Mike Meyers' A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs, 2/e
Michael Meyers
ISBN: 0072263555 Copyright year: 2007
About the Book
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’ 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.
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.
Mike Meyers’ 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.
Each chapter includes...
Learning objectives that set measurable goals for chapter-by-chapter progress
Plenty of photographs and illustrations that provide clear, up-close pictures of the technology, making difficult concepts easy to visualize and understand
Exam-driven organization that divides chapters into Historical/Conceptual, Essentials, IT Technician, and Beyond A+ sections, making it easy to focus study time on the core and specialization areas of the exams
Try This!, Cross Check, and Tech Tip sidebars that encourage you to practice and apply concepts in real-world settings
Notes, Tips, and Warnings that guide you through difficult areas
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 tests that include vocabulary-building exercises, multiple-choice questions, essay questions, and on-the-job lab projects
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2007 McGraw-Hill Higher Education