The Number-One CompTIA A+ Exam Guide "The most comprehensive publication on the market." -Certification Magazine Completely revised and updated for all four new exams and reviewed and approved by CompTIA, this definitive volume covers everything you need to know to pass the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam and CompTIA A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604. Mike Meyers, the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, has helped hundreds of thousands of people pass the CompTIA A+ exams-and now he can help you too. Inside, you'll find detailed coverage of the exam format, helpful exam tips, end-of-chapter practice questions, and hundreds of photographs and illustrations. After you ace the exams, this comprehensive guide will serve as an essential on-the-job reference. Full details on all exam objectives, including how to: • Work with CPUs, RAM, and motherboards • Install, partition, and format hard drives • Work with portable PCs, PDAs, and wireless technologies • Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP • Install sound and video cards • Manage printers and connect to networks • Implement security measures • Understand safety and environmental issues • Establish good communication skills and adhere to privacy policies The CD-ROM features: • Eight full practice exams covering CompTIA A+ Essentials and Exams 220-602, 220-603, & 220-604 • One hour of LearnKey video training featuring Mike Meyers teaching key A+ topics • Electronic copy of the book • Complete exam objective map for all four exams • List of official CompTIA A+ acronyms • Useful tools and utilities for PC technicians

Table of Contents:
Self-Assessment Pretest Chapter 1: The Visible PC Chapter 2: CPUs Chapter 3: RAM Chapter 4: BIOS Chapter 4a: Expansion Bus Chapter 5: Motherboards Chapter 6: Power Supplies Chapter 7: Floppy Drives Chapter 8: Hard Drives Chapter 9: Removable Media Chapter 10: Video Chapter 11: Understanding Windows 9x Chapter 12: Using the Command Line Chapter 13: Supporting Windows 9x Chapter 14: Understanding Windows NT and 2000 Chapter 15: Supporting Windows NT and 2000 Chapter 16: Windows XP Chapter 17: SCSI Chapter 18: Sound Chapter 19: Notebooks Computers Chapter 20: Printers Chapter 21: Networking Chapter 22: Internet