CompTIA IT fundamentals all-in-one exam guide (exam FC0-U51)
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York
McGraw-Hill Education
2017
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| Series: | All-in-one
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| Collection: | O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Other Peripheral Ports and Connectors
- Monitors
- Monitor Types
- Monitor Ports and Connectors
- Touchscreens
- Standard Input Devices
- Keyboards
- Pointing Devices
- Other Common I/O Devices
- Audio Devices
- Imaging Peripherals
- Printers and Fax Machines
- Chapter Review
- Questions
- Answers
- Chapter 4 Data Storage and Sharing
- Storage Technologies
- Magnetic Storage
- Optical Storage
- Solid-State Storage
- Storage Locations
- Local Storage
- Network Storage
- Online Storage
- Chapter Review
- Questions
- Answers
- Part II Setting Up and Using Computers
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- About The Authors
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part I Computer Basics
- Chapter 1 How People Use Computers
- Features Common to Computing Devices
- Processors
- Programming
- Data Storage
- Examples and Two More Definitions
- Common General-Purpose Computing Devices
- Multi-user Computers
- Dedicated Computers
- Networks: Hooking It All Together
- Servers
- Resource Sharing
- Remotely Accessed Computer Systems
- Mobile Apps
- Streaming Media
- Web Apps
- Cloud Computing
- Virtualization
- Specialized Computer Systems
- Point-of-Sale Terminals
- ATMs
- GPS
- VoIP/Telepresence
- Chapter Review
- Questions
- Answers
- Chapter 2 System Hardware
- CPUs
- Speed
- Features
- Power and Heat Management
- RAM
- Identifying RAM in a Computer
- RAM Capacity
- RAM Technologies and Speeds
- Motherboards
- Motherboard Form Factors
- Motherboard Features
- Power Supplies
- Chapter Review
- Questions
- Answers
- Chapter 3 Input and Output Ports and Peripherals
- Expansion Cards and Slots
- Expansion Cards
- Expansion Slot Types
- Common Ports and Connectors
- USB
- Chapter 5 Setting Up and Configuring a PC
- Preparing the Work Area
- Evaluating Room Conditions
- Choosing Where to Set Up the PC
- Making a Work Area More Comfortable
- Avoiding ESD and EMI Problems
- Ensuring Reliable AC Power
- Setting Up a Desktop PC
- Physical Connections
- Cable Management
- Operating System Setup
- Completing Post-Setup Tasks
- Verify and Configure the Internet Connection
- Install Security Software
- Run Software and Security Updates
- Configure Peripherals
- Uninstall Unneeded Software
- Install Additional Software
- Create More User Accounts
- Chapter Review
- Questions
- Answers
- Chapter 6 Understanding Operating Systems
- The Functions of an Operating System
- Operating System Characteristics
- Licensing
- Software Compatibility
- Complexity
- Comparing OS Interfaces
- The Windows Interface
- The macOS Interface
- The Linux Interface
- The Chrome OS Interface
- Cross-Referencing Features
- Common Features of Operating Systems
- Executing Programs
- Managing Files
- Connecting to Hardware
- Connecting to the Internet
- Navigating with Hotkeys
- Creating Screen Captures
- Configuring Accessibility Options