CompTIA A+ Complete Practice Tests

PREPARE FOR THE UPDATED A+ CERTIFICATION EXAMS WITH HUNDREDS OF ACCURATE PRACTICE QUESTIONS FROM THE EXPERTS AT SYBEXThe fourth edition of the CompTIA A+ Complete Practice Tests: Core 1 Exam 220-1201 and Core 2 Exam 220-1202 offers hundreds of domain-by-domain practice questions specifically designed to give you the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed on both of the newly updated A+ certification exams. When combined with the included access to the Sybex online test bank and additional practice questions, this resource effectively measures and improves your readiness for this highly popular set of certification tests. The questions cover mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing, and hardware and network troubleshooting. They also test your knowledge of operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures. INSIDE THIS RESOURCE:

* Complimentary access to the proven Sybex online test bank with additional practice questions
* Complete coverage of 100% of every subject domain on the Core 1 and Core 2 A+ certification exams (220-1201 and 220-1202)
* Accurate updates consistent with the latest version of the exam

CompTIA A+ Complete Practice Tests, fourth edition, is ideal for anyone preparing for the Core 1 220-1201 and Core 2 220-1202 exams. It will also prove invaluable to IT professionals seeking to hone or upgrade their skillset. ABOUT THE AUTHORAUDREY O’SHEA, A+, ITF+, PROJECT+, NETWORK+, SECURITY+, is a professional electronics and technology educator and consultant. She teaches courses in computer technology, electrical theory and practice for energy workers, general electronics, and other related fields. She is passionate about helping the next generation of students prepare for STEM careers and encouraging other women to enter the exciting world of Information Technology. Introduction XIII

PART I COMPTIA A+ CORE 1 EXAM 220-1201 1

Chapter 1 Mobile Devices 3

Chapter 2 Networking 21

Chapter 3 Hardware 53

Chapter 4 Virtualization and Cloud Computing 105

Chapter 5 Hardware and Network Troubleshooting 117

PART II COMPTIA A+ CORE 2 EXAM 220-1202 157

Chapter 6 Operating Systems 159

Chapter 7 Security 231

Chapter 8 Software Troubleshooting 289

Chapter 9 Operational Procedures 313

Chapter 10 Practice Exam 1 (220-1201) 349

Chapter 11 Practice Exam 2 (220-1202) 371

Appendix Answers to the Review Questions 393

Chapter 1: Mobile Devices 394

Chapter 2: Networking 403

Chapter 3: Hardware 425

Chapter 4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing 452

Chapter 5: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting 459

Chapter 6: Operating Systems 483

Chapter 7: Security 530

Chapter 8: Software Troubleshooting 571

Chapter 9: Operational Procedures 587

Chapter 10: Practice Exam 1 (220-1201) 610

Chapter 11: Practice Exam 2 (220-1202) 625

Index 641