SKILL BENCHMARK

CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+): Applications and Software Literacy (Beginner Level)

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The CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+): Applications and Software Literacy (Beginner Level) benchmark evaluates your knowledge of common applications and software principles. You will be evaluated on your knowledge of various operating system components, software types, browser cache clearing, browser extensions, and client-side and server-side scripting. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates that they have competence in identifying and understanding key elements of software and applications.

Topics covered

  • clear a browser cache
  • compare and contrast command line interfaces (CLI) and graphical user interfaces (GUI)
  • demonstrate basic usage of browser extensions
  • describe the role and types of business software
  • identify the types and basic features of computer operating systems (OSs)
  • list basic file management activities
  • name basic user management and access control activities
  • outline cross-platform software and its advantages and disadvantages
  • outline the interface between applications and hardware
  • outline the role and types of collaboration software
  • provide an overview of client-side and server-side scripting, including limitations of client-side scripting
  • provide an overview of single-platform software and its advantages and disadvantages
  • provide an overview of the role and types of productivity software
  • schedule tasks in Microsoft Windows