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Meyers, Mike; Everett, Travis A.; and Hutz, Andrew. Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs, Seventh Edition (Exams 220-1101 #amp 220-1102). New York: McGraw Hill LLC, 2022.

Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs, Seventh Edition (Exams 220-1101 #amp 220-1102)

Authors: Mike Meyers, Travis A. Everett and Andrew Hutz

Published:  November 2022 Pages: 1312

eISBN: 9781264714537 | ISBN: 9781264712748
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  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Acknowledgments
  • Contents at a Glance
  • Contents
  • Introduction
  • Instructor Materials
  • Chapter 1 Safety and Professionalism
  • 1102
  • The Professional Tech
  • Effective Communication
  • Be Prepared!
  • 1101
  • Chapter 1 Review
  • Chapter 2 The Visible Computer
  • Historical/Conceptual
  • The Computing Process
  • 1101
  • Computing Hardware
  • 1102
  • Computing Software
  • Chapter 2 Review
  • Chapter 3 CPUs
  • Historical/Conceptual
  • CPU Core Components
  • Memory
  • 1101
  • Modern CPUs
  • Selecting and Installing CPUs
  • Troubleshooting CPUs
  • Beyond A+
  • Chapter 3 Review
  • Chapter 4 RAM
  • Historical/Conceptual
  • Understanding DRAM
  • Types of RAM
  • 1101
  • Working with RAM
  • Troubleshooting RAM
  • Chapter 4 Review
  • Chapter 5 Firmware
  • 1101
  • We Need to Talk
  • CMOS and the System Setup Utility
  • Power-On Self-Test (POST)
  • Care and Feeding of BIOS/UEFI
  • Chapter 5 Review
  • Chapter 6 Motherboards
  • Historical/Conceptual
  • How Motherboards Work
  • 1101
  • Expansion Bus
  • Upgrading and Installing Motherboards
  • Troubleshooting Motherboards
  • Chapter 6 Review
  • Chapter 7 Power Supplies
  • Historical/Conceptual
  • Understanding Electricity
  • 1101
  • Powering the PC
  • 1102
  • 1101
  • Installing and Maintaining Power Supplies
  • Troubleshooting Power Supplies
  • Chapter 7 Review
  • Chapter 8 Mass Storage Technologies
  • Historical/Conceptual
  • How Hard Drives Work
  • 1101
  • Connecting Mass Storage
  • Protecting Data with RAID
  • Installing Drives
  • Chapter 8 Review
  • Chapter 9 Implementing Mass Storage
  • Historical/Conceptual
  • Hard Drive Partitions
  • 1102
  • Hard Drive Formatting
  • The Partitioning, Formatting, and Pooling Process
  • Maintaining and Troubleshooting Hard Drives
  • 1101
  • Chapter 9 Review
  • Chapter 10 Essential Peripherals
  • 1101
  • Supporting Common Ports
  • Common Peripherals
  • Removable Storage Devices
  • Chapter 10 Review
  • Chapter 11 Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems
  • 1102
  • Windows Versions and Editions
  • Installing and Upgrading Windows
  • Post-Installation Tasks
  • Chapter 11 Review
  • Chapter 12 Working with Operating Systems
  • 1102
  • Registry
  • Your Basic Windows Toolset
  • Processes, Applications, and Services Tools
  • macOS Preferences and Features
  • Chapter 12 Review
  • Chapter 13 Users, Groups, and Permissions
  • 1102
  • Authentication with Users and Groups
  • Authorization Through NTFS
  • Sharing Resources Securely
  • Beyond Sharing Resources
  • Chapter 13 Review
  • Chapter 14 Maintaining and Optimizing Operating Systems
  • 1102
  • Maintaining Operating Systems
  • Optimizing Operating Systems
  • Preparing for Problems
  • Beyond A+
  • Chapter 14 Review
  • Chapter 15 Working with the Command-Line Interface
  • 1102
  • Deciphering the Command-Line Interface
  • Mastering Fundamental Commands
  • Working with Files
  • Assorted Windows Commands
  • Assorted macOS and Linux Commands
  • Scripting
  • Beyond A+
  • Chapter 15 Review
  • Chapter 16 Troubleshooting Operating Systems
  • 1102
  • Common Windows Troubleshooting Procedures
  • Troubleshooting Common Windows OS Symptoms
  • 1101
  • Troubleshooting Problems Related to Motherboard, CPU, RAM, and Power
  • Chapter 16 Review
  • Chapter 17 Display Technologies
  • 1101
  • Video Displays
  • Display Adapters
  • Installing and Configuring Video
  • 1102
  • 1101
  • Troubleshooting Video
  • Beyond A+
  • Evaluating Monitors
  • Additional Display Topics
  • Chapter 17 Review
  • Chapter 18 Essentials of Networking
  • 1101
  • Roles Hosts Play in Networks
  • Networking Technologies
  • Implementing Ethernet
  • Chapter 18 Review
  • Chapter 19 Local Area Networking
  • 1101/1102
  • Interconnecting Networks
  • Installing and Configuring a Wired Network
  • Network Organization and Access Control
  • Troubleshooting Networks
  • Chapter 19 Review
  • Chapter 20 Wireless Networking
  • Historical/Conceptual
  • Wireless Networking Components
  • 1101
  • 1102
  • 1101
  • Wireless Networking Standards and Regulations
  • 1102
  • Installing and Configuring Wireless Networking
  • Troubleshooting Wi-Fi
  • Chapter 20 Review
  • Chapter 21 The Internet
  • Historical/Conceptual
  • How the Internet Works
  • 1101
  • Connecting to the Internet
  • Using the Internet
  • 1102
  • 1101
  • Internet Troubleshooting
  • Chapter 21 Review
  • Chapter 22 Virtualization
  • 1101
  • Hardware Virtualization
  • To the Cloud
  • Chapter 22 Review
  • Chapter 23 Portable Computing
  • Historical/Conceptual
  • Portable Computing Devices
  • 1101
  • Extending Portable Computers
  • Managing and Maintaining Portable Computers
  • Upgrading and Repairing Laptop Computers
  • Troubleshooting Portable Computers
  • Chapter 23 Review
  • Chapter 24 Mobile Devices
  • 1101
  • Mobile Computing Devices
  • 1102
  • Mobile Operating Systems
  • 1101
  • Configuring a Mobile Device
  • Chapter 24 Review
  • Chapter 25 Maintaining and Securing Mobile Devices
  • 1101/1102
  • Troubleshooting Mobile Device Issues
  • Securing Mobile Devices
  • Mobile OS and Application Security Issues
  • Chapter 25 Review
  • Chapter 26 Printers and Multifunction Devices
  • 1101
  • Printer and Multifunction Device Consumables
  • The Laser Printing Process
  • Installing a Multifunction Device
  • 1102
  • 1101
  • Maintaining and Troubleshooting Printers
  • Chapter 26 Review
  • Chapter 27 Securing Computers
  • 1102
  • Analyzing Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • Security Concepts and Technologies
  • Network Security
  • 1101
  • 1102
  • Chapter 27 Review
  • Chapter 28 Operational Procedures
  • 1102
  • Implementing Best Practices Associated with Documentation and Support Systems Information Management
  • Change-Management Best Practices
  • Environmental Impacts and Local Environmental Controls
  • Prohibited Content/Activity and Privacy, Licensing, and Policies
  • Beyond A+
  • Chapter 28 Review
  • Appendix A Mapping to the CompTIA A+ Objectives
  • 220-1101 Exam Objectives
  • 220-1102 Exam Objectives
  • Appendix B About the Online Content
  • System Requirements
  • Your Total Seminars Training Hub Account
  • Single User License Terms and Conditions
  • TotalTester Online
  • Playing the CompTIA A+ Introduction Video
  • Mike’s CompTIA A+ Video Training Sample
  • TotalSims Sample for CompTIA A+
  • Mike’s Cool Tools
  • Technical Support
  • Glossary
  • Index