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

Course details

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.

Learning objectives
Basic computer features
Networks
Specialty devices
RAM
Motherboards
Ports and peripherals
Data storage and sharing
Operating system functions
Setting up a desktop PC

Concepts

Introduction

introduction to it fundamentals

How People Use Computers

the case for computer literacy
features common to every computing device
common general-purpose computing devices
networks of computing devices
remotely-accessed computer systems
specialized computer systems
specialty i_o devices

System Hardware

cpus
passive and active cooling
ram and active memory
motherboards
power supplies
ama- ask me anything about system hardware

Device Ports and Peripherals

ports and connectors
general use i_o devices
ama- ask me anything about i_o, ports, and peripherals

Data Storage and Sharing

basics of binary
storage technologies
mass storage variation
ama- ask me anything about data storage and sharing

Understanding Operating Systems

operating system functions
operating system interfaces
ama- ask me anything about understanding oss

Setting Up and Configuring a PC

preparing the work area
setting up a desktop pc
completing pc setup
ama- ask me anything about setting up and configuring a pc