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CIT 1022 - IT Foundations


Clock Hours: 120

Delivery Mode
On-ground

Prerequisites:

Successful Completion of CIT-1010: Orientation & Safety competencies

Industry Certifications

This course fully maps to CompTIA’s (FC0-U61) IT Fundamentals Certification Exam objectives.

Course Description:

In this class, the student will be taught the knowledge and skills required to identify and explain the basics of computing, IT infrastructure, software development and database use. In addition, students will demonstrate their knowledge to install software, establish basic network connectivity and identify/prevent basic security risks. Further, this course will assess the student’s knowledge in the areas of troubleshooting theory and preventative maintenance of devices. This course is intended for students who are advanced end users, are considering a career in IT, and are interested in pursuing professional-level certifications.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this class, and obtaining Mastery Level of assessment with the objectives and skills, the student is expected to be able to:

 

  1. Compare and contrast notational systems (A)

 

  1. Compare and contrast fundamental data types and their characteristics (A)
  2. Illustrate the basics of computing and processing (A)
  3. Explain the value of data and information (A)
  4. Compare and contrast common units of measure (A)
  5. Explain the troubleshooting methodology (A)
  6. Classify common types of input/output device interfaces (B)
  7. Given a scenario, set up and install common peripheral devices to a laptop/PC (B)
  8. Explain the purpose of common internal computing components (B)
  9. Compare and contrast common internet service types (B)
  10. Compare and contrast storage types (B)
  11. Compare and contrast common computing devices and their purposes (B)
  12. Explain basic networking concepts (B)
  13. Given a scenario, install, configure and secure a basic wireless network (B)
  14. Manage applications and software (C)
  15. Compare and contrast components of an operating system (C)
  16. Explain the purpose and proper use of software (C)
  17. Explain methods of application architecture and delivery models (C)
  18. Given a scenario, configure and use web browsers (C)
  19. Compare and contrast general application concepts and uses (C)
  20. Compare and contrast programming language categories (D)
  21. Given a scenario, use programming organizational techniques and interpret logic (D)
  22. Explain the purpose and use of programming concepts (D)
  23. Explain database concepts and the purpose of a database (E)
  24. Compare and contrast various database structures (E)
  25. Summarize methods used to interface with databases (E)
  26. Summarize confidentiality, integrity, and availability concerns (F)
  27. Explain methods to secure devices and best practices (F)
  28. Summarize behavioral security concepts (F)
  29. Compare and contrast authentication, authorization, accounting, and non-repudiation concepts (F)
  30. Explain password best practices (F)
  31. Explain common uses of encryption (F)
  32. Explain business continuity concepts (F)