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CompTIA A+ Exam Prep (Exams A+ Essentials, 220-602, 220-603, 220-604)
This book covers every skill measured by the latest A+ Exams including:
* Understanding all essential PC terminology, concepts, internal components, and peripherals
* Installing, upgrading, configuring, and optimizing PC components
* Troubleshooting hardware and performing essential preventive maintenance
* Mastering today's
best practices for professionalism and client communications
* Managing storage, printers, and scanners
* Maintaining laptops and other portable devices
* Performing advanced component installation, upgrade, and troubleshooting
* Installing, upgrading, repairing, and optimizing all Windows operating systems covered on the A+ exams
* Securing PCs and safeguarding their contents against data loss
* Setting up networks and troubleshooting network connectivity issues
* Understanding and managing computer-related safety and environmental issues
WRITTEN BY A LEADING A+ EXPERT
Charles J. Brooks is currently co-owner and vice president of Educational Technologies Group Inc., as well as co-owner of eITPrep LLP, an online training company. He is in charge of research and product development at both organizations. A former electronics instructor and technical writer with the National Education Corporation, Charles taught and wrote on post-secondary EET curriculum, including introductory electronics, transistor theory, linear integrated circuits, basic digital theory, industrial electronics, microprocessors, and computer peripherals. Charles has authored several books, including the first five editions of A+ Certification Training Guide, The Complete Introductory Computer Course, and IBM PC Peripheral Troubleshooting and Repair. He also writes about networking, residential technology integration, and convergence.
CD Features MeasureUp Practice Questions!
The CD features innovative testing software powered by MeasureUp, with an extensive collection of additional practice questions. This state-of-the-art study system can help you get completely ready for any current A+ exams: A+ Essentials, 220-602, 220-603, or 220-604!
* Multiple test modes, so you can study in the way that's most comfortable for you
* Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers help you thoroughly understand every A+ topic
* Helps you quickly identify your strengths - and fix your weaknesses
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ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3565-2
ISBN-10: 0-7897-3565-2
U.S. $59.99
CAN. $65.99
U.K. £42.99 (inc. of VAT)
CONTENTS:
ntroduction... 1 How This Book Helps You... 2 Organization... 2 Instructional Features... 3 Extensive Practice Test Options... 3 Final Review... 4 Registering for the Exam... 4 Hardware and Software You Will Need... 5 Advice on Taking the Exam... 5 Chapter 1 Basic PC Terms and Concepts... 7 Introduction... 10 The PC System... 10 System Unit Cases... 11 Form Factors... 20 Power Supplies... 22 System Boards (Motherboards)... 26 Microprocessor... 28 Chipsets... 30 Memory Units (RAM and ROM)... 32 Basic Input/Output Systems (BIOS)... 34 System Configuration Settings... 37 Expansion Slots... 39 Adapter Cards... 41 Data Storage Devices... 44 Removable Storage... 48 Peripherals and Ports... 50 Video Displays... 54 Printers... 56 Exam Prep Questions... 57 Answers and Explanations... 62 Challenge Solution... 64 Chapter 2 PC System Boards... 65 Introduction... 67 System Board Form Factors... 67 ATX System Boards... 67 BTX System Boards... 69 Low-Profile Form Factors... 72 Pentium Chipsets... 73 System Bus Speeds... 78 Expansion Slots... 79 PCI Local Bus... 79 PCI-X... 82 PCI Express... 82 AGP Slots... 85 Audio Modem Risers (AMR) and Communication Networking Risers (CNR) 87 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Components... 87 I/O Ports... 88 Onboard Disk Drive Connections... 89 SCSI Connections... 93 Processor Socket Specifications... 94 AMD Slots and Sockets... 96 DRAM Sockets... 98 CMOS RAM... 98 CMOS Setup Utilities... 98 Exam Prep Questions... 112 Answers and Explanations... 117 Challenge Solutions... 119 Chapter 3 Microprocessors... 121 Introduction... 123 Intel Microprocessors... 123 The Pentium Processor... 123 Advanced Pentium Architectures... 125 Intel Dual-Core Processors... 132 Advanced Intel Microprocessor Technologies... 134 AMD Processors... 135 Athlon 64 Processors... 137 Duron Processors... 138 Athlon Dual-Core Processors... 138 Opteron Processors... 141 Microprocessor Clock Speeds... 144 Processor Power Supply Levels... 145 Configuring Microprocessors and Buses... 146 Fans, Heat Sinks, and Cooling Systems... 148 BTX Thermal Module... 150 Advanced Cooling Systems... 150 Exam Prep Questions... 155 Answers and Explanations... 158 Challenge Solution... 160 Chapter 4 Random Access Memory (RAM)... 161 Introduction... 163 SRAM and DRAM... 163 SRAM Types... 164 Advanced DRAM Types... 164 Memory Overhead... 167 Error Checking and Correcting... 168 Cache Memory Operations... 171 RAM Packaging... 172 RIMM... 173 RAM Speed Ratings... 174 Exam Prep Questions... 178 Answers and Explanations... 180 Challenge Solution... 181 Chapter 5 Data Storage Systems... 183 Introduction... 185 Hard-Disk Drives (HDD)... 185 Personal Video Recorders... 188 RAID Systems... 190 Floppy-Disk Drives... 196 Magnetic Tape Drives... 197 Optical Storage... 199 CD-ROM Drives... 199 DVDs... 204 Disk Drive Interfaces... 205 Internal Disk-Drive Interfaces... 206 IDE/ATA Interface... 206 Serial ATA (SATA) Interface... 209 Floppy-Drive Interface... 210 Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)... 211 Removable Storage... 220 Flash Memory... 220 Exam Prep Questions... 225 Answers and Explanations... 228 Chapter 6 Ports and Peripherals... 231 Introduction... 233 Input/Output Interfaces... 233 Initiating I/O Transfers... 233 System Resource Allocations... 234 Ports, Cables, and Connectors... 237 PS/2 Connectors... 237 Universal Serial Bus (USB)... 238 IEEE-1394 FireWire Bus... 243 Multimedia Connections... 245 Legacy Ports... 250 Parallel Ports... 251 RS-232 Serial Ports... 253 Game Ports... 255 Typical Peripheral Systems... 256 Keyboards... 257 Pointing Devices... 258 Exam Prep Questions... 278 Answers and Explanations... 282 Challenge Solutions... 283 Chapter 7 Installing, Upgrading, Configuring, and Optimizing PC Components 285 Introduction... 287 Installing Storage Devices... 287 Installing Internal Storage Devices... 287 HDD Installation... 288 Installing SCSI
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