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

Learn the fundamentals you need to pass the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) exam, including identifying computer components and working with operating systems.

Introduction

• Introduction to IT fundamentals

1. 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

2. System Hardware

• CPUs
• Passive and active cooling
• RAM and active memory
• Motherboards
• Power supplies
• AMA: Ask me anything about system hardware

3. Device Ports and Peripherals

• Ports and connectors
• General use I/O devices
• AMA: Ask me anything about I/O, ports, and peripherals

4. Data Storage and Sharing

• Basics of binary
• Storage technologies
• Mass storage variation
• AMA: Ask me anything about data storage and sharing

5. Understanding Operating Systems

• Operating system functions
• Operating system interfaces
• AMA: Ask me anything about understanding OSs

6. 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