{"product_id":"comptia-tech-study-guide-exam-fc0-u71-paperback-softback-9781394288793","title":"CompTIA Tech+ Study Guide; Exam FC0-U71 (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394288793","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCompTIA Tech+ Study Guide\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eExam FC0-U71\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eQuentin Docter (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394288793, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 9 October 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e768 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 18.5 x 4.1 cm, 1.043 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn easy-to-read and authoritative new study guide for the updated CompTIA Tech+ certification exam\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the newly updated third edition of the \u003ci\u003eCompTIA Tech+ Study Guide: Exam FC0-U71,\u003c\/i\u003e veteran IT professional and tech trainer Quentin Docter delivers an up-to-date resource for effectively and efficiently preparing for the popular new introductory Tech+ certification from CompTIA. This Sybex \u003ci\u003eStudy Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is the gold-standard exam prep roadmap, offering complete coverage of every exam domain, including IT concepts and terminology, infrastructure, applications and software development, data and database fundamentals, security, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for practicing and aspiring entry-level IT pros as well as those preparing to take the CompTIA Tech+ test, this book includes complementary access to online learning resources, two practice exams, flashcards, and practice questions with answer explanations. You'll also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOptimized learning resources to get you up to speed as fast as possible\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExam resources designed to reduce test anxiety and familiarize you with testing procedure and content\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOne full year of access to the Sybex online learning environment, complete with real-world examples and scenarios, objective maps, and a glossary of useful terminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe new, entry-level CompTIA Tech+ certification has been created to get you ready for further certification paths, like the A+, Security+, and Network+ credentials, and prepare you for an exciting career in tech. Whether you're an IT beginner or you've already begun your tech journey and are looking for a refresher on foundational concepts, \u003ci\u003eCompTIA Tech+ Study Guide: Exam FC0-U71\u003c\/i\u003e is the book you've been waiting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction  xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment Test xxxiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Core Hardware Components 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Internal Components 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Motherboards, Processors, and Memory 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotherboards 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessors 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMemory 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Storage and Expansion Devices 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStorage Devices 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Internal Expansion Devices 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Power and Cooling 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower Supplies 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooling Systems 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Lab 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Peripherals and Connectors 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling and Configuring Audio and Video Devices 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAudio Connectors 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisplay Devices and Connectors 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding External Storage and Communications Connectors 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExternal Storage Devices 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunications Connectors 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Input, Output, and Power Devices 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeyboards 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePointing Devices 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUninterruptible Power Supplies 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinters 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Installation Basics 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal Devices 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExternal Devices 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIP- and Web-Based Devices 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing Connector Types 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Lab 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Computing Devices and the Internet of Things 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Larger Computing Devices 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServers and Workstations 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaptops 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Handheld and Mobile Devices 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing and Contrasting Mobile Devices 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Mobile Devices 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Augmented and Virtual Reality 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Gaming Consoles 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Internet of Things 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Brief History of the Internet of Things 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsumer Uses 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommercial Uses 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePotential Issues 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Lab 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Operating Systems 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperating System Fundamentals 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Brief History of Operating Systems 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Functions of Operating Systems 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Operating Systems 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging an Operating System 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Features and Interfaces 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Folder and File Structures 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Lab 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Software Applications 275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Application Installation and Management 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsiderations for Installing Software 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling and Uninstalling Software 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdating and Patching Software 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Common Application Types 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFile Extensions 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProductivity Software 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaboration Software 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtility Software 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Web Browsers 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring Web Browsers 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Basic Browser Security 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivate Browsing 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Lab 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Software Development 353\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Programming Languages 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembly Language 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompiled Languages 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpreted Languages 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuery Languages 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Programming Concepts and Techniques 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramming Logic 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing Code 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Lab 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Database Fundamentals 385\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Databases 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Database Concepts and Structures 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking With Databases 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 412\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Lab 412\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Networking Concepts and Technologies 419\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Connection Types and Features 422\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing External Network Connections 423\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Internal Network Connections 435\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Network Connectivity Essentials 444\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Networking Devices 444\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetworking Protocol Basics 449\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTCP\/IP Essentials 449\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetwork Storage Options 459\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up a Small Wireless Network 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Configuration 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless Router Security 469\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Wireless Router Services 472\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 476\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 477\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Lab 478\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 1: Setting Up Your Wireless Router 478\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 2: Testing Your Neighbors 479\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Cloud Computing and Artificial Intelligence 485\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Virtualization and Cloud Computing 486\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVirtual Machines 487\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCloud Computing 492\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Artificial Intelligence 498\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow AI Works 499\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of AI 501\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 509\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 509\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Lab 510\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 512\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Security Concepts and Threats 517\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Hackers and Motives 519\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Security Threats 523\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfidentiality Concerns 524\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrity Concerns 530\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvailability Concerns 531\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivacy Expectations 534\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoftware-Based Security Threats 538\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Access Control 546\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthentication 546\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthorization 549\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccounting 551\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNonrepudiation 553\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 554\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 554\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Lab 556\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 557\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Security Best Practices 561\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Security Best Practices 564\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevice Hardening 564\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Users and Passwords 591\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Data Encryption 597\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 607\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 608\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Lab 609\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 611\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Data Continuity and Computer Support 615\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Data Continuity 616\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFault Tolerance 616\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisaster Recovery 631\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Computer Support Concepts 633\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Troubleshooting Methodology 633\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting Examples 645\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 666\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 666\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Lab 667\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 669\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A Answers to Written Labs 673\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Lab Answers 674\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Lab Answers 674\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Lab Answers 675\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Lab Answers 675\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Lab Answers 676\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Lab Answers 676\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Lab Answers 677\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Lab Answers 677\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Lab Answers 678\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Lab Answers 679\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Lab Answers 679\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Lab Answers 680\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B Answers to Review Questions 681\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Core Hardware Components 682\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Peripherals and Connectors 683\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Computing Devices and the Internet of Things 685\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Operating Systems 686\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Software Applications 687\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Software Development 688\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Database Fundamentals 690\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Networking Concepts and Technologies 691\u003c\/p\u003e 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