CompTIA® A+ 220-801 and 220-802: Authorized …

1 CompTIA A+ 220-801 and220-802 Authorized Practice QuestionsFifth EditionDavid L. Prowse800 East 96th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 USACompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Authorized Practice Questions Exam Cram, Fifth EditionCopyright 2013 by Pearson Education, rights reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording,or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. No patent liability isassumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Although everyprecaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and authorassume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained : 978-0-7897-4974-1 ISBN-10: 0-7897-4974-2 Printed in the United States of AmericaFirst Printing: July 2012 TrademarksAll terms mentioned in this book that are known to be trademarks or service markshave been appropriately capitalized.

2 Pearson IT Certification cannot attest to the accu-racy of this information. Use of a term in this book should not be regarded as affectingthe validity of any trademark or service and DisclaimerEvery effort has been made to make this book as complete and as accurate as possi-ble, but no warranty or fitness is implied. The information provided is on an as is basis. The author and the publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility to anyperson or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the information con-tained in this book or from the use of the CD or programs accompanying SalesPearson IT Certification offers excellent discounts on this book when ordered in quanti-ty for bulk purchases or special sales. For more information, please Corporate and Government sales outside of the , please contactInternational PublisherDave DusthimerAcquisitions EditorBetsy BrownDevelopment EditorBox TwelveCommunications, EditorSandra SchroederProject EditorMandie FrankCopy EditorMegan WadeProofreaderLeslie JosephTechnical EditorAubrey AdamsEditorial AssistantVanessa EvansMedia ProducerTim WarnerInterior DesignerGary AdairCover DesignerGary AdairCompositorStudio Galou, LLCT able of 1:Introduction to the 220-801 : PC Hardware (40%).

3 4 Domain : Networking (27%)..4 Domain : Laptops (11%)..5 Domain : Printers (11%)..5 Domain : Operational Procedures (11%)..5 Test-Taking Ready for the Practice 2: 220-801 Practice Exam : PC : : : : Operational Answer and : PC : : : : Operational 3: 220-801 Practice Exam Answer and 4: 220-801 Practice Exam Answer and 5:Review of the 220-801 of the What You Test-Taking the Real 6:Introduction to the 220-802 : Operating Systems (33%)..126 Domain : Security (22%)..126 Domain Mobile Devices (9%)..126 Domain : Troubleshooting (36%)..127 Test-Taking Ready for the Practice 7:220-802 Practice Exam : Operating : : Mobile : Answer and : Operating : : Mobile : 8:220-802 Practice Exam Answer and 9:220-802 Practice Exam Answer and 10:220-802 Practice Exam Answer and 11:Review of the 220-802 of the What You Test-Taking the Real 12 Ready and the Exam Preparation for Taking the Real practices for Taking Methods for Difficult Up the the CompTIA A+ the AuthorDavid L.

4 Prowseis an author, a computer network specialist, and a technicaltrainer. Over the past several years he has authored several titles for PearsonEducation, including the well-received CompTIA A+ Exam Cramand CompTIAS ecurity+ Cert Guide. As a consultant, he installs and secures the latest in com-puter and networking technology. Over the past decade he has also taughtCompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certification courses, both in the class-room and via the Internet. He runs the website , wherehe gladly answers questions from students and the Technical EditorAubrey Adamsis an electronics and computer systems engineering lecturer andCisco Networking Academy instructor at Central Institute of Technology inPerth, Western Australia. With a background in telecommunications, qualifica-tions in communications engineering and management, and graduate diplomasin computing and education, he teaches across a range of computer systems andnetworking vocational education and training areas.

5 Aubrey has authoredNetworking Academy curriculum and assessments and is a Cisco Press authorand Pearson Education technical Want to Hear from You!As the reader of this book, you are our most important critic and value your opinion and want to know what we re doing right, what we coulddo better, what areas you d like to see us publish in, and any other words of wis-dom you re willing to pass our an associate publisher for Pearson IT Certification, I welcome your com-ments. You can email or write me directly to let me know what you did or did-n t like about this book as well as what we can do to make our books note that I cannot help you with technical problems related to the topicof this book. We do have a User Services group, however, where I will forwardspecific technical questions related to the you write, please be sure to include this book s title and author as well asyour name, email address, and phone number. I will carefully review your com-ments and share them with the author and editors who worked on the : David DusthimerAssociate PublisherPearson IT Certification800 East 96th StreetIndianapolis, IN 46240 USAR eader ServicesVisit our website and register this book at forconvenient access to any updates, downloads, or errata that might be availablefor this Pays to Get CertifiedIn a digital world, digital literacy is an essential survival proves you have the knowledge and skill to solve business problems in virtual-ly any business environment.

6 Certifications are highly-valued credentials that qualify you forjobs, increased compensation and Advances Your Career The CompTIA A+ credential provides foundation-level knowledge and skills necessary for a career in PC repair and support. Starting Salary CompTIA A+ Certified individuals can earn as much as $65,000 per year. Career Pathway CompTIA A+ is a building block for other CompTIA certificationssuch as Network+, Security+ and vendor specific technologies. More than 850,000 Individuals worldwide are CompTIA A+ certified. Mandated/Recommended by organizations worldwide Such as Cisco and HP andRicoh, the State Department, and government contractors such as EDS,General Dynamics, and Northrop of the primary benefits individuals report from becoming A+ certified are: More efficient troubleshooting Improved career advancement More insightful problem solvingviiiixCompTIA Career PathwayCompTIA offers a number of credentials that form a foundation for your career in technologyand allows you to pursue specific areas of concentration.

7 Depending on the path you choose totake, CompTIA certifications help you build upon your skills and knowledge, supporting learn-ing throughout your entire to CertificationSteps to Getting Certified and Staying CertifiedReview Exam ObjectivesReview the certification objectives to make sure you knowwhat is covered in the exam. for the ExamAfter you have studied for the certification, take a free assessment and sample test to get an idea what type of questions might be on the exam. an Exam VoucherPurchase your exam voucher on the CompTIA Marketplace,which is located at: the Test!Select a certification exam provider and schedule a time to take your exam. You can find exam providers at the following link: the Professional CommunityThe free IT Pro online community provides valuable content tostudents and IT Job ResourcesWhere to start in IT Career Assessments SalaryTrends US Job BoardForums on Networking, Security, Computing and Cutting EdgeTechnologiesAccess to blogs written by Industry ExpertsCurrent information on Cutting Edge TechnologiesAccess to various industry resource links and articles related toIT and IT careersContent Seal of QualityThis courseware bears the seal of CompTIA Approved Quality Content.

8 Thisseal signifies this content covers 100% of the exam objectives and imple-ments important instructional design principles. CompTIA recommendsmultiple learning tools to help increase coverage of the learning CompTIA? Global Recognition CompTIA is recognized globally as the leading IT non-profit tradeassociation and has enormous credibility. Plus, CompTIA s certifications are vendor-neutral and offer proof of foundational knowledge that translates across technologies. Valued by Hiring Managers Hiring managers value CompTIA certification because itis vendor- and technology-independent validation of your technical skills. Recommended or Required by Government and Businesses Many governmentorganizations and corporations either recommend or require technical staff to beCompTIA certified. (For example, Dell, Sharp, Ricoh, the Department of Defense,and many more.) Three CompTIA Certifications ranked in the top 10 In a study by DICE of 17,000 technology professionals, certifications helped command higher salaries at all experience to obtain more informationVisit CompTIA online: to learn more about getting CompTIA CompTIA: Call 866-835-8020 ext.

9 5 or email with us: xJoin IT Pro to CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Practice Questions Exam sole purpose of this book is to provide you with practice questions that arecomplete with answers and explanations to help you learn, drill, and review forthe CompTIA A+ certification exams. The book offers 700 questions that willhelp you practice each exam domain and will help you assess your knowledgebefore you take the real exam. The detailed answers to every question will aid inreinforcing your knowledge about the concepts associated with the 2012 versionof the CompTIA A+ This Book Is ForThe CompTIA A+ exams are designed for individuals with at least 12 months ofhands-on experience in the lab or field. If you have that experience, then thisbook will be an excellent late-stage study tool. However, if you have notacquired that experience, I recommend that you register for a hands-on A+course or, at the very least, purchase an Authorized A+ study guide such as theA+ Exam Cram or the more in-depth A+ Cert Guide.

10 After you take the courseand/or read the study guide (or guides), return to this book as your late-stagetest preparation to be used just before taking the real You Will Find in This BookIn every chapter devoted to practice exams, you will find the following three elements:.Practice Questions: There are 700 questions that will help you learn,drill, and review for the exam. All of the questions in this section Answer Key: After you have finished answering thequestions, you can quickly grade your exam from this section. Only cor-rect answers are given in this section. No explanations are offered if you have answered a question incorrectly, do not be in mind that this is not the real exam. You can always review thetopic and do the questions and Explanations: This section provides you with correctanswers as well as further explanations about the content posed in thatquestion. Use this information to learn why an answer is correct and toreinforce the content in your mind for the exam book also comes with a supplemental disc.