CertiPrep – CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61) Exam Prep Book 2025–2026

Launch your IT career with confidence using "CertiPrep – CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61) Exam Prep Book 2025–2026," a complete, beginner-friendly guide designed to take you from "I'm new to IT" to "I'm ready to pass." Aligned to the current CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) FC0-U61 objectives, this book breaks down complex ideas into plain English, walks you through real-world examples, and gives you the structured practice you need to walk into the exam feeling prepared—not panicked. You'll start with an exam overview, study planning, and an honest look at entry-level IT roles so you know exactly what you're working toward. Then, you'll build a solid foundation in IT concepts and terminology, exploring hardware, software, data, clients and servers, and common technology use cases. The infrastructure chapters walk you through devices, peripherals, home and small office networking, Wi-Fi basics, IP addressing concepts, and user-level troubleshooting so you can understand what's happening "on the wire" without needing to be a network engineer. In the applications and software sections, you'll learn how operating systems really work, how files and storage are organized, and when to use which type of application (word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, database, email, collaboration, and web/cloud tools). You'll also get clear, accessible explanations of cloud computing, SaaS, and software licensing so questions about subscriptions, activation, and the "cloud vs local" trade-offs actually make sense. The software development domain is explained in simple, logical language: what programs and source code are, what variables and data types do, how IF statements and loops work, and how to read pseudocode and flowcharts without needing to memorize any specific programming syntax. You'll also see how small scripts and automation show up in real IT work so you understand why scripting matters for help desk and junior IT roles. The security and device hardening chapters focus on practical, exam-relevant topics: the CIA triad; malware, ransomware, and phishing; passwords, passphrases, MFA, and least privilege; Wi-Fi security; backups and encryption; and everyday best practices for safe browsing, email, and mobile/remote work. You'll learn what "hardening" really means, how to think about attack surface, and how to protect endpoints using patches, antivirus/endpoint tools, and secure configurations. Finally, the IT support and professionalism chapters teach you how real help desk work happens: tier 1 vs tier 2 roles, the step-by-step troubleshooting methodology, asking effective questions, documenting tickets, prioritizing issues by severity and urgency, communicating calmly with frustrated users, handling incidents, and following basic safety and ethics in the workplace. Throughout the book you'll find domain-aligned review sections and practice questions with detailed answer explanations that tell you not just what the right answer is, but why it's right and why the distractors are wrong. To pull it all together, you'll finish with a full-length, 75-question ITF+ style mock exam that mirrors the real test experience, followed by a complete answer key with reasoning and references back to the chapters so you can quickly identify and fix weak spots. Whether you're a complete beginner, a career-changer exploring IT, a student, or a manager who wants to understand the basics, this book is designed to be your friendly guide—not a wall of jargon. "CertiPrep – CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61) Exam Prep Book 2025–2026" is an independent resource and is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by CompTIA, but it is laser-focused on the actual exam objectives and real-world skills IT newcomers need.