{"product_id":"9780135439777","title":"Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthors: Cheryl Schmidt \u0026amp; Christopher Lee\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eComputer certification: CompTia\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e November 2025 by Pearson Education (US) (Pearson IT Certification) in the United States as part of the 'Pearson IT Cybersecurity Curriculum (ITCC)' series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback \/ softback | 1104 pages \u003cbr\u003e274mm x 218mm x 40mm | 2234g\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gardners-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/1273\/3859\/files\/Star.png?v=1676424882\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 25px; width: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/1273\/3859\/files\/Star.png?v=1676424882\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 25px; width: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/1273\/3859\/files\/Star.png?v=1676424882\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 25px; width: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/1273\/3859\/files\/StarEmpty.png?v=1676424882\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 25px; width: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/1273\/3859\/files\/StarEmpty.png?v=1676424882\" style=\"display: inline-block; height: 25px; width: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaster IT Hardware, Software, and Troubleshooting—and Fully Prepare for the Latest CompTIA® Core 1 and Core 2 Exams (V15) The Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software is your all-in-one, real-world, full-color resource for building the skills you need to become a confident, job-ready IT technician--and for passing the updated CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 Exams (V15).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Built around the latest A+ exam objectives, this comprehensive guide helps you connect, configure, manage, and troubleshoot today’s most widely used devices, operating systems, and cloud-based technologies--all in the context of real IT scenarios. You’ll gain hands-on expertise with Windows 11, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, Android, iOS, mobile and IoT devices, Active Directory, cybersecurity, scripting, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Award-winning instructors Cheryl Schmidt and Christopher Lee combine technical depth with a strong focus on customer service and workplace-ready soft skills. Legacy technologies are also covered to prepare you for any environment you may encounter in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e WHAT YOU’LL LEARN AND HOW YOU’LL LEARN IT Covers All Current A+ Exam Objectives: Stay focused with clear coverage of every topic tested on the Core 1 and Core 2 Exams (V15).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Real-World, Visual Learning: Hundreds of full-color photos, illustrations, and tables help you understand how things work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Hands-On Tech Tips: Practical insights and field-tested troubleshooting advice throughout the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Professional Skills Focus: Soft skills tips and team-building exercises help you develop the communication and collaboration abilities today’s employers demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Extensive Practice and Review Tools:  Learning Objectives and Key Terms at the start of each chapterReview questions including multiple choice, true\/false, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended formatsCritical thinking activities to reinforce deeper understandingCertification Exam Tips to help you study smarter Chapter Summaries \u0026amp; Glossary: Recap and reinforce key takeaways for fast and effective study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Free Online Companion: Complete A+ Lab Manual Available for free online, the Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software Lab Manual offers 140+ hands-on labs that walk you through: PC components and mobile device repairWired and wireless networkingOperating system installation and configurationSecurity fundamentalsReal-world troubleshooting scenarios Step-by-step instructions, built-in challenges, and critical thinking questions help you practice, experiment, and build confidence with core A+ topics. Whether you’re preparing for the exam or the workplace--or both--this lab manual ensures you’re ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Perfect for students, instructors, and career changers alike, this guide will prepare you for both certification success and on-the-job performance in today’s fast-moving IT environments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56489448046967,"sku":"9780135439777","price":99.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0357\/3199\/6807\/files\/9780135439777.jpg?v=1767892637","url":"https:\/\/thebookhousebroughtyferry.co.uk\/products\/9780135439777","provider":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}