The A+ Certification & PC Repair Handbook (Charles River Media Networking/Security)

The A+ Certification & PC Repair Handbook (Charles River Media Networking/Security)
by Christopher A. Crayton, Joel Z. Rosenthal, Kevin J. Irwin

The A+ Certification & PC Repair Handbook (Charles River Media Networking/Security)
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Author: Christopher A. Crayton, Joel Z. Rosenthal, Kevin J. Irwin
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-03-01
ISBN: 1584503726
Number of pages: 868
Publisher: Charles River Media

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Book Review: One of the best on the subject
Summary: 5 Stars

While focused toward passing the A+ Certification exam, the practical real-world knowledge included in "The A+ Certification and PC Repair Handbook" is extensive. Hardware is covered very well from the basics of identifying components to diagnosis and repair. The authors even include information on websites with various freeware and shareware programs as well as commercial programs to help diagnose problems and test system equipment.

For operating system problems and maintenance they cover most of the versions of Windows (95, 98, ME, 2000, XP). The only one not covered is NT, which is becoming more rare every day. There is no coverage of Linux as a desktop operating system and that is consistent with the A+ Certification exam.

All chapters end with a set of typical certification style questions to help make sure you understood the most important points of the chapter. Throughout the book the authors have included excellent photographs, illustrations, and tables with clear labels that make the material understandable and easy to learn. Tutorial exercises are also scattered throughout so you can actually test what you have learned. The book is divided into two distinct parts with Part I actually teaching you what you need to know and Part II organizing it for exam study purposes. Lots of little tips are also scattered throughout the book and help bring years of experience to the reader.

In summary, not only does it prepare you well for the exam but also provides an excellent education in PC hardware and basic configuration and maintenance. The included CD-ROM contains, among other things, several videos showing how to do things, and four practice exams. "The A+ Certification and PC Repair Handbook" is highly recommended for anyone who wants a solid basic education in PC repair and maintenance or who is trying to pass the A+ certification.

Summary of The A+ Certification & PC Repair Handbook (Charles River Media Networking/Security)

Many A+ certification guides prepare aspiring PC technicians to pass the exam, but don't put test objectives in a "practical use" context. Other PC repair guides cover A+ exam objectives in a real-world setting, but don't prepare students well enough to pass the test and get certified. The A+ Certification and PC Repair Handbook solves this problem by combining a complete test preparation for the new A+ examinations (220-301 and 220-302) with a hands on guide that reflects how the A+ exam questions apply to real-world PC repair problems. The book teaches users how to install and troubleshoot hardware, and provides solutions to common operating system-related problems for machines running Microsoft Windows 9x, Me, 2000, and XP. Each chapter includes numerous diagrams and photographs, and explains PC repair techniques using easy-to-understand language and accessible terms. For each chapter explaining these PC repair tactics, another chapter is included on how to effectively pass the corresponding portion of the A+ exam, with sample exam questions based on the actual tests. Test-taking techniques are also covered, including the test's recent return to conventional linear testing, as opposed to the adaptive format of previous years. The book's companion CD-ROM contains video tutorials that illustrate PC repair techniques, and full-length, timed, 80-question conventional practice tests covering both modules (Core Hardware and OS Technology) of the A+ certification exam.

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