The CompTIA® Strata™ Fundamentals course is designed to help you prepare for the FC0-U41 exam. Attending this course and using this student guide will help you prepare for certification. You will set up, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance of the hardware, software, and security components of a basic personal computer workstation, including implementation of basic green IT practices.
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Course length:
3.0 day(s)
Certification: The
CompTIA® Strata™ Fundamentals course is designed to help you prepare
for the FC0-U41 exam. Attending this course and using this student guide
will help you prepare for certification. You should also refer to the
exam objectives to see how they map to the course content.
Course Description
Course Objective: You
will set up, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform
preventative maintenance of the hardware, software, and security
components of a basic personal computer workstation, including
implementation of basic green IT practices.
Target Student: The
CompTIA® Strata™ Fundamentals: IT Technology course is targeted towards
students completing their secondary education, considering the pursuit
of a CompTIA® A+™ certification, and/or advanced home users who wish to
further their IT knowledge. The CompTIA® Strata™ Fundamentals: IT
Technology exam is targeted to help professionals and students work
efficiently in their current roles, or obtain the necessary skills to
start off their career in information technology. It is ideal for:
individuals who are not quite ready for CompTIA® A+™ certification,
companies that need a degree of tech support but cannot afford a full
technician, students who are taking a PC maintenance and repair course
that could benefit from a recognized industry qualification, or
individuals looking for a change in their career and want to get into
the IT field.
Prerequisites: Basic end-user experience with personal computers and personal computer software is highly desirable.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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identify basic computer concepts and components.
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identify various system unit components.
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identify various computer peripherals.
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identify the characteristics of portable computing devices and media players.
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set up a basic PC workstation.
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work with files and folders in a Windows®-based system.
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plan and perform software installations.
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describe the technologies used in computer networks.
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identify Internet protocols and email protocols, and browse the Internet using a web browser.
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describe personal computer security threats and security measures to prevent attacks on computer systems.
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identify the risks associated with upgrading software and hardware.
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perform maintenance of computer components using preventative maintenance techniques.
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maintain and troubleshoot a basic PC workstation.
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identify and implement green IT techniques.
Course Content
- Lesson 1: Getting Started with Computers
- Topic 1A: Computer Basics
- Topic 1B: Components of a Personal Computer
- Lesson 2: System Unit Components
- Topic 2A: System Board Components
- Topic 2B: Storage Devices
- Lesson 3: Computer Peripherals
- Topic 3A: Input Devices
- Topic 3B: Display Devices
- Topic 3C: External Devices
- Lesson 4: Portable Computing Devices and Media Players
- Topic 4A: Portable Computing Devices
- Topic 4B: Media Players
- Lesson 5: Setting Up a Basic PC Workstation
- Topic 5A: Personal Computer Connection Methods
- Topic 5B: Connect Display Devices
- Topic 5C: Connect Input Devices
- Topic 5D: Connect External Devices
- Topic 5E: Start the Computer
- Topic 5F: Configure the Operating System
- Lesson 6: Working with Files and Folders
- Topic 6A: Create a File
- Topic 6B: Navigate Folders with Windows Explorer
- Topic 6C: Manage Files and Folders
- Topic 6D: Compress and Extract Files
- Lesson 7: Working with Software
- Topic 7A: Identify Installation Requirements
- Topic 7B: Install Software
- Lesson 8: Network Technologies
- Topic 8A: Network Types
- Topic 8B: Ethernet Technologies
- Topic 8C: Wireless Networks
- Lesson 9: Working with the Internet
- Topic 9A: Information Networks
- Topic 9B: Work with a Web Browser
- Topic 9C: Internet Protocols
- Topic 9D: Email Protocols
- Topic 9E: Internet Addresses
- Lesson 10: Personal Computer Security Concepts
- Topic 10A: Social Engineering Attacks
- Topic 10B: Malicious Software
- Topic 10C: System Vulnerabilities
- Topic 10D: Personal Computer Security Measures
- Lesson 11: Identifying Risks in Upgrading Systems
- Topic 11A: Identify Risks Associated with Upgrading Software
- Topic 11B: Identify Risks Associated with Upgrading Hardware
- Lesson 12: Preventative Maintenance Techniques
- Topic 12A: Tools of the Trade
- Topic 12B: Prevent Electrical Hazards
- Topic 12C: Perform Preventative Maintenance
- Lesson 13: Maintaining and Troubleshooting a Basic PC Workstation
- Topic 13A: Back Up and Restore Data
- Topic 13B: Operating System Utilities
- Topic 13C: Troubleshoot Common Hardware and Software Issues
- Lesson 14: Green IT
- Topic 14A: Green Equipment
- Topic 14B: Green Policies and Procedures
- Topic 14C: Reuse and Dispose of Materials
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