A [plus] fast pass

The Perfect A+ Preparation and Review ToolFrom the author of Sybex's best-selling A+ Study Guide comes the streamlined tool you need to bone up on critical A+ information: A+ Fast Pass. The enclosed CD lets you practice, practice, practice so you can approach the exams with confidence.Coverage includes:Installing, configuring, and upgrading hardwareDiagnosing and troubleshooting hardware problemsPerforming preventive maintenanceAddressing safety and environmental issuesWorking with motherboards, processors, and memoryWorking with printersUnderstanding physical networking techniquesUnderstanding OS fundamentalsInstalling, configuring, and upgrading operating systems and applicationsDiagnosing and troubleshooting software problemsConfiguring network software The A+ certification from CompTIA certifies the competency of service technicians in the computer industry. A+ candidates must pass two exams - Core Hardware and Operating System Technologies. This book is useful for candidates who have read a Study Guide or taken a course and are looking for review guides to help them brush up on key topics. Annotation COMPONENTSCD contains an advanced testing engine with adaptive testing capabilities, two bonus exams, electronic flashcards for PCs and Palm devices, and a searchable Key Term Database in PDF This chapter dissects the personal computer, identifies its various components, and attempts to explain those components as succinctly and precisely as possible.