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Skip the fluff and get straight to the essentials with an indispensable prep handbook for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam.
InCompTIA A+ Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified!Core 1 Exam 220-1101, veteran tech experts and educators Mike Chapple and Mark Soper deliver a hands-on and practical roadmap to taking—and succeeding on—the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam. You’ll learn how to install, configure, and maintain computer equipment, mobile devices, and software for end users, service components based on customer requirements, understand networking basics, and apply essential cybersecurity methods. Ace the test using the proven CertMike approach:
Prepare -- CertMike is your personal study coach, guiding you through all the exam objectives and helping you gain an understanding of how they apply to on-the-job tasks!
Practice -- Each chapter includes two multiple choice practice questions. Work through the detailed explanations to evaluate each answer option and understand the reason for the best answer!
Pass -- On exam day, use the critical knowledge you've learned when you’re ready to take the test. You'll feel ready and confident to pass the exam and earn your certification!
With a laser-focus on getting you job- and exam-ready, the book skips the fluff and gets right to the point of getting you familiar with IT basics and on the road to an in-demand IT certification and a new career in tech. You’ll also get complimentary access to additional online study tools, complete with a bonus practice exam and audio recordings of the CertMike Exam Essentials. Banish test anxiety and feel ready to pass the test—the first time around!
Mobile Devices is the first domain of CompTIA’s A+ Core 1 exam. It provides the foundational knowledge that IT professionals need to work with laptops, smartphones, and other devices used by end users.
Networking is the second domain of CompTIA’s A+ Core 1 exam. It covers basic network technology used for wired and wireless network as well as the configuration of network services. This domain has eight objectives.
Hardware is the third domain of CompTIA’s A+ Core 1 exam. In this domain, you’ll learn about the various types of hardware used in IT environments. These include the internal components of a computer: RAM, storage, motherboards, CPUs, and power supplies, as well as the use of printers, multifunction devices, cables, and connectors.
Virtualization and Cloud Computing is the fourth domain of CompTIA’s A+ Core 1 exam. In it, you’ll learn how organizations use cloud computing to meet business requirements and the way that virtualization supports cloud computing.
Hardware and Network Troubleshooting is the fifth domain of CompTIA’s A+ Core 1 exam. In this domain, you’ll learn how technicians identify and resolve problems in support of end users.
An indispensable resource for anyone preparing for their A+ certification,CompTIA A+ Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified! Core 1 Exam 220-1101 is also a must-read for hardware and PC technicians seeking to upgrade their skillset.
Part I: Domain 1.0: Mobile Devices
Chapter 1: Laptop Hardware
Chapter 2: Mobile Device Displays
Chapter 3: Mobile Device Ports and Accessories
Chapter 4: Mobile Device Network Connectivity and Application Support
Part II: Domain 2.0: Networking
Chapter 5: TCP/IP Networking
Chapter 6: TCP/IP Ports and Protocols
Chapter 7: Networking Hardware
Chapter 8: Wireless Networking Protocols
Chapter 9: Networked Host Services
Chapter 10: Installing and Configuring Networks
Chapter 11: Advanced Network Configuration
Chapter 12: Internet Connection Types
Chapter 13: Networking Tools
Part III: Domain 3.0: Hardware
Chapter 14: Cables and Connectors
Chapter 15: Random Access Memory (RAM)
Chapter 16: Storage Devices
Chapter 17: Motherboards
Chapter 18: Booting, CPUs, and Expansion Cards
Chapter 19: Power Supplies
Chapter 20: Printer and Multifunction Device Configuration
Chapter 21: Printer Consumable Replacement
Part IV: Domain 4.0: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Chapter 22: Cloud Computing
Chapter 23: Virtualization
Part V: Domain 5.0: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
Chapter 24: Troubleshooting Methodology
Chapter 25: Troubleshooting Motherboards, RAM, CPU, and Power
Chapter 26: Troubleshooting Storage
Chapter 27: Troubleshooting Video
Chapter 28: Troubleshooting Mobile Devices
Chapter 29: Troubleshooting Printers
Chapter 30: Troubleshooting Networks