This is the number-one A+ Exam Guide . Completely revised and updated for all four new exams and reviewed and approved by CompTIA, this definitive volume covers everything you need to know to pass the A+ Essentials exam and A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604. Mike Meyers, the leading authority on A+ certification and training, has helped hundreds of thousands of people pass the A+ exams - and now he can help you too. Inside, you'll find detailed coverage of the exam format, helpful exam tips, end-of-chapter practice questions, and hundreds of photographs and illustrations.After you ace the exams, this comprehensive guide will serve as an essential on-the-job reference. It provides full details on all exam objectives, including how to: work with CPUs, RAM, and motherboards; install, partition, and format hard drives; work with portable PCs, PDAs, and wireless technologies; install, upgrade, and troubleshoot Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP; install sound and video cards; manage printers and connect to networks; implement security measures; understand safety and environmental issues; and, establish good communication skills and adhere to privacy policies. The CD-ROM features: eight full practice exams covering A+ Essentials and A+ Exams 220-602, 220-603 & 220-604; one hour of LearnKey video training featuring Mike Meyers teaching key A+ topics; an electronic copy of the book; complete exam objective map for all four exams; a list of official CompTIA A+ acronyms; and, useful tools and utilities for PC technicians.