Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software: CompTIA A+ Exams 220-1101 & 220-1102

This is your all-in-one, real-world, full-color guide to connecting, managing, and troubleshooting modern devices and systems in authentic IT scenarios. It includes coverage of Windows 11, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android, iOS, cloud-based software, mobile and IoT devices, security, Active Directory, scripting, and other modern techniques and best practices for IT management. Award-winning instructor Cheryl Schmidt also addresses widely-used legacy technologies, making this the definitive resource for mastering the tools and technologies you'll encounter in real IT and business environments.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1184 pages
Publication date: 19 September 2022
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)

This comprehensive guide is your ultimate resource for mastering IT hardware and software installation, configuration, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting, fully preparing for the CompTIA® A+ Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) exams. With its thorough instruction built on the exam objectives, it covers a wide range of topics, including Windows 11, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android, iOS, cloud-based software, mobile and IoT devices, security, Active Directory, scripting, and other modern techniques and best practices for IT management.

Award-winning instructor Cheryl Schmidt, with her extensive experience in the IT industry, provides valuable insights and addresses widely-used legacy technologies, ensuring that you are well-equipped to handle the tools and technologies you will encounter in real IT and business environments. Schmidt's emphasis on both technical and soft skills will help you rapidly develop into a well-qualified, professional, and customer-friendly technician.

To enhance your learning experience, this guide offers a variety of study and review tools:

Learning Objectives and chapter opening lists of CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Objectives: These lists provide a clear understanding of the topics you will be covering, ensuring that you cover all the essential knowledge required for the exams.

Hundreds of photos, figures, and tables: Visual representations of information in a full-color design make the content engaging and easier to understand.

Practical Tech Tips: Real-world IT tech support knowledge is presented in these tips, providing practical insights and techniques that you can apply in your IT career.

Soft Skills best-practice advice and team-building activities: In every chapter, you will find valuable advice on developing soft skills such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, which are essential for becoming a professional and customer-friendly technician.

Review Questions: Carefully designed review questions, including true/false, multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended questions, assess your knowledge of each learning objective. These questions help you identify areas where you need further clarification or reinforcement.

Thought-provoking discussion questions: These questions encourage critical thinking and help you apply the knowledge gained to real-world scenarios. They promote a deeper understanding of the topics and encourage you to think beyond the textbook.

By utilizing these study and review tools, you will be able to learn more quickly and thoroughly, ensuring that you are fully prepared for the CompTIA® A+ Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) exams. Whether you are a student, IT professional, or aspiring technician, this guide will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the fast-paced world of IT.

Weight: 2622g
Dimension: 227 x 285 x 55 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780137670444
Edition number: 9 ed