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CompTIA A+ Practice Tests Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102)

By : Ian Neil, Mark Birch
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CompTIA A+ Practice Tests Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102)

By: Ian Neil, Mark Birch

Overview of this book

The CompTIA A+ exam is not only a valuable foundational certification, but also the key to unlocking a world of exciting career possibilities in the ever-dynamic IT landscape. This book combines the best-in-class practice tests for the exam, offering a substantial volume of exam-oriented practice material and mirroring the A+ exam's level of difficulty to ensure that you are not just prepared, but brimming with confidence when you sit for the A+ exam. The book begins with Core 1, delving into mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization, cloud computing, and troubleshooting. The chapters help you consolidate foundational knowledge essential for supporting computer software and hardware. As you progress to Core 2, you’ll review the knowledge you need to support common operating systems and software installations. This book grants you lifelong access to valuable supplementary resources available on an online platform, which include A+ flashcards and invaluable exam insights. With unlimited website access, you’ll have the freedom to practice as often as you wish, optimizing your readiness for the exam. By the end of this book, you’ll be fully prepared to confidently take both the CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 exams.
Table of Contents (16 chapters)
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Chapter 1: Mobile Devices
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Chapter 2: Networking
4
Chapter 3: Hardware
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Chapter 4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
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Chapter 5: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
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Chapter 6: Mock Exam: Core 1 (220-1101)
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Chapter 7: Operating Systems
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Chapter 8: Security
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Chapter 9: Software Troubleshooting
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Chapter 11: Mock Exam: Core 2 (220-1102)
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Introduction

It is important that the exam candidate understands typical usage scenarios for different mainstream operating systems and specialist mobile operating systems. In an enterprise environment, it is important that support technicians can support and troubleshoot many different devices. Modern enterprise networks need to tailor their approach for many different end-user scenarios, from on-premises support to remote and mobile users. Devices may connect to applications and services using various network media, including Bluetooth, cellular and wired connections, and Wi-Fi.

It is important that technicians can configure and troubleshoot all types of network connections. There is a need to upgrade hardware and software solutions over time, and knowledge of any constraints or requirements when planning for upgrades is important. To offer a speedy response to customer support requests, the technician should be able to choose the correct tool or techniques, so a good understanding...