The most complete CompTIA A+ self-study package, fully updated for the 2012 exams—a great value on two books and three CDs!

CompTIA A+ Certification Boxed Set, Second Edition is your complete program for self-study, offering a variety of tools to use in preparation for CompTIA A+ Exams 220-801 and 220-802. CompTIA A+ Certification Study Guide, Eighth Edition is an in-depth exam review covering 100% of the 2012 exam objectives. Test what you’ve learned with the 1000+ practice exam questions featured in CompTIA A+ Certification Practice Exams, Second Edition.

Move on to the bonus CD-ROM which features an hour of LearnKey’s multimedia CompTIA A+ training, MasterSim interactive environment labs, and a Quick Review Guide. This bonus electronic content is in addition to the first hour of LearnKey’s multimedia CompTIA A+ training, author-led video training, and eight practice exams that are included on the CD-ROMs bound into the set’s component books. This Boxed Set is CompTIA Approved Quality Content.

Complete coverage of Exams 220-801 and 220-802:
Operational procedures; Operating system fundamentals; Personal computer components—motherboards and processors; Personal computer components— storage, memory, and adapters; Power supplies, cooling systems, and peripherals; The custom PC; Installing and upgrading PC components; Installing and configuring laptops; Installing, configuring, and upgrading Windows; Disk and file management; Troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of PCs; Troubleshooting and preventive maintenance for laptops; Troubleshooting and preventive maintenance for Windows; Network basics; Installing a small office/home office (SOHO) network; Troubleshooting networks; Computer security fundamentals; Implementing and troubleshooting security; Configuring networking for Windows clients; Windows client virtualization; Supporting mobile devices; Using and supporting printers

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Don't Let the Real Test Be Your First Test!

CompTIA A+ Certification Practice Exams (Exams 220-701 & 220-702) is filled with 1,000 realistic practice questions to prepare you for these challenging exams. To help you understand the material, in-depth explanations of both the correct and incorrect answers are included for every question. This practical guide covers all official objectives for Exams 220-701 and 220-702, as well as the new Windows 7 objectives, and is the perfect companion to CompTIA A+ Certification Study Guide, Seventh Edtion.

Covers all topics, including:
Motherboards and Processors * Memory, Storage, and Adapters * Power Supplies, Cooling Systems, Display Devices, Cables and Connectors, and Input/Output * Installing and Upgrading PC Components * Troubleshooting, Repair, and Maintenance of PCs * Installing, Configuring, and Optimizing Laptops * Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance for Laptops * Operating System Fundamentals * Installing, Configuring, and Upgrading Operating Systems * Disk and File Management * Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance for Windows * Using and Supporting Printers * Installing a Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) Network * Troubleshooting Networks * Computer Security Fundamentals * Implementing and Troubleshooting Security * Operational Procedure

CD-ROM includes:

Complete MasterExam practice testing engine, featuring
--Two full practice exams
--Detailed answers with explanations
--Score Report performance assessment toolE-book for studying on the go

With free online registration:

Two bonus downloadable MasterExam practice tests

The Best Fully Integrated Study System Available

EXAMS 220-701 & 220-702

With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, CompTIA A+ Certification Study Guide, Seventh Edition covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for these challenging exams.

100% complete coverage of all official objectives for CompTIA A+ Exams 220-701 & 220-702Exam Readiness Checklist at the front of the book--you're ready for the exams when all objectives on the list are checked offExam Watch notes call attention to information about, and potential pitfalls in, the examsTwo-Minute Drills for quick review at the end of every chapterSimulated exam questions match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real exams

Covers all the exam topics, including:

Motherboards and ProcessersMemory, Storage, and AdaptersPower Supplies, Cooling Systems, Display Devices, Cables and Connectors, and Input/OutputInstalling and Upgrading PC ComponentsTroubleshooting, Repair, and Maintenance of PCsInstalling, Configuring, and Optimizing LaptopsTroubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance for Laptops; Operating System FundamentalsInstalling, Configuring, and Upgrading Operating SystemsDisk and File ManagementTroubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance for WindowsUsing and Supporting PrintersNetwork BasicsInstalling a Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) NetworkTroubleshooting NetworksComputer Security FundamentalsImplementing and Troubleshooting SecurityOperational Procedure

CD-ROM includes:

Complete Master Exam practice testing engine, featuring: Two full practice exams; Detailed answers with explanations; and Score Report performance assessment toolCertCam video trainingElectronic book for studying on the go

With free online registration:

Two Bonus downloadable MasterExam practice tests

Jane Holcombe, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, MCSE, CompTIA CTT+, has been an independent trainer, consultant, and course content author since 1984.

Charles Holcombe has been an independent trainer and consultant for 30 years and has developed and delivered many training courses. He is the coauthor, with Jane Holcombe, of Survey of Operating Systems, Second Edition and several other books.


The Best Fully Integrated Study System Available

With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, CompTIA A+ Certification Study Guide, Sixth Edition covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for these challenging exams.

100% complete coverage of all official objectives for CompTIA A+ exams 220-601, 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604Exam Readiness Checklist at the front of the book--you're ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked offInside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics coveredSimulated exam questions match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real exam

Covers all the exam topics, including:

CPUs and Motherboards * Power Supply and Cooling Systems * Memory and Storage Devices * Display and Input Devices * Cables, Connectors, and Ports * Installing, Upgrading, Troubleshooting, and Maintaining PCs * Supporting Laptops and Portable Devices * Installing, Configuring, Optimizing, and Upgrading Operating Systems * Managing Disks and Files * Managing Printers and Scanners * Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Networks * Security * Safety and Environmental Issues * Communication and Professionalism

CD-ROM includes:

Complete MasterExam practice testing engine, featuring: One full practice exam * Detailed answers with explanations * Score Report performance assessment toolVideo training clips of key A+ related tasksElectronic book for studying on the go

With free online registration:

One-hour LearnKey video training sessionBonus downloadable MasterExam practice test


The best fully integrated study system available for CompTIA A+ exams 220-801 & 220-802

With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, CompTIA A+ Certification Study Guide, Eighth Edition covers what you need to know-and shows you how to prepare-for these challenging exams. McGraw-Hill is a Gold-Level CompTIA Authorized Partner offering Authorized CompTIA Approved Quality Content.

100% complete coverage of all official objectives for the examsExam Readiness Checklist-you're ready for the exams when all objectives on the list are checked offExam Watch notes call attention to information about, and potential pitfalls in, the examsTwo-Minute Drills for quick review at the end of every chapter Simulated exam questions match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the multiple-choice exam questions

Covers all the exam topics, including:
Operational Procedures * Operating System Fundamentals * Motherboards and Processors * Storage, Memory, and Adapters * Power Supplies, Display Devices, and Peripherals * Installing and Upgrading PC Components * Installing and Configuring Laptops * Client-Side Virtualization * Upgrading, Installing, and Configuring Windows * Disk and File Management * Troubleshooting, Repair, and Maintenance of PCs * Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance for Laptops * Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance for Windows * Network Basics * Installing a Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) Network * Troubleshooting Networks * Computer Security Fundamentals * Implementing Digital Security * Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Clients * Supporting Mobile Devices * Using and Supporting Printers

Electronic content includes:

Complete MasterExam practice testing engine, featuring: Two practice exams; Detailed answers with explanations; Score Report performance assessment tool CertCam video clips from the authorsGlossary with key termsMasterSim interactive labsOne segment of LearnKey video training

With free online registration:

Bonus-two downloadable MasterExam practice testsDownloadable Adobe Digital Editions e-book for studying on the go

The most complete A+ certification training and self-assessment system available.

More than 550 practice questions that match the actual exam questions in content and feel. Self-Test section includes knowledge and scenario-based questions, and one case study based Lab Question per chapter, and more.


The book is updated to reflect recent changes in the exam and is the most complete, accurate and in-depth A+ Certification training and self-assessment study system available.

The most complete collection of A+ certification test questions that closely model the format, tone, topics and difficulty of the real exam.