CompTIA FC0-U41 - Strata Authorized Courseware

How is the course Structured?

Lesson 1: Processing and Memory

• Processors
• Memory
• Summary
• Exam Essentials
• Review Questions

Lesson 2: Input and Storage Device

• Core Input Devices
• Internal and External Storage Devices
• Summary
• Exam Essentials
• Review Questions

Lesson 3: Peripherals and Networking

• Peripheral Devices
• Networking
• Networking Protocols
• Internet Connections
• Summary
• Exam Essentials
• Review Questions

Lesson 4: Setting Up a Computer

• Choosing a Computer Type
• Setting Up a Computer
• Summary
• Exam Essentials
• Review Questions

Lesson 5: Maintaining a Computer

• Cleaning a Computer
• Preventing Damage to Equipment
• Preventing Data or Service Loss
• Managing Files and Folders
• Using Software Tools for PC Maintenance
• Summary
• Exam Essentials
• Review Questions

Lesson 6: Installing and Configuring software

• Configuring the Operating System
• Updating and Upgrading the Operating System
• Installing Applications
• Repairing or Reinstalling an Application
• Removing an Application
• Summary
• Exam Essentials
• Review Questions

Lesson 7: Updating and Upgrading Hardware

• Evaluating a Computer for Upgrades
• Installing Upgrades
• Summary
• Exam Essentials
• Review Questions

Lesson 8: Troubleshooting Operational Problems

• Startup Failure
• Operating System Error Messages
• OS Slowdown or Lockup
• Application Failures
• Device Failures
• Summary
• Exam Essentials
• Review Questions

Lesson 9: Security and Access control

• Understanding Hacking
• Physical Security
• Access Control
• Data and Usage Permission
• Network Control
• Internet Privacy and Security
• Understanding and Preventing Malware Attacks
• Summary
• Exam Essentials
• Review Questions

Lesson 10: Safe, Legal, and Green computer Usage

• Safe and Legal Disposal of Hazardous Substances
• IT-Related Laws
• Energy-Efficient Personal Computing
• Energy-Efficient Server Usage
• Energy Conservation in Business IT
• Summary
• Exam Essentials
• Review Questions

Hands on Activities

Online labs can be used to supplement training. Our labs are versatile - labs simulate real-world, hardware, software & command line interface environments and can be mapped to any text-book, course & training.

NOTE: You can choose to Enrol on Training OR Training with Labs. You can choose this during Checkout.

Processing and Memory

• Installing a motherboard, processor, and processor fan
• Converting a decimal number to binary and hex
• Viewing RAM and virtual memory values

Input and Storage Device

• Viewing the keyboard layout and advanced key settings
• Customizing mouse settings
• Identifying cable connectors, part 1
• Viewing disk drive partitions and settings
• Viewing hard disk information
• Sharing a folder on a network

Peripherals and Networking

• Identifying more cable connectors, part 2
• Sharing a printer on a network
• Viewing microphone property settings
• Adding a network printer and printing a test page
• Identifying speaker port color codes
• Connecting a USB printer to the computer
• Viewing speaker properties and setting the system volume
• Installing a TV tuner card
• Viewing network adapter settings
• Viewing IPv4 and IPv6 settings
• Identifying TCP protocol port numbers
• Identifying protocols
• Removing a cookie and clearing browser history in Firefox
• Customizing Firefox appearance

Setting Up a Computer

• Assembling a PC
• Identifying desktop PC ports, part 1
• Supplying power to the computer, monitor, and laptop
• Identifying desktop PC ports, part 2
• Viewing hard disk information
• Viewing USB controller and hub settings
• Connecting a digital camera to a computer
• Setting up a surge protected computer system

Maintaining a Computer

• Adjusting Windows power options
• Setting the power button action to sleep
• Creating and naming a folder
• Printing a file without opening it
• Copying and deleting a file
• Identifying Folder management window components

Installing and Configuring software

• Setting the time in Windows 7
• Changing the screen resolution
• Changing screen resolution and viewing monitor settings in Windows 7
• Customizing Windows appearance
• Creating, configuring, and deleting a user account in Windows 7
• Creating a password-protected user account
• Customizing Windows settings
• Changing a computer icon
• Changing a drive letter
• Creating and deleting a Windows Firewall rule
• Repairing a Windows application
• Uninstalling the Avast antivirus program

Updating and Upgrading Hardware

• Installing a processor and identifying motherboard components
• Identifying a PCI-bus slot
• Identifying motherboard slots
• Identifying hard disk drive connectors
• Updating a device driver
• Evaluating system performance with Task Manager
• Identifying a PATA hard disk drive jumper
• Installing RAM and identify the processor slot

Troubleshooting Operational Problems

• Creating a desktop shortcut to MSCONFIG
• Disabling startup applications and services
• Configuring an application to run in compatibility mode

Security and Access control

• Setting up a screensaver to avoid unauthorized local use
• Backing up a Windows security certificate and private key
• Configuring and sharing a folder on a network
• Viewing a security certificate
• Configuring security settings for the Internet zone
• Using SmartScreen Filter in Internet Explorer 9
• Configuring the Internet Explorer 9 pop-up blocker
• Using Microsoft Windows Defender to scan for spyware
• Updating and running an antivirus application
• Identifying malware types

Safe, Legal, and Green computer Usage

• Identifying IT-related laws
• Putting a laptop to sleep
• Customizing power settings