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CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide: Exam Core 1 220-1001 and Exam Core 2 220-1002

You're reading from CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide: Exam Core 1 220-1001 and Exam Core 2 220-1002 Your Complete, Fully Updated Guide to A+ Certification

Product type Paperback

Published in May 2019

Publisher Wiley

ISBN-13 9781119515937

Length 1696 pages

Edition 4th Edition

Languages

Apple

Tools

Android

Concepts

IT Certification

Authors (2):

Quentin Docter

Jon Buhagiar

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Table of Contents (15) Chapters

1. Cover

2. Acknowledgments FREE CHAPTER

3. About the Authors

4. Introduction

5. Assessment Test for Exam 220-1001

6. Answers to Assessment Test 220-1001

7. Assessment Test for Exam 220-1002

8. Answers to Assessment Test 220-1002

9. Part I 220-1001

10. Part II 220-1002

11. Index

12. Advert

13. End User License Agreement

Appendix A Answers to Review Questions

1. Appendix B Answers to Performance-Based Questions

Chapter 15
Operating System Basics

THE FOLLOWING A+ 220-1002 EXAM OBJECTIVES ARE COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

✓ 1.1 Compare and contrast common operating system types and their purposes.
- 32-bit vs. 64-bit: RAM limitations, Software compatibility
- Workstation operating systems: Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh OS, Linux
- Cell phone/tablet operating systems: Microsoft Windows, Android, iOS, Chrome OS
- Vendor-specific limitations: End-of-life, Update limitations
- Compatibility concerns between operating systems
✓ 1.2 Compare and contrast features of Microsoft Windows versions.
- Compare features: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
- Corporate vs. personal needs: Domain access, Bitlocker, Media center, Branchcache, EFS
- Desktop styles/user interface
✓ 1.3 Summarize general OS installation considerations and upgrade methods.
- Driver installation, software, and Windows updates
- Factory recovery partition
- Prerequisites/hardware compatibility
- Application compatibility...

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Authors (2)

Quentin Docter

Quentin Docter

Quentin Docter, A+, MCSE, CNE, CCNA, SCSA, has spent more than 17 years in the IT field. His experience includes technician, network administrator, consultant, trainer, author, and web developer. He is a well-respected author and presently works as an IT consultant.

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Jon Buhagiar

Jon Buhagiar

Jon Buhagiar (Pittsburg, PA), A+, Network+, CCNA, MCSA, MCSE, BS/ITM, is Supervisor of Network Operations at Pittsburgh Technical College. In addition to teaching, he has been creating course content for the past 17 years. Some of his more recent work can be found on Youtube http: //www.youtube.com/networkedminds.

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