CompTIA A+ Certification Study Guide, Tenth Edition (Exams 220-1001 & 220-1002)

  • 20h 52m
  • Faithe Wempen, Jane Holcombe
  • McGraw-Hill/Osborne
  • 2019

A highly effective study system for the CompTIA A+ exams—fully updated for the 2019 versions of the exams

With hundreds of accurate practice questions and hands-on exercises, CompTIA A+ Certification Study Guide, Tenth Edition (Exams 220-1001 & 220-1002) teaches you what you need to know―and shows you how to prepare―for these challenging exams. This bestselling self-study guide has been fully revised to offer 100% coverage of all current objectives for both exams.

This integrated study system is based on proven methodology. Step-by-step exercises, end-of-chapter self-tests, and “Exam Watch” and “Inside the Exam” sections reinforce salient points and aid in retention. This up-to-date edition features new or expanded coverage of mobile devices; configuring operating systems, including Windows 10, Linux, Android, and iOS; and enhanced security and troubleshooting procedures.

About the Authors

Faithe Wempen, M.A., CompTIA A+, MOS Master Instructor, has been teaching PC hardware and software architecture at Purdue University for more than a decade. She is the author or co-author of more than 150 books, including Mike Meyers’ CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs Lab Manual, Fifth Edition.

Jane Holcombe, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network +, CompTIA CTT+, Microsoft MCSE, MCT, CNA, is a pioneer in the field of PC training. She co-founded a Minnesota training company and has trained technical support personnel nationally for more than 20 years. Jane has written or co-written numerous books and book chapters.

In this Book

  • Introduction
  • Operational Procedures
  • Planning and Professionalism
  • Operating System Fundamentals
  • Upgrading, Installing, and Configuring Operating Systems
  • Disk, File, and Application Management
  • Operating System Troubleshooting and Maintenance
  • Client-Side Virtualization
  • Personal Computer Components—Motherboards and Processors
  • Personal Computer Components—Memory, Adapters, and Storage
  • Power Supplies, Display Devices, and Peripherals
  • Installing and Upgrading PC Components
  • PC Hardware Troubleshooting and Maintenance
  • Using and Supporting Printers
  • Configuring and Using Laptops
  • Supporting Mobile Devices
  • Network Basics
  • Installing a Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) Network
  • Internet, Cloud, and Remote Access
  • Troubleshooting Networks
  • Physical Security and User Authentication
  • Protecting and Managing Data
  • Defending against Malware and Social Engineering
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