Learn the fundamentals you need to pass the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) exam, including identifying computer components and working with operating systems.
CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) Cert Prep 1: Computer Basics, Hardware, and Operating Systems
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
- Introduction to IT fundamentals
- 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
- CPUs
- Passive and active cooling
- RAM and active memory
- Motherboards
- Power supplies
- AMA: Ask me anything about system hardware
- Ports and connectors
- General use I/O devices
- AMA: Ask me anything about I/O, ports, and peripherals
- Basics of binary
- Storage technologies
- Mass storage variation
- AMA: Ask me anything about data storage and sharing
- Operating system functions
- Operating system interfaces
- AMA: Ask me anything about understanding OSs
- Preparing the work area
- Setting up a desktop PC
- Completing PC setup
- AMA: Ask me anything about setting up and configuring a PC
Taught by
Scott Jernigan
