CompTIA IT Fundamentals+
The CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) exam focuses on the essential IT skills and knowledge needed to perform tasks commonly performed by IT professionals. By completing the lab tasks, you will improve your practical skills such as installing software, establishing basic network connectivity, gain knowledge around security risks and troubleshooting. These same tasks will help you understand the objectives and competencies required for CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) certification exams. CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) is an entry-level certificate aimed at those seeking to enter into the IT industry. This Practice Lab focuses on the practical aspects of the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) exam objectives. It is therefore advised to refer to your own course materials to gain a deeper understanding of any theoretical aspects of the exam objectives. No prior hands-on experience is required to use or complete this Practice Lab, however we have assumed that you are familiar with basic networking concepts and technologies.
Lab Guides
- Managing Operating System Tools
- Installing Windows
- Run Linux from a Live CD
- Configure Mobile Devices
- Manage File System Security
- Configure Network-based Anti-Malware.
- Manage Operating System Updates
- Password Policies
- Multifactor Authentication and Run As
- Manage Backup and Restore
- Manage User Authentication with RADIUS
- Working with Basic HTML Tags
- Fundamentals of Software Programming
- Working with Primitive Data Types in JavaScript
- Working with Primitive Data Types in Python
- Converting Data Types in Python
- Core Database Concepts
- Data Storage
- Modify Data
- Administering Databases
- Social Engineering Reconnaissance
- Install Productivity Software
- Working with Business Software- Desktop Publishing and PDF Creator
- Manage Application Delivery Methods
- Troubleshoot Network Connectivity Issues
- Troubleshoot Windows Operating System Errors
- Manage Web Browser Settings Part 1
- Manage Web Browser Settings Part 2
- Managing Units of Measure- Disks, Network Throughput and Processor
- Implement Device Security with Anti-Malware Apps
- Implement Device Security with Host-Based Firewall and Password Policy
- Implement Device Security with Signed Software, Trusted Sites and Application Control
Relevant roles
- IT support specialist
- Help desk technician
- Service desk analyst
- Technical support specialist
- Field service technician
- Associate network engineer
- Data support technician
- Desktop support administrator
- End-user computing technician
- System support specialist
Learning outcomes
- Manage applicartions and software
- Compare and contract components of an operating system
- Compare and contract authentication, authorization, accounting and non-repudiation concepts
- Explain methods to secure devices and best practices
- Explain password best practices
- Explain business continuity concepts
- Compae and contrast programming language concepts and categories
- Compare and contrast fundamental data types
- Explain database concepts, purposes and interfaces
- Explain the purpose and proper use of software
- Explain methods of application architecture and delivery models
- Explain troubleshooting methodology
- Configuration and use of web browsers
- Compare and contrast common units of measure
What's included
- 12 months access to CompTIA IT Fundamentals+
- Access to one device.
- 32 lab guides (modules) to work through.
- Practical exercises with step-by-step instructions to complete.
- A split screen platform where students can read the instructions set and perform the tasks at the same time.
- Inline questions throughout to assess what they have learnt
- Approximately 25 hours learning time.
Lab topology
- PLABDC01 - Domain Controller (Windows Server 2019)
- PLABDM01 - Domain Member (Windows Server 2019)
- PLABSA01 - Standalone Server (Windows Server 2019)
- PLABWIN10 - Workstation (Windows 10 Pro)
