A+ Exam Prep

Features real-world examples, interactive activities, and multiple hands-on projects that reinforce key concepts and help prepare for the exam.

Table of contents

Chapter 1: How Computers Work-An Overview

Chapter 2: How Software And Hardware Work Together

Chapter 3: The Systemboard

Chapter 4: Floppy Drives And Other Essential Devices

Chapter 5: Introduction To Hard Drives

Chapter 6: Hard Drive Installation And Support

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Fundamentals

Chapter 8: Customizing A Personal Computer System With
Peripheral Equipment

Chapter 9: Understanding And Managing Memory

Chapter 10: Electricity And Power Supplies

Chapter 11: Supporting Windows 3.X And Windows 95

Chapter 12: Understanding And Supporting
Windows Nt Workstations

Chapter 13: Multimedia Technology

Chapter 14: Purchasing A Pc Or Building Your Own

Chapter 15: Communicating Over Phone Lines

Chapter 16: Networking Fundamentals And The Internet

Chapter 17: Viruses, Disaster Recovery, And A
Maintenance Plan That Works

Chapter 18: The Professional Pc Technician

Chapter 19: Sample Test

Chapter 20: Answer Key

Appendix A: Error Messages And Their Meanings

Appendix B: Hard Drive Types

Appendix C: Ascii Collating Sequence

Appendix D: The Hexidecimal Number System And Memory Addressing

Appendix E: Troubleshooting Guidelines

Appendix F: Answers To Chapter Review Questions