CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

by Mike Meyers

The Number-One CompTIA A+ Exam Guide

"The most comprehensive publication on the market." -Certification Magazine

Completely revised and updated for all four new exams and reviewed and approved by CompTIA, this definitive volume covers everything you need to know to pass the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam and CompTIA A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604. Mike Meyers, the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, has helped hundreds of thousands of people pass the CompTIA A+ exams-and now he can help you too. Inside, you'll find detailed coverage of the exam format, helpful exam tips, end-of-chapter practice questions, and hundreds of photographs and illustrations. After you ace the exams, this comprehensive guide will serve as an essential on-the-job reference.

Full details on all exam objectives, including how to:

Work with CPUs, RAM, and motherboards Install, partition, and format hard drives Work with portable PCs, PDAs, and wireless technologies Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Install sound and video cards Manage printers and connect to networks Implement security measures Understand safety and environmental issues Establish good communication skills and adhere to privacy policies

The CD-ROM features:

Eight full practice exams covering CompTIA A+ Essentials and Exams 220-602, 220-603, & 220-604 One hour of LearnKey video training featuring Mike Meyers teaching key A+ topics Electronic copy of the book Complete exam objective map for all four exams List of official CompTIA A+ acronyms Useful tools and utilities for PC technicians

Genres: Computers, Technology, Nonfiction, Computer Science, Programming, Technical, Education

1171 pages, Hardcover

First published December 21, 2006

About the author

IT Author and tutor, and President at Total Seminars. LLC

Reviews

[jer1ch0 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent book, but perhaps only if you're studying to pass the A+. However in saying that, if you have a deep interest in computers and how they work this is an invaluable source of info.
The book is well laid out and very easy to follow. It is a text book so be prepared to learn. There are many graphics that reinforce the accompanying text explanations. You will not pass the exam by reading this book alone, so I recommend internet research as well. The book comes with a disc containing practice exams that are indispensable, and some helpful videos.
I can wholeheartedly recommend this book, but I would also urge any potential A+ candidates to check out the latest version as the criteria for A+ has changed. Always check here for details.
http://certification.comptia.org/a/de...

[Christopher · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is fairly clear, it could've be worse. Oh but what hell to read about the ins and outs of processors and hard drives and OS-es. What a freaking snore fest. I did, however, score pretty high on the A+ certification exam. But this was not my only resource. If you are studying for the exam do not let this be the only thing you use to study.

[Scott · Rating 2 out of 5]

I work as a system & network engineer; I found most of the information in this book to be superfluous and antiquated, it feels like big chunks of work have been copied and pasted from previous iterations of the book.

When reading through and taking some notes, a few pages later the book will let you know that what you have just spent time learning is irrelevant information...

The thing that made me stop reading this book, however, is when the author refers to the BIOS as a basic input/output "service" and not a "system", ask anybody who works in IT and nobody will refer to it as a service, I guarantee it, I checked the information out on Google and found one backwater site which mentions it as a service.

I think the book will be good for those seeking specialist information but please back it up with a more contemporary and forthright source of information.

[Daniel Barret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing information. I really enjoyed reading this Guide and discussion by the people. As someone who is involved in this subject for many years, I would like to refer www.exam4future.com. It’s not only focused on discussing the topic inside out but also a CompTIA A+ Study Guide . Hope everybody enjoys reading the Info provided.

[K Rat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear, concise, and informative on both all of the subjects on the Comptia A+ exams, but also on general subjects important for working in IT.
Included an image of Half Life 2 as an example of something. 10/10. 100/100. Best textbook I've ever read cover to cover.

[Jay M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book for basic knowledge of IT topics but will need supplemental videos to grasp some concepts

[Ignacio Sotelo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Una excelente guía no solo para presentar examen de certificación sino como una lectura necesaria para quienes se están involucrando en el ambiente de IT

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

I passed! I used Mike’s video course too (via Udemy). There’s a lot of information in this book, and the practise questions are really good.

[Rj · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mike knows his stuff. Not easy reading, but extremely helpful for the CompTIA A+ exam and a great reference for any IT enthusiast or professional.

[Antonino Santamaria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great for information on passing, very hard to read

[Chris Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative with great foundational knowledge. Far from riveting but who’s reading it for the excitement?

[Fer Prz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book to become more competitive in my early career. Tremendous knowledge. I never sought the certification just wanted to outsmart coworkers.

[Maradox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although I am not currently studying for the A+ exam, I found this book to be a good introduction to computer hardware and computing in general. I feel this book is essential for every computer user.

[Jefferson F · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very good book it is well written and saturated with detail, if you are looking to complete your CompTIA A+ Certification this is a great book, well at least for the next month or so as the certification will likely be updated by the new year and this book will be rendered obsolete. That being said I'm sure they will release a next edition and it will likely be the same. Michael Meyers is a great educator, this book is written in a way that makes most of this information very easy to understand and remember. The only thing that I didn't enjoy about this experience was that this book sandwiches both the 220-801 (hardware) and the 220-802 (software) certifications together. Most chapters will contain information regarding both certifications simultaneously. I might be alone on this but with the sheer volume of information required to pass these tests I decided to take the tests separate as to maximize my study time and better focus. This book really makes it hard to separate the data for study purposes. Its still a great book, and if you are planning on taking the two certification exams at the same time this would be a great choice for study materials.

[Sunny Luu · Rating 5 out of 5]

-Sept 2014
Still reading this study guide. Will rate when finished.

Great organizations. This book follows the CompTIA A+ Objectives. To those who already have a lot of knowledge about computers, the reading might be a like a review and perhaps will bore you, but this guide also includes commonly missed questions even for someone who are experienced in the field.

To Those with little or no computer experience, your reading journey might be long. I suggest that you use your computer or any old computer along with the study guide for hands on experience. Just be sure to read up on computer safety first before exploring / handling the hardware components and all the connected devices in your computer. This book will not overwhelm readers with technical jargons. In my opinion, this guide is computer newbie friendly.

I recommend this book for anyone who is looking for a great study guide for their A+ certification studies.

[Ryan.m · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a tome of epic proportions. Do not, I repeat, Do not drop it on your feet.

This is a thorough book which will cover all of the details you need to pass the exam, or for use 'in the field'.

The reason I don't give it 5 stars is because a lot of the information is irrelevant; For this reason others may well like it even more, not to worry though, because this stuff is listed in the book as Historical/Conceptual.

Hope you enjoy.

[Maysaloon Abu-Zaglan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great Reference for Computer HW and SW .. if you involved in that field i advice you to keep a copy in your library .. my old boss make me read it chapter by chapter and ask me questions from all over it,if he found that I'm answering correctly enough he make me read it again..

Noe a days i own him and thank him a lot for the favor he did..

[Trekka12 · Rating 5 out of 5]

See Security+ and Network+ reviews of mine, but to add to those, this book is for Computer Technicians and I'd say a Must-read for anyone interested in computers, or working with them. It offers great tools, can open doors to high-paying careers worldwide and is the foundation to get a certificate that can open doors for certain roles within the IT Tech Business world.

[Jitesh Mehta]

CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

[Seth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Booooooooring. But informative. It's been a while since a read a textbook. I don't like them.

[Billie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the only study tool I used for the exams, take the practice tests and read the chapters carefully and this really is the only study tool you will need.

[RJ]

A Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Sixth Edition (A Certification All in One Exam) by Michael Meyers (2006)

[Mark · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was helpful learning computers, but kind of out of date ten years after being written. still fun to open and peruse once in a while

[Ryan Tompkins · Rating 3 out of 5]

Boring but useful. Better as a secondary reference if you have other more concise material available.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book to get you through the CompTIA exams

[howdy · Rating 3 out of 5]

good for people who don't know what computers are or the parts that make them work

[Brandon Hartshorn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Explained simple enough for a beginner. Could have done with just an overview of exam specifics due to previous knowledge of the field. Fun to read for a computer book though!

[Mat]

finally finished this beast, time to study up on those tougher concepts

[Mike Sothard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for learning the basics. Helped me pass my test.

[Stephen Helmlinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

A definite MUST if you're serious about getting certifified.