31 Days Before Your CompTIA A+ Certification Exam - A Day-by-Day Review Guide for the CompTIA 220-901 and 220-902 Certification Exams

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Day-by-day preparation guide for the CompTIA A+ certification exams 220-901 and 220-902, structured as a 31-day review. Covers practical topics aligned with exam objectives, starting from core system concepts and hardware setup, then progressing through installation, peripheral devices, printers, networking fundamentals, and IP addressing. Includes guidance intended to support systematic study and reinforce readiness for BIOS/UEFI settings and computer component knowledge.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages50

Reading Time2 h 6 min

AccessFree to download

Contents at a Glance

Introduction xviii

Day 31: BIOS/UEFI Settings 1

Day 30: Motherboard Components 9

Day 29: PC Component Installation, Part 1 19

Day 28: PC Component Installation, Part 2 29

Day 27: Peripheral Devices and Connectors 41

Day 26: Printer Installation 55

Day 25: Printer Technologies and Maintenance 65

Day 24: Network Cabling 77

Day 23: IP Addressing 83

Day 22

31 Days Before Your CompTIA A+ Certification Exam A Day-by-Day Review Guide for the CompTIA 220-901 and 220-902 Certification Exams Laura Schuster Dave Holzinger • 800 East 96th Street • Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 USA 31 Days Before Your CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Copyright ©2017 by Pearson Education, Inc. All 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 is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-5816-3 ISBN-10: 0-7897-5816-4 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016952289 Printed in the United States of America First Printing: October 2016 Trademarks All terms mentioned in this book that are known to be trademarks or service marks have been appropriately capitalized. Pearson IT Certification cannot attest to the accuracy of this information. Use of a term in this book should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark. Warning and Disclaimer Every effort has been made to make this book as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is implied. The information provided is on an “as is” basis. The authors and the publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the information contained in this book. Special Sales For information about buying this title in bulk quantities, or for special sales opportunities (which may include electronic versions; custom cover designs; and content particular to your business, training goals, marketing focus, or branding interests), please contact our corporate sales department at [corpsales@pearsoned.com](corpsales@pearsoned.com) or (800) 382-3419. For government sales inquiries, please contact [governmentsales@pearsoned.com](governmentsales@pearsoned.com). For questions about sales outside the U.S., please contact [intlcs@pearson.com](intlcs@pearson.com). Editor-in-Chief Product Line Manager Executive Editor Development Editor Managing Editor Senior Project Editor Copy Editor Indexer Proofreader Technical Editor Publishing Coordinator Cover Designer Compositor Mark Taub Brett Bartow Mary Beth Ray Ellie Bru Sandra Schroeder Tonya Simpson Megan Wade-Taxter WordWise Publishing Paula Lowell Chris Crayton Vanessa Evans Chuti Prasertsith Mary Sudul About the Authors Laura Schuster has been working in the information systems field since 1979. She has held numerous IT positions, including systems analyst, network administrator, consultant, project manager, and technical support manager. She currently works as a full-time professor at Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio. She teaches A+, Network+, and other information systems courses. Laura has an MOD in organizational development, is an MCNE, and holds CompTIAA+, Network+, and Oracle certifications. Dave Holzinger has been a curriculum developer, project manager, author, and technical editor for the Cisco Networking Academy program in Phoenix, Arizona, since 2001. Dave has helped develop many online courses, including IT Essentials, CCNA, and CCNP. He has been working with computer hardware and software since 1981. Dave has certifications from Cisco, BICSI, and CompTIA, including the A+ . About the Technical Reviewer Chris Crayton (MCSE) is an author, a technical consultant, and a trainer. He has worked asa computer technology and networking instructor, an information security director, a network administrator, a network engineer, and a PC specialist. Chris h

FAQs

What exams does this book prepare you for?

It targets the CompTIA A+ Certification Exams 220-901 and 220-902. The guide is organized to support review across those exam domains.

How is the study material structured?

The book provides a day-by-day review guide spanning 31 days. Each day focuses on a specific exam-relevant topic.

What topics are covered in the later days?

The contents list includes Day 31 on BIOS/UEFI settings and Day 30 on motherboard components. It also lists installation and hardware-related topics leading up to these areas.

Sep 20, 2026

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