A+, Network+, Security+ Exams in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference
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Synopsis
A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications are recognized throughout the
industry as the standard for proving foundation-level IT skill sets. "A+,
Network+ and Security+ Exams in a Nutshell" provides exactly what experienced
professionals need to pass one or all of these CompTIA certification exams. It's
an all-in-one review resource that boils down important concepts and techniques
and presents the information in an accessable format. In addition, study notes
and practice sections help build knowledge and prepare readers for the
unexpected. Including coverage of the A+ 2006 exams, this is the one book that
will stack the deck in your favor.
Annotation
This concise guide offers study material for three CompTIA certification exams:
the A+ exam for computer service technicians, the Network+ exam for networking
professionals, and the Security+ exam for security technicians. It provides an
all-in-one review resource that includes study notes and practice questions.
* Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface ix
A+ Essentials
Overview of A+ Essentials Exam 3
Areas of Study for the A+ Essentials Exam 5
A+ Essentials Study Guide 16
Personal Computer Components 18
Laptops and Portable Devices 50
Operating Systems 65
Printers and Scanners 111
Networks 129
Security 149
Safety and Environmental Issues 165
Communications and Professionalism 172
Prep and Practice for the A+ Essentials Exam 181
Preparing for the A+ Essentials Exam 182
Suggested Exercises for the A+ Essentials Exam 182
Highlighters Index 191
Practice Questions for the A+ Essentials Exam 231
A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604
Overview of the A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604 245
Areas of Study for A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604 247
Study Guide for A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604 251
Personal Computer Components 252
Laptops and Portable Devices 268
Operating Systems 276
Printers and Scanners 307
Networks 328
Security 358
Prep and Practice for the A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604 373
Preparing for the A+ Exams 374
Suggested Exercises for the Exams 374
Highlighters Index 383
Practice Questions for the A+ Exams 404
Network+
Overview of the Network+ Exam 417
Areas of Study for the Network+ Exam 419
Network+ Exam Study Guide 424
Media and Topologies 425
Protocols and Standards 457
Network Implementation 489
Network Support 514
Network+ Exam Prep and Practice 540
Preparing for the Network+ Exam 541
Network+ Exam Suggested Exercises 541
Network+ Exam Highlighters Index 546
Network+ Exam Practice Questions 573
Security+
Overview of Security+ Exam 585
Areas of Study for Security+ Exam 587
Security+ Exam Study Guide 593
General Security Concepts 594
Communication Security 617
Infrastructure Security 648
Basics of Cryptography 672
Operational and Organizational Security 685
Security+ Exam Prep and Practice 702
Preparing for the Security+ Exam 703
Security+ Exam Suggested Exercises 703
Security+ Exam Highlighters Index 707
Security+ Exam Practice Questions 734
Index 745 .
Product Details
* ISBN: 0596528248
* ISBN-13: 9780596528249
* Format: Paperback, 812pp
* Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Incorporated
* Pub. Date: March 2007