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CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FC0-U61)

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Description

Course description

The CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ course is designed to be the gateway to help you decide which paths to follow in your information technology (IT) career. CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ is designed to be a “vendor-neutral” exam that measures your knowledge of industry-standard technology. It covers six domains: IT concepts and terminology, infrastructure, applications and software, software development, database fundamentals, and security..

The goal of this course is to provide you with all the tools you need to prepare for the FCO-U61: CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ exam — including text explanations, video demos, lab activities, self-assessment questions, and a practice exam— to increase your chances of passing the exam on your first try.

Duration

5 days of training

Audience

Advanced end users, considering a career in IT, and interested in pursuing professional-level certifications, such as A+ and/or professionals who want to acquire additional CompTIA certifications such as A+, Network+, Security+, and so on as well as third-party certifications.

Prerequisites

  • 1-2 years professional experience with PC or mobile device hardware, operating systems, applications support, software development, database management, or security.

Course objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

  • Explain computing, IT infrastructure, software development and database use
  • Identify different applications and software used with operating systems
  • Demonstrate knowledge of installing software
  • Understand how to establish basic network connectivity
  • Prevent basic security risks

Required course materials

  • Pearson CertPREP CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ Courseware

Course Outline

  • Lesson 1: Welcome to CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (2 hours and 26 minutes)
    • What the ITF+ Exam Is Designed to Do
    • Who Benefits from Taking the ITF+ Exam?
    • What the Exam Covers
    • Exam Details
    • Exam Domains
    • Domain 1.0—IT Concepts and Terminology
    • Domain 2.0—Infrastructure
    • Domain 3.0—Applications and Software
    • Domain 4.0—Software Development Concepts
    • Domain 5.0—Database Fundamentals
    • Domain 6.0—Security
    • Hardware, Equipment, and Tools
    • Software

Part 1: Domain 1.0 – IT Concepts and Terminology (5 hours)

  • Lesson 2: How Computers Store Data: Notational Systems (48 minutes)
    • Binary
    • Hexadecimal
    • Decimal
    • Data Representation
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 3: Compare and Contrast Fundamental Data Types and Their Characteristics (48 minutes)
    • Char
    • Strings
    • Numbers
    • Boolean
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 4: Input, Output, and More: The Basic of Computing and Processing (48 minutes)
    • Input
    • Processing
    • Output
    • Storage
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 5: Explain the Value of Data and Information (1 hour and 12 minutes)
    • Data and Information as Assets
    • Importance of Investing in Security
    • Relationship of Data to Creating Information
    • Intellectual Property
    • Digital Products
    • Data-Driven Business Decisions
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 6: Common Units of Measure: Storage, Throughput, and Speed (36 minutes)
    • Storage Units
    • Throughput Unit
    • Processing Speed
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 7: Explain the Troubleshooting Methodology (1 hour and 36 minutes)
    • Identify the Problem
    • Research Knowledge Base/Internet, If Applicable
    • Establish a Theory of Probable Cause
    • Test the Theory to Determine the Cause
    • Establish a Plan of Action to Resolve the Problem and Identify Potential Effects
    • Implement the Solution or Escalate as Necessary
    • Verify Full System Functionality and, If Applicable, Implement Preventive Measures
    • Document Findings/Lessons Learned, Actions, and Outcomes
    • Exam Preparation Tasks

Part 2: Domain 2.0 – Infrastructure (9 hours)

  • Lesson 8: I/O: Input/Output Device Interfaces (36 minutes)
    • Networking
    • Peripheral Devices
    • Graphic Device
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 9: Connecting and Configuring Peripherals (12 minutes)
    • Devices
    • Installation Types
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 10: Explain the Purpose of Common Internal Computer Components (1 hour and 36 minutes)
    • Motherboard/System Board
    • Firmware/BIOS
    • RAM
    • CPU
    • GPU
    • Storage
    • Cooling
    • NIC
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 11: Internet Service Types (1 hour and 12 minutes)
    • Fiber Optic
    • Cable
    • DSL
    • Wireless
    • Radio Frequency
    • Comparing Internet Services
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 12: Compare and Contrast Storage Types (1 hour and 12 minutes)
    • Volatile vs. Nonvolatile
    • Local Storage Types
    • Local Network Storage Types
    • NAS
    • File Server
    • Cloud Storage Service
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 13: Compare and Contrast Common Computing Devices and Their Purpose (1 hour and 24 minutes)
    • Mobile Phones
    • Tablets
    • Laptops
    • Workstations
    • Servers
    • Gaming Consoles
    • IoT
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 14: Explain Basic Networking Concepts (48 minutes)
    • Basics of Network Communication
    • Device Addresses
    • Basic Protocols
    • Devices
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 15: Given a Scenario, Install, Configure, and Secure a Basic Wireless Network (36 minutes)
    • Network
    • 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
    • Best Practices
    • Exam Preparation Tasks

Part 3: Domain 3.0 – Applications and Software (5 hours)

  • Lesson 16: Explain the Purpose of Operating Systems (1 hour and 36 minutes)
    • Interface Between Applications and Hardware
    • Disk Management
    • Process Management/Scheduling
    • Application Management
    • Memory Management
    • Device Management
    • Access Control/Protection
    • Types of Operating systems (OSs)
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 17: Operating Systems 101: Features, Processes, UI, and Management (1 hour and 24 minutes)
    • File Systems and Features
    • Features
    • File Management
    • Processes
    • Drivers
    • Utilities
    • Interfaces
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 18: Purpose and Proper Use of Software (36 minutes)
    • Productivity Software
    • Collaboration Software
    • Business Software
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 19: Getting Apps From Source to Your Device (24 minutes)
    • Application Delivery Methods
    • Application Architecture Models
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 20: Configuring and Using Web Browsers (1 hour and 48 minutes)
    • Caching/Clearing Cache
    • Deactivate Client-Side Scripting
    • Browser Add-Ons/Extensions
    • Private Browse
    • Proxy Settings
    • Certificates
    • Popup Blockers
    • Script Blockers
    • Compatible Browser for Application(s)
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 21: Compare and Contrast General Application Concepts and Uses (48 minutes)
    • Single-Platform Software
    • Cross-Platform Software
    • Licensing
    • Software Installation Best Practices
    • Exam Preparation Tasks

Part 4: Domain 4.0 – Software Development Concepts (2 hours 12 minutes)

  • Lesson 22: Compare and Contrast Programming Language Categories (48 minutes)
    • Interpreted
    • Compiled Programming Languages
    • Query Languages
    • Assembly Language
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 23: Using Programming Organizational Techniques and Interpret Logic (36 minutes)
    • Organizational Techniques
    • Logic Components
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 24: Explain the Purpose and Use of Programming Concepts (48 minutes)
    • Identifiers
    • Containers
    • Functions
    • Objects
    • Exam Preparation Tasks

Part 5: Domain 5.0 – Database Fundamentals (2 hours 12 minutes)

  • Lesson 25: Explain Database Concepts and the Purpose of a Database (48 minutes)
    • Usage of Database
    • Flat File vs. Database
    • Records
    • Storage
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 26: Compare and Contrast Various Database Structures (48 minutes)
    • Compare and Contrast Various Database Structures
    • Structured vs. Semi-Structured vs. Nonstructured
    • Relational Databases
    • Nonrelational Database
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 27: Summarize Methods Used to Interface with Databases(36 minutes)
    • Summarize Methods Used to Interface with Databases
    • Relational Methods
    • Database Access Methods
    • Exam Preparation Tasks

Part 6: Domain 6.0 – Security (4 hours and 36 minutes)

  • Lesson 28: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Concerns (36 minutes)
    • Confidentiality Concerns
    • Integrity Concerns
    • Availability Concerns
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 29: Device Security Best Practices (24 minutes)
    • Securing Devices (Mobile/Workstation)
    • Device Use Best Practices
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 30: Summarize Behavioral Security Concepts (36 minutes)
    • Expectations of Privacy When Using…
    • Written Policies and Procedures
    • Handling of Confidential Information
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 31: Compare and Contrast Authentication, Authorization, Accounting, and Non-Repudiation (1 hour and 12 minutes)
    • Nonrepudiation Concepts
    • Authentication
    • Authorization
    • Accounting
    • Nonrepudiation
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 32: Explain Password Best Practices (1 hour and 12 minutes)
    • Password Length
    • Password Complexity
    • Password History
    • Password Expiration
    • Password Reuse Across Sites
    • Password Reset Process
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 33: Explain Common Uses of Encryption (24 minutes)
    • Plain Text vs. Cipher Text
    • Data in Transit
    • Exam Preparation Tasks
  • Lesson 34: Explain Business Continuity Concepts (12 minutes)
    • Advice About the Exam Event
    • Exam Preparation Tasks

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