CompTIA ITF+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified!

The leading, no-nonsense guide to get you up to speed on the fundamentals of IT

In CompTIA ITF+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Exam! Get Certified! Exam FC0-U61, experienced tech education guru Mike Chapple delivers an essential and efficient guide to acing the ITF+ (IT Fundamentals+) exam administered by CompTIA. In the book, you’ll get access to every objective tested by the foundational exam, including IT concepts and terminology, infrastructure, applications and software, software development, database fundamentals, and security. Ace the test using the proven CertMike approach:

• Prepare -- CertMike is your personal study coach, guiding you through all the exam objectives and helping you gain an understanding of how they apply to on-the-job tasks!
• Practice -- Each chapter includes two multiple choice practice questions. Work through the detailed explanations to evaluate each answer option and understand the reason for the best answer!
• Pass -- On exam day, use the critical knowledge you've learned when you’re ready to take the test. You'll feel ready and confident to pass the exam and earn your certification!

With a laser-focus on getting you job- and exam-ready, the book skips the fluff and gets right to the point of getting you familiar with IT basics and on the road to an in-demand IT certification and a new career in tech. You'll also get complimentary access to additional online study tools, complete with a bonus practice exam and audio recordings of the CertMike Exam Essentials. Banish test anxiety and feel ready to pass the test—the first time around!

A must-read guide for anyone considering a career in IT and looking for a resource that assumes no background knowledge or experience, CompTIA ITF+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified! Exam FC0-U61 is your ticket to basic IT competency and confidence.

Introduction xv

PART I DOMAIN 1.0: IT CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY 1

CHAPTER 1 Notational Systems 3

CHAPTER 2 Data Types 11

CHAPTER 3 Computing Basics 19

CHAPTER 4 Value of Data 25

CHAPTER 5 Units of Measure 33

CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting Methodology 41

PART II DOMAIN 2.0: INFRASTRUCTURE 49

CHAPTER 7 Input/Output Device Interfaces 51

CHAPTER 8 Installing Peripherals 61

CHAPTER 9 Internal Computing Components 69

CHAPTER 10 Internet Service Types 79

CHAPTER 11 Storage 85

CHAPTER 12 Computing Devices 95

CHAPTER 13 TCP/IP Networking 107

CHAPTER 14 Application Protocols 117

CHAPTER 15 Network Devices 123

CHAPTER 16 Wireless Networks 131

PART III DOMAIN 3.0: APPLICATIONS AND SOFTWARE 143

CHAPTER 17 Operating Systems 145

CHAPTER 18 Virtualization 153

CHAPTER 19 Filesystems 159

CHAPTER 20 Services and Processes 169

CHAPTER 21 Drivers, Utilities, and Interfaces 175

CHAPTER 22 Software Types 183

CHAPTER 23 Application Architecture and Delivery 193

CHAPTER 24 Web Browsers 199

CHAPTER 25 Application Concepts and Uses 211

PART IV DOMAIN 4.0: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS 217

CHAPTER 26 Programming Languages 219

CHAPTER 27 Programming Organizational Techniques 227

CHAPTER 28 Logic Components 233

CHAPTER 29 Programming Concepts 239

PART V DOMAIN 5.0: DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS 249

CHAPTER 30 Database Concepts 251

CHAPTER 31 Database Structures 259

CHAPTER 32 Database Interfaces 269 PART VI DOMAIN 6.0: SECURITY 277

CHAPTER 33 Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability 279

CHAPTER 34 Securing Devices 287

CHAPTER 35 Behavioral Security 293

CHAPTER 36 Authentication, Authorization, Accounting, and Nonrepudiation 299

CHAPTER 37 Password Best Practices 313

CHAPTER 38 Encryption 319

CHAPTER 39 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery 325

INDEX 331

Mike Chapple, PhD is Teaching Professor of Information Technology, Analytics, and Operations at Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. He is a bestselling author of over 25 books and serves as the Academic Director of the University’s Master of Science in Business Analytics program. He holds multiple additional certifications, including the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CySA+ (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst), CIPP/US (Certified Information Privacy Professional), CompTIA PenTest+, and CompTIA Security+. Mike provides cybersecurity certification resources at his website, CertMike.com.

Prepare faster and smarter with CertMike Get Certified! for passing the CompTIA ITF+ certification exam!

In CompTIA® ITF+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified! Exam FC0-U61, experienced IT expert and tech educator Mike Chapple delivers a focused, no-nonsense guide for anyone preparing for the CompTIA ITF+ exam. Take advantage of the proven CertMike approach to:

• Prepare—As your personal study coach, CertMike guides you through all the exam objectives, helping you gain an understanding of how they apply to on-the-job tasks!
• Practice—Each chapter includes two multiple choice practice questions. Work through the detailed explanations to evaluate each answer option and understand the reason for the best answer.
• Pass the Test—On exam day, take the critical knowledge you’ve learned into the test. You’ll feel ready and confident to pass the exam and earn your certification!

This book skips the fluff and helps validate you have the knowledge and skills to identify and explain the basics of computing, including IT infrastructure, software development, database use, installing software, establishing basic network connectivity, identifying/preventing basic security risks, troubleshooting theory, and preventative maintenance of devices.

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex’s superior interactive online study tools. To access our interactive learning environment, simply visit www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, register your book to receive your unique PIN, and instantly gain one year of FREE access after activation to:

• Interactive test bank with a practice exam to help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you’re ready to take the certification exam.
• Audio recordings of the book’s CertMike Exam Essentials to help you review for the exam.