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CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Authorized Cert Guide and Simulator Library is the perfect learning product to help you prepare for CompTIA's performance-based questions from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning and a CompTIA Authorized Platinum Partner. CompTIA's performance-based questions require exam candidates to perform a task or solve a problem within a simulated IT environment to demonstrate specific knowledge or skills. This value-priced package contains: Book: a comprehensive, fully revised book for complete lessons and reference: "CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Authorized Cert Guide, " ISBN: 9780789748508 Practice Test: State of the art practice test software featuring two complete exams and customizable practice questions and special offer to save 70% off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test Simulator and Labs: State-of-the-art, interactive simulation software, covering every A+ exam topic, presents you with 261 challenging labs Video Training: More than 13 hours of expert-led video training, walking through the skills and concepts necessary for passing the A+ exam Limited Time Offer Buy "CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Authorized Cert Guide and Simulator Library" and receive a 10% off discount code for the CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 exams. To receive your 10% off discount code: Register your product at pearsonITcertification.com/register Follow the instructions Go to your Account page and click on "Access Bonus Content" This network simulator and authorized study guide helps you master all the topics on the A+ exam, including Device Manager Backup and restore Networking protocols and ports IPv4 and IPv6 Security and firewalls TPM and BitLocker Drive Encryption Password and lockout policies Printer configuration and permissions Mobile device configuration/security BIOS and CMOS configuration Motherboards, power supplies, memory About the CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Simulator CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Simulator helps you reinforce A+ exam topics and develop and enhance the hands-on skills you will need to succeed on the exams and on the job. This state-of-the-art, interactive simulation software presents you with 261 challenging labs that help you learn by doing, which is the most effective method of learning. The labs cover every A+ topic including installation, user accounts, and creating automatic backups. Security labs cover password policy, user permissions, file and folder encryption, and the Windows Firewall. In troubleshooting labs, you learn how to start and stop services, use the Event Viewer logs to troubleshoot and track an attack, create a restore point, create a system image and a system repair disk, and schedule backups. Networking labs cover classes of private IP addresses and subnet masks, assigning DHCP addresses, and setting up an ad hoc wireless network. Then go beyond the operating system to get experience configuring your CMOS settings, upgrading hardware, and learning to identify and install a variety of devices. In addition to the wealth of hands-on exercises, this software comes complete with more than thirteen hours of video training by expert instructor Beth Smith. About the CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Authorized Cert Guide In CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Authorized Cert Guide, best-selling authors Mark Soper, David Prowse, and Scott Mueller share their preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Key Topics icons call attention to the information that's most crucial to know for the exam. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge and Key Terms defined in a complete glossary explain all the field's essential terminology. The companion DVD contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine, complete with hundreds of exam-realistic questions and two complete practice exams. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most. Includes Exclusive Offer for 70% Off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test. Pearson IT Certification Practice Test Minimum System Requirements: Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7, or Windows 8 Professional; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Client; Microsoft SQL Server Compact 4.0; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disc space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam. CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Simulator Minimum System Requirements Windows System Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP (SP2/SP3), Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit) with SP1, Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 (Desktop UI only); Intel(R) Pentium(R) III 1 GHz or faster processor; 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended); 1.5 GB hard disk space; 32-bit true color monitor (1024x768 resolution); Adobe Acrobat Reader version 8.0 or higher; Connection to the Internet during installation for access code validation. Mac system requirements: Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, and 10.9; Intel Core(TM) Duo 1.83 GHz or faster processor; 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended); 1.5 GB hard disk space; 32-bit true color monitor (1024x768 resolution); Adobe Acrobat Reader version 8.0 or higher; Connection to the Internet during installation for access code validation.