8th Edition. — McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2012. — 1200 p. — ISBN: 007179512X, 9780071795128.
The bestselling CompTIA A+ reference and test preparation guide-fully revised for the new 2012 exam topics.
Written by the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, the new edition of this trusted resource offers complete, up-to-date coverage of CompTIA A+ exams 220-801 and 220-802. You’ll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Prepare for the exams with confidence! McGraw-Hill is a Gold-Level CompTIA Authorized Partner offering Authorized CompTIA Approved Quality Content to give you the competitive edge on exam day. This comprehensive guide also serves as an essential on-the-job reference after certification.
Covers all exam objectives, including how to:
Work with CPUs, RAM, BIOS settings, motherboards, power supplies, and other PC components;
Install, configure, and troubleshoot hard drives;
Manage input devices and removable media;
Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7;
Troubleshoot all common PC problems;
Install video and multimedia cards;
Work with smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices;
Install and configure wired and wireless networks;
Connect to the Internet;
Protect your PC and your network;
Install, configure, and manage printers;
Work with virtualization technologies;
Understand safety and environmental issues.
Electronic content includes:
Practice exams for 801 & 802 with hundreds of questions.
More than one hour of free video training from Mike Meyers.
A collection of Mike’s latest favorite shareware and freeware PC tools and utilities.
Adobe Digital Edition eBook — free download (subject to Adobe's system requirements).