
CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71)
Exam FC0-U71 CompTIA Foundation
The starting point if you are new to IT altogether — core terminology, hardware, software and basic security before A+.
3 courses · 22 sections · 101 lectures · 22 labs · ≈ 16 h of hands-on labs
All 22 FC0-U71 hands-on labs on one page →
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Exam domains
- Tech concepts and terminology — 13%
- Infrastructure — 24%
- Applications and software — 18%
- Software development concepts — 13%
- Data and database fundamentals — 13%
- Security — 19%
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The path
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Step 1 — Learn the fundamentals
Understand how computers, networks and data actually work.
1 course · 17 sections · 89 lectures
Learn
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17 sections · 89 lectures
- Course Overview 2
- How People Use Computers 7
- System Hardware 12
- Device Ports and Peripherals 8
- Data Storage and Sharing 3
- Understanding Operating Systems 5
- Managing Files 5
- Using and Managing Application Software 7
- Setting Up and Configuring a Mobile Device 4
- Configuring Network and Internet Connectivity 6
- Network Security Concepts 4
- Behavioral Security 9
- IT Troubleshooting 5
- Understanding Databases 5
- Developing and Implementing Software 5
- Next Steps & Certification 1
- Audio Version of Training 1
Step 2 — Get hands on with a real machine
Apply the basics on live Windows and Linux systems.
22 labs
Learn
- CourseCovered in TOTAL: CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) (opens in a new tab)opens on courses.stationx.net — operating-system and hardware sections 🔒 StationX Membership — $299 / year ($24.92/mo billed annually)
17 sections · 89 lectures
- Course Overview 2
- How People Use Computers 7
- System Hardware 12
- Device Ports and Peripherals 8
- Data Storage and Sharing 3
- Understanding Operating Systems 5
- Managing Files 5
- Using and Managing Application Software 7
- Setting Up and Configuring a Mobile Device 4
- Configuring Network and Internet Connectivity 6
- Network Security Concepts 4
- Behavioral Security 9
- IT Troubleshooting 5
- Understanding Databases 5
- Developing and Implementing Software 5
- Next Steps & Certification 1
- Audio Version of Training 1
No software-development or database labs exist yet; the course's Developing and Implementing Software and Understanding Databases sections teach them.
Practise
- Infra LabsOperating Systems Fundamentals — 8 labs 🔒 Add StationX Infrastructure Labs — $149 / year · 3 attempts per lab in any 12 months
- Perform a Backup and RestoreLevel: GuidedDuration: 30 min
- Manage Disk Partitions and File SystemsLevel: GuidedDuration: 30 min
- Manage System Configuration SettingsLevel: GuidedDuration: 30 min
- Use Windows Command-Line ToolsLevel: GuidedDuration: 30 min
- Use Operating System Tools and FeaturesLevel: GuidedDuration: 30 min
- Use Various Windows System UtilitiesLevel: GuidedDuration: 30 min
- Use Various Control Panel AppletsLevel: GuidedDuration: 30 min
- Use Linux Tools and CommandsLevel: GuidedDuration: 1 h
- Infra LabsNetworking Fundamentals — 7 labs 🔒 Add StationX Infrastructure Labs — $149 / year · 3 attempts per lab in any 12 months
- Configure IP AddressesLevel: GuidedDuration: 30 min
- Configure Network ServicesLevel: GuidedDuration: 30 min
- Use Windows and Linux Network Command-Line ToolsLevel: GuidedDuration: 45 min
- Configure Windows Defender Firewall to Support Various ScenariosLevel: GuidedDuration: 30 min
- Troubleshoot Network IssuesLevel: GuidedDuration: 30 min
- Examine Network Communications by Using WiresharkLevel: GuidedDuration: 30 min
- Windows Network Command-Line Tools to Configure, Test, and Troubleshoot Network ConnectivityLevel: GuidedDuration: 45 min
- LabsIntroduction to Linux — 7 labs 🔒 StationX Membership — $299 / year ($24.92/mo billed annually)
- Intro To Linux - Backing Up, Compression, and SchedulingDuration: 1 h
- Intro To Linux - Command Line BasicsDuration: 1 h
- Intro To Linux - File SystemsDuration: 1 h
- Intro To Linux - Installing SoftwareDuration: 1 h
- Intro To Linux - Networking ToolsDuration: 1 h
- Intro To Linux - Text EditorsDuration: 1 h
- Linux Familiarization LabDuration: 1 h
Before the exam
- FreeCompTIA Certification Cost Guide
- CourseCompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) Practice Tests (opens in a new tab)opens on courses.stationx.net 🔒 StationX Membership — $299 / year ($24.92/mo billed annually)
3 sections · 5 lectures
- Practice Tests 2
- Practice Question by Question 2
- Next Steps & Certification 1
- CourseCompTIA Tech+ Practice Flashcards (opens in a new tab)opens on courses.stationx.net 🔒 StationX Membership — $299 / year ($24.92/mo billed annually)
2 sections · 7 lectures
- Tech+ Domains 6
- Next Steps & Certification 1

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