Hardware 12 Software 12 Firmware 13 Why Hardware, Software, and Firmware Are Important to Understand 13 The CompTIA Six-Step Troubleshooting Theory 13 Technician Tools and Equipment 14 Basic Tools and Supplies for Assembly/Disassembly of Computers 14 System and Electrical Testing Tools 15 Network Installation and Configuration Tools 15 Printer Maintenance Tools 16 Software and Operating Systems 16 Spare Parts and Equipment to Test 16 Important Websites 17 Exam Preparation Tasks 18 Chapter 2 Configure and Use BIOS/UEFI Tools 26 Foundation Topics 27 BIOS/UEFI Configuration 27 Accessing the BIOS Setup Program 27 UEFI and Traditional BIOS 28 BIOS Settings Overview 29 Automatic Configuration of BIOS/CMOS Settings 31 Main Menu 32 Main/Standard Features/Settings 33 Discovering System Information 33 Boot Settings and Boot Sequence 34 Integrated Ports and Peripherals 35 SATA Configuration 35 USB Host Adapters and Charging Support 35 Audio and Ethernet Ports 36 Power Management 37 Monitoring 38 Processor and Memory Configuration 39 Virtualization Support 40 Security Features 41 Exiting BIOS and Saving/Discarding Changes 42 Flash Upgrade BIOS 43 Flash BIOS Update 44 Using BIOS/UEFI Diagnostics 46 Exam Preparation Tasks 47 Chapter 3 Motherboard Components 54 Foundation Topics 55 ATX, ITX, and Smaller Sizes 55 ATX and microATX 55 ITX Family 57 Comparing ATX, MicroATX, and Mini-ITX Motherboards 58 Expansion Slot Types 59 PCI Slots 59 PCI-X Slots 59 PCIe (PCI Express) Slots 60 RAM Sockets 63 CPU Sockets 64 Chipsets 64 CMOS Battery 65 Power Connectors 66 Fan Connectors 66 Front and Top Panel Connectors 67 Bus Speeds 69 Installing Motherboards 69 Step-by-Step Motherboard Removal 69 Preparing the Motherboard for Installation 72 Step-by-Step Motherboard Installation 72 Exam Preparation Tasks 74 Chapter 4 RAM Types and Features 82 Foundation Topics 83 Memory Upgrade Considerations 83 RAM Types 84 SRAM 84 SDRAM 84 DDR SDRAM 84 DDR2 SDRAM 84 DDR3 SDRAM 85 Parity vs Non-Parity 87 ECC vs non-ECC Memory 87 Buffered (Registered) vs Unbuffered 88 SO-DIMM vs DIMM 88 RAM Configurations 90 Single-Channel 90 Dual-Channel 90 Triple-Channel 90 Quad-Channel 91 Single-Sided vs Double-Sided 91 RAM Compatibility 91 Installing Memory 91 Preparations for Installing DIMM Memory 92 Exam Preparation Tasks 95 Chapter 5 PC Expansion Cards 102 Foundation Topics 103 Expansion Card and Slot Overview 103 Installing Sound Cards 103 Installing a USB Audio Device 104 Configuring a Sound Card with Windows 105 Configuring a Sound Card with OS X 105 Configuring a Sound Card with Linux 105 Installing Video Cards 105 BIOS Configuration 106 Removing Drivers for an Old Video Card or Onboard Video 107 Removing the Old Video Card 107 Video Card Physical Installation 109 Driver Installation 110 Installing Network Cards 110 Installing USB Cards 111 I