CompTIA A+ Certification All-In-One For Dummies
Covers the CompTIA A+ Essentials Exam (220-701) and Practical Application Exam (220-702)Earning A+ Certified Professional status can offer your career a real boost. Each of the minibooks in this handy guide is packed with the information you need to know to pass the test and get that A+ after your name. With special icons to mark key points you must master and review questions in every chapter, it's the tool you need to make it happen!Inside and out — master motherboards, memory, and processors, and learn to install video, sound, and network cardsBe a problem solver — learn to prevent problems and hardware failure and to troubleshoot hardware componentsOperating systems 101 — discover what an OS needs to run, and how to support applications and install and upgrade Windows®Recovery and security — find out how to fix computers that won't boot, restore a system, set permissions, and scan for virusesIt's the network — understand networking technology and how to troubleshoot a TCP/IP networkOpen the book and find:Comprehensive coverage of the new A+ 2009 exams"Soft skills" that will enhance your careerHow to find bottlenecks in a systemDetails about network architectureA guide to the different types of memoryAll about ports, cables, and connectorsHow to use a remote desktop connectionExplanations of malicious software typesBonus CD IncludesLab exercises for plenty of hands-on practicePractice exams to help you prepare for the real thingDummies Test Engine, our exclusive test-prep software featuring two versions of each of the examsPlease see the CD appendix for details and complete system requirements.