CompTIA
IT Fundamentals+ Exam Description
This
is an introductory
course for anyone interested in pursuing a career in Information
Technology. It
focuses on the basics and
is designed to walk you through a step-by-step approach of learning and
interacting
with technology.
CompTIA
IT Fundamentals+ Exam Details:
|
Recommended
Experience |
None:
No prior experience necessary |
|
Exam
Name |
CompTIA
IT Fundamentals+ |
|
Exam
Code |
FC0-U61 |
|
Exam
Price |
$134
(USD)-Discount Prices may be available if using CompTIA Certified
Academy |
|
Duration/Length
of Test |
60
mins |
|
Number
of Questions |
75 |
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Type
of Questions |
Multiple
Choice |
|
Passing
Score |
650
/ 900 |
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Testing
Provider |
|
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Testing
Scheduling |
In-Person-
Must be scheduled at an official testing site/center Online-
Can be in the comfort of your home or any remote isolated environment |
Skills
Learned Throughout This Course
|
CompTIA ITF+
Certification Domains |
Weighting |
Objectives |
|
IT
concepts & terminology |
17% |
Compare
and contrast notational systems. Compare
and contrast fundamental data types and their characteristics. Illustrate
the basics of computing and processing. Explain
the value of data and information. Compare
and contrast common units of measure. Explain
the troubleshooting methodology. |
|
Infrastructure |
22% |
Classify
common types of input/output device interfaces. Set
up and install common peripheral devices to a laptop/PC. Explain
the purpose of common internal computing components. Compare
and contrast common Internet service types. Compare
and contrast storage types. Compare
and contrast common computing devices and their purposes. Explain
basic networking concepts. Install,
configure, and secure a basic wireless network. |
|
Applications
& software |
18% |
Explain
the purpose of operating systems. Compare
and contrast components of an operating system. Explain
the purpose and proper use of software. Explain
methods of application architecture and delivery models. Configure
and use web browsers. Compare
and contrast general application concepts and uses. |
|
Software
development |
12% |
Compare
and contrast programming language categories. Use
programming organizational techniques and interpret logic. Explain
the purpose and use of programming concepts. |
|
Database
fundamentals |
11% |
Explain
database concepts and the purpose of a database. Compare
and contrast various database structures. Summarize
methods used to interface with databases. |
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Security |
20% |
Summarize
confidentiality, integrity, and availability concerns. Explain
methods to secure devices and best practices. Summarize
behavioral security concepts. Compare
and contrast authentication, authorization, accounting, and
non-repudiation concepts. Explain
password best practices. Explain
common uses of encryption. Explain
business continuity concepts. Explain
business continuity concepts. |
Sample Practice Quizzes
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IT
concepts & terminology |
17% |
Compare and contrast notational systems. Compare
and contrast fundamental data types and their characteristics. |
