Cisco Networking Academy Program Hp IT Essentials I PC Hardware and Software Engineering Journal

The only authorized journal and workbook for the Cisco Networking Academy ProgramThe HP IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software Engineering Journal and Workbook, Second Edition, supplements the Hewlett-Packard sponsored web-based course in the Cisco Networking Academy Program. The exercises in the Engineering Journal and Workbook help you become thoroughly knowledgeable in the material in this course by including additional topical coverage and vocabulary exercises. This workbook also provides review questions to help study to pass the CompTIA A+ Certification exam.Completing this workbook allows you to develop and express a clear understanding of computer hardware and operating systems, the functionality of hardware and software components, and best practices in maintenance and safety. You will find that your studies are best complemented by a text that describes the theory and foundational concepts introduced in the course. To that end, the HP IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide, Second Edition, includes thorough treatments of the topics and the HP IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software Lab Companion, Second Edition, provides opportunities for hands-on experience with the components and software studied in the course. You will study:Information Technology BasicsHow Computers WorkOperating System FundamentalsWindows 95/98 Operating SystemsWindows NT/2000 Operating SystemsWindows XP Operating SystemMultimedia CapabilitiesAdvanced Hardware Fundamentals for ServersAssembling a Computer Networking FundamentalsPrinters and SharingPreventive MaintenanceTroubleshooting PC HardwareTroubleshooting SoftwareEach chapter includes concept questions and review questions that test your knowledge of the material in different ways. Concept questions range from real-life scenarios to reflective ideas where the answers are not always obvious. Review questions provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate and strengthen your understanding of the concepts to begin preparing for the CompTIA A+ Certification exam or to pursue a career in the IT industry.Cisco Press is a collaboration between Cisco Systems, Inc., and Pearson Education that is charged with developing high-quality, cutting-edge educational and reference products for the networking industry. The products in the Cisco Networking Academy Program series are designed to prepare students for careers in the exciting networking field. These products have proven to be strong supplements to the web-based curriculum and are the only print companions that have been reviewed and endorsed by Cisco Systems for Cisco Networking Academy Program use.Companion Titles:Cisco Networking Academy Program HP IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide Second EditionISBN: 1-58713-136-6Cisco Networking Academy Program HP IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software Lab Companion Second EditionISBN: 1-58713-138-2This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Program Series from Cisco Press. The products in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy Program.Cisco Press Staff is the author of 'Cisco Networking Academy Program Hp IT Essentials I PC Hardware and Software Engineering Journal', published 2004 under ISBN 9781587131370 and ISBN 1587131374.