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Part 1: Domain 1.0 – IT Concepts and Terminology
by Mark Edward Soper
CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ FC0-U61 Cert Guide
Cover Page
About This E-Book
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents at a Glance
Table of Contents
About the Author
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Technical Editor
We Want to Hear from You!
Reader Services
Credits
Introduction
Goals and Methods
What’s New in the Exam
Who Should Read This Book?
Strategies for Exam Preparation
Book Features and Exam Preparation Methods
Companion Website
Pearson Test Prep Practice Test Software and Questions
Chapter 1 Welcome to CompTIA IT Fundamentals+
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
Chapter 2 How Computers Store Data: Notational Systems
Foundation Topics
Binary
Hexadecimal
Decimal
Data Representation
Exam Preparation Tasks
Practice Questions for Objective 1.1
Your Next Steps
Chapter 3 Compare and Contrast Fundamental Data Types and Their Characteristics
Foundation Topics
Char
Strings
Numbers
Boolean
Exam Preparation Topics
Review Topics
Define Key Terms
Practice Questions for Objective 1.2
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 4 Input, Output, and More: The Basics of Computing and Processing
Foundation Topics
Input
Processing
Output
Storage
Exam Preparation Tasks
Practice Questions for Objective 1.3
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 5 Explain the Value of Data and Information
Foundation Topics
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
Practice Questions for Objective 1.4
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 6 Common Units of Measure: Storage, Throughput, and Speed
Foundation Topics
Storage Units
Throughput Unit
Processing Speed
Exam Preparation Tasks
Practice Questions for Objective 1.5
Your Next Steps
Chapter 7 Explain the Troubleshooting Methodology
Foundation Topics
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
Practice Questions for Objective 1.6
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Part 2: Domain 2.0 – Infrastructure
Chapter 8 I/O: Input/Output Device Interfaces
Foundation Topics
Networking
Peripheral Devices
Graphic Device
Exam Preparation Topics
Review Topics
Define Key Terms
Practice Questions for Objective 2.1
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 9 Connecting and Configuring Peripherals
Foundation Topics
Devices
Installation Types
Exam Preparation Tasks
Practice Questions for Objective 2.2
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 10 Explain the Purpose of Common Internal Computer Components
Foundation Topics
Motherboard/System Board
Firmware/BIOS
RAM
CPU
GPU
Storage
Cooling
NIC
Exam Preparation Tasks
Practice Questions for Objective 2.3
Your Next Steps
Chapter 11 Internet Service Types
Foundation Topics
Fiber Optic
Cable
DSL
Wireless
Comparing Internet Services
Exam Preparation Tasks
Practice Questions for Objective 2.4
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 12 Compare and Contrast Storage Types
Foundation Topics
Volatile vs. Nonvolatile
Local Storage Types
Local Network Storage Types
Cloud Storage Service
Exam Preparation Topics
Review Topics
Define Key Terms
Practice Questions for Objective 2.5
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 13 Compare and Contrast Common Computing Devices and Their Purposes
Foundation Topics
Mobile Phones
Tablets
Laptops
Workstations
Servers
Gaming Consoles
IoT
Exam Preparation Tasks
Practice Questions for Objective 2.6
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 14 Explain Basic Networking Concepts
Foundation Topics
Basics of Network Communication
Device Addresses
Basic Protocols
Devices
Exam Preparation Tasks
Practice Questions for Objective 2.7
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 15 Given a Scenario, Install, Configure, and Secure a Basic Wireless Network
Foundation Topics
802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Best Practices
Exam Preparation Topics
Review Topics
Practice Questions for Objective 2.8
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Part 3: Domain 3.0 – Applications and Software
Chapter 16 Explain the Purpose of Operating Systems
Foundation Topics
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
Practice Questions for Objective 3.1
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 17 Operating Systems 101: Features, Processes, UI, and Management
Foundation Topics
File Systems and Features
Features
File Management
Services
Processes
Drivers
Utilities
Interfaces
Exam Preparation Tasks
Practice Questions for Objective 3.2
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 18 Purpose and Proper Use of Software
Foundation Topics
Productivity Software
Collaboration Software
Business Software
Exam Preparation Topics
Review Topics
Define Key Terms
Practice Questions for Objective 3.3
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 19 Getting Apps From Source to Your Device
Foundation Topics
Application Delivery Methods
Application Architecture Models
Exam Preparation Tasks
Practice Questions for Objective 3.4
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 20 Configuring and Using Web Browsers
Foundation Topics
Caching/Clearing Cache
Deactivate Client-Side Scripting
Browser Add-Ons/Extensions
Private Browsing
Proxy Settings
Certificates
Popup Blockers
Script Blockers
Compatible Browser for Application(s)
Exam Preparation Tasks
Review All Key Topics
Define Key Terms
Practice Questions for Objective 3.5
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 21 Compare and Contrast General Application Concepts and Uses
Foundation Topics
Single-Platform Software
Cross-Platform Software
Licensing
Software Installation Best Practices
Exam Preparation Topics
Review Topics
Define Key Terms
Practice Questions for Objective 3.6
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Part 4: Domain 4.0 – Software Development Concepts
Chapter 22 Compare and Contrast Programming Language Categories
Foundation Topics
Interpreted
Compiled Programming Languages
Query Languages
Assembly Language
Exam Preparation Tasks
Review All Key Topics
Define Key Terms
Practice Questions for Objective 4.1
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 23 Using Programming Organizational Techniques and Interpret Logic
Foundation Topics
Organizational Techniques
Logic Components
Exam Preparation Tasks
Review All Key Topics
Practice Questions for Objective 4.2
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 24 Explain the Purpose and Use of Programming Concepts
Foundation Topics
Identifiers
Containers
Functions
Objects
Exam Preparation Tasks
Review All Key Topics
Define Key Terms
Practice Questions for Objective 4.3
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Part 5: Domain 5.0 – Database Fundamentals
Chapter 25 Explain Database Concepts and the Purpose of a Database
Foundation Topics
Usage of Database
Flat File vs. Database
Records
Storage
Exam Preparation Tasks
Practice Questions for Objective 5.1
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 26 Compare and Contrast Various Database Structures
Foundation Topics
Structured vs. Semi-Structured vs. Nonstructured
Relational Databases
Nonrelational Databases
Exam Preparation Tasks
Practice Questions for Objective 5.2
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 27 Summarize Methods Used to Interface with Databases
Foundational Topics
Relational Methods
Database Access Methods
Export/Import
Exam Preparation Tasks
Practice Questions for Objective 5.3
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Part 6: Domain 6.0 – Security
Chapter 28 Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Concerns
Foundational Topics
Confidentiality Concerns
Integrity Concerns
Availability Concerns
Exam Preparation Tasks
Practice Questions for Objective 6.1
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 29 Device Security Best Practices
Foundation Topics
Securing Devices (Mobile/Workstation)
Device Use Best Practices
Exam Preparation Tasks
Practice Questions for Objective 6.2
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 30 Summarize Behavioral Security Concepts
Foundation Topics
Expectations of Privacy When Using…
Written Policies and Procedures
Handling of Confidential Information
Exam Preparation Tasks
Practice Questions for Objective 6.3
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 31 Compare and Contrast Authentication, Authorization, Accounting, and Nonrepudiation Concepts
Foundation Topics
Authentication
Authorization
Accounting
Nonrepudiation
Exam Preparation Tasks
Practice Questions for Objective 6.4
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 32 Explain Password Best Practices
Foundation Topics
Password Length
Password Complexity
Password History
Password Expiration
Password Reuse Across Sites
Password Reset Process
Exam Preparation Tasks
Review All Key Topics
Define Key Terms
Practice Questions for Objective 6.5
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 33 Explain Common Uses of Encryption
Foundation Topics
Plain Text vs. Cipher Text
Data at Rest
Data in Transit
Exam Preparation Tasks
Review All Key Topics
Define Key Terms
Practice Questions for Objective 6.6
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 34 Explain Business Continuity Concepts
Foundation Topics
Fault Tolerance
Disaster Recovery
Exam Preparation Tasks
Practice Questions for Objective 6.7
Your Next Steps (More Certs)
Chapter 35 Final Preparation
Advice About the Exam Event
Appendix A Answers to Practice Questions
Index
Appendix B Memory Tables
Appendix C Memory Table Answers
Appendix D Study Planner
Appendix E Content Tracking to IT Fundamentals Domains and Objectives
Glossary
Code Snippets
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