Comptia A+ Complete: Exam 220-1001 and Exam 220-1002

by Quentin Docter, Jon Buhagiar

The definitive Sybex guide to A+ certification, fully updated for the latest exams The CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide, Fourth Edition is your ultimate preparation guide for Exams 220-1001 and 220-1002. Covering 100 percent of the objectives for both exams, this book gets you up to speed on essential A+ knowledge and skills. Master the critical competencies associated with hardware and software, system maintenance, troubleshooting, connectivity, and more―with practical examples drawn from real-world experience, you’ll develop the skill set employers demand in today’s IT environment. End-of-chapter reviews help you gauge your progress and stay on track for success, while exam highlights give you a sneak preview of what to expect on the big day. You also get access to the Sybex online test bank, featuring electronic flashcards, a searchable glossary, and 4 practice exams to help you study from anywhere, any time―track your progress and test your understanding with interactive study tools. CompTIA A+ certification is the industry-leading standard for IT professionals. Hundreds of companies require their computer technicians to hold this valuable credential. Now in its fourth edition, this revised and updated study guide includes expanded coverage of virtualization and cloud computing, mobile hardware installation, network security, and more, to reflect the latest changes in the A+ exam. Providing all the information you need to earn your A+ certification, this invaluable resource will help The CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide, Fourth Edition arms you with the tools and knowledge necessary to take your skills to the next level. Whether a first-time candidate or IT professional in need of recertification, this essential study guide will help you prepare, practice, and pass with minimal burden and maximum results.

1597 pages, Paperback

Published April 30, 2019

Reviews

[Mario · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mostly Good with some Bad Advice

I've read every single page in this book and it is a great introduction to IT. I passed my 1001 and am taking my 1002 next week. I am giving it 4 stars because of some really dumb advice presented. On page 1411, they say that if you are being physically assaulted by a customer, not to call for help because that might make them angry...kind of unconscionably stupid. On page 1397, they try to talk about marriage. One of the best aspects of this book was that it avoided politics and goofy modernism (which was overbearing in the Google IT Cert) and focused on the tech. It seems like the very end of this book may just have missed a little editing. Overall though, it's a great resource for the price.

[Dylan Slabach · Rating 4 out of 5]

I passed the test and am A+ Certified, so I’d say it was a great book.

[Chloe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Passed both tests and got my certification. I used this in conjunction with several other materials — Messer’s videos & study guide, Dion’s practice questions, ChatGPT, and some free practice questions I found on various websites. I read this book, then watched all the videos, then went through all the practice questions and made notecards. While I do think this book has a lot of helpful info, and it is written clearly and easy to understand, there is a lot of extraneous info that will not be on the test. It is also a very thick book at over one thousand large pages. However, the info in this book is good to know in general if you are looking to pursue an IT job, which is likely. It also comes with a lot of practice questions, and drilling practice questions is the number one thing I recommend doing to pass the test. It also explains why the answers are what they are, which is important.
If you’re looking for the fastest way to study to pass the test, this isn’t the best choice, but if you don’t mind taking your time and learning some extra stuff that might be useful to your job one day, this study guide would be good for you.