CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (Exam FC0-U61) PDF

CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (Exam FC0-U61) A 5-day Training Course Copyright © 2018 Comp...

CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (Exam FC0-U61) A 5-day Training Course Copyright © 2018 CompTIA, Inc. All rights reserved. Screenshots used for illustrative purposes are the property of the software proprietor. Except as permitted under the Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission CompTIA, 3500 Lacey Road, Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515-5439. CompTIA® and the CompTIA logo are registered trademarks of CompTIA, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. All other product and service names used may be common law or registered trademarks of their respective proprietors.  What is CompTIA IT Fundamentals+? “The CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to identify and explain the basics of computing, IT infrastructure, software development and database use. In addition, candidates will demonstrate their knowledge to install software, establish basic network connectivity and identify/prevent basic security risks. Further, this exam will assess the candidate’s knowledge in the areas of troubleshooting theory and preventative maintenance of devices. This exam is intended for candidates who are advanced end users, are considering a career in IT, and are interested in pursuing professional-level certifications, such as A+.” International, vendor-neutral certification that is taught at colleges, universities and commercial training centers around the world Recognized by the technology community as a valuable credential that proves foundation-level competency with PC support 2 CompTIA IT Fundamentals+  Objectives Set up a computer workstation and use basic software applications Explain the functions and types of devices used within a computer system Apply basic computer maintenance and support principles Describe some principles of software and database development Configure computers and mobile devices to connect to home networks and to the Internet Identify security issues affecting the use of computers and networks Image by racorn © 123rf.com 3 CompTIA IT Fundamentals+  Exam Format Exam code: FC0-U61 Up to 75 questions in 60 minutes Passing score: 650 on a scale 100-900 Domain % of Exam 1.0 IT Concepts and Terminology 17% 2.0 Infrastructure 22% 3.0 Applications and Software 18% 4.0 Software Development 12% 5.0 Database Fundamentals 11% 6.0 Security 20% 4 CompTIA IT Fundamentals+  Introducing Yourself Name / company Job function Type and amount of experience Expectations and objectives 5 CompTIA IT Fundamentals+  CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (Exam FC0-U61) Module 1 / Unit 1 / Common Computing Devices Copyright © 2018 CompTIA, Inc. All rights reserved. Screenshots used for illustrative purposes are the property of the software proprietor. Except as permitted under the Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission CompTIA, 3500 Lacey Road, Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515-5439. CompTIA® and the CompTIA logo are registered trademarks of CompTIA, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. All other product and service names used may be common law or registered trademarks of their respective proprietors.  Objectives Describe the basics of how a computer processes data Describe the functions and capabilities of types of computing devices, such as PCs, servers, mobiles, and home automation Image by racorn © 123rf.com 7 CompTIA IT Fundamentals+  Information Technology System to process, store, and transfer information Words, numbers, pictures, sound, or video can all be represented as digital data—as strings of ones and zeroes IT systems to process data includes computers, telecommunications networks, and any other programmable electronic device The Information Age—data processing is critical to prospects in most industries 8 CompTIA IT Fundamentals+  Computer Hardware and Software Hardware o Components within the system case o Peripheral devices Software o Operating System (OS) o Applications/apps User interfaces 9 CompTIA IT Fundamentals+  Basics of Computing and Processing User selects a command or inputs data o Command or data is converted into simple instructions by the applications software and OS o Instructions are stored in system memory—Random Access Memory (RAM) Central Processing Unit (CPU) retrieves each instruction or data file from memory and processes it CPU then writes the result back to memory and directs other components to perform actions Digital data is binary (1s and 0s) Transistors in CPU and RAM can have on or off states that represent 1 or 0 10 CompTIA IT Fundamentals+  Input, Output, Processing, and Storage Input o Peripheral devices o Mice, keyboards, scanners, cameras, and microphones Processing o Memory o CPU o Software instructions Output o Peripheral devices o Monitor or loudspeaker system Storage o Hard disks or optical discs (media that does not need a power supply to store data persistently) Networks 11 CompTIA IT Fundamentals+  Personal Computers IT in business started with mainframe computers in the 1960s and 1970s o Very large (based on racks of circuit boards) o No 1:1 interface with users Personal Computer revolution of the 1980s o Microprocessors (“computer on a chip”) allowed smaller computers that could be operated directly by the user o IBM PC o Intel CPU o Windows OS Internet revolution of the 1990s and 21st century o Laptops o Tablets o Smartphones o Internet of Things (IoT) 12 CompTIA IT Fundamentals+  Desktop and Workstation Computers Computer case with peripheral devices Easy to modify and upgrade o CPU speed o Memory capacity o Disk storage capacity o Optional components o Ergonomics All-in-One PCs 13 CompTIA IT Fundamentals+  Servers Server can mean any computer providing services Server-class hardware supports many users and is very reliable Redundancy and fault tolerance Rack-mounted form factors 14 CompTIA IT Fundamentals+  Laptops Self-contained units Integrated input (keyboard and touchpad) and output (screen and speakers) Size and weight Display type Input devices Power source Components Networking 15 CompTIA IT Fundamentals+  PC and Laptop Vendors Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) PCs and laptops o Dell, Hewlett-Packard (HP)/Compaq, Lenovo (previously IBM's PC division), Acer, and Huawei Laptops and hybrids o Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, and Asus Apple Chromebooks Servers o Dell, HP Enterprise (HPE), and Lenovo 16 CompTIA IT Fundamentals+  Smartphones and Tablets Handheld computers o Derived from early Personal Data Assistants (PDA) and “feature phone” cell phones o Input via touchscreens o Solid state storage Different formats and sizes o Smartphone (4.5-5.7”) o Phablet (5-7”) o Tablet (7-10”) o Hybrid laptop/tablets Vendors o Smartphone market is dominated by Apple and Samsung o LG, HTC, Huawei, Motorola/Lenovo, Microsoft, Nokia, Sony, and Amazon 17 CompTIA IT Fundamentals+  The Internet of Things (IoT) Home automation o Hub with voice control o IoT wireless (Z-Wave, ZigBee, or Bluetooth LE) o Thermostats o Security systems o IP cameras o Home appliances o Streaming media Modern cars and drones Medical devices 18 CompTIA IT Fundamentals+  Gaming Consoles Same sort of components as a computer Gaming pads Vendors o Sony (PlayStation) o Microsoft (Xbox) o Nintendo (Wii and Switch) Handheld consoles o Nintendo 3DS and Switch o Sony Vita 19 CompTIA IT Fundamentals+  Review Image by Wavebreak Media © 123rf.com Describe the basics of how a computer processes data Describe the functions and capabilities of types of computing devices, such as PCs, servers, mobiles, and home automation 20 CompTIA IT Fundamentals+