Practice Test CompTIA FC0-U71: CompTIA Tech+

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The CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) practice test trains you in the fundamentals of technology, including hardware, software, security, and networking.

Why should I take the CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) exam?

The CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) certification is a vendor-neutral certification that provides an excellent foundation for anyone considering a career in technology. It validates your knowledge and skills in essential tech concepts and terminology, basic network connectivity, and cybersecurity. This certification is ideal for those new to the tech field or looking to change careers.

The CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) practice test includes two different modes: certification mode and practice mode. Certification mode allows you to assess your knowledge and discover your weak areas, with practice mode allowing you to focus on the areas that need development.

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Questions: 171
Release Date: 05/2025
Job Role: Helpdesk Analyst
Language: English

The CompTIA Tech+ practice test contains 171 questions and covers the following objectives:

IT Concepts and Terminology - 22 questions

Explain the basics of computing

Input
Processing
Output
Storage

Identify notational systems

Binary
Hexadecimal
Decimal
Octal

Compare and contrast common units of measure

Storage unit
- Bit
- Byte
- Kilobyte (KB)
- Megabyte (MB)
- Gigabyte (GB)
- Terabyte (TB)
- Petabyte (PB)
Throughput unit
- Bits per second (bps)
- Kilobits per second (Kbps)
- Megabits per second (Mbps)
- Gigabits per second (Gbps)
- Terabytes per second (Tbps)
Processing speed
- Megahertz (MHz)
- Gigahertz (GHz)

Explain the troubleshooting methodology

Identify the problem
Establish a theory of probable cause (question the obvious)
- Research knowledge base/internet, if applicable
Test the theory to determine the cause
Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution
Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventive measures
Document findings/lessons learned, actions, and outcomes

Infrastructure - 47 questions

Explain common computing devices and their purposes

Smartphones
Tablets
E-readers
Laptops
Workstations
Servers
Gaming consoles
Virtual reality systems
Augmented reality systems
Internet of Things (IoT)
- Home appliances
- Home automation devices
  - Thermostats
  - Security systems
  - Home assistants
  - Deadbolts/door locks
  - Video doorbells
- Vehicles
- Internet Protocol (IP)/security cameras
- Streaming media devices
- Medical devices
- Exercise equipment
- Wearable devices

Explain the purpose of common internal computing components

Motherboard/system board
Firmware/basic input/output system (BIOS)
Random-access memory (RAM)
Central processing unit (CPU)
Graphics processing unit (GPU)
Storage
Network interface card (NIC)
- Wired vs. wireless
- Onboard vs. expansion card

Compare and contrast storage types

Volatile vs. non-volatile
Local storage
- RAM
- Read-only memory (ROM)
- Storage drive
  - Magnetic disks/hard disk drive (HDD)
  - Solid-state drive (SSD)
  - Non-volatile memory express (NVMe)
- Optical
- External flash drives
Local network storage
- Network-attached storage (NAS)
- File server
- Cloud storage service

Given a scenario, install and configure common peripheral devices

Devices
- Printer
- Scanner
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Web camera
- External drive
- Speakers/headset
- Display
  - Smart TV
  - Projector
  - Monitor
- Uninterruptable power supply (UPS)
Installation types
- Plug-n-play vs. driver installation
- Other required steps
- IP-based peripherals
- Web-based configuration steps

Compare and contrast common types of input/output device interfaces

Networking
- Wired
  - Ethernet connector (RJ45)
  - Fiber connector small form-factor pluggable (SFP)
- Wireless
  - Bluetooth
  - Near-field communication (NFC)
  - 802.11X
- Networking devices and tools
  - Crimpers
  - Cable testers
Peripheral devices
- USB (A/B/C)
- Thunderbolt
- Bluetooth
- Radio frequency (RF)
- Lightning
Display ports
- Video Graphics Array (VGA)
- Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
- High Definition Media Interface (HDMI)
- DisplayPort
- USB-C
Display technology
- Mirroring
- Casting

Compare and contrast virtualization and cloud technologies

Virtualization
- Hypervisor
- Guest operating system (OS)
Cloud concepts
- Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
- Software as a Services (Saas)

Compare and contrast common internet service types

Fiber optic
Cable
Digital subscriber line (DSL)
Wireless
- RF
- Satellite
- Cellular

Identify basic networking concepts

Basics of network communication
Network identifiers
- IP address
- Media access control (MAC) address
- Ports
Basic network services
- Secure web browsing
- File transfer
- Email
Networking devices
- Modem
- Router
- Switch
- Access point
- Firewall
Networking models
- Client/server
- Peer-to-peer
Local area network (LAN)
Wide area network (WAN)

Explain the basic capabilities of a small wireless network

802.11n/ac/ax
- Speed considerations
- Interference and attenuation factors
Older vs. newer standards
Band options
- 2.4GHz
- 5GHz
- 6GHz

Applications and Software - 20 questions

Identify components of an OS

Filesystem characteristics
- Compression
- Encryption
- Types and extensions
File management
- Folders/directories
- Permissions
- Naming restrictions
System applications and utilities
Services
Processes
Drivers
Interfaces
- Console/command line
- Graphical user interface (GUI)
- File attributes and properties

Explain the purpose of operating systems

Interface between applications and hardware
Disk management
Task and process management
Application management
Device management
Access control
OS types
- Mobile device
- Desktop/workstation
- Server
- Embedded

Explain the purpose and proper use of software

Productivity software
- Word processing
- Spreadsheet
- Presentation
- Visual diagramming
Collaboration software
- Email client
- Conferencing
- Online workspace
- Document sharing
Instant messaging software
Web-browsing software
Remote support software

Given a scenario, configure and use web browser features

Private browsing
Browser add-ons/extensions
- Add
- Remove
- Enable/disable
Caching/clearing cache
Pop-up blockers
Compatible browser for application(s)
Profile synchronization
Organizing features
- Bookmarks
Default search engine
Password management
Accessibility
Appearance

Identify common uses of artificial intelligence (AI)

AI chatbots
AI assistants
Generative AI
- AI-generated code
- AI-generated content
AI predictions and suggestions

Software Development Concepts - 26 questions

Compare and contrast programming language categories

Interpreted
- Scripting languages
- Markup languages
Compiled programming languages
Query languages
Assembly languages

Identify fundamental data types and their characteristics

Char
Strings
Numbers
- Integers
- Floats
Boolean

Explain the purpose and use of programming concepts

Identifiers
- Variables
- Constants
Arrays
Functions
Objects
- Properties
- Attributes
- Methods

Identify programming organizational techniques and logic concepts

Organizational techniques
- Pseudo code concepts
- Object-oriented methods
- Comments and documentation
- Flow chart concepts
  - Sequence
Logic concepts
- Branching
- Looping

Data and Database Fundamentals - 24 questions

Explain the value of data and information

Data and information as an asset
- Critical vs. non-critical data
Data-driven business decisions
- Data capture and collection
- Data correlation
- Meaningful reporting
Data monetization
Data analytics
Big Data

Explain database concepts and the purpose of a database

Database uses
- Create
- Import/input
- Query
- Reports
Flat file vs. database
- Multiple concurrent users
- Scalability
- Speed
- Variety of data
Database records
Storage
- Data persistence
Data availability
- Cloud vs. local
- Online vs. offline

Compare and contrast various database structures

Structured vs. semi-structured vs. non-structured
Relational databases
- Schema
- Tables
  - Rows/records
  - Fields/columns
    - Primary key
    - Foreign key
  - Constraints
Non-relational databases
- Key/value databases
- Document databases

Explain basic data backup concepts

Data
- File backups
- System backups
Restoring data
Location
- Stored locally
  - Flash drive
  - External hard drive
  - Secure digital (SD) card
- Cloud storage

Security - 32 questions

Explain fundamental security concepts and frameworks

Confidentiality, integrity, and availability
Privacy
- Social networking sites
- Email
- File sharing
- Instant messaging
- Personally identifiable information (PII)
- Government regulations (e.g., General Data Protection Regulations [GDPR])
- Cookie consent
Authentication, authorization, accounting, and non-repudiation concepts
- Authentication
  - Single factor
  - Multifactor
  - Single sign-on
- Authorization
  - Permissions
    - Administrator vs. user accounts
  - Least privilege model
- Accounting
  - Logs
  - Location tracking
  - Web browser history

Explain methods to secure devices and security best practices

Security awareness
- Social engineering
  - Phishing
- Malicious or compromised content
Securing devices (mobile/workstation)
- Authentication
- Anti-malware
- Firewall
- Patching/updating
- Physical device security
  - Cable locks
  - USB locks
Device use best practices
- Licensing
  - Open source vs. proprietary
  - Subscription vs. one-time purchase vs. perpetual
  - Product keys and serial numbers
- Software sources
  - Researching and validating legitimate sources
  - Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) websites vs. third-party websites
  - Application stores
- Removal of software
  - Unwanted
  - Unnecessary
  - Malicious
- Software piracy
Safe browsing practices
- Certificates
  - Valid
  - Invalid
- Privacy considerations
  - Social networking sites
  - Email
  - File sharing
  - Instant messaging
  - AI

Explain password best practices

Password length
Password complexity
Password history
Password expiration
Password reuse across sites
Password managers
Password privacy
Password reset process
Changing default usernames and passwords
Enabling passwords

Identify common use cases for encryption

Plain text vs. cipher text
Data at rest
- File level
- Disk level
- Mobile device
Data in transit
- Email
- HTTPS
- VPN
- Mobile application

Given a scenario, configure security settings for a small wireless network

Changing the service set identifier (SSID)
Changing the default password
Encrypted vs. unencrypted
- Open
- Pre-shared key
- Wireless Protected Access (WPA)
- Wireless Protected Access 2 (WPA2)
- Wireless Protected Access 3 (WPA3)

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What can I expect to earn if I pass the CompTIA Tech+ exam?

On passing the CompTIA Tech+ exam and obtaining an entry-level IT position, you can expect to earn a salary in the United States of approximately $50,000.

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CompTIA Tech+ PRACTICE TEST

Why should you use our Tech+ practice test?

The MeasureUp Tech+ practice test is the most realistic simulation of the actual certification exam on the market, offering you the perfect opportunity to pass the official exam on the first attempt. And with our Test Pass Guarantee, you can be sure of success! The CompTIA Tech+ has been created by leading experts in the field.

Why should you trust the CompTIA Tech+ Practice Test from MeasureUp over free learning material?

The MeasureUp Tech+ practice test has many advantages over free learning material, including:

A greater number of questions, so more opportunities to learn.
Detailed explanations with online references of correct and incorrect answers.
A total of fourteen different question types, recreating the look and feel of the real exam.
Customizable based on your needs. Certification & Practice Modes.
Test Pass Guarantee.
Written, reviewed, and edited by experts.

How to use the CompTIA Tech+ Practice Test?

You can use the the CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) practice test in two different modes: certification and practice mode. The former gives you the possibility to assess your knowledge and discover your weak areas, and the latter allows you to focus on these areas, ensuring you spend your time wisely. We recommend you initially take the CompTIA Tech+ practice test in certification mode. By studying the generated report on completing the test, you will get a helpful overview of which areas require further attention. You should then take the test in practice mode in order to develop the CompTIA Tech+ objectives you obtained a lower grade. Once you are confident you have improved your knowledge in those areas, you can re-take the test in certification mode and, on passing 3 consecutive times with a score of 90%, you know you are exam ready!

Will the questions be the same as the actual exam?

Although the questions will emulate those of the official exam in terms of style, content, level of difficulty, for reasons of copyright they will not be identical. This will enable you to fully understand the content you are studying so that, no matter how the questions are focused, you can be confident you are covering the same material and that you will have no issues in passing the exam.

CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) CERTIFICATION EXAM

What is CompTIA Tech+ ?

The CompTIA IT Tech+ certification is an entry-level credential that introduces individuals to basic IT concepts and skills, covering areas such as IT terminology, infrastructure, software development, database fundamentals, and security. It's ideal for those new to IT or considering a career change, providing a solid foundation for further IT education and certifications.

How can I prepare for the CompTIA Tech+ certification exam?

Review the CompTIA Tech+ exam domains carefully.
Create your study plan for your preparation.
Enroll for the MeasureUp practice tests. Our practice tests simulate the actual exam in terms of style, format, skill sets, question structure, and level of difficulty, and can be taken either in practice mode or certification mode.
Practice, practice, practice! When you have reviewed all the questions available in the Tech+ practice test, including checking the correct answers, reviewing the explanations regarding all the different answer options, and consulting the carefully chosen references, it is now time to take the test in Certification Mode. This is the closest experience you’ll get to the actual exam. And when you pass the Certification Mode twice consecutively with a score of 90% or more, you know you are… Exam ready!

How many questions does CompTIA Tech+ have?

There are a maximum of 70 questions on the CompTIA Tech+ exam.

Is CompTIA Tech+ worth it?

Yes, the CompTIA Tech+ certification is worth it, especially for those new to IT or considering a career change. It provides a solid foundation in essential IT concepts, including hardware, software, security, and networking, making it a valuable starting point for further IT education and certifications. This certification can help you determine if a career in IT is right for you and prepare you for more advanced certifications and roles in the industry.

Can you get a job with CompTIA Tech+?

While the CompTIA Tech+ certification may not directly lead to a job, it provides a solid foundation for pursuing more advanced certifications like CompTIA A+ (A+ Core 1 and A+ Core 2), which can open doors to roles in technical support and IT operations. The Tech+ certification is ideal for those new to IT, helping you build essential skills and knowledge that are valuable in various entry-level IT positions.

CompTIA ITF+ vs. Tech+. How do they compare?

The CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) FC0-U61 exam focuses on foundational IT knowledge, including hardware, software, security, and networking, aimed at individuals new to IT or considering a career change. The CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) exam, which replaces the ITF+ FC0-U61, has been updated to cover more comprehensive and modern aspects of technology. It includes a stronger emphasis on cybersecurity, emerging technologies like AI and IoT, and practical skills for managing IT infrastructure and troubleshooting. The FC0-U71 is designed to better prepare candidates for the current technological landscape and advanced certification pathways.

What's the cost of CompTIA Tech+?

The cost of the CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) exam is approximately $129.

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