IT Fundamentals Pro

Hardware

Internal Components

• Explore motherboard components.
• Install and upgrade components.
• Troubleshoot components.
• Clear CMOS settings.

Input & Output

• Connect proper cables to a computer system.
• Connect peripherals to a computer system.

Storage

• Install storage media into a computer.
• Create volumes and format drives.
• Perform Disk Maintenance.
• Troubleshoot System Power.

Software

Applications

• Pin and unpin applications to the Start Menu and taskbar.
• Use Microsoft Word to open, modify and save a document.
• Use Microsoft PowerPoint to open, modify and run a slide show.
• Use Microsoft Excel Tables and Charts to analyze data.
• Troubleshoot applications.

Printing

• Open and print a document from Microsoft Word.
• Configure local and network printing.

Application Delivery

• Configure a Windows system for automatic updates.
• Use Windows Task Manager to manage application startup.

Operating Systems

System Software

• Change display settings in Windows.
• Use Windows Device Manager to update drivers.
• Update and manage BIOS/UEFI settings.
• Explore operating systems.

File Management

• Manage files and folders in the Windows file system.
• Manage file and NTFS permissions.
• Use command line utilities.
• Create a virtual machine.

Networking

Internet Technologies

• Use Microsoft Outlook to respond to email.
• Configure browser privacy and security features.
• Copy files from the local Windows file system to OneDrive.
• Configure and manage smart devices.
• Enable and use a Proxy Server.
• Clear browser cache.

Network Configuration

• Use a cable modem to connect to the Internet.
• Connect to, configure, and use a secure wireless network.
• Troubleshoot network connections.
• Install, configure, and manage a network connection.
• Manage mobile and bluetooth devices.
• Configure and manage a VPN connection.

Databases

Database Access

• Use Microsoft Access to explore database objects.
• Use Microsoft Access Reports to Analyze Data.
• Create database tables using Microsoft Access.
• Create table relationships using Microsoft Access.

Database Queries

• Use Microsoft Access to perform basic queries.
• Write SQL commands to retrieve all data from a table.
• Write SQL commands to retrieve data matching criteria.
• Write SQL commands to add and delete records.

Programming

Programming Fundamentals

• Use JavaScript to create an If... Else statement.
• Use JavaScript to define and call a function.
• Use JavaScript to create for loop and a while loop.

Web Development

• Use HTML tags for head, body, ordered list, and unordered list.
• Use HTML to add headings, images, and hyperlinks to a web page.
• Use HTML to Link a CSS file to an HTML page.
• Create CSS Style sheets to add a drop shadow to an element.
• Create CSS style sheets to resize an image and change a font.
• Use JavaScript to add functionality to a button on a web page.

Security

Device Security

• Configure Windows Defender to protect your home computer.
• Configure Windows Firewall for different networks.
• Secure a home wireless network.
• Configure remote wipe on a device.
• Install and configure a UPS.

Corporate Data Security

• Configure Windows backup settings.
• Configure access control and authentication.
• Configure File Encryption.
• Configure and restore data using File History.
• Evaluate possible social engineering exploits.

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