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Divided into two sections, this handbook describes the installation and configuration of hardware in a personal computer and the most common operating system-related problems that occur when running Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, or XP, then reviews the objectives tested by CompTIA 2003 A+ examinations 220-301 and 220-302. Some black and white photographs are provided in the first section. The CD- ROM contains practice tests and video tutorials that illustrate PC repair techniques.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Book Description
Many A+ certification guides prepare aspiring PC technicians to pass the exam, but don’t put test objectives in a "practical use" context. Other PC repair guides cover A+ exam objectives in a real-world setting, but don’t prepare students well enough to pass the test and get certified. The A+ Certification and PC Repair Handbook solves this problem by combining a complete test preparation for the new A+ examinations (220-301 and 220-302) with a hands on guide that reflects how the A+ exam questions apply to real-world PC repair problems. The book teaches users how to install and troubleshoot hardware, and provides solutions to common operating system-related problems for machines running Microsoft Windows 9x, Me, 2000, and XP. Each chapter includes numerous diagrams and photographs, and explains PC repair techniques using easy-to-understand language and accessible terms. For each chapter explaining these PC repair tactics, another chapter is included on how to effectively pass the corresponding portion of the A+ exam, with sample exam questions based on the actual tests. Test-taking techniques are also covered, including the test’s recent return to conventional linear testing, as opposed to the adaptive format of previous years. The book’s companion CD-ROM contains video tutorials that illustrate PC repair techniques, and full-length, timed, 80- question conventional practice tests covering both modules (Core Hardware and OS Technology) of the A+ certification exam. KEY FEATURES * Covers all of the CompTIA 2003 A+ objectives for exams 220-301 and 220-302 * Covers the repair of personal computers running, Windows 9x, Millennium, 2000, and XP with numerous photographs and diagrams showing how to perform various tasks * Integrates sample A+ exam questions after the appropriate PC Repair chapters * Includes a companion CD-ROM with 320 A+ Certification review questions, timed tests, video tutorials, beep codes, and industry contacts

About the Author
Christopher A. Crayton is a CompTIA -certified instructor. He currently serves as network administrator for Protocol, an ECRM company. He is also the author of A+ Adaptive Exams and The Security+ Exam Guide (Charles River Media). Joel Z. Rosenthal is an A+ and Microsoft certified technician, writer, and editor. He currently works as a computer repair technician. Kevin J. Irwin owns and operates a computer repair shop and has been doing computer repairs for over 20 years. Joel and Kevin are also the authors of PC Repair and Maintenance: A Practical Guide (Charles River Media).

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Christopher A. Crayton (Sarasota, FL) is a CompTIA-certified instructor. Keiser College recognized him as their "Teacher of the Year" in 2000; now he serves as network administrator for Protocol, an ECRM company. His past books include the best-selling A+ Adaptive Exams and The Security+ Exams Guide (Charles River Media). 

Joel Z. Rosenthal (Pittsburgh, PA) is an A+ and Microsoft certified technician, writer, and editor. He currently works as a computer repair technician. 

Kevin J. Irwin (Pittsburgh, PA) owns and operates a computer repair shop. He has been repairing and working with computers for over 20 years.

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