Complete A+ Guide to It Hardware and Software: Comptia A+ Core 1 and Core 2 Exams (V15) - Brossura

Schmidt, Cheryl A.; Lee, Christopher

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0135439779 ISBN 13: 9780135439777

Casa editrice: Pearson It Certification, 2025

Riassunto

Master IT Hardware, Software, and Troubleshooting—and Fully Prepare for the Latest CompTIA® Core 1 and Core 2 Exams (V15)

The Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software is your all-in-one, real-world, full-color resource for building the skills you need to become a confident, job-ready IT technician--and for passing the updated CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 Exams (V15).

Built around the latest A+ exam objectives, this comprehensive guide helps you connect, configure, manage, and troubleshoot today’s most widely used devices, operating systems, and cloud-based technologies--all in the context of real IT scenarios. You’ll gain hands-on expertise with Windows 11, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, Android, iOS, mobile and IoT devices, Active Directory, cybersecurity, scripting, and more.

Award-winning instructors Cheryl Schmidt and Christopher Lee combine technical depth with a strong focus on customer service and workplace-ready soft skills. Legacy technologies are also covered to prepare you for any environment you may encounter in the field.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN AND HOW YOU’LL LEARN IT

Covers All Current A+ Exam Objectives: Stay focused with clear coverage of every topic tested on the Core 1 and Core 2 Exams (V15).

Real-World, Visual Learning: Hundreds of full-color photos, illustrations, and tables help you understand how things work.

Hands-On Tech Tips: Practical insights and field-tested troubleshooting advice throughout the book.

Professional Skills Focus: Soft skills tips and team-building exercises help you develop the communication and collaboration abilities today’s employers demand.

Extensive Practice and Review Tools:

• Learning Objectives and Key Terms at the start of each chapter
• Review questions including multiple choice, true/false, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended formats
• Critical thinking activities to reinforce deeper understanding
• Certification Exam Tips to help you study smarter

Chapter Summaries & Glossary: Recap and reinforce key takeaways for fast and effective study.

Free Online Companion: Complete A+ Lab Manual

Available for free online, the Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software Lab Manual offers 140+ hands-on labs that walk you through:

• PC components and mobile device repair
• Wired and wireless networking
• Operating system installation and configuration
• Security fundamentals
• Real-world troubleshooting scenarios

Step-by-step instructions, built-in challenges, and critical thinking questions help you practice, experiment, and build confidence with core A+ topics. Whether you’re preparing for the exam or the workplace--or both--this lab manual ensures you’re ready.

Perfect for students, instructors, and career changers alike, this guide will prepare you for both certification success and on-the-job performance in today’s fast-moving IT environments.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Pearson It Certification
• Data di pubblicazione: 2025
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0135439779
• ISBN 13: 9780135439777
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 1568
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile