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The A+ Certification and PC Repair Handbook (Networking Series)
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by Christopher A. Crayton, Joel Z. Rosenthal, and Kevin J. Irwin
Sales Rank: 125646
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Discount: 40 %
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Paperback: 868 pages
Publisher: Charles River Media; 1 edition March 1, 2004
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1584503726
ISBN-13: 978-1584503729
Product Dimensions:
8.9 x 7.4 x 1.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
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.
About The Author
Christopher A. Crayton is a technical consultant, security consultant, and trainer. Formerly, he worked as a networking instructor at Keiser College (2001 Teacher of the Year); as a network administrator for Protocol, an electronic customer relationship management (eCRM) company; and at Eastman Kodak Headquarters as a computer and network specialist. Chris has authored several print and online books, including Microsoft Windows Vista 70–620 Exam Guide Short Cut (O’Reilly,2007), CompTIA A+ Essentials 220–601 Exam Guide Short Cut (O’Reilly, 2007), A+ Adaptive Exams(Charles River Media, 2002), The A+ Exams Guide, The A+ Certifi cation and PC Repair Handbook(Charles River Media, 2005), and The Security+ Exam Guide (Charles River Media, 2003). He has also recently co-authored the CompTIA Security+ Study Guide & DVD Training System, Second Edition (Syngress, 2007). Chris is also a technical editor/reviewer for several major publishing companies, including Thomson, Pearson, Charles River Media, Wiley, Que, O’Reilly, Syngress, and Apress. He holds MCSE, MCP+I, A+, and Network+ certifications. 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.
Customer Reviews & Comments
CompTIA has updated the exam for the A+ Certification once again. And once again you are going to have to find a resource that can give you what you need to pass the exam first time. Once again is it time to take a serious look at Chris Crayton's latest release for the help you need. In a little over 850 pages there is more than enough information to give you a great chance of passing both the A+ exams. Crayton's knowledge of the subject matter are second to no one and this release is also a technicians dream book as it is packed with troubleshooting and repair information. The book take on both the hardware and the core exams and [resents that material in a manner that would allow any skill level to grasp and understand what is being presented. I like the organization of the book and how the review is spaced out rather than crammed into each chapter. The book has a cd with over 300 practice questions and this may be a little short as compared to some of the other manual out there. This problem can be fixed in future updates or a link on the website to download more questions. Overall this is a very good place to start and if think you are ready than this might and should be the final prep tool.
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