Complete Comptia A+: Guide to Pcs

by Cheryl A. Schmidt

Cheryl Schmidt's The Complete A+ Guide to PC Repair, Sixth Edition presents the fundamentals of computer desktop and laptop installation, configuration, maintenance, and networking through simple, step-by-step instruction based on CompTIA A+(R) 2012 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+(R) 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. Readers will find: * 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

961 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2004

Reviews

[Jacob Joseph]

i want to read to increase my knowledge

[Luke · Rating 2 out of 5]

While this book does contain a lot of useful information, the book itself is poorly written and edited, with contradictory material and confusing or ambiguous phrasing. It also shows the fact that it has been extensively revised by a sloppy editor. The hands on exercises are useful though. It is also extremely over priced.