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CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61)
exam objectives

IT Fundamentals — a gentle on-ramp for people brand new to IT concepts.

Questions
75
Duration
60 min
Passing score
650
Domains
6

225 practice questions available for FC0-U61 on CertPilot AI, mapped to the domains below.

FC0-U61 exam domains and weightings

The FC0-U61 exam is split into 6 domains. The percentage next to each is the share of the exam it accounts for — study time is best spent proportionally.

1.0IT Concepts and Terminology

17%

38 practice questions in this domain

  • 1.1Compare and contrast notational systems
  • 1.2Compare and contrast fundamental data types and their characteristics
  • 1.3Illustrate the basics of computing and processing
  • 1.4Explain the value of data and information
  • 1.5Compare and contrast common units of measure
  • 1.6Explain the troubleshooting methodology

2.0Infrastructure

22%

50 practice questions in this domain

  • 2.1Classify common types of input/output device interfaces
  • 2.2Given a scenario, set up and install common peripheral devices to a laptop/PC
  • 2.3Explain the purpose of common internal computing components
  • 2.4Compare and contrast common Internet service types
  • 2.5Compare and contrast storage types
  • 2.6Compare and contrast common computing devices and their purposes
  • 2.7Explain basic networking concepts
  • 2.8Given a scenario, install, configure and secure a basic wireless network

3.0Applications and Software

18%

40 practice questions in this domain

  • 3.1Explain the purpose of operating systems
  • 3.2Compare and contrast components of an operating system
  • 3.3Explain the purpose and proper use of software
  • 3.4Explain methods of application architecture and delivery models
  • 3.5Given a scenario, configure and use web browsers
  • 3.6Compare and contrast general application concepts and uses

4.0Software Development Concepts

12%

27 practice questions in this domain

  • 4.1Compare and contrast programming language categories
  • 4.2Given a scenario, use programming organizational techniques and interpret logic
  • 4.3Explain the purpose and use of programming concepts

5.0Database Fundamentals

11%

25 practice questions in this domain

  • 5.1Explain database concepts and the purpose of a database
  • 5.2Compare and contrast various database structures
  • 5.3Summarize methods used to interface with databases

6.0Security

20%

45 practice questions in this domain

  • 6.1Summarize confidentiality, integrity and availability concerns
  • 6.2Explain methods to secure devices and best practices
  • 6.3Summarize behavioral security concepts
  • 6.4Compare and contrast authentication, authorization, accounting and non-repudiation concepts
  • 6.5Explain password best practices
  • 6.6Explain common uses of encryption
  • 6.7Explain business continuity concepts

How to prepare for CompTIA ITF+

Most candidates fail FC0-U61 not because they didn't know the material, but because they couldn't tell which material they were weakest on. Reading the objectives end to end treats every domain as equally important — the exam doesn't. On FC0-U61, Infrastructure alone is 22% of your score.

CertPilot AI works the other way around. It tracks your accuracy per domain, weights each domain by its real exam share, and pulls most of each practice session from wherever you're currently weakest. The result is a single readiness score — at 90% you're in the range where candidates typically pass, so you book the exam on evidence instead of a hunch.

Every question comes with an AI explanation of why the right answer is right and why each distractor is wrong. The Exam Decoder goes further and breaks down how to read a question — the qualifiers, the scenario framing, and the trap options — which is the skill that separates a 740 from a 650.

CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61) FAQ

How many questions are on the CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61) exam?

The FC0-U61 exam has up to 75 questions and you get 60 minutes to complete it.

What score do you need to pass CompTIA ITF+?

CompTIA ITF+ requires a scaled score of 650. Scaled scoring means the raw number of correct answers is adjusted for the difficulty of the specific question set you were served, so there is no fixed percentage that guarantees a pass.

What domains does the FC0-U61 exam cover?

CompTIA ITF+ is divided into 6 domains: IT Concepts and Terminology (17%), Infrastructure (22%), Applications and Software (18%), Software Development Concepts (12%), Database Fundamentals (11%), Security (20%). The heaviest weighted domain is Infrastructure at 22% of the exam.

How do I know when I'm ready to book the FC0-U61 exam?

CertPilot AI calculates a readiness score by weighting your accuracy in each domain by that domain's share of the real exam, then scaling it by how many questions you've actually answered — so a domain you've barely touched can't inflate the number. At 90% you're in the range where candidates typically pass.

How much does the FC0-U61 exam cost?

The CompTIA ITF+ exam voucher typically costs around $134 USD. Pricing varies by region and vendors periodically adjust it, so confirm on the official vendor site before booking.

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