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ITF Certification Practice Exam – 3rd Quarter, Spring 2024 – TestOut

Objective: 

This section is a comprehensive practice exam covering Chapters 1-4 of the CompTIA ITF Certification Exam preparatory curriculum.

This practice exam:

  • Has 70 questions and 5 labs
  • Is randomly generated
  • Has no time limit, but should be completed before the end of the 76-minute class period today.
  • Has a percentage score at the end of the session
  • Recommends a 80% passing score.

Links:

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Take the 75 question NetCyber IT Fundamentals 3rd Quarter Spring 2024 practice test. Your goal is to achieve a score of 80% or higher on the practice test.
  3. Please put away all study materials, and do not access any windows or tabs other than the TestOut testing tab in the Chrome browser window.
  4. After you finish, you may review your score in the exam report.
  5. This comprehensive practice test covers all four of the CompTIA Exam Objective Chapters that we have studied over the past nine weeks. It will be used to determine your current level of proficiency and preparedness to take the full ITF Certification Exam. We will review the results when we return from Spring Break recess.
  6. Good luck, and have a safe and restful Spring Break!

Assigned: March 8th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 8th, 2024

IT Fundamentals, Section 4.8: System Support Careers – TestOut

Objective: 

This section describes common careers in system support. After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Describe common careers in system support.
  • Identify skills and educational requirements for system support careers.

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Key Terms:

  • Technical Support Specialist
  • Managed Service Provider

Topics Discussed:

  • How does the work of support professionals affect my daily life?
  • How can I prepare for a career in support?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study 4.8: System Support Careers, and complete the 5 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: March 6th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 6th, 2024

AZ CS Standard: Impacts of Computing – HS.IC.C.1

IT Fundamentals, Section 4.7: Software Troubleshooting – TestOut

Objective: 

This section introduces you to basic software troubleshooting steps. After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Identify common steps to follow in troubleshooting software problems.
  • Configure compatibility settings for Windows applications.
  • Use Windows Task Manager to:
    • View information on running processes.
    • Prevent applications from running at system startup.
    • Close unresponsive apps.
  • Repair a Windows program in Apps & features.

Links:

Key Terms:

  • Software Crash
  • System Slowness
  • System Crash
  • Malicious Software Infection
  • Task Manager

Topics Discussed:

  • Why is resetting the computer often the first troubleshooting step for a software problem?
  • What should I do when an app becomes unresponsive?
  • Why is it important to keep apps up to date?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study 4.4: File Management, and complete the Lab/Activities 4.7.4 & 4.7.6 and the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: March 4th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 5th, 2024

AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1

IT Fundamentals, Section 4.6: Printing – TestOut

Objective: 

This section introduces you to the installation and operation of common types of printing software and applications. After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Open and print a document from Microsoft Word.
  • Describe Windows printing features.
  • Plug in and connect a printer to a computer.
  • Connect to a shared printer.
  • Configure the default printer.
  • Share a local printer with other users on a network.
  • Describe how 3D printing works.

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Key Terms:

  • Device Drivers
  • Shared Printer
  • Print Job
  • Print Queue
  • Print Server
  • 3D Printing

Topics Discussed:

  • What are the benefits and drawbacks of using a laser printer?
  • What are the benefits and drawbacks of using an inkjet printer?
  • How has the advent of 3D printing affected the world?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study 4.6: Printing, and complete the Lab/Activities 4.6.5 & 4.6.7 and the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: February 29th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 1st, 2024

AZ CS Standard: Hardware and Software – HS.CS. HS.1

IT Fundamentals, Section 4.5: Application Software – TestOut

Objective: 

This section introduces you to various categories of application software and gives you practice managing Windows applications. After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Identify application software that increases personal productivity.
  • Identify application software that facilitates collaboration.
  • Identify some common business application software.
  • Run Windows applications.
  • Pin applications to the Start menu and the taskbar.
  • Unpin applications from the Start menu and the taskbar.
  • Create application shortcuts on the Windows desktop.
  • Explain how app stores are used to distribute application software.
  • Open, modify, and save a Microsoft Word document.
  • Open, modify, and run a Microsoft PowerPoint slide show.

Links:

Key Terms:

  • Productivity Software
  • Collaboration Software
  • Business Software
  • Netiquette
  • Windows Application
  • Windows 10 App
  • App Store

Topics Discussed:

  • How can software applications increase your productivity at home or at the office?
  • What software applications can assist you in collaborating with other people?
  • What makes a slideshow effective? What makes a slideshow ineffective?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study 4.5: Application Software, and complete the Lab/Activities 4.5.11, 4.5.13 & 4.5.15 and the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: February 26th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 27th, 2024

AZ CS Standard: Hardware and Software – HS.CS. HS.1

IT Fundamentals, Section 4.4: File Management – TestOut

Objective: 

This section introduces you to the the features and functions of various file systems. After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Compare and contrast the features of various file systems.
  • Create folders in the Windows file system.
  • Copy, rename, and delete files in Windows.
  • Share a Windows folder with users and grant them specific access to files within the folder.
  • Use the Windows Recycle Bin.
  • Manage files using both a command line and a graphical user interface.
  • Explain how NTFS and share permissions work together to control access to Windows files and folders.
  • Add and remove users from access control lists.
  • Assign specific folder permissions to user groups.
  • Use the following Windows PowerShell commands.
    • Change directories.
    • View files and folders.
    • Make a directory.
    • Copy files to other folders.
    • Stop a process.
    • Map a drive to a shared folder.
  • Use the Linux command line to add, copy, rename, modify, and delete files.
  • Copy a file from a thumb drive to a folder on your hard drive.
  • Safely remove a thumb drive from a Windows system.

Links:

Key Terms:

  • File
  • File format
  • File system
  • File permissions
  • Journaling
  • NTFS
  • Command line interface

Topics Discussed:

  • How can you use a file system to organize files?
  • What is the relationship between files and directories?
  • Why is it important to limit a user’s file permissions?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study 4.4: File Management, and complete the Lab/Activities 4.4.4, 4.4.6, 4.4.8, 4.4.11, 4.4.14 & 4.4.16 and the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: February 21st, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 23rd, 2024

AZ CS Standard: Hardware and Software – HS.CS. HS.1

IT Fundamentals, Section 4.3: More System Software – TestOut

Objective: 

This section introduces you to the BIOS, different types of system software, and utility software. After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Identify and describe different types of system software.
  • Explain the purpose of a computer’s BIOS and other firmware.
  • Recognize and use utility software.
  • Use Windows Device Manager to update drivers.
  • Explain how virtualization can be used to extend the capabilities of computer systems.
  • Describe each step in the Windows boot sequence.
  • Enter the BIOS setup program on your computer.
  • Use BIOS settings to identify processor brand, installed memory, BIOS version number, number of hard drives, and NIC status.
  • Run an executable program to update the BIOS.
  • Clear CMOS settings on the motherboard.
  • Create a virtual machine with the following settings.
    • Startup memory
    • Network connection
    • Virtual hard disk
    • Minimum and maximum RAM

Links:

Key Terms:

  • Utility Software
  • Device Drivers
  • Firmware
  • Windows Settings App
  • Windows 10 App
  • Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)
  • CMOS
  • Power-on Self Test (POST)
  • UEFI
  • Virtualization
  • Virtual Machine

Topics Discussed:

  • What is the relationship between the BIOS and the operating system?
  • How can I use utility software to improve the performance of my computer?
  • What are some situations where virtual machines would be helpful?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study 4.3: More System Software, and complete the Lab/Activities 4.3.4, 4.3.8, 4.3.10, 4.3.12, 4.3.15 and 4.3.17 and the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: February 15th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 20th, 2024

AZ CS Standard: Hardware and Software – HS.CS. HS.1

IT Fundamentals, Section 4.2: Operating Systems – TestOut

Objective: 

This section introduces you to operating systems and gives you practice using both the Windows and iOS interfaces. After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Identify common operating systems, including systems designed for mobile devices.
  • Describe the basic functions of different types of operating systems.
  • Identify and describe components of the Windows 10 operating system.
  • Change display settings in Windows.
  • Use the Settings app to view system information.
  • Configure a screen saver through the Settings app.
  • Describe the purpose of the configuration settings stored in the Windows registry.
  • Use iOS on a mobile device to check email account settings, Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth settings, and the iOS version.

Links:

Key Terms:

  • Operating System
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Command Line Interface
  • Disk Management
  • Application Management
  • Service Management
  • Device Management
  • Access Control/Protection
  • Windows Settings App
  • Windows Update
  • Windows Registry
  • Registry Editor

Topics Discussed:

  • How does the operating system coordinate the work of hardware and software?
  • How are mobile and desktop operating systems similar? How are they different?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study 4.2: Operating Systems, and complete the Lab/Activities 4.2.8, 4.2.10, 4.2.12 and the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: February 13th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 14th, 2024

AZ CS Standard: Hardware and Software – HS.CS. HS.1

IT Fundamentals, Section 3.7: Computer Hardware Careers – TestOut

Objective: 

This section explores career opportunities related to Computer Hardware. After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Describe common careers in computer hardware, ranging from PC repair technician to electrical engineer.
  • Identify skills and educational requirements for computer hardware careers.

Links:

Key Terms:

  • PC Repair Technician
  • Electrical Engineer

Topics Discussed:

  • How does the work of computer hardware professionals affect my daily life?
  • How can I prepare for a career in computer hardware?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study 3.7: Computer Hardware Careers, and complete the 5 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: February 9th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 9th, 2024

AZ CS Standard: Hardware and Software – HS.CS. HS.1

IT Fundamentals, Section 3.5: Storage – TestOut

Objective: 

This section introduces and explains storage devices and file systems. After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Compare and contrast the features of different external storage devices, including hard disk drives, optical drives, flash storage, and solid state drives.
  • Describe common file system features, including compression, encryption, permissions, journaling, and file naming rules.
  • Compare and contrast common file systems, such as NTFS, FAT32, HFS, and Ext4.
  • Describe disk partitioning and formatting methods.
  • Describe disk maintenance procedures, including defragmentation, repair, and cleanup.
  • Describe emerging storage technologies.
  • Install SATA hard drives in a computer.
    • Connect drives to the motherboard.
    • Plug in the power connector from the power supply.
  • Install an eSATA port connector to a computer by connecting the cable to an available motherboard port.
  • Boot a computer into the BIOS and verify that newly installed hard drives are detected.
  • Initialize new disks using the MBR partition style.
  • Create a volume on a disk with a specific volume size, drive letter, file system, and volume label.
  • Format a flash drive with the FAT32 file system.
  • Convert a drive to use NTFS instead of FAT32 without destroying any existing data on the disk.
  • Run Disk Cleanup on a local hard drive.
  • Configure disk defragmentation to run on a schedule.

Links:

Key Terms:

  • Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
  • Optical Drive
  • Flash Storage
  • Solid State Devices (SSD)
  • External Hard Disk Drives
  • Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording
  • 3D Flash Memory
  • Synthesized DNA Strands
  • File
  • File Format
  • File System
  • Compression
  • Encryption
  • File Permissions
  • Journaling
  • Drive
  • Partitioning
  • Fragmentation
  • Defragmentation

Topics Discussed:

  • How is storage different than memory? How are they similar?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of each storage medium?
  • How does storage relate to input, output, and processing?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study 3.5: Storage, and complete the 3.5.5, 3.5.12, 3.5.14 and 3.5.16 Lab Activities, as well as the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: February 5th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 6th, 2024

AZ CS Standard: Hardware and Software – HS.CS. HS.1