CompTIA ITF+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified!: Exam FC0-U61

  • 4h 16m
  • Mike Chapple
  • Sybex
  • 2023

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.

About the Author

Mike Chapple, PhD is Teaching Professor of Information Technology, Analytics, and Operations at Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. He is a bestselling author of over 25 books and serves as the Academic Director of the University’s Master of Science in Business Analytics program. He holds multiple additional certifications, including the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CySA+ (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst), CIPP/US (Certified Information Privacy Professional), CompTIA PenTest+, and CompTIA Security+. Mike provides cybersecurity certification resources at his website, CertMike.com.

In this Book

  • Introduction
  • Notational Systems—Objective 1.1—Compare and Contrast Notational Systems
  • Data Types—Objective 1.2—Compare and Contrast Fundamental Data Types and Their Characteristics
  • Computing Basics—Objective 1.3—Illustrate the Basics of Computing and Processing
  • Value of Data—Objective 1.4—Explain the Value of Data and Information
  • Units of Measure—Objective 1.5—Compare and Contrast Common Units of Measure
  • Troubleshooting Methodology—Objective 1.6—Explain the Troubleshooting Methodology
  • Input/Output Device Interfaces—Objective 2.1—Classify Common Types of Input/Output Device Interfaces
  • Installing Peripherals—Objective 2.2—Given a Scenario, Set Up and Install Common Peripheral Devices to a Laptop/PC
  • Internal Computing Components—Objective 2.3—Explain the Purpose of Common Internal Computing Components
  • Internet Service Types—Objective 2.4—Compare and Contrast Common Internet Service Types
  • Storage—Objective 2.5—Compare and Contrast Storage Types
  • Computing Devices—Objective 2.6—Compare and Contrast Common Computing Devices and Their Purposes
  • TCP/IP Networking—Objective 2.7—Explain Basic Networking Concepts
  • Application Protocols—Objective 2.7—Explain Basic Networking Concepts
  • Network Devices—Objective 2.7—Explain Basic Networking Concepts
  • Wireless Networks—Objective 2.8—Given a Scenario, Install, Configure, and Secure a Basic Wireless Network
  • Operating Systems—Objective 3.1—Explain the Purpose of Operating Systems
  • Virtualization—Objective 3.1—Explain the Purpose of Operating Systems
  • Filesystems—Objective 3.2—Compare and Contrast Components of an Operating System
  • Services and Processes—Objective 3.2—Compare and Contrast Components of an Operating System
  • Drivers, Utilities, and Interfaces—Objective 3.2—Compare and Contrast Components of an Operating System
  • Software Types—Objective 3.3—Explain the Purpose and Proper Use of Software
  • Application Architecture and Delivery—Objective 3.4—Explain Methods of Application Architecture and Delivery Models
  • Web Browsers—Objective 3.5—Given a Scenario, Configure and Use Web Browsers
  • Application Concepts and Uses—Objective 3.6—Compare and Contrast General Application Concepts and Uses
  • Programming Languages—Objective 4.1—Compare and Contrast Programming Language Categories
  • Programming Organizational Techniques—Objective 4.2—Given a Scenario, Use Programming Organizational Techniques and Interpret Logic
  • Logic Components—Objective 4.2—Given a Scenario, Use Programming Organizational Techniques and Interpret Logic
  • Programming Concepts—Objective 4.3—Explain the Purpose and Use of Programming Concepts
  • Database Concepts—Objective 5.1—Explain Database Concepts and the Purpose of a Database
  • Database Structures—Objective 5.2—Compare and Contrast Various Database Structures
  • Database Interfaces—Objective 5.3—Summarize Methods Used to Interface with Databases
  • Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability—Objective 6.1—Summarize Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Concerns
  • Securing Devices—Objective 6.2—Explain Methods to Secure Devices and Best Practices
  • Behavioral Security—Objective 6.3—Summarize Behavioral Security Concepts
  • Authentication, Authorization, Accounting, and Nonrepudiation—Objective 6.4—Compare and Contrast Authentication, Authorization, Accounting, and Nonrepudiation Concepts
  • Password Best Practices—Objective 6.5—Explain Password Best Practices
  • Encryption—Objective 6.6—Explain Common Uses of Encryption
  • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery—Objective 6.7—Explain Business Continuity Concepts
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