CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) (FC0-U61)

CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) is a beginner's guide to essential IT knowledge and abilities. It helps you figure out if you're cut out for IT work. The exam concentrates on understanding and explaining the basics of computing, IT infrastructure, software development, and database use. It mainly focuses on skills and knowledge needed to do certain tasks, which include:

• Knowing common software applications and what they're used for.
• Understanding how to stay safe online and follow good web browsing practices.
• Knowing how to use and navigate through different operating systems.
• Being able to set up connections to networks.

Who can benefit from CompTIA ITF+?

• Students and those switching careers, thinking about entering the IT field.
• Professionals in various fields looking for a broad IT understanding.
• Marketing, sales, and operations employees seeking better job performance, enhanced tech skills, and reduced dependence on IT assistance.

Exam Details of CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)

• Exam Code: FC0-U61
• Exam Name: CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)
• Exam Languages: English
• Exam Questions: 75 Questions
• Passing Score: 650 (on a scale of 900)

CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Exam Course Outline 

The CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Exam covers the given topics  - 

1. IT Concepts and Terminology

Understand notational systems, demonstrate the fundamentals of computing, and discuss the importance of data and troubleshooting. This covers:

• Contrasting and comparing different notational systems.
• Comparing and contrasting the different forms of data and their features.
• Illustrating the fundamentals of computation and processing.
• Explaining the importance of data and information.
• Describing the troubleshooting process.

2. Infrastructure

Learn how to connect and configure basic peripheral devices to a laptop or PC, as well as how to set up and protect a simple wireless network. This covers

• Identifying and classifying the various types of input/output device interfaces.
• Configuring and installing popular peripheral devices on a laptop/PC based on a scenario.
• Explaining why common internal computing components exist.
• Comparing and contrasting different methods of storage.
• Comparing and contrasting the functions of popular computer devices.
• Describing the fundamentals of networking.

3. Applications and Software

Manage software applications, comprehend the various components of an operating system, and describe the objective of application architectural methodologies. This covers:

• Explaining the purpose of operating systems.
• Comparing and contrasting components of an operating system.
• Describing the use of software.
• Describing approaches of application architecture and delivery models.
• Configuring and using web browsers.
• Comparing and contrasting general application concepts and uses.

4. Software Development

Understand the objective of programming ideas, as well as the classifications of programming languages. This covers:

• Comparing and contrasting programming language categories.
• Using programming organizational techniques and interpret logic.
• Explaining the use of programming concepts.

5. Database Fundamentals

Understands and explains database principles, structures, and purposes, as well as the methods used to interact with them. This covers:

• Explaining database concepts and the purpose of a database.
• Comparing and contrasting various database structures.
• Summarizing methods used to interface with databases.

6. Security

Understand the issues of secure devices’ confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as well as best practices procedures. This covers:

• Summarizing confidentiality, integrity and availability concerns.
• Explaining approachs for protecting devices and best practices.
• Summarizing behavioral security concepts.
• Describing password best practices.
• Explaining common uses of encryption.
• Explaining business continuity concepts.