The leading, no-nonsense guide to get you up to speed on the fundamentals of IT
In CompTIA ITF+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Exam! Get Certified! Exam FC0-U61, experienced tech education guru Mike Chapple delivers an essential and efficient guide to acing the ITF+ (IT Fundamentals+) exam administered by CompTIA. In the book, you’ll get access to every objective tested by the foundational exam, including IT concepts and terminology, infrastructure, applications and software, software development, database fundamentals, and security. Ace the test using the proven CertMike approach
Prepare -- CertMike is your personal study coach, guiding you through all the exam objectives and helping you gain an understanding of how they apply to on-the-job tasks!
Practice -- Each chapter includes two multiple choice practice questions. Work through the detailed explanations to evaluate each answer option and understand the reason for the best answer!
Pass -- On exam day, use the critical knowledge you've learned when you’re ready to take the test. You'll feel ready and confident to pass the exam and earn your certification!
With a laser-focus on getting you job- and exam-ready, the book skips the fluff and gets right to the point of getting you familiar with IT basics and on the road to an in-demand IT certification and a new career in tech. You’ll also get complimentary access to additional online study tools, complete with a bonus practice exam and audio recordings of the CertMike Exam Essentials. Banish test anxiety and feel ready to pass the test―the first time around!
A must-read guide for anyone considering a career in IT and looking for a resource that assumes no background knowledge or experience, CompTIA ITF+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified! Exam FC0-U61 is your ticket to basic IT competency and confidence.
Author(s): Mike Chapple
Series: Prepare.Practice. Pass the test
Publisher: Wiley
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 371
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Introduction
The ITF+ Exam
What Does This Book Cover?
Exam FC0-U61 Exam Objectives
FC0-U61 Certification Exam Objective Map
How to Contact the Publisher
Part I Domain 1.0: IT Concepts and Terminology
Chapter 1 Notational Systems: Objective 1.1: Compare and contrast notational systems
Storing Data
Character Encoding
Chapter 2 Data Types: Objective 1.2: Compare and contrast fundamental data types and their characteristics
Data Types
Chapter 3 Computing Basics: Objective 1.3: Illustrate the basics of computing and processing
Computer Actions
Chapter 4 Value of Data: Objective 1.4: Explain the value of data and information
Data and Information
Intellectual Property
Securing Data
Chapter 5 Units of Measure: Objective 1.5: Compare and contrast common units of measure
Measuring Data Storage
Measuring Data Throughput
Measuring Processor Speed
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Methodology: Objective 1.6: Explain the troubleshooting methodology
Troubleshooting Methodology
Part II Domain 2.0: Infrastructure
Chapter 7 Input/Output Device Interfaces: Objective 2.1: Classify common types of input/output device interfaces
Network Interfaces
Peripheral Interfaces
Graphic Interfaces
Chapter 8 Installing Peripherals: Objective 2.2: Given a scenario, set up and install common peripheral devices to a laptop/PC
Peripheral Types
Installing and Configuring Peripherals
Chapter 9 Internal Computing Components: Objective 2.3: Explain the purpose of common internal computing components.
CPU
Motherboard
Firmware
Memory
Disk Drives
Network Interface Cards
GPU
Power and Cooling
Chapter 10 Internet Service Types: Objective 2.4: Compare and contrast common Internet service types
Service Types
Chapter 11 Storage: Objective 2.5: Compare and contrast storage types
Volatile Storage
Nonvolatile Storage
Chapter 12 Computing Devices: Objective 2.6: Compare and contrast common computing devices and their purposes
Computing Device Types
Internet of Things
Chapter 13 TCP/IP Networking: Objective 2.7: Explain basic networking concepts
Network Types
TCP/IP Networking
Network Addressing
Chapter 14 Application Protocols: Objective 2.7: Explain basic networking concepts
Application Protocols
Chapter 15 Network Devices: Objective 2.7: Explain basic networking concepts
Modems
Switches
Routers
Firewalls
Access Points
Chapter 16 Wireless Networks: Objective 2.8: Given a scenario, install, configure, and secure a basic wireless network
Wireless Networking
Wireless Signal Propagation
Wireless Security
Wireless Encryption
Part III Domain 3.0: Applications and Software
Chapter 17 Operating Systems: Objective 3.1: Explain the purpose of operating systems
Operating System Roles
Operating System Types
Chapter 18 Virtualization: Objective 3.1: Explain the purpose of operating systems
Virtualization
Chapter 19 Filesystems: Objective 3.2: Compare and contrast components of an operating system
Files and Filesystems
Filesystem Features
Filesystem Types
Chapter 20 Services and Processes: Objective 3.2: Compare and contrast components of an operating system
Applications
Processes
Services
Chapter 21 Drivers, Utilities, and Interfaces: Objective 3.2: Compare and contrast components of an operating system
Drivers
Interfaces
Utilities
Chapter 22 Software Types: Objective 3.3: Explain the purpose and proper use of software
Software
Chapter 23 Application Architecture and Delivery: Objective 3.4: Explain methods of application architecture and delivery models
Application Delivery
Application Architecture
Chapter 24 Web Browsers: Objective 3.5: Given a scenario, configure and use web browsers
How the Web Works
Configuring Web Browsers
Proxy Servers
Digital Certificates
Chapter 25 Application Concepts and Uses: Objective 3.6: Compare and contrast general application concepts and uses
Software Compatibility
Software Installation Best Practices
Software Licensing
Part IV Domain 4.0: Software Development Concepts
Chapter 26 Programming Languages: Objective 4.1: Compare and contrast programming language categories
Programming Language Categories
Specialized Languages
Identifying Languages
Chapter 27 Programming Organizational Techniques: Objective 4.2: Given a scenario, use programming organizational techniques and interpret logic
Pseudocode
Flowcharts
Chapter 28 Logic Components: Objective 4.2: Given a scenario, use programming organizational techniques and interpret logic
Branching
Looping
Chapter 29 Programming Concepts: Objective 4.3: Explain the purpose and use of programming concepts
Variables and Arrays
Data Types
Functions
Objects
Part V Domain 5.0: Database Fundamentals
Chapter 30 Database Concepts: Objective 5.1: Explain database concepts and the purpose of a database
Databases
Using a Database
Chapter 31 Database Structures: Objective 5.2: Compare and contrast various database structures
Structuring Data
Relational Databases
Nonrelational Databases
Chapter 32 Database Interfaces: Objective 5.3: Summarize methods used to interface with databases
Structured Query Language (SQL)
Database Access Methods
Part VI Domain 6.0: Security
Chapter 33 Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability: Objective 6.1: Summarize confidentiality, integrity, and availability concerns
The CIA Triad
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Chapter 34 Securing Devices: Objective 6.2: Explain methods to secure devices and best practices
Device Security
Software Security
Chapter 35 Behavioral Security: Objective 6.3: Summarize behavioral security concepts
Privacy
Security Policies and Procedures
Chapter 36 Authentication, Authorization, Accounting, and Nonrepudiation: Objective 6.4: Compare and contrast authentication, authorization, accounting, and nonrepudiation concepts
Access Control
Authentication Factors
Authorization
Account Types
Nonrepudiation
Chapter 37 Password Best Practices: Objective 6.5: Explain password best practices
Password Policies
Chapter 38 Encryption: Objective 6.6: Explain common uses of encryption
Cryptography
Uses of Encryption
Chapter 39 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Objective 6.7: Explain business continuity concepts
Business Continuity
Disaster Recovery
Index
Online Test Bank
EULA
