Master all A+ exam topics Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks Practice with realistic exam questions on the DVD testing engine Practice with 261 hands-on simulation labs Learn from more than thirteen hours Comprehensive CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 preparation package, including the CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Authorized Cert Guideand the CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Simulator CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Authorized Cert Guide and Simulator Library is a comprehensive A+ exam-preparation product suite that combines a rich and detailed study guide with powerful, interactive software. In CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Authorized Cert Guide,best-selling authors Mark Soper, David Prowse, and Scott Mueller share their preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Key Topicsicons call attention to the information that's most crucial to know for the exam. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge and Key Terms defined in a complete glossary explain all the field's essential terminology. The companion DVD contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Testengine, complete with hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most. CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Simulatorhelps you reinforce A+ exam topics and develop and enhance the hands-on skills you will need to succeed on the exams and on the job. This state-of-the-art, interactive simulation software presents you with 261 challenging labsthat help you learn by doing, which is the most effective method of learning. The labs cover every A+ topic including installation, user accounts, and creating automatic backups. Security labs cover password policy, user permissions, file and folder encryption, and the Windows Firewall. In troubleshooting labs, you learn how to start and stop services, use the Event Viewer logs to troubleshoot and track an attack, create a restore point, create a system image and a system repair disk, and schedule backups. Networking labs cover classes of private IP addresses and subnet masks, assigning DHCP addresses, and setting up an ad hoc wireless network. Then go beyond the operating system to get experience configuring your CMOS settings, upgrading hardware, and learning to identify and install a variety of devices. In addition to the wealth of hands-on exercises, this software comes complete with more than thirteen hoursof video training by expert instructor Beth Smith. Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, challenging practice questions, and hands-on labs, this value-priced package provides you with more detailed information and more realistic practice exercises than any other A+ study guide, enabling you to succeed on the exam the first time. This network simulator and authorized study guide helps you master all the topics on the A+ exam, including Device Manager Backup and restore Networking protocols and ports IPv4 and IPv6 Security and firewalls TPM and BitLocker Drive Encryption Password and lockout policies Printer configuration and permissions Mobile device configuration/security BIOS and CMOS configuration Motherboards, power supplies, memory The DVDs contain two free, complete practice exams, more than thirteen hours of video training, and 261 hands-on simulation labs. Includes Exclusive Offer for 70% Off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test Pearson IT Certification Practice Test Minimum System Requirements: Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7, or Windows 8 Professional; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Client; Microsoft SQL Server Compact 4.0; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disc space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Simulator Minimum System Requirements: Windows system requirements: Microsoft Windows XP (SP2/SP3), Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit) with SP1, Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit), or Windows 8 Professional; Intel® Pentium® III 1 GHz or faster process∨ 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended); 1.5 GB hard disk space; 32-bit true color monitor (1024x768 resolution); Adobe Acrobat Reader version 8.0 or higher Mac system requirements: Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8; Intel Core™ Duo 1.83 GHz or faster process∨ 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended); 1.5 GB hard disk space; 32-bit true color monitor (1024x768 resolution); Adobe Acrobat Reader version 8.0 or higher