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Product Description
Prepping for the A+ certification exam is not an easy challenge, but in order to become a certified computer technician, passing this test is a requirement. The good news is you only have to take it once in your life to become certified.A+ Certification For Dummies 3rd Edition is a no-nonsense, easy-to-use reference and study guide for the A+ Core Hardware exam and the OS Technologies exam! It focuses on all the things you need to know to pass these tests, providing background information to help you understand some of the more complex concepts and technologies. You’ll have a handle on all the subjects, including: - The anatomy of a computer
- Building and deconstructing a PC
- Maintaining a computer
- Operating Systems basics
- Profiles of Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, and XP
- Making network connections
- Working with the network
- Sharing the internet
The bonus CD-ROM features exclusive test-prep software with twice as many sample questions than the previous editions of this book, plus demo versions of Boson Software, Inc., JRK Software, Vista-Net Publishing, and Self Test Software. Now expanded to include the 2003 version of the exam, this is the fun-and-easy way to study for the exam, with all the rewards in half the time!
Amazon.com Review
The Certified Computer Technician title--otherwise known as A+ Certification--is one way to document your technical skills for your résumé, and A+ Certification for Dummies is a painless way to prepare for the tests. It also serves as a wonderful primer for anyone who wants to learn more about computers. The book begins with an introduction to basic electronics and to the numbering systems relevant to computer processing. This opening section also covers the tools and techniques you need to know when working on computers. Next, author Ron Gilster builds your hardware knowledge from the bottom up with chapters on motherboards, memory technology, disk and other storage options, bus structures, and power supplies. Discussions of input and output devices, I/O ports, printers, and basic networking follow. Further on, the author explains how to work on computers, install new options, and implement upgrades. Gilster also discusses how to deal with customers--often a bigger challenge than diagnosing the hardware problem--and covers the DOS/Windows platform and diagnostic techniques. An included CD contains study software and hundreds of practice questions. Whether you are preparing for the A+ exam or simply want to get a clue about how computers work, this title covers the basics well. --Stephen W. Plain
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