CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) Certification exam

Course Overview

The CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) Training and Certification program is designed for beginners, students, career changers, and aspiring IT professionals who want to build a strong foundation in modern technology, computer systems, networking, software, security, and digital operations.

Previously known as CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+), Tech+ is the updated entry-level certification from CompTIA, designed to validate essential technology knowledge for today’s digital workplace. This certification helps learners understand core IT concepts and prepares them for further certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+.

Offered by Linux Training Center, Coimbatore, this course aligns with the latest CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) exam objectives and provides practical learning through real-world examples, hands-on labs, and foundational IT projects.

Who Should Enroll?

  • Students exploring careers in IT
  • Fresh graduates entering the technology industry
  • Career changers transitioning into IT roles
  • Non-technical professionals seeking technology knowledge
  • Help desk and support aspirants
  • Entrepreneurs wanting to understand digital technologies
  • Anyone starting their journey in IT and cybersecurity

Why This Course Stands Out

  • Complete coverage of CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) exam objectives
  • Beginner-friendly curriculum with practical learning
  • Strong focus on modern technology concepts and digital literacy
  • Hands-on labs with hardware, software, and networking basics
  • Industry-aligned foundation for future IT certifications
  • Certification-focused mock exams and practice tests
  • Practical skills for entry-level technology careers

Exam Details

  • Exam Code: FC0-U71
  • Certification Name: CompTIA Tech+
  • Question Format: Multiple-choice and performance-based questions
  • Number of Questions: Maximum 75
  • Exam Duration: 60 minutes
  • Recommended Experience: No prior IT experience required
  • Scoring: Scaled score

What You’ll Learn (FC0-U71 Exam Objectives)

1. IT Concepts and Terminology

  • Basic computing concepts
  • Hardware and software fundamentals
  • Common operating systems
  • IT terminology and digital literacy

2. Infrastructure

  • Computer hardware components
  • Storage devices and peripherals
  • Networking basics
  • Wireless technologies

3. Applications and Software

  • Software installation and management
  • Application types and functions
  • Operating system basics
  • Troubleshooting software issues

4. Software Development Concepts

  • Programming fundamentals
  • Logic and algorithms
  • Database concepts
  • Basic scripting concepts

5. Data and Database Fundamentals

  • Data management concepts
  • Database structures
  • Data storage and retrieval
  • Data processing basics

6. Security

  • Cybersecurity fundamentals
  • Authentication and authorization
  • Safe browsing practices
  • Basic security controls

Career Roles You Can Pursue

  • IT Support Assistant
  • Help Desk Technician
  • Technical Support Associate
  • Junior IT Administrator
  • Entry-Level IT Technician
  • IT Operations Assistant
  • Cybersecurity Beginner Roles

Why Choose Linux Training Center, Coimbatore?

  • Expert instructors with real-world IT experience
  • Beginner-friendly hands-on practical training
  • Flexible weekday and weekend training schedules
  • Comprehensive study materials and lab access
  • Mock exams and certification-focused preparation
  • Career guidance and placement assistance
  • Post-training mentorship and technical support

Start Your IT Career

Begin your technology journey with CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) certification training. Build essential knowledge in IT, networking, software, and cybersecurity to create a strong foundation for a successful career in modern technology.

CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) Certification exam

Modules

IT Concepts and Terminology
  • Explain the basics of computing
  • Input
  • Processing
  • Output
  • Storage
  • Identify notational systems
  • Binary
  • Hexadecimal
  • Decimal
  • Octal
  • Compare and contrast common units of measure
  • Storage unit
  • Bit
  • Byte
  • Kilobyte (KB)
  • Megabyte (MB)
  • Gigabyte (GB)
  • Terabyte (TB)
  • Petabyte (PB)
  • Throughput unit
  • Bits per second (bps)
  • Kilobits per second (Kbps)
  • Megabits per second (Mbps)
  • Gigabits per second (Gbps)
  • Terabytes per second (Tbps)
  • Processing speed
  • Megahertz (MHz)
  • Gigahertz (GHz)
  • Explain the troubleshooting methodology
  • Identify the problem
  • Establish a theory of probable cause
  • Research knowledge base/internet
  • Test the theory to determine the cause
  • Establish a plan of action
  • Verify full system functionality
  • Document findings and outcomes
    • Infrastructure
  • Explain common computing devices and their purposes
  • Smartphones
  • Tablets
  • E-readers
  • Laptops
  • Workstations
  • Servers
  • Gaming consoles
  • Virtual reality systems
  • Augmented reality systems
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Home appliances
  • Thermostats
  • Security systems
  • Home assistants
  • Deadbolts/door locks
  • Video doorbells
  • Vehicles
  • IP/security cameras
  • Streaming media devices
  • Medical devices
  • Exercise equipment
  • Wearable devices
  • Explain the purpose of common internal computing components
  • Motherboard/system board
  • Firmware/BIOS
  • Random-access memory (RAM)
  • Central processing unit (CPU)
  • Graphics processing unit (GPU)
  • Storage
  • Network interface card (NIC)
  • Wired vs wireless
  • Onboard vs expansion card
  • Compare and contrast storage types
  • Volatile vs non-volatile
  • Local storage
  • RAM
  • Read-only memory (ROM)
  • Storage drive
  • Magnetic disks/HDD
  • Solid-state drive (SSD)
  • Non-volatile memory express (NVMe)
  • Optical
  • External flash drives
  • Local network storage
  • Network-attached storage (NAS)
  • File server
  • Cloud storage service
  • Install and configure common peripheral devices
  • Printer
  • Scanner
  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
  • Web camera
  • External drive
  • Speakers/headset
  • Display
  • Smart TV
  • Projector
  • Monitor
  • Uninterruptable power supply (UPS)
  • Plug-n-play
  • Driver installation
  • IP-based peripherals
  • Web-based configuration
  • Compare and contrast common input/output interfaces
  • Ethernet connector (RJ45)
  • Fiber connector (SFP)
  • Bluetooth
  • Near-field communication (NFC)
  • 802.11X
  • Crimpers
  • Cable testers
  • USB (A/B/C)
  • Thunderbolt
  • Radio frequency (RF)
  • Lightning
  • VGA
  • DVI
  • HDMI
  • DisplayPort
  • USB-C
  • Mirroring
  • Casting
  • Compare and contrast virtualization and cloud technologies
  • Virtualization
  • Hypervisor
  • Guest operating system (OS)
  • Cloud concepts
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS)
  • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
  • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  • Deployment models
  • On premises
  • Cloud
  • Hybrid
  • Compare and contrast common internet service types
  • Fiber optic
  • Cable
  • Digital subscriber line (DSL)
  • Wireless
  • RF
  • Satellite
  • Cellular
  • Identify basic networking concepts
  • Basics of network communication
  • IP address
  • MAC address
  • Ports
  • Secure web browsing
  • File transfer
  • Email
  • Modem
  • Router
  • Switch
  • Access point
  • Firewall
  • Client/server
  • Peer-to-peer
  • LAN
  • WAN
  • Explain the basic capabilities of a small wireless network
  • 802.11n/ac/ax
  • Speed considerations
  • Interference and attenuation factors
  • Older vs newer standards
  • 2.4GHz
  • 5GHz
  • 6GHz
    • Applications and Software
  • Identify components of an OS
  • Filesystem characteristics
  • Compression
  • Encryption
  • Types and extensions
  • File management
  • Folders/directories
  • Permissions
  • Naming restrictions
  • System applications and utilities
  • Services
  • Processes
  • Drivers
  • Console/command line
  • GUI
  • File attributes and properties
  • Explain the purpose of operating systems
  • Interface between applications and hardware
  • Disk management
  • Task and process management
  • Application management
  • Device management
  • Access control
  • Mobile device
  • Desktop/workstation
  • Server
  • Embedded
  • Explain the purpose and proper use of software
  • Productivity software
  • Word processing
  • Spreadsheet
  • Presentation
  • Visual diagramming
  • Collaboration software
  • Email client
  • Conferencing
  • Online workspace
  • Document sharing
  • Instant messaging software
  • Web-browsing software
  • Remote support software
  • Configure and use web browser features
  • Private browsing
  • Browser add-ons/extensions
  • Caching/clearing cache
  • Pop-up blockers
  • Compatible browser
  • Profile synchronization
  • Bookmarks
  • Default search engine
  • Password management
  • Accessibility
  • Appearance
  • Identify common uses of artificial intelligence (AI)
  • AI chatbots
  • AI assistants
  • Generative AI
  • AI-generated code
  • AI-generated content
  • AI predictions and suggestions
    • Software Development Concepts
  • Compare and contrast programming language categories
  • Interpreted
  • Scripting languages
  • Markup languages
  • Compiled programming languages
  • Query languages
  • Assembly languages
  • Identify fundamental data types and their characteristics
  • Char
  • Strings
  • Numbers
  • Integers
  • Floats
  • Boolean
  • Explain the purpose and use of programming concepts
  • Identifiers
  • Variables
  • Constants
  • Arrays
  • Functions
  • Objects
  • Properties
  • Attributes
  • Methods
  • Identify programming organizational techniques and logic concepts
  • Pseudo code concepts
  • Object-oriented methods
  • Comments and documentation
  • Flow chart concepts
  • Sequence
  • Branching
  • Looping
    • Data and Database Fundamentals
  • Explain the value of data and information
  • Data and information as an asset
  • Critical vs non-critical data
  • Data-driven business decisions
  • Data capture and collection
  • Data correlation
  • Meaningful reporting
  • Data monetization
  • Data analytics
  • Big Data
  • Explain database concepts and the purpose of a database
  • Database uses
  • Create
  • Import/input
  • Query
  • Reports
  • Flat file vs database
  • Multiple concurrent users
  • Scalability
  • Speed
  • Variety of data
  • Database records
  • Data persistence
  • Data availability
  • Cloud vs local
  • Online vs offline
  • Compare and contrast various database structures
  • Structured vs semistructured vs non-structured
  • Relational databases
  • Schema
  • Tables
  • Rows/records
  • Fields/columns
  • Primary key
  • Foreign key
  • Constraints
  • Non-relational databases
  • Key/value databases
  • Document databases
  • Explain basic data backup concepts
  • Data
  • File backups
  • System backups
  • Restoring data
  • Stored locally
  • Flash drive
  • External hard drive
  • Secure digital (SD) card
  • Cloud storage
    • Security
  • Explain fundamental security concepts and frameworks
  • Confidentiality, integrity, and availability
  • Privacy
  • Social networking sites
  • Email
  • File sharing
  • Instant messaging
  • Personally identifiable information (PII)
  • Government regulations
  • GDPR
  • Cookie consent
  • Authentication, authorization, accounting, and nonrepudiation
  • Authentication
  • Single factor
  • Multifactor
  • Single sign-on
  • Authorization
  • Permissions
  • Administrator vs user accounts
  • Least privilege model
  • Accounting
  • Logs
  • Location tracking
  • Web browser history
  • Explain methods to secure devices and security best practices
  • Security awareness
  • Social engineering
  • Phishing
  • Malicious or compromised content
  • Securing devices
  • Authentication
  • Anti-malware
  • Firewall
  • Patching/updating
  • Physical device security
  • Cable locks
  • USB locks
  • Device use best practices
  • Licensing
  • Open source vs proprietary
  • Subscription vs one-time purchase vs perpetual
  • Product keys and serial numbers
  • Software sources
  • Researching and validating legitimate sources
  • OEM websites vs third-party websites
  • Application stores
  • Removal of software
  • Unwanted
  • Unnecessary
  • Malicious
  • Software piracy
  • Safe browsing practices
  • Certificates
  • Valid
  • Invalid
  • Privacy considerations
  • Social networking sites
  • Email
  • File sharing
  • Instant messaging
  • AI
  • Explain password best practices
  • Password length
  • Password complexity
  • Password history
  • Password expiration
  • Password reuse across sites
  • Password managers
  • Password privacy
  • Password reset process
  • Changing default usernames and passwords
  • Enabling passwords
  • Identify common use cases for encryption
  • Plain text vs cipher text
  • Data at rest
  • File level
  • Disk level
  • Mobile device
  • Data in transit
  • Email
  • HTTPS
  • VPN
  • Mobile application
  • Configure security settings for a small wireless network
  • Changing the SSID
  • Changing the default password
  • Encrypted vs unencrypted
  • Open
  • Pre-shared key
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WPA3

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