Complete Comptia A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software - 7th Edition (2016) (1)

2307 Pages·2019·116.91 MB·English

by  Cheryl A. Schmidt

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Complete CompTIA A+ Guide to IT
Hardware and Software
SEVENTH EDITION
CHERYL A. SCHMIDT
FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE
800 EAST 96TH STREET
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 466240
Complete CompTIA A+ Guide to IT Hardware and
Software, Seventh Edition
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ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-5645-9
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Contents at a Glance
Introduction
Features of This Book
Part I CompTIA 220-901 Exam Focus
Chapter 1: Intro to the World of IT
Chapter 2: Connectivity
Chapter 3: On the Motherboard
Chapter 4: Introduction to Configuration
Chapter 5: Disassembly and Power
Chapter 6: Memory
Chapter 7: Storage Devices
Chapter 8: Multimedia Devices
Chapter 9: Video Technologies
Chapter 10: Printers
Chapter 11: Mobile Devices
Chapter 12: Computer Design and Troubleshooting Review
Chapter 13: Internet Connectivity
Chapter 14: Introduction to Networking
Part II CompTIA 220-902 Exam Focus
Chapter 15: Basic Windows
Chapter 16: Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 10
Chapter 17: OS X and Linux Operating Systems
Chapter 18: Computer and Network Security
Chapter 19: Operational Procedures
Appendix A: Subnetting Basics
Appendix B: Certification Exam Objectives (Online)
Glossary
Index
Contents
Introduction
Features of this Book
Part I CompTIA 220-901 Exam Focus
Chapter 1: Intro to the World of IT
Who Needs This Book?
Technician Qualities
Breaking into IT with the CompTIA A+ Certification
Basic Skills for This Course
Types of Computers
Basic Computer Parts
Mice and Keyboards
1s and 0s
Safety Notes
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Exercises
Exercise 1.1 Identifying Tower Computer Parts
Exercise 1.2 Identifying Computer Parts
Activities
Internet Discovery
Soft Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Labs
Lab 1.1 Getting Started in Windows 7
Lab 1.2 Getting Started in Windows 8
Lab 1.3 Getting Started in Windows 10
Lab 1.4 Using a Search Engine
Lab 1.5 Screen Capture with Snipping Tool
Lab 1.6 Creating a Text File
Chapter 2: Connectivity
Introduction to Connectivity
External Connectivity
Mouse and Keyboard Ports
Video Ports
USB Ports
Installing Extra USB Ports
Audio Ports
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Ports
eSATA Ports
Network Ports
Modem Ports
Integrated Motherboard Ports
Getting to Know Ports
Wireless Connectivity for Input Devices
Soft Skills—Use Appropriate Titles
Chapter Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Exercises
Exercise 2.1 Computer Port Identification
Exercise 2.2 More Computer Port Identification
Exercise 2.3 Display Port Identification
Activities
Internet Discovery
Soft Skills
Critical Thinking Skills