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Skip the fluff and get straight to the essentials with an indispensable prep handbook for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam In CompTIA A+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified! Core 1 Exam 220-1101, veteran tech experts and educators Mike Chapple and Mark Soper deliver a hands-on and practical roadmap to taking—and succeeding on—the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam. You’ll learn how to install, configure, and maintain computer equipment, mobile devices, and software for end users, service components based on customer requirements, understand networking basics, and apply essential cybersecurity methods. Ace the test using the proven CertMike approach: Prepare -- CertMike is your personal study coach, guiding you through all the exam objectives and helping you gain an understanding of how they apply to on-the-job tasks! Practice -- Each chapter includes two multiple choice practice questions. Work through the detailed explanations to evaluate each answer option and understand the reason for the best answer! Pass -- On exam day, use the critical knowledge you've learned when you’re ready to take the test. You'll feel ready and confident to pass the exam and earn your certification! With a laser-focus on getting you job- and exam-ready, the book skips the fluff and gets right to the point of getting you familiar with IT basics and on the road to an in-demand IT certification and a new career in tech. You’ll also get complimentary access to additional online study tools, complete with a bonus practice exam and audio recordings of the CertMike Exam Essentials. Banish test anxiety and feel ready to pass the test—the first time around! An indispensable resource for anyone preparing for their A+ certification, CompTIA A+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified! Core 1 Exam 220-1101 is also a must-read for hardware and PC technicians seeking to upgrade their skillset.

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Author:   Mike Chapple (University of Notre Dame) ,  Mark Soper
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   Sybex Inc.,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.658kg
ISBN:  

9781119898092

ISBN 10:   1119898099
Pages:   464
Publication Date:   19 June 2023
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction xv PART I DOMAIN 1.0: MOBILE DEVICES 1 CHAPTER 1 Laptop Hardware 3 CHAPTER 2 Mobile Device Displays 19 CHAPTER 3 Mobile Device Ports and Accessories 31 CHAPTER 4 Mobile Device Network Connectivity and Application Support 47 PART II DOMAIN 2.0: NETWORKING 69 CHAPTER 5 TCP/IP Networking 71 CHAPTER 6 TCP/IP Ports and Protocols 77 CHAPTER 7 Networking Hardware 87 CHAPTER 8 Wireless Networking Protocols 103 CHAPTER 9 Networked Host Services 117 CHAPTER 10 Installing and Configuring Networks 131 CHAPTER 11 Advanced Network Configuration 143 CHAPTER 12 Internet Connection Types 153 CHAPTER 13 Networking Tools 163 PART III DOMAIN 3.0: HARDWARE 173 CHAPTER 14 Cables and Connectors 175 CHAPTER 15 Random Access Memory (RAM) 197 CHAPTER 16 Storage Devices 211 CHAPTER 17 Motherboards 229 CHAPTER 18 Booting, CPUs, and Expansion Cards 249 CHAPTER 19 Power Supplies 267 CHAPTER 20 Printer and Multifunction Device Configuration 279 CHAPTER 21 Printer Consumable Replacement 297 PART IV DOMAIN 4.0: VIRTUALIZATION AND CLOUD COMPUTING 313 CHAPTER 22 Cloud Computing 315 CHAPTER 23 Virtualization 323 PART V DOMAIN 5.0: HARDWARE AND NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING 337 CHAPTER 24 Troubleshooting Methodology 339 CHAPTER 25 Troubleshooting Motherboards, RAM, CPU, and Power 347 CHAPTER 26 Troubleshooting Storage 365 CHAPTER 27 Troubleshooting Video 381 CHAPTER 28 Troubleshooting Mobile Devices 393 CHAPTER 29 Troubleshooting Printers 405 CHAPTER 30 Troubleshooting Networks 415 Index 427

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS Mike Chapple, PhD, is Teaching Professor of Information Technology, Analytics, and Operations at Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. He is a bestselling author of over 25 books and serves as the Academic Director of the University’s Master of Science in Business Analytics program. He holds multiple additional certifications, including the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CySA+ (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst), CIPP/US (Certified Information Privacy Professional), CompTIA PenTest+, and CompTIA Security+. Mike provides cybersecurity certification resources at his website, CertMike.com. Mark Soper, MCP, CompTIA A+, has over 30 years’ experience in IT. He is the author or co-author of 40 books on technology, covering topics ranging from CompTIA A+ to Microsoft Windows, networking, and troubleshooting.

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