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CompTIA IT Fundamentals: Data, CPUs, & Troubleshooting

Dive into data assets, CPUs, advanced troubleshooting techniques, computer processors, and data-driven business strategies for CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+).

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  • Skill level

    Beginner

  • Time to complete

    Approx. 2 hours

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  • Prerequisites

    None

About this course

What goes on under the hood of computers is a marvel of human ingenuity that most people don't stop to consider, even though computers are never far away in our professional or private lives. In this course, you will explore the basics of data, CPUs, and troubleshooting, beginning with an overview of data and information as assets, intellectual property and digital products, and data-driven business decisions. Then you will discover processors, data storage measurements, and throughput measurements. Finally, you will focus on troubleshooting, including the methodology used for preventing, detecting, and remedying the problem. This course helps prepare learners for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam, FC0-U61.

Learning objectives

  • Discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • Outline the characteristics of data and information as assets
  • Provide an overview of intellectual property, including trademarks, copyright, and patents

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In this course, you'll watch videos created by industry-leading experts for some of the biggest tech companies in the world. They'll cover key concepts, go through sample applications, prepare you for industry certifications, and more. Watch on any device — whenever and wherever you want — to learn at your own pace.
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What Is a CPU?

Codecademy Team
Oct 27, 2021

A central processing unit (CPU) is one of the most important parts of any computer. Often referred to as “a computer’s brain,” it processes and executes our commands and plays a big role in a device’s speed and efficiency.

As a developer, understanding how the CPU works can help with debugging and troubleshooting, along with understanding and improving your software’s performance.

Ahead, we’ll explore what CPUs are used for, their underlying components, and how they work with other parts of a computer’s architecture.

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