Copyright

CompTIA^® A+ 220-701 and 220-702 Cert Guide

Copyright © 2011 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: 978-0-7897-4790-7

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Soper, Mark Edward.
  CompTIA A+ 220-701 and 220-702 cert guide / Mark Edward Soper, David
L. Prowse, Scott Mueller. -- 2nd ed.
    p. cm.
  Includes index.
  ISBN 978-0-7897-4790-7 (hardcover)
 1. Microcomputers--Maintenance and repair--Examinations--Study guides.
2. Computer technicians--Certification--Study guides. 3. Computing
Technology Industry Association--Examinations--Study guides. I. Prowse,
David L. II. Mueller, Scott. III. Title.
 TK7887.S565 2011
 004.16--dc22
                                         2011000316

Printed in the United States of America

Second Printing: January 2012

Associate Publisher
David Dusthimer

Executive Editor
Rick Kughen

Acquisitions Editor
Betsy Brown

Development Editor
Dayna Isley

Managing Editor
Sandra Schroeder

Project Editor
Mandie Frank

Indexer
Cheryl Lenser

Proofreaders
Dan Knott,
Jovana Shirley

Technical Editor
Chris Crayton

Publishing Coordinator
Vanessa Evans

Multimedia Developer
Dan Scherf

Book Designer
Louisa Adair

Composition
Studio GaLou, LLC

Trademarks

All terms mentioned in this book that are known to be trademarks or service marks have been appropriately capitalized. Pearson Education, Inc. 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 or from the use of the CD or programs accompanying it.

Bulk Sales

Pearson Education, Inc. offers excellent discounts on this book when ordered in quantity for bulk purchases or special sales. For more information, please contact

   U.S. Corporate and Government Sales
   1-800-382-3419
   corpsales@pearsontechgroup.com

For sales outside of the United States, please contact

   International Sales
   international@pearson.com

Dedication

From Mark Edward Soper:

For Paul and Maggie, with love, always.