Features
- A+® Certification Exam objectives summarize specific subjects as related to the exam. CompTIA A+® objectives are presented in an easy-to-use reference at the beginning of the book so students can quickly locate and review concepts covered on the exam.
- An easy-to-understand presentation ensures student success. Each section is written in building-block fashion beginning at the most basic level and continuing on to more advanced concepts, creating a solid foundation so students better understand new technologies.
- Flexible organization allows adaptation. With thorough coverage of all central topics, the text can be adapted to a variety of courses depending on instructor preferences.
- Pedagogical tools are unique to this book. Pedagogical features outlined here are unique to this book to make the instructor’s job easier. Answers to the review and exercise questions are available to teachers.
- End-of-Chapter Review Questions Each chapter contains numerous review questions in various formats, including true/false, multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended.
- Chapter Soft Skills Section. In each chapter a specific skill set related to soft skills is presented.
- Tech Tips improve knowledge. Each chapter contains technical tips that are useful in the real-world of PC repair.
- Hands-On Exercisesreinforce theoretical ideas.Computer repair cannot be learned by theory and lecture alone, but is reinforced through practice and experience. Exercises at the end of each chapter help with this task by allowing students to get their hands “dirty” to master the material they’ve studied.
- Objectives introduce each chapter. A list of objectives is provided at the beginning of each chapter.
- Terminology At the end of each chapter are the key terms that were defined and used throughout the chapter.
- Soft Skills Exercises offer opportunities to check understanding. The end of every chapter includes at least two soft skills activities that relate to the chapter.
- Critical Thinking Skills activities. Every chapter includes at least two critical thinking activities that relate to the chapter material.
The following additional items are available to all readers of this book at its Companion Website (www.pearsonhighered.com/schmidt):
- Bonus chapters on Windows® 98, Windows NT Workstation, Floppy Drives, and Windows 2000 Professional
- Flashcards and crossword puzzles for review
- Web-based activities to reinforce concepts such as memory configuration, ports, and key concepts in the chapter
- Self-study quizzes
A complimentary access code for the book’s Companion Website is available with a new copy of the book. Subscriptions may also be purchased online.
Instructor Support. The following supplements are available to qualified instructors from the Pearson Education Instructor Resource Center (www.pearsonhighered.com/irc). Please visit the Instructor Resource Center, contact your Pearson Education/Addison-Wesley representative, or send an email to computing@pearson.com to register for access:
- Instructor’s Manual
- PowerPoint® Presentation Slides
- Test Bank
- Computerized Test Bank
- Blackboard Cartridge
- Copyright 2011
- Edition: 5th
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- ISBN-10: 0-13-212954-X
- ISBN-13: 978-0-13-212954-1
Cheryl Schmidt’s The Complete A+ Guide to PC Repair presents the fundamentals of computer desktop and laptop installation, configuration, maintenance, and networking through simple, step-by-step instruction based on CompTIA A+® 2009 Edition objectives. With a focused emphasis on security and customer service skills, this comprehensive book on computer repair introduces the most important tools students need to become professional, customer-friendly technicians using today’s technology
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Computer Repair
Chapter 2 - On the Motherboard
Chapter 3 - System Configuration
Chapter 4 - Disassembly and Power
Chapter 5 - Logical Troubleshooting
Chapter 6 - Memory
Chapter 7 - Storage Devices
Chapter 8 - Multimedia Devices
Chapter 9 - Peripheral Devices
Chapter 10 - Internet Connectivity
Chapter 11 - Basic Windows and Windows Commands
Chapter 12 - Windows XP/Vista
Chapter 13 - Introduction to Networking
Chapter 14 - Computer and Network Security