A+ Certification: Concepts and Practices (Text & Lab Manual), 4th Edition

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For courses in A+ Certification/PC Repair.

With outstanding theory and examplary methods, this text prepares students to challenge the most current version of the A+ Certification exams delivered by CompTIA. Plus, it offers all the necessary information to competently do the job.

Q.Do your students need coverage of the latest connective technologies?

A.  A+ Certification: Concepts and Practices incorporates improved wireless material; updated microprocessor and system board material; and in-depth coverage of newer DSL/Cable Modem/Wireless Internet

Q. Do your students need thorough coverage of Windows XP Professional?

A.  A+ Certification: Concepts and Practices focuses on the many facets of working with Windows XP Professional.

Q. Do you prefer a colorful, graphically illustrated text?

A. Not often found in this market, A+ Certification: Concepts and Practices incorporates a full-color format with updated illustrations that offer better clarity with graphically illustrated content.

Q. Is it important for your students to be challenged?

A. “Challenge Items” in A+ Certification: Concepts and Practices enable students to apply what they are learning to scenario-based situations that require more than a single word or sentence to evaluate

Other Points of Differentiation

• NEW - Added Hardware Core content–Incorporates improved wireless material; updated microprocessor and system board material; and in-depth coverage of newer DSL/Cable Modem/Wireless Internet connectivity technologies.
• Covers all the new objectives in the exam.

• NEW - Retained and improved Software Core content.
• Focuses on the many facets of working with the Windows XP Professional operating system.

• NEW - Full four-color format–Not often found in the market.
• Updates illustrations and provides even greater clarity for graphically illustrated concepts.

• NEW - Critical Thinking Skill Challenges–“Challenge Items.”
• Challenges students to apply what they are learning to scenario-based situations that require more than a single word or sentence to evaluate.

• NEW - Hands-on lab exercises–54 procedures in the companion full-featured Lab Guide.
• Supplies students with real computer service activities.

• Complete A+ objectives map and Test Tip information.
• Helps students focus on key content they will be expected to know for the A+ certification exam.

• Over 50 diagrams and screen dumps in each chapter.
• Provides constant reinforcement of the concepts being discussed.

• Chapter-opening learning objectives.
• Establishes a foundation and systematic preview of the chapter.

• Chapter-end summaries.
• Gives students a key-point review of its material.

• Emphasis on vocabulary–Includes Key Terms presented in boldface throughout the text, and a comprehensive Glossary at its end.
• Gives students quick and easy access to definitions.

• Boxed material throughout.
• Calls students attention to key thoughts.

• Multiple-choice and open-ended review questions–Total 25 in each chapter.
• Test students knowledge of the basic concepts along with their critical thinking ability.

Description

Enhance your job opportunities and career advancement potential with this resource for future computer service technicians. Providing the knowledge and skills required to pass the A+ Certification exams, it prepares learners to challenge the September 2003 version delivered by the Computer Technology Industry Association. The guide contains outstanding theory and the best methods to successfully take the exam, along with the necessary information to competently do the job. KEY TOPICS: Chapter topics include basic PC hardware, advanced system boards, standard I/O systems, mass storage systems, data communications, printers, portable systems, operating system fundamentals, Windows 9X, Windows NT/2000, basic system troubleshooting, operating systems troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance. MARKET: For individuals preparing to become successful certified computer service technicians.

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Concepts and Practices (Text & Lab Manual)

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