In the newly updated second edition of CompTIA Tech+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified! for exam FC0-U71, veteran IT expert and IT educator, Mike Chapple, skips the fluff and dives straight into exactly what you need to ace the entry-level CompTIA Tech+ certification exam on your first try. Filled with the kind of no-nonsense, straight-to-business info you're looking for, the book includes coverage of every relevant exam domain, a full practice exam, and additional multiple choice practice questions with detailed answer explanations.
You'll learn all about IT infrastructure, software development, database use, software installation, network connectivity, and more, as well as how all this valuable knowledge applies to common on-the-job scenarios. You'll also find: - Complimentary links to audio recordings of the book's Exam Essentials sections to help you review for the test - Access to additional online study tools - The information you need to reduce test anxiety and boost your confidence when you walk into the testing room on exam day
Prepare smarter and faster for the Tech+ certification exam with proven strategies created by the bestselling Mike Chapple and his team at CertMike. This book's perfect for people just getting interested in information technology and working towards a more advanced certification, like the CompTIA A+ or Security+ credentials. It's also a can't-miss resource for anyone who wants to learn basic computer literacy skills. Grab your copy today!
Table of Contents
Introduction xiii
Part I Domain 1.0: It Concepts and Terminology 1
Chapter 1 Computing Basics: Objective 1.1 3
Chapter 2 Notational Systems: Objective 1.2 9
Chapter 3 Units of Measure: Objective 1.3 17
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting: Objective 1.4 25
Part II Domain 2.0: Infrastructure 33
Chapter 5 Computing Devices: Objective 2.1 35
Chapter 6 Internal Computing Components: Objective 2.2 47
Chapter 7 Storage: Objective 2.3 57
Chapter 8 Installing Peripherals: Objective 2.4 67
Chapter 9 Input/Output Device Interfaces: Objective 2.5 77
Chapter 10 Virtualization and Cloud Technologies: Objective 2.6 89
Chapter 11 Internet Service Types: Objective 2.7 97
Chapter 12 TCP/IP Networking: Objective 2.8 103
Chapter 13 Application Protocols: Objective 2.8 115
Chapter 14 Network Devices: Objective 2.8 121
Chapter 15 Wireless Networks: Objective 2.9 129
Part III Domain 3.0: Applications and Software 137
Chapter 16 Filesystems: Objective 3.1 139
Chapter 17 Services and Processes: Objective 3.1 149
Chapter 18 Drivers, Utilities, and Interfaces: Objective 3.1 155
Chapter 19 Operating Systems: Objective 3.2 163
Chapter 20 Software Types: Objective 3.3 171
Chapter 21 Web Browsers: Objective 3.4 181
Chapter 22 Artificial Intelligence: Objective 3.5 193
Part IV Domain 4.0: Software Development Concepts 201
Chapter 23 Programming Languages: Objective 4.1 203
Chapter 24 Data Types: Objective 4.2 211
Chapter 25 Programming Concepts: Objective 4.3 219
Chapter 26 Programming Organizational Techniques: Objective 4.4 229
Chapter 27 Logic Components: Objective 4.4 237
Part V Domain 5.0: Data and Database Fundamentals 243
Chapter 28 The Value of Data: Objective 5.1 245
Chapter 29 Database Concepts: Objective 5.2 253
Chapter 30 Database Structures: Objective 5.3 261
Chapter 31 Backups: Objective 5.4 271
Part VI Domain 6.0: Security 277
Chapter 32 Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability: Objective 6.1 279
Chapter 33 Privacy: Objective 6.1 287
Chapter 34 Authentication, Authorization, Accounting, and Nonrepudiation: Objective 6.1 295
Chapter 35 Security Awareness: Objective 6.2 305
Chapter 36 Securing Devices: Objective 6.2 313
Chapter 37 Software Licensing: Objective 6.2 321
Chapter 38 Password Best Practices: Objective 6.3 327
Chapter 39 Encryption: Objective 6.4 335
Chapter 40 Securing Wireless Networks: Objective 6.5 341
Index 347
