"Organized by exam objectives, this is a focused, concise review guide that works hand-in-hand with any learning tool, including the CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide, 2nd Edition. The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard in terms of measuring a technician's hardware and software knowledge. As the most popular entry-level certification, it is particularly popular among individuals switching from another career to computers. This focused guide will help you focus on preparing to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam! A well-organized, ideal companion study tool to the Sybex CompTIA A+ guides Each chapter discusses the main topics that are featured in the two parts of the exam Discusses hardware, troubleshooting and maintenance, operating systems and software, networking, security, and operating procedures Author is a well-known certification columnist and bestselling author"--Provided by publisher.