Details

<p><b>Introduction 1</b></p> <p>Pre-Assessment 9</p> <p><b>Book 1: Setting the A+ Groundwork 19</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: The 2019 A+ Exams 21</p> <p>Chapter 2: A+ Best Practices 29</p> <p>Chapter 3: Protecting Yourself and Your PC 55</p> <p>Chapter 4: An Overview of System Components 75</p> <p><b>Book 2: Inside the Box 91</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Knowing Your Motherboard 93</p> <p>Chapter 2: Picking Your Processor 137</p> <p>Chapter 3: What to Remember about Memory 179</p> <p>Chapter 4: Telling Your BIOS from Your CMOS 209</p> <p>Chapter 5: Working with Storage 241</p> <p>Chapter 6: Working with Power 281</p> <p><b>Book 3: Outside the Box 301</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Identifying Basic Cables and Connectors 303</p> <p>Chapter 2: Installing and Configuring Input Devices 327</p> <p>Chapter 3: Installing and Configuring Output Devices 345</p> <p>Chapter 4: Managing Printers 367</p> <p>Chapter 5: Working with Multimedia Devices 401</p> <p>Chapter 6: Dealing with Laptops and Mobile Devices 417</p> <p><b>Book 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting 467</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Performing Preventive Maintenance 469</p> <p>Chapter 2: Troubleshooting Procedures and Guidelines 491</p> <p><b>Book 5: Operating System Basics 517</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: System Design and Operating Systems 519</p> <p>Chapter 2: Windows Operating System Functions 561</p> <p>Chapter 3: Installing and Upgrading Windows 609</p> <p>Chapter 4: Managing Files and Directories 631</p> <p>Chapter 5: Command Prompt Procedures 663</p> <p>Chapter 6: Working with System Files and the Boot Process 691</p> <p><b>Book 6: Managing the Operating System 703</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Loading and Configuring Device Drivers 705</p> <p>Chapter 2: Working with Applications 725</p> <p>Chapter 3: Optimizing the Windows Environment 749</p> <p>Chapter 4: Using Windows-Based Troubleshooting Utilities 785</p> <p>Chapter 5: Scripting within the Operating System 829</p> <p><b>Book 7: Recovering Systems 875</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Managing Error Codes and Startup Messages 877</p> <p>Chapter 2: Managing Common Problems 897</p> <p>Chapter 3: Preparing for Disasters with Disaster Recovery 919</p> <p><b>Book 8: Networking 949</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Down to the Networking Basics 951</p> <p>Chapter 2: Understanding Common Wireless Communications 999</p> <p>Chapter 3: Networking the Operating System 1031</p> <p>Chapter 4: Configuring Internet Access and SOHO Networks 1103</p> <p><b>Book 9: Securing Systems 1143</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Security 1145</p> <p>Chapter 2: Implementing Security 1191</p> <p>Chapter 3: Viruses and Malicious Software 1231</p> <p>Appendix A: CompTIA A+ Exam Reference Matrix 1253</p> <p>Index 1271</p>

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

<p><b>Your complete guide to CompTIA A+</b> <p>CompTIA A+ Certification is vital to your career as an IT professional. This no-nonsense guide covers all of the exam objectives and is fully updated for the 2019 version of the test, with new content on Windows 10, scripting, Linux, and mobile devices. With test-taking advice and an online test bank for practice, you'll be ready for success! <p><b>9 Books Inside…</b> <ul> <li>Setting the A+ Groundwork</li> <li>Inside the Box</li> <li>Outside the Box</li> <li>Maintenance and Troubleshooting</li> <li>Operating System Basics</li> <li>Managing the Operating System</li> <li>Recovering Systems</li> <li>Networking</li> <li>Securing Systems</li> </ul>

US