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Part 1: Core |
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"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz |
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Install and Configure Laptop Hardware and Components |
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10 | (2) |
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12 | (3) |
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15 | (3) |
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18 | (1) |
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19 | (1) |
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20 | (1) |
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22 | (1) |
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USB Travel Routers and Wireless WAN Cards |
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23 | (1) |
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23 | (1) |
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24 | (1) |
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29 | (1) |
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31 | (3) |
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Install Components Within the Display of a Laptop |
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34 | (1) |
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35 | (1) |
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WiFi Antenna Connector/Placement |
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37 | (1) |
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38 | (1) |
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38 | (1) |
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38 | (1) |
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Use Appropriate Laptop Features |
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39 | (7) |
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39 | (2) |
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41 | (2) |
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43 | (1) |
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Physical Laptop and Cable Locks |
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43 | (1) |
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Rotating/Removable Screens |
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44 | (2) |
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Characteristics of Other Mobile Devices |
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46 | (2) |
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46 | (1) |
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46 | (1) |
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Wearable Technology Devices |
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47 | (1) |
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47 | (1) |
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48 | (1) |
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Accessories and Ports Used by Other Mobile Devices |
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48 | (5) |
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49 | (1) |
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Micro-USB/Mini-USB for Android and Windows |
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49 | (1) |
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49 | (1) |
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50 | (1) |
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Proprietary Vendor-Specific Ports (Communication/Power) |
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50 | (1) |
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Connection Types: Wireless |
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50 | (1) |
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51 | (1) |
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51 | (1) |
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52 | (1) |
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Extra Battery Packs/Battery Chargers |
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52 | (1) |
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Protective Covers/Waterproofing |
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52 | (1) |
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53 | (1) |
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53 | (1) |
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Basic Mobile Device Network Connectivity and Application Support |
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Wireless/Cellular Data Network Connectivity for Mobile Devices |
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54 | (1) |
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Enabling/Disabling Hotspots |
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54 | (3) |
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Enabling/Disabling Tethering |
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57 | (1) |
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Enabling/Disabling Airplane Mode |
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58 | (1) |
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59 | (1) |
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Steps to Configure a Bluetooth Headset on an Android-Based Device |
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60 | (2) |
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Steps to Configure a Bluetooth Headset on an iOS Device |
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62 | (1) |
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Corporate and ISP Email Configuration |
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63 | (1) |
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Connecting to IMAP or Exchange Servers |
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64 | (1) |
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Integrated Commercial Provider Email Configuration |
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65 | (1) |
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PRI Updates/PRL Updates/Baseband Updates |
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65 | (1) |
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66 | (1) |
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66 | (1) |
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67 | (1) |
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Methods to Perform Mobile Device Synchronization |
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67 | (4) |
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67 | (1) |
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Synchronizing to the Cloud and to the Desktop |
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67 | (1) |
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Synchronizing to the Automobile |
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68 | (1) |
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Types of Data to Synchronize |
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68 | (1) |
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69 | (1) |
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Cloud-Based Synchronization |
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69 | (1) |
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Desktop-Based Synchronization |
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70 | (1) |
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Automobile Synchronization |
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70 | (1) |
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71 | (1) |
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Software Requirements for Synchronization Software |
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71 | (1) |
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Connection Types for Synchronization Software |
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71 | (1) |
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Review All the Key Topics |
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71 | (2) |
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Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory |
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73 | (1) |
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73 | (6) |
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"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz |
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79 | (5) |
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TCP and UDP Ports, Protocols, and Their Purposes |
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84 | (7) |
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84 | (1) |
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85 | (1) |
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86 | (1) |
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91 | (1) |
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91 | (1) |
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Networking Hardware Devices |
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91 | (7) |
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91 | (2) |
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93 | (1) |
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94 | (1) |
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Cloud-based Network Controller |
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94 | (1) |
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94 | (1) |
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94 | (1) |
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94 | (1) |
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DSL Modems: Dial-up, Cable, and DSL |
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96 | (1) |
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96 | (1) |
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96 | (1) |
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96 | (2) |
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98 | (1) |
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Install and Configure a Basic Wired/Wireless SOHO Network |
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98 | (11) |
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98 | (1) |
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99 | (1) |
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100 | (1) |
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Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, and DNAT |
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100 | (1) |
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101 | (1) |
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101 | (2) |
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103 | (1) |
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103 | (1) |
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103 | (1) |
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End-User Device Configuration |
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104 | (1) |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Device Configuration |
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105 | (1) |
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106 | (1) |
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107 | (1) |
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107 | (1) |
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107 | (1) |
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WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) |
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107 | (1) |
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WPA (WiFi Protected Access) |
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108 | (1) |
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WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access 2) |
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108 | (1) |
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WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) |
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108 | (1) |
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Compare and Contrast Wireless Networking Protocols |
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109 | (10) |
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109 | (2) |
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111 | (1) |
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112 | (1) |
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113 | (1) |
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Steps to Configure a Bluetooth Headset on an Android-Based Device |
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114 | (2) |
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Steps to Configure a Bluetooth Headset on an iOS Device |
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116 | (1) |
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117 | (1) |
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117 | (1) |
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118 | (1) |
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118 | (1) |
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Summarize the Properties and Purposes of Services Provided by Networked Hosts |
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119 | (4) |
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119 | (1) |
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119 | (1) |
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119 | (1) |
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120 | (1) |
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120 | (1) |
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120 | (1) |
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121 | (1) |
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121 | (1) |
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122 | (1) |
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End-point Management Server |
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122 | (1) |
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Legacy and Embedded Systems |
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122 | (1) |
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Network Configuration Concepts |
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123 | (9) |
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123 | (1) |
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Dynamic vs. Static IP Addresses |
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124 | (1) |
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APIPA IP Addresses/Link Local Addresses |
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125 | (1) |
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126 | (1) |
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127 | (1) |
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127 | (2) |
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Viewing IP Address Information |
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129 | (2) |
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131 | (1) |
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131 | (1) |
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132 | (1) |
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Internet Connection Types, Network Types, and Their Features |
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Internet Connection Types |
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132 | (1) |
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133 | (1) |
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133 | (2) |
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135 | (1) |
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136 | (1) |
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136 | (1) |
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137 | (1) |
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138 | (3) |
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141 | (1) |
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141 | (1) |
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142 | (1) |
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142 | (1) |
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142 | (1) |
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142 | (1) |
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143 | (1) |
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143 | (6) |
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144 | (1) |
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144 | (1) |
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144 | (1) |
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145 | (1) |
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146 | (1) |
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146 | (1) |
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147 | (1) |
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148 | (1) |
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148 | (1) |
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Review All the Key Topics |
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149 | (1) |
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Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory |
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149 | (1) |
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150 | (9) |
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159 | (228) |
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"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz |
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159 | (5) |
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164 | (29) |
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164 | (1) |
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164 | (4) |
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168 | (2) |
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170 | (3) |
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175 | (2) |
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178 | (1) |
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179 | (1) |
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179 | (1) |
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180 | (2) |
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182 | (6) |
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Peripheral Cables: Serial |
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188 | (1) |
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189 | (1) |
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189 | (1) |
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190 | (1) |
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194 | (12) |
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196 | (1) |
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197 | (1) |
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197 | (2) |
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DDR4 SDRAM: The Current Standard |
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199 | (1) |
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199 | (1) |
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199 | (1) |
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200 | (1) |
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201 | (1) |
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Error Correction: ECC vs. non-ECC Memory |
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202 | (1) |
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202 | (1) |
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Preparations for Installing DI1VIM Memory |
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202 | (4) |
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Installing Storage Devices |
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206 | (22) |
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206 | (1) |
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207 | (1) |
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DVD Recordable and Rewritable Standards |
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207 | (1) |
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208 | (1) |
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208 | (1) |
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Recording Files to Optical Discs |
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209 | (1) |
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209 | (1) |
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209 | (6) |
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Magnetic Hard Disk Drives |
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215 | (1) |
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215 | (1) |
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216 | (1) |
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217 | (1) |
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217 | (3) |
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220 | (1) |
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Storage Device Configurations |
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221 | (1) |
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221 | (2) |
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Creating a SATA RAID Array |
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223 | (3) |
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226 | (2) |
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Installing Motherboards, CPUs, and Add-on Cards |
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228 | (68) |
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Motherboard Form Factor: ATX, ITX, and Smaller Sizes |
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228 | (1) |
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229 | (2) |
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231 | (2) |
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Comparing ATX, MicroATX, and Mini-ITX Motherboards |
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233 | (1) |
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233 | (1) |
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233 | (1) |
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234 | (1) |
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234 | (4) |
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238 | (1) |
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238 | (10) |
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248 | (2) |
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250 | (1) |
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251 | (1) |
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251 | (1) |
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Front and Top Panel Connectors |
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251 | (2) |
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253 | (1) |
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254 | (1) |
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254 | (1) |
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Accessing the BIOS Setup Program |
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255 | (1) |
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UEFI and Traditional BIOS |
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256 | (1) |
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257 | (3) |
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Boot Options: Settings and Boot Sequence |
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260 | (1) |
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261 | (3) |
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264 | (1) |
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265 | (3) |
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268 | (1) |
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CPU Cores: Single Core and Multicore |
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268 | (1) |
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269 | (1) |
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269 | (1) |
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269 | (2) |
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271 | (1) |
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Integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) |
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272 | (2) |
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274 | (1) |
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275 | (1) |
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276 | (1) |
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Fanless/Passive Heat Sinks |
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276 | (1) |
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277 | (1) |
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Phase-Change Material/Thermal Paste |
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277 | (2) |
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279 | (1) |
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280 | (1) |
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280 | (6) |
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286 | (2) |
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External USB Audio Sound Cards |
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288 | (1) |
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289 | (1) |
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290 | (2) |
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292 | (4) |
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296 | (13) |
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296 | (1) |
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296 | (1) |
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297 | (1) |
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298 | (1) |
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298 | (1) |
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298 | (1) |
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299 | (1) |
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Pairing a Bluetooth Mouse (Windows) |
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299 | (2) |
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301 | (1) |
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302 | (1) |
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302 | (1) |
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302 | (1) |
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303 | (1) |
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304 | (1) |
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305 | (1) |
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306 | (1) |
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306 | (1) |
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307 | (1) |
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307 | (1) |
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307 | (1) |
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Magnetic Reader/Chip Reader |
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308 | (1) |
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308 | (1) |
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308 | (1) |
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309 | (10) |
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310 | (1) |
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115V vs. 220V Multivoltage Power Supplies |
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311 | (1) |
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Power Supply Form Factors and Connectors |
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312 | (7) |
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319 | (8) |
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Graphic/CAD/CAM Design Workstation |
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319 | (1) |
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Audio/Video Editing Workstation |
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320 | (2) |
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Virtualization Workstation |
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322 | (2) |
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324 | (2) |
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Network-Attached Storage Device |
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326 | (1) |
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Standard Thick Client/Thin Client |
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327 | (1) |
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327 | (5) |
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Desktop: Standard Thick Client/Thin Client Requirements |
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327 | (1) |
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327 | (1) |
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328 | (1) |
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Laptop/Common Mobile Devices |
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329 | (1) |
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329 | (1) |
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Touchscreen Configuration |
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330 | (1) |
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Application Installations/Configurations |
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331 | (1) |
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331 | (1) |
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Account Setup and Settings |
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332 | (1) |
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332 | (1) |
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SOHO Multifunction Devices |
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332 | (7) |
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Configuring a Printer or Multifunction Device |
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333 | (1) |
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333 | (1) |
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Integrated Ethernet Print/Multifunction Device Sharing |
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334 | (1) |
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Wireless Device Sharing Options |
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335 | (1) |
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Infrastructure vs. Ad Hoc |
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335 | (1) |
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Wireless Hosted Networking |
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336 | (1) |
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Cloud and Remote Printing |
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337 | (1) |
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Using Public and Shared Devices |
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337 | (1) |
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338 | (1) |
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338 | (1) |
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339 | (27) |
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339 | (1) |
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340 | (1) |
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340 | (4) |
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Color Laser Printing Differences |
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344 | (1) |
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344 | (1) |
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345 | (2) |
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347 | (1) |
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347 | (1) |
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348 | (2) |
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350 | (1) |
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350 | (4) |
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354 | (1) |
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Thermal Feed Assembly and Heating Element |
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354 | (1) |
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354 | (1) |
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355 | (1) |
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356 | (1) |
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356 | (1) |
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357 | (1) |
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Impact Components and Print Process |
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358 | (1) |
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359 | (1) |
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Impact Printer Paper Types |
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360 | (1) |
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Impact Printer Maintenance |
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360 | (1) |
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361 | (1) |
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362 | (1) |
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363 | (1) |
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363 | (2) |
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365 | (1) |
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Review All the Key Topics |
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366 | (3) |
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Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory |
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369 | (1) |
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369 | (18) |
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Chapter 4 Virtualization and Cloud Computing |
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387 | (22) |
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"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz |
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388 | (3) |
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391 | (7) |
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391 | (1) |
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391 | (2) |
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393 | (1) |
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Public vs. Private vs. Hybrid vs. Community |
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393 | (1) |
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394 | (1) |
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394 | (1) |
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394 | (1) |
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395 | (1) |
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395 | (1) |
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395 | (1) |
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395 | (1) |
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395 | (1) |
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Off-site Email Applications |
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395 | (1) |
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Cloud File Storage Services |
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396 | (1) |
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Virtual Application Streaming/Cloud-Based Applications |
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396 | (1) |
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397 | (1) |
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397 | (1) |
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Client-Side Virtualization Overview |
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398 | (6) |
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Host/Guest Virtualization |
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399 | (1) |
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Purpose of Virtual Machines |
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400 | (1) |
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401 | (1) |
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402 | (1) |
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Checking for BIOS/UEFI and Processor Support for Virtualization |
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402 | (1) |
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402 | (1) |
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403 | (1) |
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Review All the Key Topics |
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404 | (1) |
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405 | (4) |
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Chapter 5 Hardware and Network Troubleshooting |
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409 | (96) |
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"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz |
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409 | (5) |
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Troubleshooting Methodology |
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414 | (1) |
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Troubleshooting Motherboard, RAM, CPU, and Power Issues |
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415 | (24) |
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415 | (2) |
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417 | (2) |
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419 | (1) |
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419 | (1) |
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BIOS Time and Setting Resets |
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420 | (1) |
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Attempts to Boot to Incorrect Device |
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421 | (1) |
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422 | (1) |
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423 | (1) |
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423 | (1) |
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Incorrect Front Panel Wiring Connections to the Motherboard |
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423 | (1) |
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Loose or Missing Power Leads from Power Supply |
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423 | (1) |
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Surge Suppressor or UPS Failure |
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423 | (1) |
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423 | (1) |
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424 | (1) |
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424 | (1) |
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Inadequate Airflow Outside the System |
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425 | (1) |
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Inadequate Airflow Inside the System |
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425 | (2) |
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427 | (2) |
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Installing/Replacing Case Fans |
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429 | (1) |
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429 | (1) |
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Intermittent Device Failure |
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429 | (1) |
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Fans Spin-No Power to Other Devices |
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430 | (1) |
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430 | (1) |
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431 | (1) |
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Step-by-Step Power Supply Troubleshooting |
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431 | (1) |
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432 | (2) |
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Proprietary Crash Screens (BSOD/Pin Wheel) |
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434 | (1) |
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Troubleshooting Windows STOP Errors (BSOD) |
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434 | (1) |
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435 | (1) |
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Researching BSOD Causes and Solutions |
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436 | (2) |
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Log Entries and Error Messages |
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438 | (1) |
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439 | (6) |
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439 | (4) |
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443 | (2) |
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Troubleshooting Hard Drives and RAID Arrays |
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445 | (8) |
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445 | (1) |
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446 | (2) |
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448 | (1) |
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448 | (1) |
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449 | (1) |
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450 | (1) |
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451 | (1) |
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451 | (1) |
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Proprietary Crash Screens (BSOD/Pin Wheel) |
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452 | (1) |
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452 | (1) |
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When Should You Check S.M.A.R.T. Attributes? |
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452 | (1) |
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Troubleshooting Video, Projector, and Display Issues |
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453 | (9) |
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453 | (1) |
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453 | (1) |
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Laptop/Tablet/Convertible 2-in-1 |
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454 | (1) |
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454 | (1) |
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454 | (1) |
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454 | (1) |
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455 | (1) |
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455 | (1) |
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456 | (1) |
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456 | (1) |
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456 | (1) |
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457 | (1) |
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457 | (2) |
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459 | (1) |
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459 | (1) |
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459 | (1) |
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Oversized Images and Icons |
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460 | (2) |
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Mobile Device Troubleshooting |
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462 | (12) |
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462 | (1) |
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463 | (1) |
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463 | (1) |
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464 | (1) |
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464 | (1) |
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465 | (1) |
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Ghost Cursor/Pointer Drift |
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466 | (1) |
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466 | (1) |
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Num Lock Indicator Lights |
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467 | (1) |
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467 | (1) |
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No Bluetooth Connectivity |
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467 | (1) |
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Cannot Display to External Monitor |
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468 | (1) |
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Touchscreen Non-Responsive |
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468 | (1) |
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468 | (1) |
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469 | (1) |
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469 | (1) |
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Extremely Short Battery Life |
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469 | (1) |
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470 | (1) |
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470 | (1) |
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470 | (1) |
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471 | (1) |
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471 | (1) |
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Mobile Device Disassembly Process |
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471 | (1) |
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Document and Label Cable and Screw Locations |
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471 | (1) |
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472 | (1) |
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Refer to Manufacturer Resources |
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473 | (1) |
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Use Appropriate Hand Tools |
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473 | (1) |
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474 | (13) |
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474 | (1) |
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475 | (1) |
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475 | (1) |
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475 | (1) |
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476 | (1) |
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476 | (1) |
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476 | (1) |
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476 | (1) |
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476 | (1) |
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477 | (1) |
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477 | (1) |
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Toner Not Fused to the Paper |
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477 | (1) |
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477 | (1) |
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477 | (1) |
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478 | (1) |
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478 | (1) |
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Paper Loading, Paper Type, and Media Thickness Issues |
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478 | (1) |
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Media Caught Inside the Printer |
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478 | (1) |
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479 | (1) |
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Garbled Characters on Paper |
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479 | (1) |
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479 | (1) |
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480 | (1) |
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480 | (1) |
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Clearing Select Print jobs or All Print Jobs in a Queue |
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480 | (1) |
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481 | (2) |
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483 | (1) |
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483 | (1) |
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Color Prints in Wrong Print Color |
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483 | (2) |
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Unable to Install Printer |
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485 | (1) |
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485 | (1) |
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485 | (1) |
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No Image on Printer Display |
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486 | (1) |
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Failed Jobs in Print Logs |
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486 | (1) |
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487 | (5) |
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488 | (1) |
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488 | (2) |
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Intermittent Connectivity |
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490 | (1) |
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490 | (1) |
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490 | (1) |
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491 | (1) |
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491 | (1) |
|
Review All the Key Topics |
|
|
492 | (3) |
|
Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory |
|
|
495 | (1) |
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|
495 | (10) |
Part 2: Core 2 |
|
|
Chapter 6 Operating Systems |
|
|
505 | (180) |
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"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz |
|
|
505 | (3) |
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508 | (10) |
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32-Bit vs. 64-Bit File Systems |
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|
508 | (1) |
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508 | (1) |
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509 | (1) |
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Workstation Operating Systems |
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510 | (1) |
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510 | (1) |
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511 | (1) |
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512 | (1) |
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Cell Phone/Tablet Operating Systems |
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513 | (1) |
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513 | (1) |
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513 | (3) |
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516 | (1) |
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517 | (1) |
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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 |
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520 | (20) |
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520 | (2) |
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522 | (1) |
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523 | (1) |
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In-Place Upgrade Installation |
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523 | (1) |
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524 | (1) |
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525 | (1) |
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526 | (1) |
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Remote Network Installation |
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526 | (1) |
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527 | (1) |
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528 | (1) |
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528 | (1) |
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529 | (1) |
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529 | (2) |
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MBR vs. GPT Partition Types |
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531 | (1) |
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Disk Preparation Using MBR |
|
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531 | (1) |
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532 | (1) |
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532 | (1) |
|
Creating Partitions During Windows 7/8/8.1/10 Installation |
|
|
532 | (1) |
|
File System Types/Formatting |
|
|
533 | (1) |
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534 | (2) |
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|
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) |
|
|
540 | (12) |
|
Starting a Command Prompt Session with CMD.EXE |
|
|
540 | (3) |
|
Commands Available with Standard Privileges vs. Administrative Privileges |
|
|
543 | (1) |
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543 | (2) |
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545 | (2) |
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547 | (1) |
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547 | (1) |
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548 | (1) |
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549 | (1) |
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550 | (1) |
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550 | (1) |
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551 | (1) |
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552 | (1) |
|
Operating System Features and Tools |
|
|
552 | (49) |
|
Microsoft Administrative Tools |
|
|
552 | (1) |
|
Computer Management: Microsoft Management Console (MMC) |
|
|
553 | (1) |
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554 | (1) |
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|
554 | (2) |
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556 | (1) |
|
System Configuration Utility |
|
|
557 | (1) |
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|
557 | (2) |
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559 | (1) |
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|
559 | (1) |
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|
559 | (1) |
|
Windows Memory Diagnostics |
|
|
560 | (1) |
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561 | (1) |
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561 | (1) |
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562 | (5) |
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567 | (2) |
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569 | (5) |
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574 | (1) |
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574 | (1) |
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575 | (2) |
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577 | (1) |
|
Creating a New Simple Volume |
|
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577 | (1) |
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|
578 | (1) |
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579 | (1) |
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579 | (1) |
|
Assigning/Changing Drive Letters |
|
|
579 | (1) |
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580 | (2) |
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582 | (1) |
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583 | (1) |
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584 | (2) |
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586 | (1) |
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|
586 | (3) |
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589 | (1) |
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|
589 | (3) |
|
MSINF032 (System Information) |
|
|
592 | (2) |
|
DxDiag (DirectX Diagnostics) |
|
|
594 | (1) |
|
Disk Defragmenter/Optimize Drives |
|
|
594 | (1) |
|
|
595 | (3) |
|
|
598 | (3) |
|
|
601 | (14) |
|
|
601 | (1) |
|
Shortcuts to Control Panel Functions |
|
|
601 | (1) |
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602 | (1) |
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603 | (1) |
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604 | (1) |
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|
604 | (2) |
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|
606 | (1) |
|
Performance (Virtual Memory) Settings |
|
|
607 | (2) |
|
Windows Firewall Settings |
|
|
609 | (2) |
|
|
611 | (1) |
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|
611 | (1) |
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|
612 | (2) |
|
|
614 | (1) |
|
Additional Control Panel Utilities |
|
|
614 | (1) |
|
Summary of Installation and Configuration Concepts |
|
|
615 | (1) |
|
Networking Microsoft Windows |
|
|
616 | (33) |
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|
616 | (1) |
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617 | (1) |
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617 | (1) |
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618 | (2) |
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620 | (1) |
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621 | (1) |
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622 | (1) |
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|
622 | (1) |
|
Joining a Homegroup and Custom File Sharing |
|
|
623 | (1) |
|
|
623 | (3) |
|
Printer Sharing vs. Network Printer Mapping |
|
|
626 | (1) |
|
Establish Networking Connections |
|
|
627 | (1) |
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|
627 | (2) |
|
|
629 | (1) |
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630 | (1) |
|
|
631 | (1) |
|
WWAN (Cellular) Connections |
|
|
632 | (1) |
|
|
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) |
|
|
640 | (1) |
|
Exceptions and Configuration |
|
|
641 | (2) |
|
Configuring an Alternative IP Address in Windows |
|
|
643 | (1) |
|
|
644 | (1) |
|
Half Duplex/Full Duplex/Auto |
|
|
645 | (1) |
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646 | (1) |
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647 | (1) |
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648 | (1) |
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649 | (1) |
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|
649 | (22) |
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|
649 | (1) |
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|
649 | (2) |
|
Scheduled Disk Maintenance |
|
|
651 | (1) |
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651 | (1) |
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652 | (1) |
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652 | (1) |
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Antivirus/Anti-malware Updates |
|
|
652 | (1) |
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653 | (1) |
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|
653 | (3) |
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|
656 | (1) |
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|
657 | (1) |
|
Disk Maintenance Utilities |
|
|
658 | (1) |
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|
658 | (1) |
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|
659 | (1) |
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|
660 | (1) |
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|
660 | (1) |
|
Multiple Desktops/Mission Control |
|
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660 | (1) |
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661 | (1) |
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662 | (1) |
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662 | (1) |
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662 | (1) |
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663 | (1) |
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663 | (1) |
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664 | (1) |
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664 | (1) |
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664 | (1) |
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665 | (1) |
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665 | (1) |
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666 | (1) |
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666 | (1) |
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667 | (1) |
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667 | (1) |
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667 | (1) |
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668 | (1) |
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668 | (1) |
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668 | (1) |
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668 | (1) |
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669 | (1) |
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669 | (1) |
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669 | (1) |
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670 | (1) |
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|
670 | (1) |
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|
670 | (1) |
|
Review All the Key Topics |
|
|
671 | (4) |
|
Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory |
|
|
675 | (1) |
|
|
675 | (10) |
|
|
685 | (74) |
|
"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz |
|
|
686 | (3) |
|
Physical Security Measures |
|
|
689 | (5) |
|
|
689 | (1) |
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|
689 | (1) |
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690 | (1) |
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690 | (1) |
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691 | (1) |
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691 | (1) |
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691 | (1) |
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691 | (1) |
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692 | (1) |
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693 | (1) |
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693 | (1) |
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|
693 | (1) |
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|
694 | (1) |
|
Logical Security Concepts |
|
|
694 | (7) |
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|
694 | (1) |
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695 | (1) |
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695 | (1) |
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695 | (1) |
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696 | (1) |
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|
696 | (1) |
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697 | (1) |
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|
698 | (1) |
|
User Authentication/Strong Passwords |
|
|
698 | (1) |
|
Multifactor Authentication |
|
|
699 | (1) |
|
|
699 | (1) |
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700 | (1) |
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700 | (1) |
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700 | (1) |
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|
700 | (1) |
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|
700 | (1) |
|
Trusted/Untrusted Software Sources |
|
|
701 | (1) |
|
Principle of Least Privilege |
|
|
701 | (1) |
|
Wireless Security Protocols and Authentication |
|
|
701 | (3) |
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|
702 | (1) |
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703 | (1) |
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|
703 | (1) |
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|
703 | (1) |
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|
703 | (1) |
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|
703 | (1) |
|
Malware Removal and Prevention |
|
|
704 | (10) |
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|
704 | (1) |
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|
704 | (1) |
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704 | (1) |
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705 | (1) |
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705 | (1) |
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705 | (1) |
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705 | (1) |
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706 | (1) |
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706 | (1) |
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707 | (1) |
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707 | (1) |
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707 | (1) |
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708 | (1) |
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|
709 | (2) |
|
User Educatian/AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) |
|
|
711 | (1) |
|
|
712 | (1) |
|
|
713 | (1) |
|
Social Engineering Threats and Vulnerabilities |
|
|
714 | (5) |
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|
714 | (1) |
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714 | (1) |
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715 | (1) |
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716 | (1) |
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716 | (1) |
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716 | (1) |
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716 | (1) |
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717 | (1) |
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717 | (1) |
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717 | (1) |
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717 | (1) |
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717 | (1) |
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718 | (1) |
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718 | (1) |
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718 | (1) |
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|
718 | (1) |
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|
718 | (1) |
|
Microsoft Windows OS Security Settings |
|
|
719 | (6) |
|
|
719 | (1) |
|
NTFS vs. Share Permissions |
|
|
720 | (1) |
|
|
720 | (1) |
|
Moving and Copying Folders and Files |
|
|
720 | (1) |
|
|
721 | (1) |
|
|
721 | (1) |
|
Administrative Shares vs. Local Shares |
|
|
721 | (1) |
|
Permission Inheritance and Propagation |
|
|
722 | (1) |
|
|
722 | (1) |
|
|
722 | (1) |
|
BitLocker and BitLocker To Go |
|
|
723 | (1) |
|
|
724 | (1) |
|
|
724 | (1) |
|
Security Best Practices to Secure a Workstation |
|
|
725 | (9) |
|
|
725 | (1) |
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|
726 | (1) |
|
|
726 | (1) |
|
Screensaver Required Password |
|
|
726 | (1) |
|
|
726 | (1) |
|
|
726 | (2) |
|
|
728 | (1) |
|
Restricting User Permissions |
|
|
728 | (1) |
|
|
728 | (1) |
|
|
728 | (1) |
|
|
728 | (1) |
|
|
728 | (1) |
|
Changing Default Usernames and Passwords |
|
|
729 | (1) |
|
Basic Active Directory Functions |
|
|
729 | (2) |
|
Disabling Autorun/AutoPlay |
|
|
731 | (2) |
|
|
733 | (1) |
|
|
734 | (1) |
|
|
734 | (7) |
|
|
735 | (1) |
|
|
736 | (1) |
|
|
737 | (1) |
|
Remote Backup Applications |
|
|
737 | (1) |
|
Failed Login Attempts Restrictions |
|
|
738 | (1) |
|
|
738 | (1) |
|
|
738 | (1) |
|
|
739 | (1) |
|
|
739 | (1) |
|
Multifactor Authentication |
|
|
739 | (1) |
|
Authenticator Applications |
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739 | (1) |
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Trusted Sources vs. Untrusted Sources |
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740 | (1) |
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740 | (1) |
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740 | (1) |
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BYOD vs. Corporate-Owned Devices |
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740 | (1) |
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Profile Security Requirements |
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740 | (1) |
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Data Destruction and Disposal |
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741 | (1) |
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Physical Destruction Methods |
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741 | (1) |
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Recycling or Repurposing Best Practices |
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742 | (1) |
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Configuring Security on SOHO Networks |
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742 | (9) |
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Wireless-Specific Security |
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743 | (1) |
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743 | (1) |
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744 | (1) |
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744 | (1) |
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Antenna and Access Point Placement |
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745 | (1) |
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745 | (1) |
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WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) |
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745 | (1) |
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Change Default Usernames and Passwords |
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746 | (1) |
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746 | (1) |
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Assign Static IP Addresses |
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747 | (1) |
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747 | (1) |
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748 | (1) |
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748 | (1) |
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Content Filtering/Parental Controls |
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748 | (2) |
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750 | (1) |
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750 | (1) |
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Review All the Key Topics |
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751 | (1) |
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752 | (7) |
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Chapter 8 Software Troubleshooting |
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759 | (34) |
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"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz |
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759 | (3) |
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Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows OS Problems |
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762 | (8) |
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762 | (1) |
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Limited Connectivity/Local Connectivity |
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763 | (1) |
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764 | (1) |
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764 | (2) |
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766 | (2) |
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768 | (1) |
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Other Symptoms and Common Solutions. |
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769 | (1) |
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Troubleshooting PC Security Issues |
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770 | (3) |
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Common Symptoms of Malware Infections |
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770 | (2) |
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Tools for Preventing/Mitigating Malware |
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772 | (1) |
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Best Practice Procedure for Malware Removal |
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773 | (1) |
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Troubleshoot Mobile OS and Application Issues |
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774 | (6) |
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775 | (1) |
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775 | (1) |
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776 | (1) |
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776 | (1) |
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777 | (1) |
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777 | (1) |
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778 | (1) |
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Adjust Configurations/Settings |
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779 | (1) |
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Troubleshoot Mobile OS and Application Security Issues |
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780 | (6) |
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780 | (1) |
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781 | (1) |
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781 | (1) |
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Unintended WiFi Connection |
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781 | (1) |
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Unintended Bluetooth Pairing |
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|
782 | (1) |
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Leaked Personal Files/Data |
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|
782 | (1) |
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Data Transmission Over Limit |
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|
782 | (1) |
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Unauthorized Account Access |
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783 | (1) |
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783 | (1) |
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Unauthorized Location Tracking |
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783 | (1) |
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Unauthorized Camera/Microphone Activation |
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784 | (1) |
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High Resource Utilization |
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784 | (1) |
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784 | (1) |
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785 | (1) |
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785 | (1) |
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Factory Reset/Clean Install |
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785 | (1) |
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Review All the Key Topics |
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786 | (1) |
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Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory |
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786 | (1) |
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787 | (6) |
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Chapter 9 Operational Procedures |
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793 | (58) |
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"Do I Know This Already?" Quiz |
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793 | (5) |
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Best Practices and Documentation |
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|
798 | (3) |
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Network Topology Diagrams |
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|
798 | (1) |
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Knowledge Base and Articles |
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799 | (1) |
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800 | (1) |
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Regulatory and Compliance Policy |
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800 | (1) |
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800 | (1) |
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801 | (1) |
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801 | (1) |
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801 | (3) |
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Documented Business Processes and Practices |
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802 | (1) |
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802 | (1) |
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802 | (1) |
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802 | (1) |
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803 | (1) |
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803 | (1) |
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803 | (1) |
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803 | (1) |
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804 | (1) |
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Disaster Prevention and Recovery |
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804 | (7) |
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804 | (1) |
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805 | (1) |
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805 | (1) |
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805 | (1) |
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805 | (1) |
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UPSs and Surge Protectors |
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|
806 | (1) |
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Local Storage vs. Cloud Storage Backups |
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|
806 | (3) |
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Cloud Storage and Local Backups |
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|
809 | (1) |
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|
810 | (1) |
|
Explain Common Safety Procedures |
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|
811 | (12) |
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|
811 | (2) |
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Component Handling and Storage |
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813 | (2) |
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815 | (1) |
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815 | (2) |
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817 | (1) |
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817 | (1) |
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818 | (1) |
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819 | (1) |
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819 | (1) |
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819 | (1) |
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820 | (1) |
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820 | (1) |
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820 | (1) |
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820 | (1) |
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821 | (1) |
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821 | (1) |
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821 | (1) |
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822 | (1) |
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822 | (1) |
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822 | (1) |
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Compliance with Local Government Regulations |
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|
823 | (1) |
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Environmental Impacts and Appropriate Controls |
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|
823 | (5) |
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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) |
|
|
824 | (1) |
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Temperature, Humidity, and Air |
|
|
825 | (1) |
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825 | (1) |
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Compressed Air and Vacuum Systems |
|
|
826 | (1) |
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Power Surges, Brownouts, and Blackouts |
|
|
826 | (1) |
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Power Surges and Surge Suppressors |
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|
826 | (1) |
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Blackouts, Brownouts, and Battery Backup Units |
|
|
827 | (1) |
|
Compliance with Local Government Regulations |
|
|
828 | (1) |
|
Addressing Prohibited Content or Activity |
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828 | (5) |
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828 | (1) |
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829 | (1) |
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829 | (1) |
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829 | (1) |
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830 | (1) |
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830 | (1) |
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831 | (1) |
|
Understanding Open Source and Commercial Licenses |
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|
831 | (1) |
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Personal vs. Enterprise Licenses |
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832 | (1) |
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832 | (1) |
|
Communication Techniques and Professionalism |
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|
833 | (3) |
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|
833 | (1) |
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Maintain a Positive Attitude/Project Confidence |
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|
834 | (1) |
|
Actively Listen to the Customer |
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834 | (1) |
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834 | (1) |
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834 | (1) |
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834 | (1) |
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Dealing with Difficult Customers or Situations |
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|
835 | (1) |
|
Set and Meet Expectations/Timeline and Communicate Status with the Customer |
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|
835 | (1) |
|
Dealing Appropriately with Customers' Confidential and Private Materials |
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836 | (1) |
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836 | (4) |
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836 | (2) |
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838 | (1) |
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838 | (1) |
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|
839 | (1) |
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|
839 | (1) |
|
Remote Access Technologies |
|
|
840 | (3) |
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840 | (1) |
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841 | (1) |
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841 | (1) |
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842 | (1) |
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|
842 | (1) |
|
Review All the Key Topics |
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|
843 | (1) |
|
Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory |
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|
843 | (1) |
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|
844 | (7) |
Part 3: Final Preparation |
|
|
Chapter 10 Final Preparation |
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851 | (46) |
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851 | (39) |
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Core 1 (220-1001) Exam Domains and Objectives |
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|
853 | (18) |
|
Core 2 (220-1002) Exam Domains and Objectives |
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|
871 | (19) |
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|
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) |
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|
893 | (1) |
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|
894 | (1) |
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|
895 | (1) |
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|
895 | (1) |
|
Chapter-Ending Review Tools |
|
|
896 | (1) |
|
Suggested Plan for Final Review/Study |
|
|
896 | (1) |
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|
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 |
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923 | (2) |
Index |
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