Network+ Study Guide & Practice Exams: Exam N10-003 [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Robert Shimonski (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1931836426 | ISBN-13: 978-1931836425 | Publication Date: May 1, 2005 | Edition: 1

The Network+ Study Guide covers all the objectives on the CompTIA exam, including the features and functions of networking components, and ensuring that readers have the knowledge and skills needed to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services. It covers exam topics such as media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation, and network support, as well as new exam topics on technologies such as wireless networking and Ethernet.

* Complete coverage of the new 2005 exam, written from the ground up
* Competitively priced with additional interactive exams online
* Popular exam being revised for first time since 2001

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From the Back Cover

CompTIA's Network+ certification is a globally-recognized, vendor neutral exam that has helped over 235,000 IT professionals reach further and higher in their careers. The Network+ 2009 exam (N10-004) is a major update with more focus on security and wireless aspects of networking. Our new study guide has been updated accordingly with focus on network, systems, and WAN security and complete coverage of today's wireless networking standards. As always this companion covers the core Network+ material including basic design principles, management and operation of a network infrastructure, and testing tools. After reading this book not only will you be able to ace the exam but you will be able to maintain, troubleshoot, and install computer networks.

• New to this edition in accordance with the newly revised exam is an intensified focus on network security
• Two NEW practice exams to help eliminate test-day jitters
• Tiered chapter ending questions that allow for graduated learning
• Covers everything from test taking techniques to advanced topics - keeping the beginner and intermediate IT professional in mind
• Layout of the guide parallels the N10-004 Network+ objectives for ease of study

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 800 pages
• Publisher: Syngress; 1 edition (May 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931836426
• ISBN-13: 978-1931836425
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,521,386 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rob Shimonski (www.shimonski.com) is an experienced entrepreneur and an active participant in the business community. Rob is a best-selling author and editor with over 15 years experience developing, producing and distributing print media in the form of books, magazines and periodicals. To date, Rob has successfully created over 100 books that are currently in circulation. Rob has worked for countless companies to include Entrepreneur Magazine, Microsoft, McGraw Hill Education, the National Security Agency and Digidesign. Rob has an extremely diverse background in the print media industry filling roles such as author, co-author, acquisitions editor, technical editor, copy editor and developmental editor. Since print media shifted to the digital domain, Rob has focused the past decade on developing all of the needed skills to produce audio and video media for the many of the same companies he has developed print media for. An expert in Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) design and video production, Rob has created over 500 different media packages to include commercials for TV, online advertising clips, audio podcasts and much more. Rob started to train others while in the US Marine Corps. Since, Rob has held a NY State teaching certificate as well as multiple trainer roles in colleges and trade schools across the world. Rob is a current member of ASCAP and the AES.

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the one..., June 26, 2005

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R. Dlugy-Hegwer (Northern California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Network+ Study Guide & Practice Exams: Exam N10-003 (Paperback)

Among so many books on the same topic, this one stands out for the quality of the information and expertise of the authors. The three Contributing Authors, the Lead Author (who helps develop CompTIA exams), and the Technical Editor each have the ***real-world experience*** to back their alphabet soup list of certifications.

Their explanations are fluid and well connected to the Exam Objective at hand. The 'just because I say so' explanations one finds in some of the other exam prep guides are missing from this one. The 'Exam Warnings' sprinkled throughout are particularly helpful at pointing out tricky bits of information you will be tested on.

Study well, complete the self-tests at the end of each chapter, and you're bound to succeed.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost the complete package, definitely enough to pass!, April 13, 2006

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This review is from: Network+ Study Guide & Practice Exams: Exam N10-003 (Paperback)

If you want to take the Network+ exam, and don't want to trough through 1400+ page books when the exam is so simple anyway, this is THE book for you.

Firstly, don't let its size intimidate you. It does a great job of going in depth in topics without losing track of the Network+ objectives. Every single objective is covered, and I did not see a single thing that was foreign to me on the exam.

The exam tips throughout the book are great, telling you key areas to focus on, and believe me, they really help to tell you what to remember most and what to simply glance over and make a note or two on.

Why 4 stars? Well, while I did pass the exam first try with this as my main book, I must say that the included practice test is rather poor, and so you should consider buying a decent practice test simulation in addition to this book to be comfortable with the questions on the exam, especially if this is your first CompTIA exam. People who have taken CompTIA exams before (like myself) shouldn't have too much of a problem, but practice exams nevertheless will drill the knowledge inside you.

Another glitch is currently at time of writing, this book STILL does not have its errata page up (rsanetworks.net/networkplus), so hence 4 stars.

Overall, this book WILL make you pass first time if you read it start to end and take notes of key areas of the exam (I passed with much room for error), but a decent practice test should be accompanied in your studies too.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Too Much Is Never Enough., November 10, 2006

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Martin Berger - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Network+ Study Guide & Practice Exams: Exam N10-003 (Paperback)

While I agree with the previous reviewer that said there is more information than is needed to pass the exam, I don't see that as a bad thing. The author's stated intention, which he points out serveral times throughout the book, is to help the reader become a proficient network technician, not just pass the exam with the bare minimum understanding of the topics. That is why I gave this book a 5 star review. In addition to that, the writing style is clear and to the point. The explanations are very easy to understand, especially the chapter on IP subnetting. I used to bang my head against the wall trying to figure out the complexities of subnetting, but, in a few short pages in this book, Shimonski has cleared up all of my frustrations with this particular subject. I also very much liked the chapter on wireless technologies and the security issuses surrounding wireless access, after reading it, I had the confidence I needed to set up a secure wireless network, with a firewall, for my home based PC repair business.

I plan on taking my Network+ Cert exam by the end of December, which will give me enough time to re-read this excellent book again from cover to cover. That coupled with my previous A+ certification, should allow me to pass my exam with flying colors.

Thank you to Robert Shimonski for writing this excellent certification guide.


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I took my exam and passed it on the first try. This was the only study guide I used. The information provided in this book plus my experience in the field allowed me to ace the exam. I am quite happy with the results I received from this book.