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Your COMPLETE resource for the UPDATED CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 exams
Building on the popular Sybex self-study approach, this Fifth Edition of bestselling CompTIA® A+® Complete Study Guide: Core 1 Exam 220-1101 and Core 2 Exam 220-1102, is revised and updated to cover major advances in technology, including mobile, cloud, networking, and security. The Study Guide includes practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience, as well as exam highlights and end-of-chapter review. Readers also have access to additional learning resources, including the Sybex interactive online learning environment and test bank with hundreds of review questions, practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a searchable PDF of a Glossary of the most important terms readers will need to understand.
The book provides 100% coverage of the CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 exam objectives, and verifies the successful candidate has the knowledge and job skills needed for:
Installing, configuring, and maintaining computer equipment, mobile devices, and software for end users
Servicing components based on customer requirements
Understanding networking basics and applying basic cybersecurity methods to mitigate threats
Properly and safely diagnosing, resolving, and documenting common hardware and software issues
Applying troubleshooting skills and providing customer support using appropriate communication skills
Understanding the basics of scripting, cloud technologies, virtualization, and multi-OS deployments in corporate environments
ABOUT CompTIA A+ CERTIFICATION
The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for computer technicians. Exams measure a candidate’s competency with various hardware components and software operating systems. A+ certification is the most popular entry-level IT certification, especially for those switching to IT from another career.