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CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (ITF+)

IT-FUNDAMENTALS-ITF-CERTIFICATION

The CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (ITF+) certification is the essential starting point for anyone exploring a career in technology. It validates foundational knowledge and hands-on skills across computing basics, infrastructure, applications, software development, databases, and security. Earning ITF+ gives you the confidence to take the first step toward a tech-related career and a strong foundation for future learning and growth.

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IT-FUNDAMENTALS-ITF-CERTIFICATION Curriculum

Every domain, objective, and concept the IT-FUNDAMENTALS-ITF-CERTIFICATION exam measures.

Computing basics: input, processing, output, and storage fundamentals.

6 concepts · 27 questions
  1. Input devices
  2. Processing components
  3. Output devices
  4. Storage types
  5. Storage characteristics
  6. Data flow cycle

Notational systems: binary, hexadecimal, decimal, and octal systems.

5 concepts · 28 questions
  1. Binary system
  2. Hexadecimal system
  3. Decimal system
  4. Octal system
  5. Base conversion techniques

Units of measure: storage (bit, byte, KB, GB, TB), speed (MHz, GHz), and throughput (bps, Mbps, Gbps).

4 concepts · 20 questions
  1. Storage units
  2. Speed units
  3. Throughput units
  4. Unit prefixes

Troubleshooting methodology: identifying problems, testing theories, implementing solutions, and documenting findings.

4 concepts · 24 questions
  1. Identify the Problem
  2. Test Theories
  3. Implement Solutions
  4. Document Findings

Computing devices: smartphones, tablets, laptops, servers, IoT devices, and gaming consoles.

10 concepts · 36 questions
  1. Smartphone characteristics
  2. Tablet characteristics
  3. Laptop characteristics
  4. Server characteristics
  5. IoT device characteristics
  6. Gaming console characteristics
  7. Comparing device form factors
  8. Device connectivity and networking
  9. Operating systems and software
  10. Use cases and target users

Internal components: motherboard, CPU, RAM, storage (HDD, SSD, NVMe), NIC, and GPU.

6 concepts · 26 questions
  1. Motherboard components and form factors
  2. CPU (Central Processing Unit)
  3. RAM (Random Access Memory)
  4. Storage types: HDD, SSD, NVMe
  5. NIC (Network Interface Card)
  6. GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

Storage types: volatile vs. non-volatile, local, network, and cloud storage.

4 concepts · 25 questions
  1. Volatile vs. Non-Volatile Memory
  2. Local Storage
  3. Network Storage
  4. Cloud Storage

Peripheral setup: printers, scanners, monitors, and driver installation.

4 concepts · 24 questions
  1. Printer Setup
  2. Scanner Setup
  3. Monitor Setup
  4. Driver Installation

Device interfaces: USB, HDMI, Ethernet, Bluetooth, and NFC.

5 concepts · 23 questions
  1. USB
  2. HDMI
  3. Ethernet
  4. Bluetooth
  5. NFC

Virtualization and cloud: hypervisors, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, hybrid, and on-premises models.

9 concepts · 36 questions
  1. Hypervisor fundamentals
  2. Virtualization concepts
  3. SaaS (Software as a Service)
  4. PaaS (Platform as a Service)
  5. IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)
  6. Cloud deployment models
  7. Hybrid cloud
  8. On-premises model
  9. Cloud vs. on-premises trade-offs

Networking basics: LAN vs. WAN, IP/MAC addresses, routers, switches, and firewalls.

6 concepts · 20 questions
  1. LAN vs. WAN
  2. IP Addresses
  3. MAC Addresses
  4. Routers
  5. Switches
  6. Firewalls

Wireless networks: 802.11 standards, speed, and interference considerations.

3 concepts · 16 questions
  1. 802.11 standards
  2. Speed specifications
  3. Interference considerations

Operating systems: mobile, desktop, server, embedded systems.

5 concepts · 22 questions
  1. Mobile Operating Systems
  2. Desktop Operating Systems
  3. Server Operating Systems
  4. Embedded Operating Systems
  5. Comparison of OS Types

OS components: file systems (NTFS, FAT32), interfaces (GUI, command line), utilities, and drivers.

12 concepts · 39 questions
  1. File system fundamentals
  2. NTFS features and use cases
  3. FAT32 features and limitations
  4. Comparing NTFS and FAT32
  5. Graphical user interface (GUI)
  6. Command-line interface (CLI)
  7. GUI vs. CLI trade-offs
  8. OS utilities overview
  9. File management utilities
  10. System maintenance utilities
  11. Device drivers
  12. Driver installation and updates

Software types: productivity tools, collaboration apps, web browsers, and remote support.

4 concepts · 23 questions
  1. Productivity tools
  2. Collaboration apps
  3. Web browsers
  4. Remote support tools

Web browser features: private browsing, add-ons, password management, and cache clearing.

4 concepts · 24 questions
  1. Private Browsing
  2. Browser Add-ons
  3. Password Management
  4. Cache Clearing

Artificial intelligence: chatbots, assistants, and generative AI for content and predictions.

5 concepts · 26 questions
  1. Define AI, chatbots, and assistants
  2. Identify uses of generative AI
  3. Apply AI for predictions
  4. Distinguish AI types
  5. Evaluate AI limitations

Programming languages: interpreted, compiled, scripting, markup, and assembly.

6 concepts · 22 questions
  1. Interpreted languages
  2. Compiled languages
  3. Scripting languages
  4. Markup languages
  5. Assembly languages
  6. Comparing language types

Data types: char, strings, numbers (integers, floats), and Boolean.

6 concepts · 16 questions
  1. Character data type
  2. String data type
  3. Integer data type
  4. Float data type
  5. Boolean data type
  6. Distinguishing data types

Programming concepts: variables, constants, arrays, functions, and objects.

5 concepts · 13 questions
  1. Variables
  2. Constants
  3. Arrays
  4. Functions
  5. Objects

Organizational techniques: pseudocode, flowcharts, object-oriented methods, branching, looping.

5 concepts · 9 questions
  1. Pseudocode
  2. Flowcharts
  3. Object-Oriented Methods
  4. Branching
  5. Looping

Value of data: data-driven decisions, reporting, and monetization.

3 concepts · 24 questions
  1. Data-driven decisions
  2. Reporting
  3. Monetization of data

Database concepts: relational vs. non-relational, tables, rows, fields, primary/foreign keys.

6 concepts · 26 questions
  1. Relational vs. non-relational databases
  2. Tables in relational databases
  3. Rows in relational databases
  4. Fields in relational databases
  5. Primary keys
  6. Foreign keys

Database use: queries, reports, scalability, cloud vs. local storage.

10 concepts · 38 questions
  1. Query Basics
  2. Query Types
  3. Query Languages
  4. Report Generation
  5. Report Formatting
  6. Scalability Concepts
  7. Scaling Approaches
  8. Cloud Storage
  9. Local Storage
  10. Cloud vs. Local Trade-offs

Backup concepts: file and system backups, local vs. cloud storage.

5 concepts · 24 questions
  1. File backups
  2. System backups
  3. Local storage backups
  4. Cloud storage backups
  5. Comparing local vs. cloud backups

Security concepts: confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and authorization.

5 concepts · 15 questions
  1. Confidentiality
  2. Integrity
  3. Availability
  4. Authentication
  5. Authorization

Device security: anti-malware, firewalls, patching, physical security, safe browsing.

5 concepts · 21 questions
  1. Anti-malware
  2. Firewalls
  3. Patching
  4. Physical security
  5. Safe browsing

Password practices: length, complexity, privacy, reuse, and password managers.

5 concepts · 25 questions
  1. Password Length
  2. Password Complexity
  3. Password Privacy
  4. Password Reuse
  5. Password Managers

Encryption: data at rest, data in transit, HTTPS, VPNs, mobile devices.

5 concepts · 27 questions
  1. Data at Rest Encryption
  2. Data in Transit Encryption
  3. HTTPS
  4. VPNs
  5. Mobile Device Encryption
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