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IT Fundamentals Pro
Certification Objectives
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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