If you are studying for your A+ Certification Exam, the A+ Certification Exam Cram 2 Lab Manual will empower you to put your knowledge to the test. Designed to coincide with the A+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 220-301, Exam Cram 220-302), 2nd Edition, this lab manual will give you optimal time with hands-on exercises that will complement and reinforce your other training materials. You will perform tasks that will directly relate to the exam objectives and will be followed with a "What Did I Just Learn" report section so that you can be sure you're understanding the key exam concepts. Prepare yourself for the exam and the real world with the real-world tasks included in the A+ Certification Exam Cram 2 Lab Manual.
Table of Contents
Introduction. 1. Hardware Concepts. Domain 1: Installation, Configuration, and Upgrade Objectives Orientation Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Boot Sequence Procedure What Did I Just Learn? CMOS Passwords and Resources Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? HDD Setting Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Digital Multimeter Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? PC-Certify-Using Diagnostic Software Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Domain 1 Practice Questions Objective 1.1 Objective 1.2 Objective 1.3 Objective 1.4 Objective 1.5 Answers and Explanations Objective 1.1 Objective 1.2 Objective 1.3 Objective 1.4 Objective 1.5 Need to Know More? 2. Operating System Fundamentals. Domain 1: Operating System Fundamentals Windows Me Video Drivers Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows Me Navigating Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows Explorer Procedure Moving Folders Around Procedure Formatting a Blank Floppy Disk Procedure What Did I Just Learn The Control Panel Procedure Windows Setup Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows Me Command Prompt Navigating Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Advanced Windows Me Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows Me Hardware Resources Cabinet Files System Configuration Settings Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows 2000 Navigation Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows 2000 Administrative Tools Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows 2000 Computer Management Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows XP Navigating Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows XP Control Panel Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows Me Plug-and-Play Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows 2000 Plug-and-Play Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows XP Plug-and-Play Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows Me Printers Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows 2000 Printers Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Installing Printers in Windows XP Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Exam Prep Questions Objective 1.1 Answers and Explanations Objective 1.1 3. Operating System Technology. Windows 98 and Me Troubleshooting Tools Resources Procedure Viewing the Tools That Are Available in the Tools Menu What Did I Just Learn? Windows Me Disk Management Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows 2000 Accessories Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Troubleshooting Disk Management Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows 2000 Registry Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows Me and 98 Troubleshooting Modes Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows Me Setup Log Files Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows 2000/XP Startup Modes Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows XP System Restore Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Exam Prep Questions Objective 1.5 Objective 3.2 Answers and Explanations Objective 1.5 Objective 3.2 4. Networking. Windows Me Dial-Up Access Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows Me TCP/IP Setup Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows Me TCP/IP Utilities Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows Me Network Operations Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows Me Accessories Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows 2000 TCP/IP Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows 2000 Networking Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows XP TCP/IP Setup Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows XP Network Operations Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Internet Client Setup for IE 6.0 Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows Me FTP/Telnet Resources Procedure Transferring Files Using an FTP Client What Did I Just Learn? Windows Me Internet Domain Names Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Exam Prep Questions Objective 4.1 Objective 4.2 Answers and Explanations Objective 4.1 Objective 4.2 Need to Know More? 5. System Maintenance. Windows Me Software Version Update Management Resources Procedures What Did I Just Learn? Windows 2000 Software Version Update Management Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows XP Software Version Update Management Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows Me Operating System Faults Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Windows 2000 and XP Operating System Faults Resources Procedure What Did I Just Learn? Exam Prep Questions Objective 3.1 Objective 3.3 Answers and Explanations Objective 3.1 Objective 3.3
Author Biography
Charles J. Brooks is currently the president of Marcraft International Corporation, located in Kennewick, Washington, and is in charge of research and development. He is the author of several books, including Speech Synthesis, Pneumatic Instrumentation, The Complete Introductory Computer Course, Radio-Controlled Car Project Manual, andIBM PC Peripheral Troubleshooting and Repair. Brian McCann (MCT, MCSE) has been working in the computer industry for more than a decade but has been playing around with them in some form or another for almost his entire life. He owns his own company, Diesel Technologies, which consults and trains companies on different technologies. Brian is passionate about technology and training and makes it extremely easy for his students to understand complex topics. He also has extensive experience in delivering online training. Brian has consulted for companies ranging in all sizes and is considered an expert when it comes to Active Directory design and implementation. When between projects he works with the publishing industry doing technical edits and has co-authored several other projects on Server 2003.
