A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, 4th Edition [Hardcover]

Michael Meyers (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072222743 | ISBN-13: 978-0072222746 | Publication Date: March 15, 2002 | Edition: 4

Mike Meyers--the industry’s leading A+ certification authority and instructor--delivers another edition of his #1, best-selling study guide. Covering all official objectives for CompTIA's A+ Certification this must-have reference contains essential material to prepare you for both the Core Hardware and Operating System Technologies exams. Plus, the bonus CD-ROM contains practice tests, hundreds of questions, and LearnKey(tm) video clips. Not only will this book help you pass the A+ certification exams, but it will also teach you how to be an expert hardware technician.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"Absolutely the best A+ resource available." --Dr. Walt Merchant, CIS Department Chair, ECPI College of Technology

"My students love this book...comprehensive yet approachable, a proven A+ prep tool." --Farbod Karimi, Instructor, Heald College

Prepare to pass the new adaptive release of CompTIA's A+ certification exams with help from the #1 best-selling exam guide. Fully revised and updated--and reviewed and approved by CompTIA--Mike Meyers' renowned resource covers everything you need to know to pass both the Core Hardware and Operating System Technologies exams. Inside, you'll find helpful exam tips, end-of-chapter practice questions, detailed coverage of the new adaptive format, and hundreds of photographs and illustrations. This comprehensive guide not only helps you pass the A+ certification exams, but also teaches you how to be an expert hardware technician.

Get full details on all exam objectives, including how to:

• Install, configure, and upgrade microcomputer modules and peripherals
• Diagnose and troubleshoot common module problems and system malfunctions
• Implement safety and preventive maintenance procedures
• Work with motherboards, processors, and memory
• Manage printers and portable systems
• Configure network interface cards
• Install and configure Windows 9x and Windows 2000
• Manage files, directories, and memory
• Run programs and diagnose and troubleshoot common problems
• Connect to networks

The CD-ROM features:

• Hundreds of all-original questions in an adaptive test engine
• Six full practice exams covering the Operating Systems and Core Hardware requirements. Available in Practice or Final Mode.
• One Hour Plus of LearnKey video training featuring Michael Meyers teaching key A+ topics
• Useful tools and utilities for PC technicians

About the Author

Michael Meyers A+, Network+, and MCSE, is the industry¿s leading authority on A+ certification. He is the president and founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a major provider of PC and network repair seminars for thousands of organizations throughout the world. Total Seminars is a member of CompTIA, the creator of A+ Certification.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1176 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 4 edition (March 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072222743
• ISBN-13: 978-0072222746
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.6 x 2.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,072,622 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much more than just A+, January 17, 2003

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"llzackll" (FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, 4th Edition (Hardcover)

I love this book. It covers everything you would need to know to pass the A+ exams, and covers even more in great detail. Even if you are a complete newbie, you can learn everything by reading this book. A lot of people complain that there is too much information in this book, but I think it is a good thing, as it helps you gain more understanding of what really is going on under the hood of your PC.

This is not just another exam cram book. In fact, I recommend this book to everyone, from total newbies to experienced technicians. even if you are not planning on becoming A+ certified, you will learn a great deal from this book.

If you are planning on becoming A+ certified, this book outlines the subjects that will be covered on the tests, and includes many practice tests that will let you know what areas you need to study.

For those totally new to computers, you cannot just read this book (or any single book) and expect to pass the exam. I recommend reading this book thoroughly, and then doing at least 6 months of hands-on work with PC hardware / software. Then, read the book again.

For those that are experienced technicians and power-users, who have installed memory and hard drives before, or even build PC's, I recommend you just read this book completely to brush up on some details you might know completely, then take the practice tests. When you consistently pass the practice tests, then go take the real exam. You will pass I guarantee.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mike Meyers is at the top of his game!, September 13, 2002

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Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, 4th Edition (Hardcover)

Over the past 14 years there are several people who I have come to trust to produce exam material that will more than cover the exam. Mike Meyers is the premier name in the A+ certification arena and this book has new updates and coverage of both A+ exams and more.

Nothing short of amazing is the amount of detailed and technically accurate information presented in this book in the over 1100 pages. One thing I was impressed with was the Pre-Test that starts this book, this gives the candidate a more accurate account of the skill set required to pass the exam.

Breaking down the book is the first 8 chapters covering hardware, while chapters 9 through 12 deals with DOS, Windows 9.X and 2000, I think NT workstation should be included, but this does not detract from the book whatsoever. Chapters 13 through 19 are more hardware and finally chapter 20 for networking.

As I have come to expect there are review questions with each chapter, which far and away tougher than the actual exam. The book is well organized and documented making this the perfect study tool for both self study and classroom teaching.

The cd included has a number of tools and utilities, plus over 1 hour of training videos, 500+ questions in adaptive format to work with as well as 6 full practice exams. With everything include about the only thing it doesn't do is take the exam for you.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Technical Book that is Easy to Read, December 6, 2002

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Henry A. Dumas "usarider" (Feeding Hills, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, 4th Edition (Hardcover)

If you have been tinkering with computers for a few years and want to gain an A+ Certification, this is the book for you. The author begins with an introduction and pre-test that helps you see clearly what areas you need to focus on so that you can create your own unique study plan.

Most chapters begin with a section called "Historical/Conceptual". This section contains interesting information that is not specifically part of the exam. I urge all readers to read this section because it makes subsequent sections easier to understand. Each chapter ends with review questions so you can check your progress frequently. The book is organized into twenty well-defined pages. Even though this book is over 1100 pages long, it is easy to find any topic you need to review.

The book includes a CD with several practice exams. Each question includes an explanation for the correct answer. When I took the real exam, I was surprised at how many questions seemed exactly like the practice questions.

The book has many practical tips and tools that will help PC technicians with their day-to-day work. One example is the list of files to put on a Windows boot disk. This book will stay in my office as I expect to refer to it often.

In summary, this book is very readable and is designed for a wide range of experience levels.