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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 pass the corresponding portion of the A+ exam with objectives and 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.

KEY FEATURES

• Covers all of the Comp TIA 2003 A+ objectives for exams 220-301 and 220-3002
• Discusses the repair of personal computers running Windows 9x, Millennium, 2000, and XP with numerous photographs and diagrams showing how to perform various tasks
• Integrates sample A+ exam questions after the appropriate PC Repair chapters

About the Authors

Christopher A. Crayton is a Comp TIA-certified instructor. Keiser College recognized him as their “Teacher of the Year” in 2000; now he serves as network administrator for Protocol, and ECRM company. His past books include the best-selling A+ Adaptive Exams and The Security+ Exams Guide (Charles River Media).

Joel Z. Rosenthal is an A+ and Microsoft certified technician, writer, and editor. He currently works as a computer repair technician.

Kevin J. Irwin owns and operates a computer repair shop. He has been repairing and working with computers for over 20 years.