Practice test questions prepare you for test success!The updated and revised
CompTIA A+ Complete Practice Tests, 3rd Edition, helps you gain the confidence you need for taking the two required CompTIA A+ Core 1 Exam 220-1101 and Core 2 Exam 220-1102 in order to earn your certification.
The book provides 100% coverage of the A+ exam objectives, and verifies the successful candidate has the knowledge and job skills required to: Install, configure, and maintain computer equipment, mobile devices, and software for end users; Service components based on customer requirements; Understand networking basics and apply basic cybersecurity methods to mitigate threats; Properly and safely diagnose, resolve, and document common hardware and software issues; Apply troubleshooting skills and provide customer support using appropriate communication skills; Understand the basics of scripting, cloud technologies, virtualization, and multi-OS deployments in corporate environments. Practice questions validate your knowledge in the following areas:
- CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1001--covering Mobile Devices, Networking, Hardware, Virtualization and Cloud Computing, and Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
- CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1002--covering Operating Systems, Security, Software Troubleshooting, and Operational Procedures
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ABOUT THE AUTHORs
Audrey O’Shea, A+, ITF+, Project +, Network +, Security+, and other industry certifications, is a professional educator. After a successful career in information technology, she turned to teaching and has taught courses in computer technology, electrical theory and practice for energy workers, general electronics, and other related fields. She holds a variety of computer industry certifications and is a member of the Phi-Kappa-Phi honor society, and active in helping young women prepare for STEM careers.
JEFF T. PARKER, CISSP, Project+, CySA+, is a certified technical trainer and consultant specializing in governance, risk management and compliance.
Introduction xi
Part I COMPTIA A+ CORE 1 EXAM 220- 1101 1
Chapter 1 Mobile Devices 3
Chapter 2 Networking 29
Chapter 3 Hardware 61
Chapter 4 Virtualization and Cloud Computing 115
Chapter 5 Hardware and Network Troubleshooting 125
Part II COMPTIA A+ CORE 2 EXAM 220- 1102 173
Chapter 6 Operating Systems 175
Chapter 7 Security 237
Chapter 8 Software Troubleshooting 281
Chapter 9 Operational Procedures 309
Chapter 10 Practice Exam 1 (220- 1101) 339
Chapter 11 Practice Exam 2 (220- 1102) 361
Appendix Answers to the Review Questions 383
Chapter 1: Mobile Devices 384
Chapter 2: Networking 397
Chapter 3: Hardware 417
Chapter 4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing 437
Chapter 5: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting 442
Chapter 6: Operating Systems 466
Chapter 7: Security 510
Chapter 8: Software Troubleshooting 540
Chapter 9: Operational Procedures 558
Chapter 10: Practice Exam 1 (220- 1101) 574
Chapter 11: Practice Exam 2 (220- 1102) 588
Index 603
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