CompTIA A+ Essentials Certification Books
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All the books below all cover the new CompTIA 2006 A+ exam objectives
A+ Certification Study Guide, Sixth Edition
Published Date: June 28, 2007
Pages: 712
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Author: Jane Holcombe, A+, Network+, MCSE, MCT, has been an independent trainer, consultant, and course content author since 1984.
Description: The new edition of this bestselling study guide offers complete coverage of all the exam objectives for the two new A+ exams A+ Essentials and A+ Exam 220-602 for IT Technicians. An integrated study system, the book includes 300-plus practice exam questions and step-by-step exercises.
- This is the only A+ study guide to include a video training and online teaching component
- Hundreds of exam-based practice questions on CD-ROM.
- The #1 classroom-proven IT training and exam prep tool
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A+ Guide to Hardware:
Managing, Maintaining and Troubleshooting, Fourth Edition
Published Date: December 12, 2006
Pages: 784
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Author: Jean Andrews has more than 30 years of experience in the computer industry, including more than 13 years in the college classroom. She has worked in a variety of businesses and corporations designing, writing, and supporting application software; managing a PC repair help desk; and troubleshooting wide area networks.
Description: This edition maps fully to the 2006 A+ Exams. This full-color guide is designed to be the most complete, step-by-step book available for learning the fundamentals of supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware. Video clips are available on the accompanying CD so readers can watch the author bring concepts and technical topics to life via live demonstrations.
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CompTIA A+ Complete Certification Kit
Published Date: April 9, 2007
Pages: 1743
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Authors: Quentin Docter, A+, MCSE, CNE, CCNA, SCSA, is an IT consultant and author. He has written or coauthored several books for Sybex, including MCSE: Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Design Study Guide.
Emmett Dulaney has written over 30 books on Windows, Security, IT project management, and UNIX, including the CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, 3rd Edition. He is the certification columnist for Redmond Magazine and CertCities.com.
Toby Skandier, A+, Network +, i-Net+, Server+, is a technical education developer for Embarq. He has coauthored numerous books for Sybex, including the bestselling CompTIA Network+ Study Guide.
James Pyles is an experienced instructor and author and currently a technical writer for EmergeCore Networks. He has participated in numerous installations of hardware, operating systems, and wireless LANs.
Description: This boxed set provides everything you need to prepare for the CompTIA A+ 2006 Certification Exam, including in-depth coverage of all exam objectives, exercises to hone your real-world skills, and a concise review for that last minute test prep.
Complete, in-depth coverage of all exam objectives for all four CompTIA A+ exams in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need.
- Hands-on exercises reinforce critical skills
- Real-world scenarios put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
- Challenging review questions prepare you for exam day
- Exam Essentials in each chapter helps you zero in on what you need to know
- Practice what you've learned with challenging real world scenarios
- Follow step-by-step exercises and get the skills you need in the field
- Based on specific exam objectives use this as a lab manual for certification prep
On CD:
- Contains more review questions and practice tools than competing review guides
- 2 practice exams for A+ Essentials
- 2 practice exams for IT Technician
- 2 practice exams for Remote Support Technician
- 2 practice exams for Depot Technician
- Electronic flashcards
- Searchable Glossary of Terms
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Mike Meyers' A+ Guide: Essentials (Exam 220-601)
Published Date: 2 edition (June 29, 2007)
Pages: 608
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Author: Mike Meyers
Is one of the industry's leading authorities on A+ certification. He is the president and founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a major provider of PC and network repair seminars for thousands of organizations including IBM, Lucent Technologies, GE, the FBI, the FAA, and the United Nations. Mike is the best-selling author of the A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, which has sold 500,000 copies in five editions.
Description: Completely updated for the 2006 CompTIA A+ Essentials exam, Mike Meyers' A+ Guide to PC Essentials, Second Edition is designed to teach foundational A+ IT technician skills in an easy-to-understand way that will prepare you for an IT career. The textbook offers helpful tips throughout, end-of-chapter practice questions, and hundreds of photographs and illustrations.
This comprehensive guide will help you achieve your first step to A+ certification and put you on the path to becoming an expert IT technician. 100% of all the objectives on exam 220-601 are covered in detail. The CD-ROM features hundreds of mock exam questions, Mike Meyers' favorite tools and utilities for PC technicians, and one hour of video training featuring Mike Meyers teaching key A+ topics.
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Mike Meyers' A+ Guide: Essentials Lab Manual (Exam 220-601)
Published Date: 2 edition June 1, 2007
Pages: 288
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Author: Mike Meyers Is one of the industry's leading authorities on A+ certification. He is the president and founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a major provider of PC and network repair seminars for thousands of organizations including IBM, Lucent Technologies, GE, the FBI, the FAA, and the United Nations. Mike is the best-selling author of the A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, which has sold 500,000 copies in five editions.
Description: Mike Meyers A+ Guide to PC Hardware Lab Manual, Second Edition features 40-plus lab exercises that challenge you to solve problems based on realistic case studies and step-by-step scenarios that require critical thinking. You'll also get post-lab observation questions that measure your understanding of lab results and key term quizzes that help build vocabulary.
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A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Sixth Edition
Published Date: 2 edition (June 1, 2007)
Pages: 1171
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Author: Mike Meyers Is the industry's leading authority on A+ certification. He is the president and founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a major provider of PC and network repair seminars for thousands of organizations throughout the world, and a member of CompTIA.
Description: "The most comprehensive publication on the market." --Certification Magazine
"My students love this book... comprehensive yet approachable, a proven A+ prep tool." --Farbod Karimi, Instructor, Heald College
Prepare to pass CompTIA's A+ certification exams with help from the #1 best-selling exam guide. Fully revised and updated for the new exam releases and reviewed and approved by CompTIA this authoritative volume covers everything you need to know to pass both the Core Hardware and Operating System Technologies exams. Mike gives you helpful exam tips throughout, end-of-chapter practice questions, detailed coverage of the exam format, and hundreds of photographs and illustrations. This comprehensive guide not only helps you pass the A+ certification exams, but also teaches you how to be an expert hardware technician.
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
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CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide, Deluxe Edition
Published Date: October 30, 2006
Pages: 984
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Author: Quentin Docter, Emmett Dulaney and Toby Skandier
Description: All-in-one guide plus videos prepares you for CompTIA's new A+ Certification
Candidates aiming for CompTIA's revised, two-exam A+ Certified Track will find what they need in this value-packed book. Prepare for the required exam, CompTIA A+ Essentials (220-601), as well as your choice of one of three additional exams focusing on specific job roles--IT Technician (220-602), Remote Support Technician (220-603), or Depot Technician (220-603). This in-depth Deluxe Edition features instructional videos, thorough coverage of all objectives for all four exams, bonus practice exams, and more.
Inside, you'll find:
- Comprehensive coverage of all exam objectives for all four exams in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need
- CD with over an hour of instructional videos so you see how to perform key tasks
- Hand-on exercises to reinforce critical skills
- Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
- Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day
- Exam Essentials, a key feature at the end of each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exams
- A handy fold-out that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective
On the CDs
- SYBEX TEST ENGINE: Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and 12 total bonus exams.
- ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS: Reinforce your understanding with flashcards that can run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld.
- PRACTICE CD: Learn how to perform key tasks with over an hour of instructional videos on a bonus CD!
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CompTIA A+ Complete Fast Pass
Published Date: Sep 25, 2006
Pages: 480
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Author: Emmett Dulaney has authored over 30 books including the CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, 3rd Edition. He is the former Director of Training for Mercury Technical Solutions, and currently is an instructor at Anderson University, in Indiana.
Book Description
The Perfect CompTIA A+ Preparation and Review Tool
Many candidates who complete a Study Guide or course also appreciate a review tool that helps them brush up on key topics. Sybex's CompTIA A+ Complete Fast Pass is that tool. This streamlined book hones in on critical information for all four CompTIA A+ exams. You'll find complete coverage of the objectives for the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam as well as all three elective technician exams: IT Technician, Remote Support Technician, and Depot Technician. Study, review, and practice with this popular study aid, then take the exams with confidence.
- Easy-to-use book is organized by exam objectives for quick review
- Flexible Fast Pass goes hand-in-hand with any learning tool on the market
- "Exam Essentials" in each chapter helps you zero in on what you need to know
- Book includes 500 review questions and practice tools
- Targeted and expert content is from the co-author of Sybex's CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide
On the CD:
- Four bonus exams
- Electronic flashcards
- Searchable Glossary of Terms
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A+ Certification All-In-One Desk Reference
Published Date: Jan 30, 2007
Pages: 1138
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Authors: Glen E. Clarke (MCSE/MCSD/MCDBA/MCT/CIW SA/Security+/Network+/A+) is an independent trainer and consultant, focusing on network security and security auditing services. Glen spends most of his time delivering certified courses on A+, Network+, Windows Server 2003, SQL Server, Exchange Server, Visual Basic .NET, and ASP.NET. Glen also teaches a number of security related courses covering topics such as vulnerability testing, firewall design, and packet analysis.
Glen is an experienced author and technical editor who has worked on nine certification books. Glen designed and coauthored the award nominated A+ Certification Bible and has worked on certification titles involving topics such as Windows 2000/2003 certification, CIW certification, Network+ certification, and Security+ certification. When he’s not working, Glen loves to spend quality time with his wife, Tanya, and their three children, Sara, Brendon, and Ashlyn. He is an active member of the martial arts community, where he currently holds his first-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Ed Tetz graduated in 1990 from Saint Lawrence College in Cornwall, Ontario with a degree in Business Administration. He spent a short time in computer sales, which eventually led to a computer support position. After several years of providing system and LAN support to small and large organizations, in 1994 he added training to his repertoire. He holds certifications for A+, ITIL Foundations Certificate in IT Service Management (IT Infrastructure Library), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), and Chauncey Group’s Certified Technical Trainer (CTT). Since 2002, he has been a full-time consultant for a value added reseller in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Over his years of work experience, he has supported Apple Macintosh, IBM OS/2, Linux, Novell NetWare, and all Microsoft operating systems from MS-DOS to Windows Vista, as well as hardware from most of the major vendors.
Description: Here's what you need to pass the A+ Certification exam in one value-priced package
This book covers the A+ Essentials, IT Technician, Remote Support Technician, and Depot Technician exams in topic-specific chunks for easy review. Packed with proven tips, practice tests, and practical information that will still be handy in the real world after you've passed the exam!
On the CD:
- Dummies Test Engine, our exclusive test-prep software featuring hundreds of sample questions
- Lab manual offering hands-on exercises of test topics
- See the About the CD Appendix for details and complete system requirements
How to:
- Install and upgrade motherboards, memory, and processors
- Understand ports and install external devices
- Perform maintenance and diagnose problems
- Recognize exam pitfalls
- Recover from system failure
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Mike Meyers' A+ Certification Passport, Third Edition
Published Date: May 3, 2007
Pages: 528
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Author: Michael Meyers
Description: Get on the fast track to becoming CompTIA A+ certified with this affordable, portable study tool. Certification training guru Mike Meyers will guide you on your career path, providing expert tips and sound advice along the way. With an intensive focus on only what you need to know to pass the CompTIA A+ Essentials and 220-602 tests, this certification passport is your ticket to success on exam day.
Features:
- List of official exam objectives covered
- Amount of time needed to complete each lesson
- Expert advice on critical topics
- Concise definitions of key terms and concepts
- Recommended resources for more information
- Common exam pitfalls and solutions
- End-of-chapter questions, answers, and explanations
- Career options mapped out to maximize the return from your IT journey
On the CD:
- Four complete practice exams
- A new collection of Mike's favorite shareware and freeware PC tools and utilities
- An electronic book
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COMPTIA A+ 2006 In Depth
Published Date: Nov 21, 2006
Pages: 1360
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Author: Jean Andrews
Description: CompTIA A+ 2006 In Depthtakes you from the 'just-a-user' level to the 'I-can-fix-this' level on all PC hardware and software matters. Coverage is balanced. While focusing on new hardware and software, the text also covers the real work of PC repair, where some older technology remains in widespread use and still needs support. It also covers all operating systems every Windows® OS, as well as Linux® and Mac® OS.
All the content that relates to CompTIA's A+ Essentials, 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604 certification exams is highlighted with an A+ icon that denotes the exam name and the objective number that the content refers to. This unique feature highlights the relevant content at a glance so that you can pay extra attention to this material, but it also helps put exam information into context. Additional callouts provide helpful test-taking hints and tips to remember for exam day. With comprehensive coverage of all hardware and software topics, CompTIA A+ 2006 In Depth is a text you'll be sure to refer to again and again, long after you've passed the exam.
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CompTIA A+ Exam Cram (Exams 220-602, 220-603, 220-604)
Published Date: Jun 8 2007
Pages: 1024
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Author: Charles J. Brooks has been deeply involved in the A+ program since its inception, a fact that played a profound role in his ability to become a best-selling author of multiple books, including the A+ Training Guides from New Riders/Que Certification. Brooks is a member of CompTIA's vaunted Advisory Committee for the A+ certification program. He is president of Marcraft International Corporation, located in Kennewick, Washington, and is in charge of research and development.
Description: More than one-quarter million readers have trusted their A+ studies to Exam Cram because the book builds the confidence they need to pass the exams.
The A+ certification is the most popular certification program in the world, certifying more than 500,000 individuals since its inception in 1998. These exams certify your knowledge of basic computer hardware and operating systems. This certification is extremely popular because it is essential to anybody who requires a baseline set of skills or competencies: high school students, technicians in your company's IT support group, even the delivery-truck driver who wants to explore a better career opportunity. With The A+ Exam undergoing a comprehensive update in 2006, A+ candidates will need all-new materials to prepare them for these exams. The A+ Certification Exam Cram covers the A+ Essentials exam, as well as the three exams (220-602, 603, and 604). The "Exam Cram Method" of study focuses on exactly what is needed to get certified.
Features:
- Chapters that map to the A+ exam objectives
- Exam alerts
- Practice questions (including two full practice exams)
- A web-delivered test engine that provides real-time practice and feedback
- Other helpful tools like notes, tips, sidebars, cautions, test-taking strategies, time-saving tips
- The popular Cram Sheet
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CliffsTestPrep CompTIA A+
Published Date: April 9, 2007
Pages: 247
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Author: Toby Skandier, A+, Network +, i-Net+, Server+, is a technical education developer for Embarq. He has coauthored numerous books for Sybex, including the bestselling CompTIA Network+ Study Guide.
Description: CliffsTestPrep Guides Go with the name you know and trust. Get the information you need fast! Written by test-prep specialists
Part I: Overview
- A complete description of the exam
- Proven test-taking strategies
Part II: 9 full-length practice exams
- 3 A+ Essentials (#220-601) exams with 300 questions
- 2 IT Technician (#220-602) exams with 160 questions
- 2 Remote Support (#220-603) exams with 160 questions
- 2 Depot Technician (#220-604) exams with 160 questions
- A total of 780 questions, complete with answers and explanations
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