Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software Lab Manual: A CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) & CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) Lab Manual, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (July 21, 2019) © 2020
Cheryl A. Schmidt

Title overview

Cheryl Schmidt's Complete CompTIA A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software Lab Manual brings together 150 hands-on labs that offer comprehensive practice for the CompTIA A+ exam. Students will practice managing and troubleshooting multiple devices in authentic IT scenarios, gaining crucial knowledge about installation, configuration, maintenance, networking, security and more. Cheryl Schmidt addresses all CompTIA A+ 220-1001 and 220-1002 exam objectives, including the exam’s coverage of Linux, Mac, mobile, and cloud services, as well as its expanded focus on troubleshooting and security. Reflecting her extensive experience teaching PC repair and related topics, Schmidt offers a building-block approach that gives readers a solid foundation in the basics before continuing on to more advanced concepts. This lab manual is ideal accompaniment to any A+ preparation guide -- especially Schmidt’s The Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software, Eighth Edition.
  • Gives realistic practice for all CompTIA A+ 2018 exam objectives
  • Helps students master the fundamentals of computer desktop and laptop installation, configuration, maintenance, networking, and security
  • 2-color design makes key ideas and techniques easier to find and apply
  • The ideal complement to Cheryl Schmidt’s widely-praised The Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software, 8th Edition
Fully updated to cover A+ 2018 exam objectives.

Table of contents

  • Chapter 1: Introduction to the World of IT Labs
  • Chapter 2: Connectivity Labs
  • Chapter 3: On the Motherboard Labs
  • Chapter 4: Introduction to Configuration Labs
  • Chapter 5: Disassembly and Power Labs
  • Chapter 6: Memory Labs
  • Chapter 7: Storage Devices Labs
  • Chapter 8: Multimedia Devices Labs
  • Chapter 9: Printers Labs
  • Chapter 10: Mobile Devices Labs
  • Chapter 11: Computer Design and Troubleshooting Review Labs
  • Chapter 12: Internet Connectivity, Virtualization, and Cloud Technologies Labs
  • Chapter 13: Networking Labs
  • Chapter 14: Introduction to Operating Systems Labs
  • Chapter 15: Introduction to Scripting Labs
  • Chapter 16: Advanced Windows Labs
  • Chapter 17: macOS and Linux Operating Systems Labs
  • Chapter 18: Computer and Network Security Labs

Author bios

Cheryl Schmidt is a professor of Network Engineering Technology at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Prior to joining the faculty ranks, she oversaw the LAN and PC support for the college and other organizations. She started her career as an electronics technician in the U.S. Navy. She teaches computer repair and various networking topics, including CCNA, network management, and network design. She has published other works with Pearson, including IP Telephony Using CallManager Express and Routing and Switching in the Enterprise Lab Guide.


Cheryl has won awards for teaching and technology, including Outstanding Faculty of the Year, Innovative  Teacher of the Year, Cisco Networking Academy Instructor Excellence Award, and Cisco Networking Academy Stand Out Instructor. She has presented at U.S. and international conferences. Cheryl keeps busy maintaining her technical certifications and teaching but also loves to travel, hike, do all types of puzzles, and read.

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