Cisco Networking Academy Program IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide - Hardcover

Cisco Systems Inc.; Cisco Networking Academy Program, Mark; Technology, Aries

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1587130920 ISBN 13: 9781587130922

Publisher: Cisco Systems, 2003

Synopsis

This book/CD-ROM/supplement package supports the web-based course of the Cisco Networking Academy Program in preparation for the CompTIA A+ certificate exam. Coverage progresses from information technology basics and computer assembly through operating systems and troubleshooting both hardware and software. Learning features include chapter objectives, examples and scenarios, review questions, and activities. The CD-ROM contains exam questions, interactive activities, high-resolution photos, and video vignettes on hardware and software installation. The supplement contains updated material on Windows XP and other new hardware and software technologies. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About this title

About the Author

The Cisco Systems Worldwide Education curriculum development team in Phoenix is the developer of the Cisco Networking Academy Program online curriculum, and is the codeveloper of this book, with Aries Technology, Inc. Aries is a multimedia curriculum development company located in Tempe, Arizona who has been working with WWE in developing the online curriculum. Aries education products and information can be viewed at aries

From the Back Cover

The only authorized textbook for the Cisco Networking Academy Program

This Companion Guide maps to the current version of the web-based course and contains many advancements and extra learning aids, including the following:

* Close alignment with the online curriculum provides step-by-step guidance for students
* Chapter objectives provide references to the concepts covered in each chapter, and an extensive glossary lists key terms and their definitions
* Review questions at the end of each chapter track progress and aid studying
* Accompanying CD-ROM includes exclusive enrichment materials such as 15 e-Lab activities, more than 800 exam practice questions, 12 PhotoZooms of networking equipment, and 10 instructional videos that prepare students for the CompTIA A+ certification exam
* Additional resources on the CD-ROM include information on the features of the Windows XP operating system, as well as a certification map for the A+ certification exam objectives

Cisco Networking Academy Program IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide is the Cisco approved textbook that supports the Hewlett-Packard sponsored web-based course of the Cisco Networking Academy(tm) Program. The topics covered in this guide provide readers with the necessary knowledge to help them pass the CompTIA A+ certification exam and become certified computer service technicians. This guide also prepares students to be able to properly install, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot, and repair microcomputer hardware.

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.

The new release of the CompTIA A+ certification exam is expected in September 2003. For information on updated material covering the new exam objectives, visit ciscopress/ITEssentials.

Companion CD-ROM
This companion CD-ROM contains comprehensive exam questions, interactive e-Lab activities, high- resolution photographs, and video vignettes covering hardware and software installation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cisco Systems
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1587130920
• ISBN 13: 9781587130922
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 800