PC technician street smarts

a real world guide to CompTIA A+ skills

2nd ed.
PC technician street smarts
James Pyles, James Pyles
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PC technician street smarts

a real world guide to CompTIA A+ skills

2nd ed.

"An inside look into the life of a PC technician-from everyday tasks to the challenging roadblocks Gaining hands-on experience is considered the most difficult part of trying to break into the PC technician. Building on the standards set by CompTIA-and endorsed by the IT industry worldwide-this book takes you one step further than what you might simply learn in a classroom and shows you how to actually perform the various tasks you can expect to encounter on the job. The Street Smarts series is designed to help current or aspiring IT professionals put their certification to work for them. Full of practical, real world scenarios, each book features actual tasks from the field and then offers step-by-step exercises that teach the skills necessary to complete those tasks. Broken down into the various aspects of a PC technician's job, this book provides you with step-by-step guidance for performing some of the most common and some of the most daunting tasks PC technicians face. Includes detailed instructions for performing the everyday tasks and handling the difficult scenarios that a PC technician faces on a daily basis Covers hardware and software installation and maintenance as well as installing and upgrading operating systems, networks, and security systems Provides step-by-step guidance for installing or replacing a power supply or laptop hard drive, upgrading Windows XP to Vista, scanning and removing viruses, and installing printer drivers Whether you're looking to break into the field of PC technicians, are pursuing your A+ certification, or are seeking some unique guidance to performing real-world tasks, this resource is essential"--Provided by publisher.

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PC technician street smarts: a real world guide to CompTIA A+ skills
2009, Wiley Technology Pub.
in English - 2nd ed.
Cover of: PC technician street smarts
PC technician street smarts: a real world guide to CompTIA A+ skills
2007, Wiley Pub.
in English
Cover of: PC Technician Street Smarts
PC Technician Street Smarts: A Real World Guide to CompTIA A+ Skills
November 29, 2006, Sybex
in English
Cover of: PC Technician Street Smarts
PC Technician Street Smarts
2006, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Edition Notes

Published in
Indianapolis
Genre
Study guides

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
004.16
Library of Congress
QA76.3 .P95 2009

The Physical Object

Pagination
p. cm.

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL23622152M
ISBN 13
9780470486511
LCCN
2009027778
Library Thing
9661823
Goodreads
7120557

Work Description

Develop the skills you need in the real world Hit the ground running with the street-smart training you'll find in this practical book. Using a "year in the life" approach, it gives you an inside look at the common responsibilities of PC Technicians, with key information organized around the actual day-to-day tasks, scenarios, and challenges you'll face in the field. This valuable training tool is loaded with hands-on, step-by-step exercises covering all phases of a PC Technician's job, including: Installing hardware and software Maintaining hardware and software Installing and upgrading operating systems and networks Installing and upgrading security systems An invaluable study tool This no-nonsense book also covers the common tasks that CompTIA expects all of its A+ certification candidates to know how to perform. So whether you're preparing for certification or seeking practical skills to break into the field, you'll find the instruction you need, including: Installing or replacing a power supply Installing or replacing a laptop hard drive Upgrading Windows(r) 2000 to Windows(r) XP Scanning for and removing viruses Installing printer drivers Troubleshooting your network The Street Smarts series is designed to help current or aspiring IT professionals put their certification to work for them. Full of practical, real world scenarios, each book features actual tasks from the field and then offers step-by-step exercises that teach the skills necessary to complete those tasks. And because the exercises are based upon exam objectives from leading technology certifications, each Street Smarts book can be used as a lab manual for certification prep.

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