IT Fundamentals/2014

IT Fundamentals includes computer hardware, computer software, networking, security, and basic IT literacy.

This course comprises 15 lessons covering IT fundamentals. Each lesson includes a combination of Wikipedia readings, YouTube videos, and hands-on learning activities. The course also assists learners in preparing for CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification.

This entire Wikiversity course can be downloaded in book form by selecting Download Learning Guide in the sidebar.

Preparation

This is a college-level introductory computer support course. Learners should already be familiar with introductory computer concepts.

Lessons

1. Hardware
2. Peripherals
3. Operating Systems
4. Virtualization
5. Installation and Configuration
6. Applications
7. File Systems
8. File Management
9. Commands and Scripting
10. Networking
11. Internetworking
12. Security
13. Safety
14. Support
15. Mobile Devices
16. Databases

See Also

• Digital Literacy
• Computer Support
• Internet Fundamentals

Bibliography

• Carswell, R., et al. (2012). Guide to Parallel Operating Systems with Windows 7 and Linux, 2nd Edition. Cengage. ISBN 9781111543709
• CompTIA. (2014). CompTIA: IT Fundamentals Exam Objectives FC0-U51
• CompTIA. (2018). CompTIA: IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Exam Objectives FC0-U61
• Docter, Q. (2015). CompTIA IT Fundamentals Study Guide: Exam FC0-U51. Sybex. ISBN 9781119096481
• Smith, A. and Wempen, F. (2011). CompTIA Strata Study Guide. Wiley. ISBN 9780470977422

Subject classification: this is an information technology resource.

Educational level: this is a tertiary (university) resource.

Completion status: this resource is considered to be complete.