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CompTIA A+ Practice Tests Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102)

By : Ian Neil, Mark Birch
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CompTIA A+ Practice Tests Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102)

By: Ian Neil, Mark Birch

Overview of this book

The CompTIA A+ exam is not only a valuable foundational certification, but also the key to unlocking a world of exciting career possibilities in the ever-dynamic IT landscape. This book combines the best-in-class practice tests for the exam, offering a substantial volume of exam-oriented practice material and mirroring the A+ exam's level of difficulty to ensure that you are not just prepared, but brimming with confidence when you sit for the A+ exam. The book begins with Core 1, delving into mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization, cloud computing, and troubleshooting. The chapters help you consolidate foundational knowledge essential for supporting computer software and hardware. As you progress to Core 2, you’ll review the knowledge you need to support common operating systems and software installations. This book grants you lifelong access to valuable supplementary resources available on an online platform, which include A+ flashcards and invaluable exam insights. With unlimited website access, you’ll have the freedom to practice as often as you wish, optimizing your readiness for the exam. By the end of this book, you’ll be fully prepared to confidently take both the CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 exams.
Table of Contents (16 chapters)
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Chapter 1: Mobile Devices
3
Chapter 2: Networking
4
Chapter 3: Hardware
5
Chapter 4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
6
Chapter 5: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
7
Chapter 6: Mock Exam: Core 1 (220-1101)
8
Chapter 7: Operating Systems
9
Chapter 8: Security
10
Chapter 9: Software Troubleshooting
12
Chapter 11: Mock Exam: Core 2 (220-1102)
14
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Chapter 4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing

4.1 Summarize cloud computing concepts

  1. The correct answer is B. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is a cloud computing service model in which a Cloud Service Provider (CSP) provides the hardware but nothing else. This is ideal when you want to move desktop computers to the cloud. To do this, you would install the operating system, configure it, and patch it. All other answers are incorrect. Software as a Service (SaaS) is a model in which a vendor creates an application, such as Salesforce, and companies lease the application. Security as a Service (SECaaS) is a model in which companies provide cloud identity management services through an external source. An example of this is Okta, which can provide SAML tokens. Monitoring as a Service (MaaS) is a model in which a cloud service provider monitors your network and servers for you.
  2. The correct answer is A. With a hybrid cloud, a company has employees working in both on-premises...