Some copies of A+ Certification All-in-One For Dummies (9781119255710) were printed without access codes to the online test bank. If you did not receive a PIN with your book, please visit dummies.com/go/getaccess to request one. All the knowledge you need to pass the new A+ exam A+ is the gateway certification into many IT careers and can be essential in order to start your occupation off on the right foot in the exciting and rapidly expanding field of information technology. Luckily, the 9 minibooks inCompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One For Dummies make it easier to prepare for this all-important exam so you can pass with flying colors! It quickly and easily gets you up to speed on everything from networking and computer repair to troubleshooting, security, permissions, customer service and everything in between. The CompTIA A+ test is a rigorous exam, but the experts who wrote this book know exactly what you need to understand in order to help you reach your certification goal. Fully updated for the latest revision of the exam, this comprehensive guide covers the domains of the exam in detail, reflecting the enhanced emphasis on hardware and new Windows content, as well as the nuts and bolts, like operating system basics, recovering systems, securing systems, and more. Find new content on Windows 8, Mac OS X, Linux, and mobile devices Get test-taking advice for the big day Prepare for the A+ exam with a review of the types of questions you'll see on the actual test Use the online test bank to gauge your knowledge and find out where you need more study help With the help of this friendly, hands-on guide, you'll learn everything necessary to pass the test, and more importantly, to succeed in your job!

Some copies of A+ Certification All-in-One For Dummies (9781119255710) were printed without access codes to the online test bank. If you did not receive a PIN with your book, please visit dummies.com/go/getaccess to request one.All the knowledge you need to pass the new A+ examA+ is the gateway certification into many IT careers and can be essential in order to start your occupation off on the right foot in the exciting and rapidly expanding field of information technology. Luckily, the 9 minibooks inCompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One For Dummies make it easier to prepare for this all-important exam so you can pass with flying colors! It quickly and easily gets you up to speed on everything from networking and computer repair to troubleshooting, security, permissions, customer service--and everything in between.The CompTIA A+ test is a rigorous exam, but the experts who wrote this book know exactly what you need to understand in order to help you reach your certification goal. Fully updated for the latest revision of the exam, this comprehensive guide covers the domains of the exam in detail, reflecting the enhanced emphasis on hardware and new Windows content, as well as the nuts and bolts, like operating system basics, recovering systems, securing systems, and more.* Find new content on Windows 8, Mac OS X, Linux, and mobile devices* Get test-taking advice for the big day* Prepare for the A+ exam with a review of the types of questions you'll see on the actual test* Use the online test bank to gauge your knowledge--and find out where you need more study helpWith the help of this friendly, hands-on guide, you'll learn everything necessary to pass the test, and more importantly, to succeed in your job!

Introduction 1Pre-Assessment 9Book 1: Setting the A Groundwork 17CHAPTER 1: The 2015 A+ Exams 19CHAPTER 2: A+ Soft Skills 27CHAPTER 3: Protecting Yourself and Your PC 45CHAPTER 4: An Overview of System Components 61Book 2: Inside the Box 79CHAPTER 1: Knowing Your Motherboard 81CHAPTER 2: Picking Your Processor 125CHAPTER 3: What to Remember about Memory 165CHAPTER 4: Telling Your BIOS from Your CMOS 193CHAPTER 5: Managing Storage Technology 223CHAPTER 6: Working with Power 263Book 3: Outside the Box 283CHAPTER 1: Describing Ports, Cables, and Connectors 285CHAPTER 2: Installing and Configuring Input Devices 313CHAPTER 3: Installing and Configuring Output Devices 331CHAPTER 4: Managing Printers 351CHAPTER 5: Working with Multimedia Devices 385CHAPTER 6: Dealing with Laptops and Mobile Devices 401Book 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting 445CHAPTER 1: Performing Preventive Maintenance 447CHAPTER 2: Troubleshooting Procedures and Guidelines 469Book 5: Operating System Basics 499CHAPTER 1: Comparison of Major Operating Systems 501CHAPTER 2: Windows Operating System Functions 539CHAPTER 3: Installing and Upgrading Windows 581CHAPTER 4: Managing Files and Directories 613CHAPTER 5: Command Prompt Procedures 643CHAPTER 6: Working with System Files and the Boot Process 671Book 6: Managing the Operating System 683CHAPTER 1: Loading and Configuring Device Drivers 685CHAPTER 2: Working with Applications 705CHAPTER 3: Optimizing the Windows Environment 729CHAPTER 4: Using Windows-Based Troubleshooting Utilities 767Book 7: Recovering Systems 803CHAPTER 1: Managing Error Codes and Startup Messages 805CHAPTER 2: Managing Common Problems 823CHAPTER 3: Preparing for Disasters with Disaster Recovery 843Book 8: Networking 871CHAPTER 1: Down to the Networking Basics 873CHAPTER 2: Understanding Common Wireless Communications 921CHAPTER 3: Networking the Operating System 951CHAPTER 4: Configuring Internet Access 1017Book 9: Securing Systems 1053CHAPTER 1: Fundamentals of Security 1055CHAPTER 2: Implementing Security 1097CHAPTER 3: Viruses and Malicious Software 1135Appendix: CompTIA A Exam Reference Matrix 1157Index 1173