Book Description
The Only Classroom-Based Training and Self-Assessment System! The third edition of the A+ Certification Study Guide offers 100% coverage of all exam objectives and more than 220 challenging practice questions. On the CD, you'll get CertTrainer interactive tutorials and lab simulations, new CertCam animations which provide expert visual instruction, and new ExamSim adaptive practice exam software.


Book Info
A complete guide to A+ IT certification, covering one hundred percent of the topics tested on the Core Hardware and Operating System Technologies exams. The CD-ROM contains official CertTrainer CBT software, with a testing engine, review mode, and more. System requirements: CD-ROM drive, Internet browser, Microsoft Windows.


From the Back Cover
The Only Certification Study System Based on 200,000+ Hours of IT Training Experience 100% Complete Coverage -- All official test objectives for both A+ exams-Core Hardware and Operating System Technologies-are covered in detail Hands-on Exercises-Step-by-step instruction modeled after classroom labs Exam Watch-Warnings based on thorough post-exam research identifying the most troublesome exam topics and how to answer them correctly Three Types of Practice Questions-Knowledge, scenario, and lab-based questions, all with in-depth answers From the Classroom-Discussions of important issues direct from the classrooms of Global Knowledge's award-winning instructors Full coverage of the topics you need to review, including how to: *Add and Remove Field-Replaceable Modules *Install and configure IDE/EIDE devices *Upgrade, extend, and optimize system performance *Install device drivers and applications *Install, upgrade, and boot Windows *Install and configure SCSI devices *Install and configure peripheral devices *Network PCs *Configure Windows 98 computers for a direct cable connection *Configure an Ethernet card for TCP/IP CD-ROM features full CertTrainer CBT software and the new ExamSim test engine-more than 220 questions on CD CertTrainer: *e-Training-Self-paced review of key A+ topics, including exam tips *CertCam-New instructional video clips with audio explanations *In-depth Links-Need more explanation? Topically relevant links provide detailed instruction *Skill Assessment-Test your knowledge with more than 150 challenging practice exam questions *Score Reports-Indicate subject areas requiring further study ExamSim: *Complete Practice Exams-Realistic A+ exams with questions found only on the CD-ROM *Two Testing Modes-Standard or adaptive *Review Mode-Analyze what you got wrong and why *Detailed Answers-Explain why the correct options are right and why the incorrect options are wrong PLUS: *E-book-Electronic, searchable version of the Study Guide *Full color photograph section--provides additional visual instruction

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Prepare to pass the A+ certification exam - while gaining practical knowledge of the latest hardware and operating system technology for on-the-job success - using this comprehensive, 100% curriculum-based training system. Built on the proven training methodology of Global Knowledge, this complete study guide and CD-ROM package uses expert teaching techniques from the company that trains more than 200,000 IT professionals each year.

SYNOPSIS

CompTIA's vendor-neutral A+ certification focuses on configuring, installing, diagnosing, repairing, upgrading and maintaining microcomputers. Covers both required exams--Core and Windows/DOS. Contains 300 all new practice exam questions, PLUS an additional 130 pages of coverage. CD-ROM includes TEST YOURSELF Personal Testing Center software featuring detailed score analysis, timed live exams, and expert answers.