Competency-based learning for the academic classroom.

Developed for academic courses, A+ CERTIFICATION, Fourth Edition, helps students build the skills they need on the job and for the CompTIA A+ Core Hardware and Operating System Technologies exams. The textbook delivers courseware adaptable for either a full 16-week semester or a 6-week, 8-week, or 10-week course. The book is filled with competency-based practice exercises that students complete on their own, while the companion lab manual features additional skill-building activities ideal for your classroom’s computer lab.

Along with the textbook and lab manual, students get a Student CD-ROM containing study aids, demonstration videos, an electronic version of the textbook, and information on how to begin a career in Information Technology. 

An Instructor CD-ROM containing a complete set of instructor support materials—including lecture outlines, teaching tips, PowerPoint® slides, a test bank, and detailed lab set-up instructions—is also available.

Chapter 1: Networking Basics.

Chapter 2: Network Cabling.

Chapter 3: Network Connection Hardware.

Chapter 4: Data-Link Layer Protocols.

Chapter 5: Network Layer Protocols.

Chapter 6: Transport Layer Protocols.

Chapter 7: TCP/IP.

Chapter 8: Networking Software.

Chapter 9: Network Security and Availability.

Chapter 10: Remote Network Access.

Chapter 11: Network Troubleshooting Tools.

Chapter 12: Network Troubleshooting Procedures.