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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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Safety and Professionalism

CHAPTER 1

In this chapter, you will learn how to

• Present yourself with a proper appearance and professional manner

• Talk to customers in a professional, productive manner

• Discuss the tools of the trade and preparations necessary to deal with

problems proactively

I am a “nerd” and I consider the term a compliment. Nerds are smart and like

to work with technology—these are the good aspects of nerd-dom. On the

other hand, many people think of the term nerd as an insult. Nerds are rarely

portrayed in a positive manner in the media, and I think I know why. Nerds

generally suffer from some pretty serious social weaknesses. These

weaknesses are classics: bad clothing, shyness, and poor communication

skills. If you’ve ever seen an episode of the TV show The Big Bang Theory,

you know what I’m talking about.

This chapter covers some basic life skills to enable you to enjoy your

nerdiness and yet function out in the real world. You’ll learn how to act as a

professional and how to communicate effectively. After you’re well on your

way to the beginnings of social graces, we’ll discuss some of the hazards

(such as static electricity) you may run into in your job and the tools you can

use to prevent problems. After all, nerds who cannot stay organized—or who

break equipment or themselves—need to learn some tricks to keep everything

organized and safe. The chapter finishes with a discussion about

troubleshooting. You’ll learn the CompTIA A+ troubleshooting

methodology, an excellent tool that will serve you well in your studies and

career as a tech.

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