Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software, Textbook and Lab Manual Bundle

Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software, Textbook and Lab Manual Bundle

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Cheryl Schmidt is a professor of Network Engineering Technology at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Prior to joining the faculty ranks, she oversaw the LAN and PC support for the college and other organizations. She started her career as an electronics technician in the U.S. Navy. She teaches computer repair and various networking topics, including CCNA, network management, and network design. She has published other works with Pearson, including IP Telephony Using CallManager Express and Routing and Switching in the Enterprise Lab Guide.

Cheryl has won awards for teaching and technology, including Outstanding Faculty of the Year, Innovative Teacher of the Year, Cisco Networking Academy Instructor Excellence Award, and Cisco Networking Academy Stand Out Instructor. She has presented at U.S. and international conferences. Cheryl keeps busy maintaining her technical certifications and teaching but also loves to travel, hike, do all types of puzzles, and read.

Cheryl Schmidt’s  Complete A+ Guide to It Hardware and Software, Eighth Edition presents the fundamentals of computer desktop and laptop installation, configuration, maintenance, and networking through simple, step-by-step instruction based on CompTIA A+® Edition objectives. With a focused emphasis on security and customer service skills, this comprehensive computer repair guide introduces the most important tools students need to become professional, customer-friendly technicians using today’s technologies. A+® Certification Exam objectives summarize exam topics in an easy-to-use reference at the beginning of the book, so students can quickly locate and review key concepts covered on the exam. Each section is written in building-block fashion, beginning with the simplest concepts, continuing on to more advanced concepts, and creating a solid foundation for understanding new technologies as they arrive. Schmidt provides comprehensive pedagogical tools, many of them unique to this book. 
  • Excellent resource to learn  installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security and troubleshooting of PCs preparing  you for entry-level IT job roles
  • Straightforward coverage of all certification objectives
  • Extensive end-of-chapter review, including true/false, multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended questions
  • Soft Skills sections in each chapter, and at least two Soft Skills activities at the end of each chapter
  • Tech Tips designed to be useful in real-world PC repair
  • Hands-On Exercises linking theory to practice and experience 
  • Clear chapter objectives
  • At least 2 Critical Thinking Skills activities in every chapter
  • Comes with instructor resources for course use: Instructor’s Manual, Chapter Power Points, Test Bank
Cheryl Schmidt’s  Complete CompTIA A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software Lab Manual brings together 150 hands-on labs that offer comprehensive practice for the CompTIA A+ exam. Students will practice managing and troubleshooting multiple devices in authentic IT scenarios, gaining crucial knowledge about installation, configuration, maintenance, networking, security and more. Cheryl Schmidt addresses all CompTIA A+ 220-1001 and 220-1002 exam objectives, including the exam’s coverage of Linux, Mac, mobile, and cloud services, as well as its expanded focus on troubleshooting and security. Reflecting her extensive experience teaching PC repair and related topics, Schmidt offers a building-block approach that gives readers a solid foundation in the basics before continuing on to more advanced concepts. This lab manual is ideal accompaniment to any A+ preparation guide — especially Schmidt’s  The Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software, Eighth Edition.

  • Learning Objectives provide the goals for each chapter
  • Practical Tech Tips give real-world PC repair knowledge
  • Soft Skills information and activities in each chapter cover all the tools and skills you need to become a professional, customer-friendly technician in every category
  • Review Questions, including true/false, multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended questions, assess your knowledge of the learning objectives
  • Key Terms identify exam words and phrases associated with each topic
  • Detailed Glossary clearly defines every key term
  • Critical Thinking Activities in every chapter take you beyond the facts to complete comprehension of topics
  • Chapter Summary provides a recap of key concepts
  • Gives realistic practice for all CompTIA A+ 2018 exam objectives
  • Helps students master the fundamentals of computer desktop and laptop installation, configuration, maintenance, networking, and security
  • 2-color design makes key ideas and techniques easier to find and apply
  • The ideal complement to Cheryl Schmidt’s widely-praised The Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software, 8th Edition

Welcome to the Eighth Edition of the Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software: A CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) & CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) Textbook + Lab Manual Bundle

All of the content—the complete textbook, the practice questions, the exercises, and the labs—are focused around the official CompTIA A+ exam objectives.

The Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software: A CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) & CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) Textbook, 8th Edition, is your all-in-one, real-world, full-color guide to connecting, managing, and troubleshooting modern devices and systems in authentic IT scenarios. Its thorough instruction built on the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) exam objectives includes coverage of Windows 10, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android, iOS, cloud-based software, mobile and IoT devices, security, Active Directory, scripting, and other modern techniques and best practices for IT management.

Award-winning instructor Cheryl Schmidt also addresses widely-used legacy technologies—making this the definitive resource for mastering the tools and technologies you’ll encounter in real IT and business environments. Schmidt’s emphasis on both technical and soft skills will help you rapidly become a well-qualified, professional, and customer-friendly technician.

LEARN MORE QUICKLY AND THOROUGHLY WITH THESE STUDY AND REVIEW TOOLS:

  • Learning Objectives and chapter opening lists of CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Objectives make sure you know exactly what you’ll be learning, and you cover all you need to know
  • Hundreds of photos, figures, and tables present information in a visually compelling full-color design
  • Practical Tech Tips provide real-world IT tech support knowledge
  • Soft Skills best-practice advice and team-building activities in every chapter cover key tools and skills for becoming a professional, customer-friendly technician
  • Review Questions—including true/false, multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended questions—carefully assess your knowledge of each learning objective
  • Thought-provoking activities help students apply and reinforce chapter content, and allow instructors to “flip” the classroom if they choose
  • Key Terms identify exam words and phrases associated with each topic
  • Detailed Glossary clearly defines every key term
  • Dozens of Critical Thinking Activities take you beyond the facts to deeper understanding
  • Chapter Summaries recap key concepts for more efficient studying
  • Certification Exam Tips provide insight into the certification exam and preparation process

The companion Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software Lab Manual provides students hands-on practice with various computer parts, mobile devices, wired networking, wireless networking, operating systems, and security. The 155 labs are designed in a step-by-step manner that allows students to experiment with various technologies and answer questions along the way to consider the steps being taken. Some labs include challenge areas to further practice the new concepts. The labs ensure students gain the experience and confidence required to succeed in industry.

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certification, higher education, Employability, IT Professional, H-11 PEARSON IT CERTIFICATION