The bestselling CompTIA A reference and test preparation guide--fully revised for the new 2012 exam topics Written by the leading authority on CompTIA A certification and training, the new edition of this trusted resource offers complete, up-to-date coverage of CompTIA A exams 220-801 and 220-802. You’ll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Prepare for the exams with confidence! McGraw-Hill is a Gold-Level CompTIA Authorized Partner offering Authorized CompTIA Approved Quality Content to give you the competitive edge on exam day. This comprehensive guide also serves as an essential on-the-job reference after certification. Covers all exam objectives, including how to: Work with CPUs, RAM, BIOS settings, motherboards, power supplies, and other PC components Install, configure, and troubleshoot hard drives Manage input devices and removable media Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Troubleshoot all common PC problems Install video and multimedia cards Work with smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices Install and configure wired and wireless networks Connect to the Internet Protect your PC and your network Install, configure, and manage printers Work with virtualization technologies Understand safety and environmental issues Electronic content includes: Practice exams for 801 & 802 with hundreds of questions More than one hour of free video training from Mike Meyers A collection of Mike’s latest favorite shareware and freeware PC tools and utilities Adobe Digital Edition eBook—free download (subject to Adobe's system requirements) See More CompTIA A Resources
Title
CompTIA A Certification All-in-One Exam Guide
CompTIA A Certification Study Guide
CompTIA A Certification Boxed Set
CompTIA A Certification Passport
Resource Type
Comprehensive guide
Study Guide
Book Bundle
Quick Review
Audience Level
Beginner
Beginner
Beginner
Beginner
Pages
1,200
960
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800
Binding
Hardcover w/ CD-ROM
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List Price
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Publication Date
August 2012
November 2012
January 2013
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Author(s)
Michael Meyers
Jane Holcombe, Charles Holcombe
Holcombe, et al.
Michael Meyers, Scott Jernigan
Imprint
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
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Brief Description
Now in its eighth edition, Mike Meyers' bestselling guide covers both the new exams (220-801 & 220-802) in one essential test prep volume.
An indispensable resource, including practice exams on CD-ROM, now updated in its eighth edition for the new exams (220-801 & 220-802).
A one-stop, self-study resource, including the CompTIA A Certification Study Guide, Eighth Edition and CompTIA A Certification Practice Exams, Second Edition plus bonus CD-ROM content.
Focuses on precisely what you need to know to pass the new 220-801 & 220-802 exams, with easy-to-use tools to help you remember the concepts.
^Mike MeyersAll-In-One: CompTIA A Certification All-in-One Exam Guide : Exams 220-801 and 220-802 by Mike Meyers (2012, CD-ROM / Hardcover)ISBN 9780071795128 (revised Mar 2017)
^Comptia A Certification All-in-one Exam Guide, 8th Edition (exams 220-801 & 220-802)BiggerBooks. ISBN 9780071795128 (revised Nov 2023)
^Michael MeyersCompTIA A Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, 8th Edition (Exams 220-801 & 220-802), Mcgraw-hill Osborne Media. Amazon. ISBN 9780071795128 (revised Feb 2015)
A couple of months ago, I decided to take the steps necessary to become A certified. Since I already had good hands on experience, I knew that I didn't want to pay an outrageous price for a class. So, I opted for home study based on the good reviews I'd read that were posted on earlier Mike Meyer's books. I bought his latest A exam guide to prepare for tests 220-801 and 220-802. Using this book, I was able to pass both tests, just barely.Do I blame the book ? Nope. In fact the book is quite good. Yes, it'..
I think this was a very helpful book in studying for the exam, as well as a good entry into the world of being a PC-tech. It seems to cover most of the objectives listed on the exam and does so in a way that isn't overly mind-numbing and boring. Having said that I think he could have gone into more detail on some of the objectives like the laser printing process. I read the 701-702 exam book previously and I remember it going into a lot more detail about certain subjects like printers, networking protocols,..
I may not represent the "typical" target for this book as I purchased it strictly to review CompTIA's Windows troubleshooting protocols; I'm sure my mindset of "let's nuke the entire site from orbit, it's the only way to be sure" when a computer encounters any moderately complex problem is probably not the most conventional (at my job I've found it more practical to keep a backup image on the network). Despite that, I've ended up reading it (mostly) cover to cover; no small feat considering it clocks in at ..
