Some copies of A+ Certification All-in-One For Dummies (9781119255710) were printed without access codes to the online test bank. If you did not receive a PIN with your book, please visit www.dummies.com/go/getaccess to request one. All the knowledge you need to pass the new A+ exam A+ is the gateway certification into many IT careers and can be essential in order to start your occupation off on the right foot in the exciting and rapidly expanding field of information technology. Luckily, the 9 minibooks inCompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One For Dummies make it easier to prepare for this all-important exam so you can pass with flying colors! It quickly and easily gets you up to speed on everything from networking and computer repair to troubleshooting, security, permissions, customer service--and everything in between. The CompTIA A+ test is a rigorous exam, but the experts who wrote this book know exactly what you need to understand in order to help you reach your certification goal. Fully updated for the latest revision of the exam, this comprehensive guide covers the domains of the exam in detail, reflecting the enhanced emphasis on hardware and new Windows content, as well as the nuts and bolts, like operating system basics, recovering systems, securing systems, and more. * Find new content on Windows 8, Mac OS X, Linux, and mobile devices * Get test-taking advice for the big day * Prepare for the A+ exam with a review of the types of questions you'll see on the actual test * Use the online test bank to gauge your knowledge--and find out where you need more study help With the help of this friendly, hands-on guide, you'll learn everything necessary to pass the test, and more importantly, to succeed in your job! Launch your IT career with success! A+ Certification is a great launchpad for a successful IT career. With this book as your study partner, you'll learn everything necessary to pass the A+ Exams and develop skills you'll need in the real world. Find out how much you already know with the pre-assessment questions, then go on to master the basics, maintenance, networking, security, and more! Inside... * Setting the A+ Groundwork * Inside the Box * Outside the Box * Maintenance and Troubleshooting * Operating System Basics * Managing the Operating System * Recovering Systems * Networking * Securing Systems