Book Description
Written by Mike Meyers, the #1 name in A+ training, this book teaches you how to be an A+ technician by covering in full detail all the topics found on the A+ certification exam. The CD includes self-assessment testing engine with six practice exams, LearnKey video presentation from Mike Meyers, and Mike’s favorite shareware and freeware tools and utilities.

From the Back Cover

Essential Skills for On-the-Job Success

Mike Meyers, one of the premier computer and network skills trainers, has developed a learning system designed to teach A+ PC technician skills in an easy-to-understand way that will prepare you for an IT career. Mike gives you helpful tips throughout the book, end-of-chapter practice questions, and hundreds of photographs and illustrations. Completely up to date for the new CompTIA A+ standards, this comprehensive guide will help you pass the A+ certification exams and become an expert hardware technician.

Inside this book, you will learn how to: Configure CMOS and BIOS settings Identify expansion bus slots and install expansion cards Work with motherboards, CPUs, and RAM Provide proper power and cooling Install, partition, and format hard drives Install and troubleshoot floppy, CD, and DVD drives Install and upgrade Windows 9x/Me, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP Create SCSI chains Install sound and video cards Work with portable PCs, PDAs, and wireless technologies Manage printers and connect to networks

The CD-ROM features: Three full practice exams with hundreds of questions for both the Operating Systems and Core Hardware requirements. Available in Practice or Final Mode. One hour of LearnKey video training featuring Michael Meyers teaching key A+ topics (online registration required) Useful tools and utilities for PC technicians

Each chapter includes: Learning Objectives Many Figures and Illustrations Real-World Examples Try This! and Cross Check Exercises Tech Tip Sidebars Helpful Notes and Warnings End-of-Chapter Quizzes and Lab Projects

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Mike Meyers, one of the premier computer and network skills trainers, has developed a learning system designed to teach A+ PC technician skills in an easy-to-understand way that will prepare you for an IT career. Mike gives you helpful tips throughout the book, end-of-chapter practice questions, and hundreds of photographs and illustrations. Completely up to date for the new CompTIA A+ standards, this comprehensive guide will help you pass the A+ certification exams and become an expert hardware technician.

SYNOPSIS

Essential Skills for On-the-Job Success

Mike Meyers, one of the premier computer and network skills trainers, has developed a learning system designed to teach A+ PC technician skills in an easy-to-understand way that will prepare you for an IT career. Mike gives you helpful tips throughout the book, end-of-chapter practice questions, and hundreds of photographs and illustrations. Completely up to date for the new CompTIA A+ standards, this comprehensive guide will help you pass the A+ certification exams and become an expert hardware technician.

Inside this book, you will learn how to: Configure CMOS and BIOS settings Identify expansion bus slots and install expansion cards Work with motherboards, CPUs, and RAM Provide proper power and cooling Install, partition, and format hard drives Install and troubleshoot floppy, CD, and DVD drives Install and upgrade Windows 9x/Me, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP Create SCSI chains Install sound and video cards Work with portable PCs, PDAs, and wireless technologies Manage printers and connect to networks

The CD-ROM features: Three full practice exams with hundreds of questions for both the Operating Systems and Core Hardware requirements. Available in Practice or Final Mode. One hour of LearnKey video training featuring Michael Meyers teaching key A+ topics (online registration required) Useful tools and utilities for PC technicians