&> In This Book You’ll Learn How To: Recognize the different types and forms of computer memory Identify different computer cables and connectors Troubleshoot IRQ conflicts and other computer resource problems Identify and troubleshoot common computer motherboard components Install core PC components, such as motherboards, processors, and memory Install and maintain multiple computer peripherals Identify network architectures and topologies Troubleshoot operating system problems Describe the core functions of Windows NT/2000/XP and Windows 9x operating systems Discover effective DOS commands excellent for troubleshooting Use the DOS operating system or command lines when your GUI is unavailable Recover from system startup failures Use and troubleshoot Windows Networking Effectively prepare yourself for exam day CD Features Practice Exams! Ready to test your skills? Want to find out if you’re ready for test day? Use the practice tests supplied on this CD to help prepare you for the big day. Test yourself, and then check your answers. Coupled with the in-depth material in the book, this is the ultimate one-two A+ study preparation package! Charles J. Brooks is currently co-owner and vice president of Educational Technologies Group Inc., as well as co-owner of eITPrep LLP, an online training company. He is in charge of research and product development at both organizations. A former electronics instructor and technical writer with the National Education Corporation, Charles taught and wrote on post-secondary EET curriculum, including introductory electronics, transistor theory, linear integrated circuits, basic digital theory, industrial electronics, microprocessors, and computer peripherals. Charles has authored several books, including the first five editions of A+ Certification Training Guide, The Complete Introductory Computer Course, and IBM PC Peripheral Troubleshooting and Repair. He also writes about networking, residential technology integration, and convergence.

All-in-one guide plus videos prepares you for CompTIA's new A+ Certification Candidates aiming for CompTIA's revised, two-exam A+ Certified Track will find what they need in this value-packed book. Prepare for the required exam, CompTIA A+ Essentials (220-601), as well as your choice of one of three additional exams focusing on specific job roles--IT Technician (220-602), Remote Support Technician (220-603), or Depot Technician (220-603). This in-depth Deluxe Edition features instructional videos, thorough coverage of all objectives for all four exams, bonus practice exams, and more. Inside, you'll find: Comprehensive coverage of all exam objectives for all four exams in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need CD with over an hour of instructional videos so you see how to perform key tasks Hand-on exercises to reinforce critical skills Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day Exam Essentials, a key feature at the end of each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exams A handy fold-out that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective Look inside for complete coverage of all exam objectives for all four CompTIA A+ exams. Featured on the CDs SYBEX TEST ENGINE: Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and 12 total bonus exams. ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS: Reinforce your understanding with flashcards that can run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld. PRACTICE CD: Learn how to perform key tasks with over an hour of instructional videos on a bonus CD! Visit www.sybex.com for all of your CompTIA certification needs. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

If you're preparing for the new CompTIA 2006 certification in A+, or the current Network+ and Security+ certifications, you'll find this book invaluable. It provides all the information you need to get ready for these exams, including the four new A+ exams -- the required Essentials exam and three elective exams that pertain to your area of specialization. As with other O'Reilly Nutshell books for certification exams, A+, Network+ and Security + in a Nutshell follows a proven style and approach. It reviews all of the topics needed to master each exam in a remarkably concise format, with required knowledge boiled down to the core. Instead of plowing through 500 to 700 pages to prepare for each exam, this book covers each one in approximately 150 pages. And because the objectives for the three elective A+ exams are redundant, and the book covers them in one section. The exams covered include: A+ Essentials: Required for A+ 2006 certification EXAM 220-602: For the A+ IT Technician specialization EXAM 220-603: For the A+ Remote Support Technician specialization EXAM 220-604: For the A+ IT Depot specialization EXAM N10-003: For Network+ Certification EXAM SYO-101: For Security+ Certification Each exam is covered in three parts: Exam Overview, Study Guide and Prep and Practice. Plenty of detailed tables and screen shots are included, along with study notes and practice questions. Once you have completed the exams successfully, you will find this all-in-one book to be a valuable reference to core administration and security skills.

This guide offers nine books in one, covering every aspect of the two required A+ exams, plus customisable test-prep software on CD-ROM.

The big question you should ask yourself before you fork over $158 to take CompTIA's A+ Essentials exam is: am I ready? Are you? This guide was created with one purpose in mind, to ensure that you pass CompTIA's A+ Essentials Exam. This Short Cut offers the edge you need to pass, and includes: Real exam insight, structure, and question formats The most difficult 100 Question A+ Essentials practice exam you will find anywhere, to ensure that you really know your stuff Invaluable A+ Essential exam survival test-tips found nowhere else Also prepares you well for exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604 study.

Get the communication skills you need for career success with this unique book. Preparing you for exams and beyond, the valuable content delves into the issues that you’ll face in corporate, retail, and remote support environments. The book offers more than fifty scenarios depicting typical workplace situations, possible responses-and appropriate solutions to guide you. With this approach, you’ll gain valuable insight into becoming a team player and learn strategies to communicate more effectively with coworkers and customers.

Becoming a certified computer technician can take your career to new heights. Unfortunately, sitting down to take the A+ Certification exam can do the same for your blood pressure—but don’t get your cables in a knot! A+ Certification Workbook for Dummies gives you everything you need to sharpen your skills and boost your confidence as you prepare for the A+ Certification exam. Reflecting the tone and content of the actual test, this friendly workbook includes hundreds of hands-on exercises, scores of quizzes covering the terms and specifications you’ll need to memorize, and tons of troubleshooting “story problems” that require critical thinking and application of theory. With A+ Certification Workbook for Dummies, you’ll get practical guidance and helpful tips on answering questions and solving problems in all areas covered on the real exam, including: Protecting yourself and your PC Motherboards and CPUs Memory, BIOS, and CMOS Disk storage Power supplies and portable PCs Ports, cables, and connectors Monitors and adapters Printers Multimedia and input devices Plus, you’ll get hands-on experience with: Installing and upgrading Windows Files, folders, and command prompts Running and configuring applications System resources and device drivers Optimizing and maintaining Windows Understanding the system files and boot sequences Troubleshooting hardware, bootstrap, startup, and application problems Bonus CD-ROM includes example files and a test engine with additional review questions! A+ Certification Workbook for Dummies gives you everything you need to pass the A+ Certification Exam and prove you have what it takes to work in the competitive computer support industry.

The CompTIA A+ exam is the industry standard in terms of measuring a technician's hardware and software knowledge, with more than 600,000 individuals certified to date The perfect companion to CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide, this book is organized by objectives to facilitate a quick review and smooth reinforcement of key topics Featuring more review questions and study review features than the competition, the book includes ten chapter review tests, two bonus exams, and two sets of Flashcard exams, plus a searchable Key Term Database on the CD-ROM-that's 500 practice questions in all! Prepare for the required exam, CompTIA A+ Essentials (220-601), as well as your choice of one of three additional exams focusing on specific job roles — IT Technician (220-602), Remote Support Technician (220-603), or Depot Technician (220-603). Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.