Mike Meyers' CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs: (Exams 220-701 & 220-702), 3/e
Michael Meyers
ISBN: 0071713808 Copyright year: 2010
About the Book
Important Technology Skills
Information technology (IT) offers many career paths,
leading to occupations in such fields as PC repair,
network administration, telecommunications, Web
development, graphic design, and desktop support.
To become competent in any IT field, however, you
need certain basic computer skills.
Mike Meyers’ CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and
Troubleshooting PCs builds a foundation for success
in the IT field by introducing you to fundamental
technology concepts and giving you essential
computer skills.
Proven Learning Method Keeps You on Track
Mike Meyers’ CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs is structured to give you
comprehensive knowledge of computer skills and technologies. The textbook’s active learning methodology
guides you beyond mere recall and, through thought-provoking activities, labs, and sidebars, helps you
develop critical-thinking, diagnostic, and communication skills.
Effective Learning Tools
This pedagogically rich book is designed to make
learning easy and enjoyable and to help you
develop the skills and critical-thinking abilities that
will enable you to adapt to different job situations
and troubleshoot problems.
Mike Meyers’ proven ability to explain concepts in
a clear, direct, even humorous way makes these
books interesting, motivational, and fun.
Each chapter includes:
Learning objectives that set measurable goals for chapter-by-chapter progress
Try This!, Cross Check, and Tech Tip sidebars that encourage you to practice and apply concepts in realworld settings
Notes, Tips, and Warnings that guide you through difficult areas
Exam-driven organization that divides chapters into Historical/Conceptual, Essentials, Practical Application, and Beyond A+ sections, making it easy to focus study time on the core and specialization areas of the exams
Plenty of full-color photographs and illustrations that provide clear, up-close pictures of the technology, making difficult concepts easy to visualize and understand
Highlighted Key Terms, Key Terms lists, and Chapter Summaries that provide you with an easy way to review important concepts and vocabulary
Challenging End-of-Chapter Quizzes that include vocabulary-building exercises, multiple-choice questions, essay questions, and on-the-job lab projects
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