Book description
Information Technology is not just about what applications you can use; it is about the systems you can support. The CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification is an introduction to the skills required to become a successful systems support professional, progressing onto more advanced certifications and career success.
The Sybex CompTIA IT Fundamentals Study Guide covers 100% of the exam objectives in clear and concise language and provides you authoritatively with all you need to know to succeed in the exam. Along with gaining preventative maintenance skills, you will also develop the tools to complete troubleshooting and fault resolution and resolve common issues experienced by the majority of computer systems.
The exam focuses on the essential IT skills and knowledge needed to perform tasks commonly performed by advanced end-users and entry-level IT professionals alike, including:
Identifying and explaining computer components
Setting up a workstation, including conducting software installations
Establishing network connectivity
Identifying compatibility issues and identifying and preventing security risks
Managing the safety and preventative maintenance of computers
Practical examples, exam highlights and review questions provide real-world applications and uses. The book includes Sybex's interactive online learning environment and test bank with an assessment test, chapter tests, flashcards, and a practice exam. Our study tools can help you prepare for taking the exam—and increase your chances of passing the exam the first time!
Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Contents at a Glance
- Contents
- Table of Exercises
- Introduction
- Assessment Test
- Answers to the Assessment Test
- Chapter 1: Core Hardware Components
- Chapter 2: Peripherals and Connectors
- Chapter 3: Operating Systems
- Chapter 4: Software Applications
- Chapter 5: Networking Technologies and Wireless Routers
- Chapter 6: Network Sharing and Storage
- Chapter 7: Mobile Devices
- Chapter 8: Security Threats
- Chapter 9: Security Best Practices
- Chapter 10: Buying and Configuring a Workstation
- Chapter 11: Computer Support and Backups
- Chapter 12: Environmental and Safety Concepts
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Appendixes
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Appendix A: Answers to Written Labs
- Chapter 1: Core Hardware Components
- Chapter 2: Peripherals and Connectors
- Chapter 3: Operating Systems
- Chapter 4: Software Applications
- Chapter 5: Networking Technologies and Wireless Routers
- Chapter 6: Network Sharing and Storage
- Chapter 7: Mobile Devices
- Chapter 8: Security Threats
- Chapter 9: Security Best Practices
- Chapter 10: Buying and Configuring a Workstation
- Chapter 11: Computer Support and Backups
- Chapter 12: Environmental and Safety Concepts
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Appendix B: Answers to Review Questions
- Chapter 1: Core Hardware Components
- Chapter 2: Peripherals and Connectors
- Chapter 3: Operating Systems
- Chapter 4: Software Applications
- Chapter 5: Networking Technologies and Wireless Routers
- Chapter 6: Network Sharing and Storage
- Chapter 7: Mobile Devices
- Chapter 8: Security Threats
- Chapter 9: Security Best Practices
- Chapter 10: Buying and Configuring a Workstation
- Chapter 11: Computer Support and Backups
- Chapter 12: Environmental and Safety Concepts
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Appendix A: Answers to Written Labs
- Index
Product information
- Title: CompTIA IT Fundamentals Study Guide: Exam FC0-U51
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2015
- Publisher(s): Sybex
- ISBN: 9781119096481
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