The new edition of this Sybex study guide prepares you to take the CompTIA A+ exams with confidence. Thoroughly revised and updated for exams 220-801 and 220-802, this CompTIA-authorized prep guide covers all exam objectives, from working with PCs, laptops and printers to installing and maintaining desktop and mobile operating systems, and more. Packed with real-world examples and written by an expert author team, this book prepares any A+ candidate for the callenging exams.

Exam 220-801 and 220-802. "CompTIA approved quality content" -- Cover. Includes index.

Part 1 : 220-801 : Motherboards, processors, and memory -- Storage devices and power supplies -- peripherals and expansion -- display devices -- Custom configurations -- Networking fundamentals -- Introduction to TCP/IP -- Installing wireless and SOHO networks -- Understanding laptops -- Installing and configuring printers -- Understanding operational procedures -- Part 2 : 220-802 : Operating system basics -- Operating system administration -- Working with Windows 7 -- Working with Windows Vista -- Working with Windows XP -- Security -- Mobile devices -- Troubleshooting theory, OSs, and security -- Hardware and network troubleshooting -- Appendices : Answers to review questions -- Answers to performance-based questions -- About the additional study tools.