Books Recommended For A+^™ Certification

Title :CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, 8th Edition (Exams 220-801 & 220-802)

Author : Michael Meyers

Publisher : McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 8 edition (August 1, 2012)

ISBN-10: 007179512X

Covers all exam objectives, including how to:

• Work with CPUs, RAM, BIOS settings, motherboards, power supplies, and other PC components
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot hard drives
• Manage input devices and removable media
• Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
• Troubleshoot all common PC problems
• Install video and multimedia cards
• Work with smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices
• Install and configure wired and wireless networks
• Connect to the Internet
• Protect your PC and your network
• Install, configure, and manage printers
• Work with virtualization technologies
• Understand safety and environmental issues

Electronic content includes:

• Practice exams for 801 & 802 with hundreds of questions
• More than one hour of free video training from Mike Meyers
• A collection of Mike’s latest favorite shareware and freeware PC tools and utilities
• Adobe Digital Edition eBook—free download (subject to Adobe's system requirements)

Title :CompTIA A+ Complete Deluxe Study Guide Recommended Courseware: Exams 220-801 and 220-802

Author : Quentin Docter, Emmett Dulaney, Toby Skandier

Publisher: Sybex; 2 edition (October 30, 2012)

CompTIA A+ is the most sought-after certification for PC technicians. This guide covers every aspect of the required exams 220-801 and 220-802. Fully updated to cover the latest best practices, current software and hardware, and mobile OSes, this Deluxe guide also includes an exclusive bonus CD featuring additional practice exams, flashcards, instructional videos, and the entire e-book in ePDF, eMobi, and ePub versions.

• Includes a coupon for 10% Off CompTIA Certification Exams
• Fully updated to cover the latest exams and exam objectives
• Covers personal computer components, laptops and portable devices, operating systems, printers and scanners, networks, security, safety and environmental issues, communication, and professionalism
• Bonus CD features the Sybex Test Engine with additional practice exams, twice the electronic flashcards as the Standard edition, and eMobi, ePub, and ePDF versions of the book

CompTIA A+ Complete Deluxe Study Guide, 2nd Edition is a complete test-prep guide that will help you pass the A+ exam with confidence.

• Hardcover: 1232 pages
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1118324064

Title : CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Practice Questions Exam Cram (5th Edition)

Author : David L. Prowse 

Publisher: Pearson IT Certification; 5 edition (August 3, 2012)

Master Your Knowledge of the A+ Exam!

• Features 700 questions, organized to reflect the newest objectives for the A+ exams, so you can easily assess your knowledge of every topic.

• Each question includes a detailed answer explanation.

• Provides complete coverage of all objectives for the 220-801 and 220-802 A+ exams.

CD Features 700 Practice Questions!

• 700 questions from this book are included on the CD, giving you yet another effective tool to assess your readiness for the A+ exam.

• Test engine features multiple test modes, questions that simulate actual A+ exams, and detailed answer explanations, among other features.

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789749742

Title : CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Exam Cram (6th Edition)

Author : David L. Prowse 

Publisher: Pearson IT Certification; 6 edition (August 5, 2012)

Paperback: 744 pages

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0789749718

Covers the critical information you’ll need to know to score higher on your CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 exams!

• Deploy and administer desktops and notebooks running Windows 7, Vista, or XP
  Understand, install, and troubleshoot motherboards, processors, and memory
• Test and troubleshoot power-related problems
• Use all forms of storage, including new Blu-ray and Solid State (SSD) devices
• Work effectively with mobile devices, including tablets and smartphones
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot both visible and internal laptop components
• Configure Windows components and applications, use Windows administrative tools, and optimize Windows systems
• Repair damaged Windows environments and boot errors
• Work with audio and video subsystems, I/O devices, and the newest peripherals
  Install and manage both local and network printers
• Configure IPv4 and understand TCP/IP protocols and IPv6 changes
• Install and configure SOHO wired/wireless networks and troubleshoot connectivity
• Implement secure authentication, prevent malware attacks, and protect data

Title: CompTIA A+ Complete Certification Kit Recommended Courseware: Exams 220-801 and 220-802

Publisher: Sybex; 2 edition (October 9, 2012)

CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for computer technicians. Careful preparation for the exams is key. If you're preparing to take CompTIA's A+ certification exams 220-801 and 220-802, this CompTIA Recommended kit is the preparation you need. Three essential Sybex guides are packaged into one handy set that includes complete coverage of all exam objectives, real-world scenarios and exercises, the expertise of seasoned authors, loads of review questions, and plenty of practice exams.

• Value-priced kit features three Sybex guides to help you prepare for CompTIA A+ exams 220-801 and 220-802: CompTIA A+Complete Study Guide, Second Edition; CompTIA A+ Complete Review Guide, Second Edition; and CompTIA A+ Lab Manual
• Covers all exam objectives, provides exercises to hone your real-world skills, and walks you through focused reviews for that last-minute test prep
• Includes hundreds of review questions and eight total practice exams

The CompTIA Recommended CompTIA A+ Complete Certification Kit, Second Edition has all the tools you need to study, practice, review, and confidently take the 2012 CompTIA A+ exams.

• Paperback: 2184 pages
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1118388429

Title :Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Guide to 801 Managing and Troubleshooting PCs Lab Manual, Fourth Edition (Exam 220-801)

Author : Michael Meyers

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 4 edition (December 10, 2012)

Bestselling CompTIA A+ author Mike Meyers provides hands-on, step-by-step labs—updated for the 2012 release of Exam 220-801—so you can practice the IT skills essential for your success
Mike Meyers’ CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Hardware Lab Manual, Fourth Edition contains more than 75 labs that challenge you to solve real-world problems with key concepts. Clear, measurable lab objectives map to certification exam objectives, ensuring direct correspondence to Mike Meyers’ CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Hardware, Fourth Edition. Lab solutions are only available to instructors and are not printed inside the book.

The Lab Manual also includes materials lists and lab set-up instructions. Step-by-step, not click-by click, lab scenarios require you to think critically, and Hint and Warning icons guide you through potentially tricky situations. Post-lab observation questions measure your understanding of lab results and the key term quiz helps to build your vocabulary.

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071795170

Title :CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One For Dummies  

Author : Glen E. Clarke, Edward Tetz

Publisher: For Dummies; 3 edition (October 2, 2012)

A+ is the gateway certification into many IT careers, and interest in certification is exploding. This bestselling A+ certification guide is updated to cover the new A+ exam. It includes the new Windows coverage and reflects the revised emphasis on objectives. Nine minibooks focus individually on specific hardware and OS characteristics including installation and configuration, diagnostics, preventive maintenance, motherboard and processors, printers, networking, and fundamentals. A companion website contains the popular Dummies Test Engine test-prep software.

• A+ certification is the first step toward a variety of IT careers, and this guide is fully updated for the latest revision of the exam
• Nine minibooks cover the domains of the exam in detail, reflecting the enhanced emphasis on hardware and new Windows content
• Covers installation, configuration, and upgrading; diagnosing and troubleshooting; preventive maintenance; motherboards, processors and memory; printers; networking; and OS fundamentals
• Companion website provides the popular Dummies Test Engine, an exclusive, customizable test-prep software package now with twice as many sample test questions as previous editions

Anyone seeking CompTIA A+ certification will be better prepared with help from CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition.

• Paperback: 1320 pages
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 111809879X

Title : Upgrading and Repairing PCs (22nd Edition)

Author : Scott Mueller

Publisher: Que Publishing; 22 edition (July 17, 2015)

Scott Mueller delivers practical answers about PC processors, mother-boards, buses, BIOSes, memory, SSD and HDD storage, video, audio, networks, Internet connectivity, power, and much more. You’ll find the industry’s best coverage of diagnostics, testing, and repair—plus cutting-edge discussions of improving PC performance via overclocking and other techniques.

NEW IN THIS EDITION

• The newest processors, including Intel’s latest Core i Haswell processors and AMD’s Kaveri core processors.
• Everything you need to know about the latest GPU technology from NVIDIA and AMD, including developments in OpenGL, DirectX, and Mantle.
• New firmware innovations like the InSyde BIOS, Back to BIOS buttons, and all the updated settings available for the newest processors and chipsets.
• The latest in updated home networking standards, from blazing fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi to HomeGrid and G.hn powerline networking.
• Ever larger storage, thanks to new technologies like helium-filled hard disks, shingled magnetic recording, and Cfast and XQD for flash memory.
• Emerging interfaces such as mSATA, USB 3.1, and M.2
• Updated coverage of building PCs from scratch—from choosing and assembling hardware through BIOS setup and troubleshooting

• Hardcover: 1176 pages

• Language: English

• ISBN-10: 0789756102