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CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) Cert Prep 1: Computer Basics, Hardware, and Operating Systems
1h 45mBeginner2020-01-16
Authors
Scott Jernigan
Chief Editor at Total Seminars for 15+ years
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
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
Skills covered
Network AdministrationCert PrepNetwork and System Administration
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Introduction to IT fundamentals
1. How People Use Computers
- 02 - The case for computer literacy
- 03 - Features common to every computing device
- 04 - Common general-purpose computing devices
- 05 - Networks of computing devices
- 06 - Remotely-accessed computer systems
- 07 - Specialized computer systems
- 08 - Specialty I O devices
2. System Hardware
- 09 - CPUs
- 10 - Passive and active cooling
- 11 - RAM and active memory
- 12 - Motherboards
- 13 - Power supplies
- 14 - AMA - Ask me anything about system hardware
3. Device Ports and Peripherals
- 15 - Ports and connectors
- 16 - General use I O devices
- 17 - AMA - Ask me anything about I O, ports, and peripherals
4. Data Storage and Sharing
- 18 - Basics of binary
- 19 - Storage technologies
- 20 - Mass storage variation
- 21 - AMA - Ask me anything about data storage and sharing
5. Understanding Operating Systems
- 22 - Operating system functions
- 23 - Operating system interfaces
- 24 - AMA - Ask me anything about understanding OSs
6. Setting Up and Configuring a PC
- 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
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