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CompTIA A+ 2009 Training Book
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Upgrading your computer skills and gaining recognition as a true computer professional, it's time to consider CompTIA A+ certification. With an A+ certification you will be recognized by the computer industry and employers as a technician with universal skills that's able to perform numerous technical tasks such as installing, configuring, troubleshooting and basic networking on a variety of platforms. CompTIA offers several validation paths to specialize in according to your interests and special skills.

To assist you in reaching you're A+ certification goals, CBT Planet offers a A+ Complete Study Guide.

220-701 A+ Essentials
220-702 A+ Practical Application

The A+ Training is up to date with the most current material from CompTIA. We recently updated the A+ Complete Study Guide with the new 2006 material making our product an excellent choice for mastering A+ Essentials (220-701).

You'll learn all the skills required to pass both the A+ Essentials exam as well as the 220-702 Practical Application exam from CompTIA. In addition, you'll have real experience under your belt from taking the realistic practice exams found on the A+ Complete Study Guides.

CompTIA A+Table Of Contents:

Unit 1: Troubleshooting methodology
Topic A: Troubleshooting models
Topic B: Professionalism

Unit 2: Operating systems
Topic A: Operating system fundamentals
Topic B: Directory management
Topic C: File management
Topic D: File and folder permissions

Unit 3: Electricity and power supplies
Topic A: Electrical safety
Topic B: Power supplies
Topic C: Power supply troubleshooting

Unit 4: CPUs and motherboards
Topic A: Central processing units
Topic B: Cooling techniques
Topic C: Motherboards
Topic D: Motherboard and CPU troubleshooting

Unit 5: The Basic Input/Output System
Topic A: The BIOS and CMOS
Topic B: The POST and boot processes

Unit 6: Memory systems
Topic A: Memory
Topic B: Memory packaging
Topic C: Memory installation
Topic D: Memory monitoring
Topic E: Memory troubleshooting

Unit 7: Bus structures
Topic A: Buses
Topic B: The PCI bus
Topic C: Video buses

Unit 8: Expansion cards
Topic A: Video cards
Topic B: Sound cards
Topic C: Internal modems
Topic D: Expansion card troubleshooting

Unit 9: Peripheral connection types
Topic A: Serial and parallel connections
Topic B: PS/2 connections
Topic C: USB connections
Topic D: FireWire connections
Topic E: Multimedia connections
Topic F: Troubleshooting peripheral connections

Unit 10: Data storage devices
Topic A: Drive adapters
Topic B: Hard drives
Topic C: Optical drives
Topic D: Removable storage devices
Topic E: Drive maintenance
Topic F: Storage device troubleshooting

Unit 11: Video output and image input devices
Topic A: Monitors
Topic B: Scanners and cameras

Unit 12: Printers
Topic A: Printing technologies
Topic B: Printer installation
Topic C: Printer optimization and maintenance
Topic D: Printer troubleshooting

Unit 13: Connecting computers
Topic A: Networking concepts
Topic B: Wired network connections
Topic C: Basic internetworking devices

Unit 14: Networking computers
Topic A: Addressing
Topic B: Client configuration

Unit 15: Network troubleshooting
Topic A: Troubleshooting basics
Topic B: Troubleshooting the network

Unit 16: Portable computers
Topic A: Notebook computers
Topic B: Configuration
Topic C: Component replacement
Topic D: Notebook issues

Unit 17: Windows management
Topic A: System management
Topic B: Task Scheduler
Topic C: Resource management
Topic D: Remote management

Unit 18: Windows monitoring
Topic A: Monitoring
Topic B: System performance
Topic C: Backup and restore

Unit 19: Operating system troubleshooting
Topic A: Windows startup
Topic B: System troubleshooting

Unit 20: Security
Topic A: Operating system security
Topic B: Windows Encrypted File System
Topic C: Security hardware
Topic D: Common security threats
Topic E: The human aspects of security

Unit 21: Windows installation and upgrades
Topic A: Windows installation
Topic B: Upgrades

Unit 22: Safety and maintenance
Topic A: Safety and hazards
Topic B: Computer maintenance
Topic C: Safe work practices
Topic D: Disposing of computer equipment