FC0-U61: CompTIA ITF+ Study Guide

CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FC0-U61)

(FC0-U61) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-014-0

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About This Course

Gain hands-on experience to pass the CompTIA IT Fundamentals exam with the CompTIA IT Fundamentals FC0-U61 course and lab. The lab provides a hands-on learning experience in a safe and online environment. The CompTIA ITF+ study guide completely covers the FC0-U61 exam objectives and includes topics such as IT concepts and terminology; infrastructure, applications, and software; software development, database fundamentals, security, and more.

Skills You’ll Get

CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification is ideal for individuals and students looking for a career in IT as well as those in allied fields that require a broad understanding of IT. The certification is a stepping stone to more advanced certifications. The CompTIA ITF+ FC0-U61 exam validates the skills a candidate needs to have as a systems support specialist and leads you to a successful IT career.

Interactive Lessons

12+ Interactive Lessons | 233+ Quizzes | 278+ Flashcards | 55+ Glossary of terms

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50+ Pre Assessment Questions | 2+ Full Length Tests | 60+ Post Assessment Questions | 120+ Practice Test Questions

Lesson Plan

Introduction

What Is the CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certification?
Exam Objectives

Core Hardware Components

Introducing Internal Components
Exploring Motherboards, Processors, and Memory
Exploring Storage and Expansion Devices
Exploring Power and Cooling
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

Peripherals and Connectors

Understanding Common Peripherals, Interfaces, and Connectors
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

Computing Devices and the Internet of Things

Exploring Common Computing Devices
Understanding the Internet of Things
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

Operating Systems

Operating System Fundamentals
Managing an Operating System
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

Software Applications

Understanding Application Architecture and Installation
Exploring Common Application Types
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

Software Development

Exploring Programming Languages
Understanding Programming Concepts and Techniques
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

Database Fundamentals

Understanding Databases
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

Networking Concepts and Technologies

Exploring Connection Types and Features
Understanding Network Connectivity Essentials
Setting Up a Wireless Network
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

Security Concepts and Threats

Understanding Hackers and Motives
Understanding Security Threats
Understanding Access Control
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

Security Best Practices

Understanding Security Best Practices
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

Business Continuity and Computer Support

Understanding Business Continuity
Exploring Computer Support Concepts
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

Hands-on LAB Activities (Performance Labs)

Core Hardware Components

Identifying the Motherboard Form Factors
Fill in the blank with the appropriate term.
Drag the expansion slot from the bottom onto its description.
Drag the memory type to its description.
Identify the CPU socket, RAM slots, and PCI slots by clicking on them.
Identify the incorrect terms about physical...ics of RAM in the paragraph by clicking on them.
Indicate if each of the given statements about the solid-state drives is true or false.
Select the optical disc capacities from the lists.
Fill in the blank by dragging the appropriate term from the bottom onto its box.
How many bits are present in 8 MB of data?
Identify the incorrect words about CPU cooling in the paragraph by clicking on them.
Installing a Motherboard, Processor, and Processor Fan
Identifying Motherboard Slots
Installing PCIe Cards on the Motherboard
Identifying Slots of a Motherboard
Installing a PCI Sound Card
Identifying Types of RAM
Assessing Computer’s RAM and Virtual Memory
Examining Hard Drives in Windows
Connecting the Motherboard to the Internal Hard Disk
Identifying Video Card Components
Installing SMPS and Connecting it to the Motherboard

Peripherals and Connectors

Configuring Mouse Properties
Select the USB versions speeds from the lists.
Fill in the blanks by dragging the appropriate ports from the bottom onto their correct boxes.
Identify the PS/2 port by clicking on it.
Indicate if each of the given statements about printers is true or false.
Drag the connector from the bottom onto its...ay be associated with more than one description.
Drag the port name to its matching box.
Disabling a Touchpad
Configuring Language in Windows
Installing an IP Printer
Identifying Printer Types
Identifying a Daisy-Wheel Printer
Connecting Speakers to a Computer
Connecting a Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor to a Computer
Connecting a Monitor and Headset to a Computer
Identifying Function Keys of a Keyboard
Identifying Video Ports and Connectors
Identifying Computer Power Supply Connectors
Changing Screen Resolution

Computing Devices and the Internet of Things

Replacing the Battery of a Smartphone and Inserting a Memory Card
Identifying Features of a Laptop and Tablet

Operating Systems

Defining Operating System Functions
Fill in the blank with the appropriate operating system from the list.
Drag the software to its description.
Select the functions of operating system from the lists.
Fill in the blanks by dragging the appropriate t...ileges from the botton onto their correct boxes.
Drag the area of managing features and interfaces to its description.
Drag the file system to its description.
Identify the incorrect words about the managing ...le systems in the paragraph by clicking on them.
Creating a Shortcut
Creating a Password-Protected User Account
Creating a Standard User Account
Viewing Driver Details
Deleting a Partition
Creating a New Volume
Changing the System's Virtual Memory
Running the Disk Cleanup Utility
Configuring Windows User Account Control
Creating a Task with Task Scheduler
Manipulating Files

Software Applications

Installing Operating System Features
Drag the application architecture model from the...ay be associated with more than one description.
Fill in the blanks by dragging the appropriate software from the bottom onto their correct boxes.
Drag the software license type to its description.
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate terms.
Select the common executable file extensions from the lists.
Drag the group of software types onto its correct box.
Drag the web browsing term to its description.
Identify the incorrect words about private browsing in the paragraph by clicking on them.
Uninstalling an Application
Uninstalling and Reinstalling a Device Driver
Disabling and Enabling a Device in Device Manager
Rolling Back a Driver
Updating a Driver
Enabling Windows Update
Installing 7-Zip
Managing Cookies and Cache in Microsoft Edge
Configuring the Edge Pop-Up Blocker
Downloading and Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader
Using 7-Zip to Create an Archive
Running Antivirus
Turning on Windows Firewall
Setting Up a DMZ on a SOHO Router

Software Development

Converting a Decimal Number to Binary
Drag the programming language to its description.
Select the appropriate results of the conversion...l numbers to different notations from the lists.
Match the performance of interpreter and compile...Match button after matching the items everytime.
Select the data types from the lists.
Indicate if each of the given statements about programming logic is true or false.
Drag the organizing code to its description.
Creating “Hello, world!” in HTML
Understanding Data Types

Database Fundamentals

Deleting a Table
Drag the feature of a database over flat files to its description.
Select the database accessing methods from the lists.
Identify the incorrect words about the database dump in the paragraph by clicking on them.
Creating a Database and a Table
Importing Data from Excel to Access

Networking Concepts and Technologies

Obtaining Automatic Private IP Addressing
Configuring Automatic Private IP Addressing
Accessing the Windows 10 Wireless Properties
Connecting a Wireless Router to a Laptop
Configuring Windows 10 Wireless Settings
Configuring a Wireless Client
Configuring a DHCP Role with Error Notification

Security Concepts and Threats

Creating a DoS Attack Scenario
Identifying the Denial of Service Attack
Understanding Single Sign-On

Security Best Practices

Applying a Screen Saver
Fill in the blank by selecting the appropriate term from the list.
Drag the software used to protect your system against malware and hackers to its description.
Click to select key points for browsing the Internet safely.
Drag the type of account to its description.
Indicate if each of the given statements about creating effective passwords is true or false.
Identify the incorrect words about data encryption in the paragraph by clicking on them.
Backing Up a Windows Security Certificate
Starting and Stopping a Service

Business Continuity and Computer Support

Backing Up Files
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate terms about business continuity.
Click to select the steps to create a contingency plan, and then drag them into the correct order.
Drag the RAID version to its description.
Drag the backup type to its description.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate term about business continuity.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate term about application failure.
Drag the troubleshooting problem to its description.
Joe, a network administrator, is performing the ...roubleshooting process from the lists.
Restoring Files
Booting Into Safe Mode
Creating a Restore Point
Restoring a Restore Point
Running an Application in Compatibility Mode
Using the System Configuration Utility
Creating a Desktop Shortcut for MSConfig

Why Do Learners Love This Course?

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I have recently gone through the uCertify Comptia IT Fundamentals training course and have found the materials to be a good source for refreshing basic IT skills. The course covers a large variety of technologies such as computer hardware & software, network IT infrastructure, basic IT security, database usage and development. The information is presented in great detail along with mock test so you can verify your knowledge and understanding. I would highly recommend this course for anyone that it looking to get into the IT field.

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