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
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. |