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El. knyga: CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) Cert Guide

  • Formatas: 1360 pages
  • Serija: Certification Guide
  • Išleidimo metai: 22-Oct-2019
  • Leidėjas: Pearson IT Certification
  • Kalba: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9780135300039
  • Formatas: 1360 pages
  • Serija: Certification Guide
  • Išleidimo metai: 22-Oct-2019
  • Leidėjas: Pearson IT Certification
  • Kalba: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9780135300039

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A certification guide for the A+ exams explains technician essentials and computer/device anatomy 101, configuring and using BIOS/UEFI tools, motherboard components, RAM types and features, PC expansion cards, storage devices, PCUs, ports and interfaces and much more. Original.

Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) exam success with this CompTIA Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning.

  • Master CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) exam topics
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  • Get practical guidance for next steps and more advanced certifications


CompTIA A+ Cert Guide Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002), 5th Edition is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Leading IT certification instructor Rick McDonald shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.


The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan.


The companion website contains the powerful Pearson Test Prep practice test software, complete with over 600 exam-realistic questions, including quiz, pre-assessment, and post-assessment questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most. Digital Key Terms Flashcards are included for every term in the glossary and help you master each concept.


Well regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this CompTIA study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will allow you to succeed on the exam the first time.


The CompTIA study guide helps you master all the topics on the A+ Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) exams, including:

  • Core 1 (220-1001): Mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing, and hardware and network troubleshooting
  • Core 2 (220-1002): Operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures


Extensive improvements in this edition include: new content on Windows 10, Chrome OS, security, scripting, and remote access; expanded coverage of troubleshooting, operational procedures, laptop teardown, subassembly replacement, and virtualization; new coverage of Linux and macOS troubleshooting; new MacBook coverage; updated coverage of processors, BIOSes (including UEFI); USB 3.1 and USB-Type C; mobile device teardown; hardware upgrades; dealing with prohibited content/activity; Windows features and upgrade paths; and network and cloud computing.


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Introduction xlviii
Part 1: Core 1(504)
Chapter 1 Mobile Devices
3(76)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
3(4)
Install and Configure Laptop Hardware and Components
7(27)
Laptop Access
8(2)
Keyboard
10(2)
Hard Drive Storage (HDD)
12(3)
Memory
15(3)
Smart Card Reader
18(1)
Optical Drives
19(1)
Mini PCIe
20(1)
Wireless Card
20(2)
Cellular Card
22(1)
USB Travel Routers and Wireless WAN Cards
23(1)
Video Card
23(1)
Laptop Screens
23(1)
DC Jack
24(1)
Battery
25(2)
Touchpad
27(1)
Plastics/Frames
28(1)
Speaker
29(1)
System Board
29(2)
CPU
31(3)
Cooling Fan
34(1)
Install Components Within the Display of a Laptop
34(5)
Screens
34(1)
LCD
34(1)
LCD Screen Replacement
35(1)
OLED
36(1)
WiFi Antenna Connector/Placement
37(1)
Webcam
38(1)
Microphone
38(1)
Inverter
38(1)
Digitizer/Touchscreen
39(1)
Use Appropriate Laptop Features
39(7)
Special Function Keys
39(2)
Docking Station
41(2)
Port Replicator
43(1)
Physical Laptop and Cable Locks
43(1)
Rotating/Removable Screens
44(2)
Characteristics of Other Mobile Devices
46(2)
Tablets
46(1)
Smartphones
46(1)
Wearable Technology Devices
47(1)
E-readers
47(1)
GPS
48(1)
Accessories and Ports Used by Other Mobile Devices
48(5)
Connection Types: Wired
49(1)
Micro-USB/Mini-USB for Android and Windows
49(1)
Lightning for Apple iOS
49(1)
Tethering
50(1)
Proprietary Vendor-Specific Ports (Communication/Power)
50(1)
Connection Types: Wireless
50(1)
NFC
50(1)
Bluetooth
50(1)
IR
51(1)
Hotspot
51(1)
Accessories
51(1)
Headsets
51(1)
Speakers
51(1)
Game Pads
52(1)
Extra Battery Packs/Battery Chargers
52(1)
Protective Covers/Waterproofing
52(1)
Credit Card Readers
53(1)
Memory/MicroSD
53(1)
Basic Mobile Device Network Connectivity and Application Support
53(14)
Wireless/Cellular Data Network Connectivity for Mobile Devices
54(1)
Enabling/Disabling Hotspots
54(3)
Enabling/Disabling Tethering
57(1)
Enabling/Disabling Airplane Mode
58(1)
Bluetooth
59(1)
Steps to Configure a Bluetooth Headset on an Android-Based Device
60(2)
Steps to Configure a Bluetooth Headset on an iOS Device
62(1)
Corporate and ISP Email Configuration
63(1)
Connecting to IMAP or Exchange Servers
64(1)
Integrated Commercial Provider Email Configuration
65(1)
PRI Updates/PRL Updates/Baseband Updates
65(1)
Radio Firmware
66(1)
IMEI vs. IMSI
66(1)
VPN
67(1)
Methods to Perform Mobile Device Synchronization
67(4)
Data Synchronization
67(1)
Synchronizing to the Cloud and to the Desktop
67(1)
Synchronizing to the Automobile
68(1)
Types of Data to Synchronize
68(1)
Synchronization Methods
69(1)
Cloud-Based Synchronization
69(1)
Desktop-Based Synchronization
70(1)
Automobile Synchronization
70(1)
Email Synchronization
71(1)
Software Requirements for Synchronization Software
71(1)
Connection Types for Synchronization Software
71(1)
Review All the Key Topics
71(2)
Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
73(1)
Define Key Terms
73(6)
Chapter 2 Networking
79(80)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
79(5)
TCP and UDP Ports, Protocols, and Their Purposes
84(7)
TCP
84(1)
UDP
85(1)
FTP
86(1)
SSH
87(1)
Telnet
87(1)
SMTP
88(1)
DNS
88(1)
HTTP/HTTPS
88(1)
POP3
88(1)
IMAP
89(1)
NetBIOS/NetBT
89(1)
SMB/CIFS
89(1)
SLP
90(1)
AFP
90(1)
RDP
90(1)
DHCP
90(1)
SNMP
91(1)
LDAP
91(1)
Networking Hardware Devices
91(7)
Router
91(2)
Switch
93(1)
Wireless Access Point
94(1)
Cloud-based Network Controller
94(1)
Firewall
94(1)
Network Interface Card
94(1)
Repeater/Extender
94(1)
Hub
95(1)
DSL Modems: Dial-up, Cable, and DSL
96(1)
Wireless Bridge
96(1)
Patch Panel
96(1)
Ethernet over Powerlines
96(2)
Power over Ethernet
98(1)
Install and Configure a Basic Wired/Wireless SOHO Network
98(11)
Access Point Settings
98(1)
Channels
99(1)
NAT
100(1)
Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, and DNAT
100(1)
DMZ
101(1)
DHCP
101(2)
IP Addressing
103(1)
MC Configuration
103(1)
NIC Configuration Steps
103(1)
End-User Device Configuration
104(1)
Internet of Things (IoT) Device Configuration
105(1)
Cable/DSL Modem
106(1)
Basic QoS
107(1)
UPnP
107(1)
WiFi Encryption Types
107(1)
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
107(1)
WPA (WiFi Protected Access)
108(1)
WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access 2)
108(1)
WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)
108(1)
Compare and Contrast Wireless Networking Protocols
109(10)
WiFi Standards
109(2)
Frequencies
111(1)
Understanding MIMO
112(1)
Bluetooth
113(1)
Steps to Configure a Bluetooth Headset on an Android-Based Device
114(2)
Steps to Configure a Bluetooth Headset on an iOS Device
116(1)
NFC
117(1)
RFID
117(1)
Zigbee and Z-Wave
118(1)
3G, 4G, 5G, and LTE
118(1)
Summarize the Properties and Purposes of Services Provided by Networked Hosts
119(4)
Web Server
119(1)
File Server
119(1)
Print Server
119(1)
DHCP Server
120(1)
DNS Server
120(1)
Proxy Server
120(1)
Mail Server
120(1)
Authentication Server
121(1)
Syslog Server
121(1)
Internet Appliances
121(1)
UTM
121(1)
IDS
121(1)
IPS
122(1)
End-point Management Server
122(1)
Legacy and Embedded Systems
122(1)
Network Configuration Concepts
123(9)
IP Addressing
123(1)
Dynamic vs. Static IP Addresses
124(1)
APIPA IP Addresses/Link Local Addresses
125(1)
IPv4
126(1)
IPv6
127(1)
IPv6 Addressing
127(2)
Viewing IP Address Information
129(2)
VPN
131(1)
VLAN
131(1)
NAT
132(1)
Internet Connection Types, Network Types, and Their Features
132(11)
Internet Connection Types
132(1)
Cable
133(1)
DSL
133(2)
Dial-up
135(1)
Fiber
136(1)
Satellite
136(1)
ISDN
137(1)
Cellular
138(3)
Line-of-Sight Wireless
141(1)
Network Types
141(1)
LAN
142(1)
WAN
142(1)
PAN
142(1)
MAN
142(1)
WMN
143(1)
Using Networking Tools
143(6)
Cutting Tool
144(1)
Cable Stripper
144(1)
Crimper
144(1)
Punchdown Tool
145(1)
Multimeter
146(1)
Tone Generator and Probe
146(1)
Cable Tester
147(1)
Loopback Plug
148(1)
WiFi Analyzer
148(1)
Review All the Key Topics
149(1)
Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
149(1)
Define Key Terms
150(9)
Chapter 3 Hardware
159(228)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
159(5)
Basic Cable Types
164(29)
Network Cables
164(1)
Ethernet
164(4)
Fiber
168(2)
Coaxial
170(3)
Video Cables
173(1)
VGA
174(1)
HDMI
175(2)
DisplayPort
177(1)
DVI
178(1)
Multipurpose Cables
179(1)
Lightning
179(1)
Thunderbolt
180(2)
USB
182(6)
Peripheral Cables: Serial
188(1)
Hard Drive Cables
189(1)
SATA Cables
189(1)
IDE Cable
190(1)
SCSI
190(1)
Adapters
191(1)
DVI to HDMI
191(1)
USB to Ethernet
191(1)
DVI-I to VGA
191(2)
Common Connectors
193(1)
Installing RANI Types
194(12)
SODIMM Memory
196(1)
DDR2 SDRAM
197(1)
DDR3 SDRAM
197(2)
DDR4 SDRAM: The Current Standard
199(1)
Single Channel
199(1)
Dual Channel
199(1)
Triple Channel
200(1)
Quad Channel
200(1)
Parity vs. Non-Parity
201(1)
Error Correction: ECC vs. non-ECC Memory
202(1)
Installing Memory
202(1)
Preparations for Installing DI1VIM Memory
202(4)
Installing Storage Devices
206(22)
Optical Drives
206(1)
CD-ROM/CD-RW
207(1)
DVD Recordable and Rewritable Standards
207(1)
Blu-ray (BD)
208(1)
Drive Speed Ratings
208(1)
Recording Files to Optical Discs
209(1)
Hard Drives
209(1)
Solid-State Drive (SSD)
209(6)
Magnetic Hard Disk Drives
215(1)
Spin Rate
215(1)
Form Factors
216(1)
Hybrid Drives
217(1)
Flash Drives
217(3)
Flash Card Reader
220(1)
Storage Device Configurations
221(1)
RAID Types
221(2)
Creating a SATA RAID Array
223(3)
Hot-Swappable Drives
226(2)
Installing Motherboards, CPUs, and Add-on Cards
228(68)
Motherboard Form Factor: ATX, ITX, and Smaller Sizes
228(1)
ATX and mATX
229(2)
ITX Family
231(2)
Comparing ATX, MicroATX, and Mini-ITX Motherboards
233(1)
Expansion Slot Types
233(1)
PCI Slots
233(1)
PCI-X Slots
234(1)
PCIe (PCI Express) Slots
234(4)
Riser Cards
238(1)
Socket Types
238(10)
mPGA Sockets
248(2)
Socket AM3
250(1)
SATA
251(1)
IDE
251(1)
Front and Top Panel Connectors
251(2)
Internal USB Connector
253(1)
BIOS/UEFI Settings
254(1)
BIOS/UEFI Configuration
254(1)
Accessing the BIOS Setup Program
255(1)
UEFI and Traditional BIOS
256(1)
BIOS Settings Overview
257(3)
Boot Options: Settings and Boot Sequence
260(1)
Firmware Updates
261(3)
Security Features
264(1)
Interface Configurations
265(3)
CMOS Battery
268(1)
CPU Cores: Single Core and Multicore
268(1)
Virtualization
269(1)
Hyperthreading
269(1)
CPU Speeds
269(2)
Overclocking
271(1)
Integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
272(2)
Processor Compatibility
274(1)
Cooling Mechanisms
275(1)
Fans
276(1)
Fanless/Passive Heat Sinks
276(1)
Heat Sink
277(1)
Phase-Change Material/Thermal Paste
277(2)
Liquid-Based Cooling
279(1)
Expansion Cards
280(1)
Installing Video Cards
280(6)
Installing Sound Cards
286(2)
External USB Audio Sound Cards
288(1)
Installing Network Cards
289(1)
Installing USB Cards
290(2)
SATA and eSATA
292(4)
Peripheral Types
296(13)
Printer
296(1)
ADF and Flatbed Scanners
296(1)
Barcode and QR Scanners
297(1)
Monitors
298(1)
VR Headset
298(1)
Optical Drive Types
298(1)
Mouse
299(1)
Pairing a Bluetooth Mouse (Windows)
299(2)
Keyboard
301(1)
Touchpad
302(1)
Signature Pad
302(1)
Game Controllers
302(1)
Camera/Webcam
303(1)
Microphone
304(1)
Speakers
305(1)
Headset
306(1)
Projector
306(1)
Brightness/Lumens
307(1)
External Storage Drives
307(1)
KVM
307(1)
Magnetic Reader/Chip Reader
308(1)
NFC/Tap Pay Device
308(1)
Smart Card Reader
308(1)
Power Supplies
309(10)
Power Supply Ratings
310(1)
115V vs. 220V Multivoltage Power Supplies
311(1)
Power Supply Form Factors and Connectors
312(7)
Custom Components
319(8)
Graphic/CAD/CAM Design Workstation
319(1)
Audio/Video Editing Workstation
320(2)
Virtualization Workstation
322(2)
Gaming PC
324(2)
Network-Attached Storage Device
326(1)
Standard Thick Client/Thin Client
327(1)
Common Devices
327(5)
Desktop: Standard Thick Client/Thin Client Requirements
327(1)
Thick Client
327(1)
Thin Client
328(1)
Laptop/Common Mobile Devices
329(1)
Touchpad Configuration
329(1)
Touchscreen Configuration
330(1)
Application Installations/Configurations
331(1)
Synchronization Settings
331(1)
Account Setup and Settings
332(1)
Wireless Settings
332(1)
SOHO Multifunction Devices
332(7)
Configuring a Printer or Multifunction Device
333(1)
Device Sharing Options
333(1)
Integrated Ethernet Print/Multifunction Device Sharing
334(1)
Wireless Device Sharing Options
335(1)
Infrastructure vs. Ad Hoc
335(1)
Wireless Hosted Networking
336(1)
Cloud and Remote Printing
337(1)
Using Public and Shared Devices
337(1)
Using Apps
338(1)
Maintaining Data Privacy
338(1)
Print Technologies
339(27)
Laser Printers
339(1)
Toner Cartridges
340(1)
Laser Imaging Process
340(4)
Color Laser Printing Differences
344(1)
Laser Media Types
344(1)
Laser Maintenance
345(2)
Inkjet Printers
347(1)
Inkjet Components
347(1)
Inkjet Printing Process
348(2)
Inkjet Media Types
350(1)
Inkjet Maintenance
350(4)
Thermal Printers
354(1)
Thermal Feed Assembly and Heating Element
354(1)
Thermal Printer Ribbons
354(1)
Thermal Print Process
355(1)
Thermal Paper and Media
356(1)
Thermal Maintenance
356(1)
Impact Printers
357(1)
Impact Components and Print Process
358(1)
Impact Print Heads
359(1)
Impact Printer Ribbons
359(1)
Impact Printer Paper Types
360(1)
Impact Printer Maintenance
360(1)
Virtual Printers
361(1)
Print to File
361(1)
Print to PDF or XPS
362(1)
Print to Image
363(1)
3D Printers
363(2)
Maintaining 3D Printers
365(1)
Review All the Key Topics
366(3)
Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
369(1)
Define Key Terms
369(18)
Chapter 4 Virtualization and Cloud Computing
387(22)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
388(3)
Common Cloud Models
391(7)
IaaS
391(1)
SaaS
391(2)
PaaS
393(1)
Public vs. Private vs. Hybrid vs. Community
393(1)
Shared Resources
394(1)
Internal Cloud
394(1)
External Cloud
394(1)
Rapid Elasticity
395(1)
On-Demand
395(1)
Resource Pooling
395(1)
Measured Service
395(1)
Metered Service
395(1)
Off-site Email Applications
395(1)
Cloud File Storage Services
396(1)
Virtual Application Streaming/Cloud-Based Applications
396(1)
Virtual Desktop
397(1)
Virtual NIC
397(1)
Client-Side Virtualization Overview
398(6)
Host/Guest Virtualization
399(1)
Purpose of Virtual Machines
400(1)
Resource Requirements
401(1)
Emulator Requirements
402(1)
Checking for BIOS/UEFI and Processor Support for Virtualization
402(1)
Security Requirements
402(1)
Network Requirements
403(1)
Hypervisor
403(1)
Review All the Key Topics
404(1)
Define Key Terms
405(4)
Chapter 5 Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
409(96)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
409(5)
Troubleshooting Methodology
414(1)
Troubleshooting Motherboard, RAM, CPU, and Power Issues
415(24)
Unexpected Shutdowns
415(1)
System Lockups
415(2)
POST Code Beeps
417(2)
POST Error Messages
419(1)
Blank Screen on Bootup
419(1)
BIOS Time and Setting Resets
420(1)
Attempts to Boot to Incorrect Device
421(1)
Continuous Reboots
422(1)
No Power
423(1)
Power Supply Failure
423(1)
Incorrect Front Panel Wiring Connections to the Motherboard
423(1)
Loose or Missing Power Leads from Power Supply
423(1)
Surge Suppressor or UPS Failure
423(1)
Overheating
423(1)
Overloading
424(1)
Fan Failure
424(1)
Inadequate Airflow Outside the System
425(1)
Inadequate Airflow Inside the System
425(2)
Dirt and Dust
427(2)
Installing/Replacing Case Fans
429(1)
Loud Noise
429(1)
Intermittent Device Failure
429(1)
Fans Spin-No Power to Other Devices
430(1)
Indicator Lights
430(1)
Smoke or Burning Smells
431(1)
Step-by-Step Power Supply Troubleshooting
431(1)
Distended Capacitors
432(2)
Proprietary Crash Screens (BSOD/Pin Wheel)
434(1)
Troubleshooting Windows STOP Errors (BSOD)
434(1)
Causes of BSOD Errors
435(1)
Researching BSOD Causes and Solutions
436(2)
Log Entries and Error Messages
438(1)
Recommended Tools
439(6)
Multimeter
439(4)
Power Supply Tester
443(2)
Troubleshooting Hard Drives and RAID Arrays
445(8)
Read/Write Failure
445(1)
Slow Performance
446(2)
Loud Clicking Noise
448(1)
Failure to Boot
448(1)
Drive Not Recognized
449(1)
OS Not Found
450(1)
RAID Not Found
451(1)
RAID Stops Working
451(1)
Proprietary Crash Screens (BSOD/Pin Wheel)
452(1)
S.M.A.R.T. Errors
452(1)
When Should You Check S.M.A.R.T. Attributes?
452(1)
Troubleshooting Video, Projector, and Display Issues
453(9)
VGA Mode
453(1)
No Image on Screen
453(1)
Laptop/Tablet/Convertible 2-in-1
454(1)
Desktop Computer
454(1)
Projector
454(1)
Overheat Shutdown
454(1)
Dead Pixels
455(1)
Artifacts
455(1)
Incorrect Color Patterns
456(1)
Dim Image
456(1)
Flickering Image
456(1)
Distorted Image
457(1)
Distorted Geometry
457(2)
Burn-in
459(1)
LCD Displays
459(1)
Plasma Displays
459(1)
Oversized Images and Icons
460(2)
Mobile Device Troubleshooting
462(12)
No Display
462(1)
Dim Display
463(1)
Flickering Display
463(1)
Sticking Keys
464(1)
Intermittent Wireless
464(1)
Battery Not Charging
465(1)
Ghost Cursor/Pointer Drift
466(1)
No Power
466(1)
Num Lock Indicator Lights
467(1)
No Wireless Connectivity
467(1)
No Bluetooth Connectivity
467(1)
Cannot Display to External Monitor
468(1)
Touchscreen Non-Responsive
468(1)
Apps Not Loading
468(1)
Slow Performance
469(1)
Unable to Decrypt Email
469(1)
Extremely Short Battery Life
469(1)
Overheating
470(1)
Frozen System
470(1)
No Sound from Speakers
470(1)
GPS Not Functioning
471(1)
Swollen Battery
471(1)
Mobile Device Disassembly Process
471(1)
Document and Label Cable and Screw Locations
471(1)
Organize Parts
472(1)
Refer to Manufacturer Resources
473(1)
Use Appropriate Hand Tools
473(1)
Printer Troubleshooting
474(13)
Streaks
474(1)
Laser Printer
475(1)
Inkjet Printer
475(1)
Thermal Printers
475(1)
Impact Printers
476(1)
Faded Prints
476(1)
Laser Printers
476(1)
Inkjet Printers
476(1)
Thermal Printers
476(1)
Impact Printers
477(1)
Ghost Images
477(1)
Toner Not Fused to the Paper
477(1)
Creased Paper
477(1)
Paper Not Feeding
477(1)
Paper Jam
478(1)
Paper Path Issues
478(1)
Paper Loading, Paper Type, and Media Thickness Issues
478(1)
Media Caught Inside the Printer
478(1)
No Connectivity
479(1)
Garbled Characters on Paper
479(1)
Vertical Lines on Page
479(1)
Backed-Up Print Queue
480(1)
Releasing a Print Queue
480(1)
Clearing Select Print jobs or All Print Jobs in a Queue
480(1)
Low Memory Errors
481(2)
Access Denied
483(1)
Printer Will Not Print
483(1)
Color Prints in Wrong Print Color
483(2)
Unable to Install Printer
485(1)
Error Codes
485(1)
Printing Blank Pages
485(1)
No Image on Printer Display
486(1)
Failed Jobs in Print Logs
486(1)
Network Troubleshooting
487(5)
No connectivity
488(1)
APIPA/Link Local Address
488(2)
Intermittent Connectivity
490(1)
IP Conflict
490(1)
Slow Transfer Speeds
490(1)
Low RF Signal
491(1)
SSID Not Found
491(1)
Review All the Key Topics
492(3)
Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
495(1)
Define Key Terms
495(10)
Part 2: Core 2
Chapter 6 Operating Systems
505(180)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
505(3)
Common Operating Systems
508(10)
32-Bit vs. 64-Bit File Systems
508(1)
FAT32
508(1)
exFAT (FAT64)
509(1)
Workstation Operating Systems
510(1)
Windows
510(1)
Apple Macintosh OS
511(1)
Linux
512(1)
Cell Phone/Tablet Operating Systems
513(1)
Microsoft Windows
513(1)
Android
513(3)
iOS
516(1)
Chrome OS
517(1)
Vendor-Specific Limitations/Compatibility Concerns
517(1)
Microsoft Windows Versions
518(2)
Comparing Microsoft Windows 7, 8/8.1, and 10
518(2)
OS Installation and Upgrade Methods
520(20)
Boot Methods
520(2)
Installation Types
522(1)
Unattended Installation
523(1)
In-Place Upgrade Installation
523(1)
Clean Install
524(1)
Multiboot Installation
525(1)
Repair Installation
526(1)
Remote Network Installation
526(1)
Image Deployment
527(1)
Recovery Partition
528(1)
Refresh/Restore
528(1)
Partitioning Methods
529(1)
Partitioning Overview
529(2)
MBR vs. GPT Partition Types
531(1)
Disk Preparation Using MBR
531(1)
Partitioning Using GPT
532(1)
Dynamic and Basic Disks
532(1)
Creating Partitions During Windows 7/8/8.1/10 Installation
532(1)
File System Types/Formatting
533(1)
NTFS
534(2)
Swap Partition
536(1)
Quick Formatting vs. Full Formatting
536(1)
Configuring Windows During/After Installation
536(1)
Loading Alternative Drivers
536(1)
Workgroup vs. Domain Setup
537(1)
Time/Date/Language/Region Settings
537(1)
Installing Drivers, Software, and Updates
537(1)
Using the Factory Recovery Partition
537(1)
Properly Formatted Boot Drive with Correct Partition
538(1)
Hardware and Application Prerequisites and Compatibility
538(2)
Command Line Tools
540(12)
Starting a Command Prompt Session with CMD.EXE
540(3)
Commands Available with Standard Privileges vs. Administrative Privileges
543(1)
Windows Commands
543(2)
FORMAT
545(2)
COPY
547(1)
XCOPY
547(1)
ROBOCOPY
548(1)
DISKPART
549(1)
SFC
550(1)
CHKDSK
550(1)
GPUPDATE
551(1)
GPRESULT
552(1)
Operating System Features and Tools
552(49)
Microsoft Administrative Tools
552(1)
Computer Management: Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
553(1)
Local Security Policy
554(1)
Performance Monitor
554(2)
Services (Services.msc)
556(1)
System Configuration Utility
557(1)
Task Scheduler
557(2)
Component Services
559(1)
Data Sources (ODBC)
559(1)
Print Management
559(1)
Windows Memory Diagnostics
560(1)
Windows Firewall
561(1)
Event Viewer
561(1)
Using Device Manager
562(5)
MSCONFIG
567(2)
Task Manager
569(5)
Disk Management
574(1)
Drive Status
574(1)
Mounting a Drive
575(2)
Initializing a Disk
577(1)
Creating a New Simple Volume
577(1)
Extending Partitions
578(1)
Splitting Partitions
579(1)
Shrinking Partitions
579(1)
Assigning/Changing Drive Letters
579(1)
Adding Arrays
580(2)
Storage Spaces
582(1)
System Utilities
583(1)
Using REGEDIT
584(2)
Command
586(1)
MSTSC
586(3)
Notepad
589(1)
Explorer
589(3)
MSINF032 (System Information)
592(2)
DxDiag (DirectX Diagnostics)
594(1)
Disk Defragmenter/Optimize Drives
594(1)
System Restore
595(3)
Windows Update
598(3)
Control Panel Utilities
601(14)
Starting Control Panel
601(1)
Shortcuts to Control Panel Functions
601(1)
Internet Options
602(1)
Display/Display Settings
603(1)
User Accounts
604(1)
Folder Options
604(2)
System
606(1)
Performance (Virtual Memory) Settings
607(2)
Windows Firewall Settings
609(2)
Power Options
611(1)
Hibernate
611(1)
Power Plans
612(2)
Sleep/Suspend/Standby
614(1)
Additional Control Panel Utilities
614(1)
Summary of Installation and Configuration Concepts
615(1)
Networking Microsoft Windows
616(33)
Homegroup vs. Workgroup
616(1)
Workgroup Networking
617(1)
Creating a Workgroup
617(1)
HomeGroup Networking
618(2)
Domain Setup
620(1)
Network Shares
621(1)
Administrative Shares
622(1)
Sharing a Folder
622(1)
Joining a Homegroup and Custom File Sharing
623(1)
Mapped Drive Letters
623(3)
Printer Sharing vs. Network Printer Mapping
626(1)
Establish Networking Connections
627(1)
VPN Connections
627(2)
Dial-up Connections
629(1)
Wireless Connections
630(1)
Wired Connections
631(1)
WWAN (Cellular) Connections
632(1)
Proxy Settings
632(1)
Remote Desktop Connection and Remote Assistance
633(2)
Home vs. Work vs. Public Network Settings
635(1)
Windows 7 Network Locations
636(1)
Windows 8/8.1 Network Locations
637(3)
Firewall Settings
640(1)
Exceptions and Configuration
641(2)
Configuring an Alternative IP Address in Windows
643(1)
Network Card Properties
644(1)
Half Duplex/Full Duplex/Auto
645(1)
Speed
646(1)
Wake-on-LAN
647(1)
QoS (Quality of Service)
648(1)
BIOS (On-board NIC)
649(1)
macOS and Linux
649(22)
Best Practices
649(1)
Scheduled Backups
649(2)
Scheduled Disk Maintenance
651(1)
System Updates/App Store
651(1)
Patch Management
652(1)
Driver/Firmware Updates
652(1)
Antivirus/Anti-malware Updates
652(1)
Tools
653(1)
Backup/Time Machine
653(3)
Restore/Snapshot
656(1)
Image Recovery
657(1)
Disk Maintenance Utilities
658(1)
Shell/Terminal
658(1)
Screen Sharing
659(1)
Force Quit
660(1)
Features
660(1)
Multiple Desktops/Mission Control
660(1)
Spotlight
661(1)
iCloud
662(1)
Keychain
662(1)
Gestures
662(1)
Finder
663(1)
Remote Disc
663(1)
Dock
664(1)
Boot Camp
664(1)
Basic Linux Commands
664(1)
is
665(1)
grep
665(1)
cd
666(1)
shutdown
666(1)
pwd vs. passwd
667(1)
my
667(1)
cp
667(1)
rin
668(1)
chmod
668(1)
Chown
668(1)
iwconfig/iftonfig
668(1)
ps
669(1)
su/sudo
669(1)
apt-get
669(1)
vi
670(1)
dd
670(1)
kill
670(1)
Review All the Key Topics
671(4)
Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
675(1)
Define Key Terms
675(10)
Chapter 7 Security
685(74)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
686(3)
Physical Security Measures
689(5)
Mantrap
689(1)
Badge Reader
689(1)
Smart Card
690(1)
Security Guard
690(1)
Door Lock
691(1)
Biometric Locks
691(1)
Tokens
691(1)
Laptop and Cable Locks
691(1)
Server Locks
692(1)
USB Locks
693(1)
Privacy Screen
693(1)
Key Fobs
693(1)
Entry Control Roster
694(1)
Logical Security Concepts
694(7)
Active Directory
694(1)
Software Tokens
695(1)
MDM Policies
695(1)
Port Security
695(1)
MAC Address Filtering
696(1)
Certificates
696(1)
Antivinis/Anti-malware
697(1)
Firewalls
698(1)
User Authentication/Strong Passwords
698(1)
Multifactor Authentication
699(1)
Directory Permissions
699(1)
VPN
700(1)
DLP
700(1)
Access Control Lists
700(1)
Smart Card
700(1)
Email Filtering
700(1)
Trusted/Untrusted Software Sources
701(1)
Principle of Least Privilege
701(1)
Wireless Security Protocols and Authentication
701(3)
Protocols and Encryption
702(1)
Authentication
703(1)
Single-Factor
703(1)
Multifactor
703(1)
RADIUS
703(1)
TACACS
703(1)
Malware Removal and Prevention
704(10)
Malware
704(1)
Ransomware
704(1)
Trojan
704(1)
Keylogger
705(1)
Rootkit
705(1)
Virus
705(1)
Botnet
705(1)
Worm
706(1)
Spyware
706(1)
Tools and Methods
707(1)
Antivirus/Anti-malware
707(1)
Recovery Console
707(1)
Backup/Restore
708(1)
Backup/Time Machine
709(2)
User Educatian/AUP (Acceptable Use Policy)
711(1)
Firewalls
712(1)
DNS Configuration
713(1)
Social Engineering Threats and Vulnerabilities
714(5)
Social Engineering
714(1)
Phishing
714(1)
Spear Phisbing
715(1)
Impersonation
716(1)
Shoulder Surfing
716(1)
Tailgating
716(1)
Dumpster Diving
716(1)
DDoS
717(1)
DoS
717(1)
Zero-Day
717(1)
Man-in-the-Middle
717(1)
Brute Force
717(1)
Dictionary Attacks
718(1)
Rainbow Table
718(1)
Spoofing
718(1)
Non-Compliant Systems
718(1)
Zombie/Botnet
718(1)
Microsoft Windows OS Security Settings
719(6)
Users and Groups
719(1)
NTFS vs. Share Permissions
720(1)
Allow vs. Deny
720(1)
Moving and Copying Folders and Files
720(1)
File Attributes
721(1)
Shared Files and Folders
721(1)
Administrative Shares vs. Local Shares
721(1)
Permission Inheritance and Propagation
722(1)
System Files and Folders
722(1)
User Authentication
722(1)
BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
723(1)
BitLocker To Go
724(1)
EFS
724(1)
Security Best Practices to Secure a Workstation
725(9)
Password Best Practices
725(1)
Setting Strong Passwords
726(1)
Password Expiration
726(1)
Screensaver Required Password
726(1)
BIOS/UEFI Passwords
726(1)
Requiring Passwords
726(2)
Account Management
728(1)
Restricting User Permissions
728(1)
Login Time Restrictions
728(1)
Disabling Guest Account
728(1)
Failed Attempts Lockout
728(1)
Timeout/Screen Lock
728(1)
Changing Default Usernames and Passwords
729(1)
Basic Active Directory Functions
729(2)
Disabling Autorun/AutoPlay
731(2)
Using Data Encryption
733(1)
Patch/Update Management
734(1)
Securing Mobile Devices
734(7)
Screen Locks
735(1)
Remote Wipes
736(1)
Locator Applications
737(1)
Remote Backup Applications
737(1)
Failed Login Attempts Restrictions
738(1)
Antivirus/Anti-malware
738(1)
Patching/OS Updates
738(1)
Biometric Authentication
739(1)
Full Device Encryption
739(1)
Multifactor Authentication
739(1)
Authenticator Applications
739(1)
Trusted Sources vs. Untrusted Sources
740(1)
Firewalls
740(1)
Policies and Procedures
740(1)
BYOD vs. Corporate-Owned Devices
740(1)
Profile Security Requirements
740(1)
Data Destruction and Disposal
741(1)
Physical Destruction Methods
741(1)
Recycling or Repurposing Best Practices
742(1)
Configuring Security on SOHO Networks
742(9)
Wireless-Specific Security
743(1)
Changing Default SSID
743(1)
Setting Encryption
744(1)
Disabling SSID Broadcast
744(1)
Antenna and Access Point Placement
745(1)
Radio Power Levels
745(1)
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)
745(1)
Change Default Usernames and Passwords
746(1)
Enable MAC Filtering
746(1)
Assign Static IP Addresses
747(1)
Firewall Settings
747(1)
Port Forwarding/Mapping
748(1)
Disabling Ports
748(1)
Content Filtering/Parental Controls
748(2)
Update Firmware
750(1)
Physical Security
750(1)
Review All the Key Topics
751(1)
Define Key Terms
752(7)
Chapter 8 Software Troubleshooting
759(34)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
759(3)
Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows OS Problems
762(8)
Slow System Performance
762(1)
Limited Connectivity/Local Connectivity
763(1)
Failure to Boot
764(1)
Windows Boot Errors
764(2)
Linux Boot Errors
766(2)
macOS Boot Errors
768(1)
Other Symptoms and Common Solutions.
769(1)
Troubleshooting PC Security Issues
770(3)
Common Symptoms of Malware Infections
770(2)
Tools for Preventing/Mitigating Malware
772(1)
Best Practice Procedure for Malware Removal
773(1)
Troubleshoot Mobile OS and Application Issues
774(6)
System Lockout
775(1)
App Log Errors
775(1)
Updating an iOS App
776(1)
Repairing an Android App
776(1)
Uninstall/Reinstall Apps
777(1)
Soft Reset
777(1)
Hard Reset/Erase
778(1)
Adjust Configurations/Settings
779(1)
Troubleshoot Mobile OS and Application Security Issues
780(6)
Signal Drop/Weak Signal
780(1)
Power Drain
781(1)
Slow Data Speeds
781(1)
Unintended WiFi Connection
781(1)
Unintended Bluetooth Pairing
782(1)
Leaked Personal Files/Data
782(1)
Data Transmission Over Limit
782(1)
Unauthorized Account Access
783(1)
Unauthorized Root Access
783(1)
Unauthorized Location Tracking
783(1)
Unauthorized Camera/Microphone Activation
784(1)
High Resource Utilization
784(1)
Tools
784(1)
Anti-Malware
785(1)
App Scanner
785(1)
Factory Reset/Clean Install
785(1)
Review All the Key Topics
786(1)
Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
786(1)
Define Key Terms
787(6)
Chapter 9 Operational Procedures
793(58)
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
793(5)
Best Practices and Documentation
798(3)
Network Topology Diagrams
798(1)
Knowledge Base and Articles
799(1)
Incident Documentation
800(1)
Regulatory and Compliance Policy
800(1)
Acceptable Use Policy
800(1)
Password Policy
801(1)
Inventory Management
801(1)
Change Management
801(3)
Documented Business Processes and Practices
802(1)
Purpose of the Change
802(1)
Scope the Change
802(1)
Risk Analysis
802(1)
Plan for Change
803(1)
End-User Acceptance
803(1)
Change Board
803(1)
Backout Plan
803(1)
Document Changes
804(1)
Disaster Prevention and Recovery
804(7)
Backup and Recovery
804(1)
System Image
805(1)
File-Level Backup
805(1)
Critical Applications
805(1)
Backup Testing
805(1)
UPSs and Surge Protectors
806(1)
Local Storage vs. Cloud Storage Backups
806(3)
Cloud Storage and Local Backups
809(1)
Account Recovery Options
810(1)
Explain Common Safety Procedures
811(12)
Equipment Grounding
811(2)
Component Handling and Storage
813(2)
Antistatic Bags
815(1)
ESD Straps
815(2)
ESD Mats
817(1)
Self-Grounding
817(1)
Toxic Waste Handling
818(1)
Recycling Batteries
819(1)
Toner
819(1)
CRT Displays
819(1)
Cell Phones and Tablets
820(1)
Personal Safety
820(1)
Disconnect Power First
820(1)
Remove Jewelry
820(1)
Lifting Techniques
821(1)
Weight Limitations
821(1)
Electrical Fire Safety
821(1)
Cable Management
822(1)
Safety Goggles
822(1)
Air Filter Mask
822(1)
Compliance with Local Government Regulations
823(1)
Environmental Impacts and Appropriate Controls
823(5)
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
824(1)
Temperature, Humidity, and Air
825(1)
Ventilation
825(1)
Compressed Air and Vacuum Systems
826(1)
Power Surges, Brownouts, and Blackouts
826(1)
Power Surges and Surge Suppressors
826(1)
Blackouts, Brownouts, and Battery Backup Units
827(1)
Compliance with Local Government Regulations
828(1)
Addressing Prohibited Content or Activity
828(5)
Incident Response
828(1)
First Response
829(1)
Documentation
829(1)
Chain of Custody
829(1)
Licensing
830(1)
DRM
830(1)
EULA
831(1)
Understanding Open Source and Commercial Licenses
831(1)
Personal vs. Enterprise Licenses
832(1)
Regulated Data
832(1)
Communication Techniques and Professionalism
833(3)
Use Proper Language
833(1)
Maintain a Positive Attitude/Project Confidence
834(1)
Actively Listen to the Customer
834(1)
Be Culturally Sensitive
834(1)
Be Punctual
834(1)
Avoid Distractions
834(1)
Dealing with Difficult Customers or Situations
835(1)
Set and Meet Expectations/Timeline and Communicate Status with the Customer
835(1)
Dealing Appropriately with Customers' Confidential and Private Materials
836(1)
Scripting Basics
836(4)
Script File Types
836(2)
Basic Script Constructs
838(1)
Basic Data Types
838(1)
Environmental Variables
839(1)
Variables and Loops
839(1)
Remote Access Technologies
840(3)
RDP
840(1)
Telnet
841(1)
SSH
841(1)
Third-Party Tools
842(1)
File Sharing
842(1)
Review All the Key Topics
843(1)
Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory
843(1)
Define Key Terms
844(7)
Part 3: Final Preparation
Chapter 10 Final Preparation
851(46)
Exam Information
851(39)
Core 1 (220-1001) Exam Domains and Objectives
853(18)
Core 2 (220-1002) Exam Domains and Objectives
871(19)
Getting Ready
890(2)
Tools for Final Preparation
892(4)
Pearson Cert Practice Test Engine and Questions on the Website
892(1)
Accessing the Pearson Test Prep Software Online
892(1)
Accessing the Pearson Test Prep Software Offline
892(1)
Customizing Your Exams
893(1)
Updating Your Exams
894(1)
Premium Edition
895(1)
Memory Tables
895(1)
Chapter-Ending Review Tools
896(1)
Suggested Plan for Final Review/Study
896(1)
Summary
896(1)
Appendix A Answers to the "Do I Know This Already?" Quizzes and Review Question Sections 897(26)
Appendix B CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) Cert Guide Exam Updates 923(2)
Index 925
Rick McDonald is a professor in the IT Specialist program at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks, Alaska. He holds degrees and certificates from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, and University of Illinois Springfield. After several years in the airline industry, he returned to full-time teaching in North Carolina and then in Ketchikan, Alaska. Previous publication projects include CCNA Companion Guides and technical editing of various certification textbooks. He is currently teaching A+, CCNA, and AWS certification classes in Fairbanks and across Alaska via the Web.