The Third Edition of theCompTIA A+ Complete Practice Tests: Core 1 Exam 220-1101 and Core 2 Exam 220-1102 offers aspiring and practicing computer technicians essential and practical exam prep material for the industry favorite A+ certification. The hundreds of domain-by-domain practice questions cover all of the A+ exam objectives tested on the Core 1 and Core 2 exams, helping you prepare for success on the tests and in the real world.

Just like the real exams, the practice questions contained within this resource cover mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing, hardware and network troubleshooting, operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures. These rigorous and realistic practice questions will get you ready for your first role as a computer technician and let you hit the ground running. This comprehensive set includes:

Perfect for anyone prepping for the Core 1 and Core 2 A+ exams,CompTIA A+ Complete Practice Tests: Core 1 Exam 220-1101 and Core 2 Exam 220-1102 is also an ideal resource for aspiring and early-career computer technicians who want to improve their understanding of some of the foundational concepts they rely on each day in the field.

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ABOUT THE AUTHORs

Audrey OShea, A+, ITF+, Project +, Network +, Security+, and other industry certifications, is a professional educator. After a successful career in information technology, she turned to teaching and has taught courses in computer technology, electrical theory and practice for energy workers, general electronics, and other related fields. She holds a variety of computer industry certifications and is a member of the Phi-Kappa-Phi honor society, and active in helping young women prepare for STEM careers.

JEFF T. PARKER, CISSP, Project+, CySA+, is a certified technical trainer and consultant specializing in governance, risk management and compliance.

Introduction xi

Part I COMPTIA A+ CORE 1 EXAM 220- 1101 1

Chapter 1 Mobile Devices 3

Chapter 2 Networking 29

Chapter 3 Hardware 61

Chapter 4 Virtualization and Cloud Computing 115

Chapter 5 Hardware and Network Troubleshooting 125

Part II COMPTIA A+ CORE 2 EXAM 220- 1102 173

Chapter 6 Operating Systems 175

Chapter 7 Security 237

Chapter 8 Software Troubleshooting 281

Chapter 9 Operational Procedures 309

Chapter 10 Practice Exam 1 (220- 1101) 339

Chapter 11 Practice Exam 2 (220- 1102) 361

Appendix Answers to the Review Questions 383

Chapter 1: Mobile Devices 384

Chapter 2: Networking 397

Chapter 3: Hardware 417

Chapter 4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing 437

Chapter 5: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting 442

Chapter 6: Operating Systems 466

Chapter 7: Security 510

Chapter 8: Software Troubleshooting 540

Chapter 9: Operational Procedures 558

Chapter 10: Practice Exam 1 (220- 1101) 574

Chapter 11: Practice Exam 2 (220- 1102) 588
Index 603