A+ complete study guide, second edition

Annotation Here's all the information you need to prepare for the latest A+ certification in one single volume! This study guide provides full, in-depth coverage of both the Core and the DOS/Windows modules. Clearly focused and organized, the material covers all the official CompTIA exam objectives. The CD contains the custom A+ test-prep program that simulates the test-taking environment, and hundreds of questions ensure your understanding of the material presented Here's the book you need to prepare for the A+ Core Hardware and Operating System Technologies exams. This proven Sybex Study Guide provides:

• In-depth coverage of every exam objective—all the information you need
• Practical information on essential hardware- and OS-related tasks
• Hundreds of challenging review questions, in the book and on the CD
• Leading-edge exam preparation software, including two testing engines and electronic flashcards

Authoritative coverage of all objectives for both of the A+ Module exams, including:

• Basic computer service concepts
• PC architecture
• PC memory architecture
• Disk system architecture
• PC bus architectures
• Peripheral devices
• Printers
• Networks
• Hardware installation and upgrades
• Hardware troubleshooting techniques
• Understanding computer operating systems
• Understanding the Windows interface
• Windows 2000
• Application installation and configuration
• Using and configuring additional peripherals
• Preventative software maintenance
• Configuring network software
• Software troubleshooting

I passed my 300 series A+ exam the first time after studying this book and the practice exams. Not that the 300 series has been retired, but that I passed my exam on June 29, 2007; the day before the 300 series exams were to retire! Sybex is the best guide to use to prepare for other certification exams. Thanks so much! An updated edition of Sybex's study guide for the A+ certification, this workbook covers both the core and the operating system exams, mapping directly to the CompTIA exam objectives. The CD contains an advanced testing engine, electronic flashcards and the complete book in PDF. A study guide written from a repairperson's perspective covers CompTLA exam objectives, core hardware and operating systems technologies, network software, applications support, and operating system troubleshooting.