Chapter 5. Study Guide for A+ Exams 220–602, 220–603, and 220–604
This chapter provides a study guide for CompTIA A+ Exams 220–602, 220–603, and 220–604. Various sections in this chapter are organized to cover the related objectives of the exam. Each section identifies the exam objective, provides an overview of the objective, and then discusses the key details that you should grasp before taking the exam.
Note that the Exam 220–602 includes all sections given in this chapter. Some sections are omitted in Exams 220–603 and 220–604 and have been noted at appropriate places in the chapter. An overview of the sections in this chapter is provided in the following paragraphs:
- Personal Computer Components
This section covers the basic steps involved in installing, configuring, upgrading, and troubleshooting personal computer components, such as processor, memory, and storage devices, including hard disks, removable drives, display devices, and input/output devices. Preventive maintenance of these components is also covered in this section.
- Laptops and Portable Devices
This section covers a discussion of communication technologies used for laptops and mobile devices; installation and optimization of laptop specific hardware; and basic diagnostic procedures to troubleshoot and resolve problems. This section is not covered in Exam 220–603.
- Operating Systems
This section discusses configuring various components of the operating system, performance optimization, troubleshooting tools and techniques, ...
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