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(Video) Exam Profile - CompTIA A+ 220-701 & 220-702
Apr 29, 2011
The vendor-neutral CompTIA A+ certification is designed to test competency in computer installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, security, and basic networking. Find out what you can expect to see on the exam and how you can better prepare for it.
31 Days Before Your CompTIA A+ Exams, Day 31: Storage
Oct 22, 2011
This chapter starts out your last month of A+ exam prep by describing names, purposes, and characteristics of storage devices.
A+ Certification Preparation: System Resources
Dec 27, 2002
This sample chapter helps you to prepare for the Core Hardware module of the A+ Certification examination by covering system resources objectives within the "Domain 1.0: Installation, Configuration, and Upgrading" section.
A+ Exam Cram 2: Memory
Jan 3, 2003
Memory is fairly easy to understand, once you've grasped the basic concepts. This sample chapter explains the ins and outs of all types of memory to help you prepare for the A+ exam.
A+ Exam Cram: Hardware Troubleshooting Techniques
Nov 5, 2004
Sometimes, it can be difficult to determine whether the cause of a problem lies in the hardware or the software. This sample chapter will help you to make this determination to make fixing problems even easier.
A+ Exam Cram: Operating System Technology
Mar 11, 2005
To effectively administer a network you need both an understanding of the operating system and the ability to troubleshoot it. With sample questions and detailed answers, this sample chapter will help you prepare for the A+ Certification Exam.
A+ Exam Cram: Setting Up a Multiple Monitor Configuration in Windows Vista
Feb 3, 2010
David Prowse shows how to use the Multiple Monitor feature in Windows Vista. It’s quick and easy, and you can run as many as 10 monitors!
A+ Exam Cram: Troubleshooting Memory and Hard Drives in Windows Vista
Mar 1, 2010
There are many tools you can use to troubleshoot data failures. David Prowse focuses on the Windows Vista built-in Memory Diagnostic Tool for testing RAM, and the chkdsk and SFC commands for checking the hard drive.
A+ ExamCram 2: Memory: Types and Forms
Jan 23, 2004
James H. Jones and Craig Landes examine memory chips and how they're packaged.
A+ Training Guide: Adding and Removing FRU Modules in Portables
Jan 30, 2004
Charles Brooks helps you to prepare for the Core Hardware module of the A+ Certification examination by covering objectives from the "Domain 1.0: Installation, Configuration, and Upgrading" section.
An Ideal PC Technician
Nov 1, 2010
In this article, you'll take a look at relevant certifications, technical skills and knowledge, and subject matter expertise of greatest interest to employers of PC technicians.
Certification and Career Self-Assessment: Can and Should You Do It? (2014 Edition)
May 13, 2014
In this article, you’ll take a look at how annual self-assessment and planning benefits your professional career along with some things to consider when developing or refining your career and certification plans.
Complete CompTIA A+ Guide to PCs: Disassembly and Power
May 24, 2013
In preparation for the CompTIA A+ exam, this chapter covers many important details regarding the safe assembly and disassembly of your PC, voltage and power checks, working with and replacing the power supply, and power-saving tips.
CompTIA A+ 220-701 and 220-702 Cert Kit: Sample Video
Jul 15, 2011
This sample video from CompTIA A+ 220-701, 220-702 Cert Kit includes complete coverage of the A+ hardware topic CPUs.
CompTIA A+ 220-701 and 220-702 Exam Cram: The CPU
Feb 28, 2011
This chapter discusses some CPU technologies and cooling methods and talks about the models of CPUs offered by Intel and AMD. Afterward, the chapter demonstrates how to install and troubleshoot the CPU.
CompTIA A+ 220-701 Practice Questions: Operational Procedures
Dec 7, 2009
This chapter provides practice questions, with answers and explanations, for both parts of the Operational Procedures domain on the A+ 220-701 exam.
CompTIA A+ 220-801 Practice Exam
Aug 15, 2012
This is a complete, 100 question practice exam for the CompTIA A+ 220-801 certification, including detailed answers.
CompTIA A+ Cert Guide (220-701 and 220-702), 2nd Edition
Apr 5, 2011
Top A+ certification expert trainer Mark Soper presents key concepts from the completely updated new 2011 second edition of CompTIA A+ Cert Guide (220-701 and 220-702) — the comprehensive guide to the new A+ exams from CompTIA.
CompTIA A+ Cert Guide: Motherboards, Processors, and Adapter Cards
Mar 2, 2011
This chapter talks about some of the core components of the computer including the motherboard, processor, and adapter cards as they relate to a portion of CompTIA A+ 220-701 and 220-702 objectives.
CompTIA A+ Cert Guide: Power Supplies and System Cooling
Sep 25, 2012
This chapter delves into how power is conveyed to the computer, which power supply to select depending on your configuration and needs, how to install and troubleshoot power supplies, and how to cool the system.

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