CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, 8th Edition

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)