CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) Cert Prep 1: Computer Basics, Hardware, and Operating Systems

CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) Cert Prep 1: Computer Basics, Hardware, and Operating Systems

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Learn the fundamentals you need to ace the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) exam. Passing the exam earns you the ITF+ certification, designed for advanced users considering a career in IT. This certification is a great entry point for novices transitioning to IT pros—and this three-part cert prep series provides “self-help” style guidance that you can use to study for the exam. The first course covers computer basics, hardware, and operating systems. Instructor Scott Jernigan helps you identify the components of a computer, connect devices and peripherals, set up data storage, and recognize the commonalities of different operating systems. In the final chapter, he provides a hands-on demo of setting up a PC and closes with an Ask Me Anything-style video where he answers common questions about PCs.

Topics include:

  • Basic computer features
  • Networks
  • Specialty devices
  • RAM
  • Motherboards
  • Ports and peripherals
  • Data storage and sharing
  • Operating system functions
  • Setting up a desktop PC
Table of Contents

1 Introduction to IT fundamentals
2 The case for computer literacy
3 Features common to every computing device
4 Common general-purpose computing devices
5 Networks of computing devices
6 Remotely-accessed computer systems
7 Specialized computer systems
8 Specialty I O devices
9 CPUs
10 Passive and active cooling
11 RAM and active memory
12 Motherboards
13 Power supplies
14 AMA Ask me anything about system hardware
15 Ports and connectors
16 General use I O devices
17 AMA Ask me anything about I O, ports, and peripherals
18 Basics of binary
19 Storage technologies
20 Mass storage variation
21 AMA Ask me anything about data storage and sharing
22 Operating system functions
23 Operating system interfaces
24 AMA Ask me anything about understanding OSs
25 Preparing the work area
26 Setting up a desktop PC
27 Completing PC setup
28 AMA Ask me anything about setting up and configuring a PC