All Episodes
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Episode 1: Welcome to the Tech+ PrepCast: What to Expect and How to Begin
This episode introduces the CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) PrepCast and provides a clear starting point for candidates new to the certification process. You will learn how th...
Episode 2: Certification Strategy: Navigating the Tech+ Exam Pathway
This episode examines how to strategically approach the Tech+ exam by understanding its structure, objectives, and role as a pre-professional IT certification. We begi...
Episode 3: Exam Format: Types of Questions, Time Limits, and Scoring
This episode covers the key structural elements of the Tech+ exam, enabling you to walk into the testing center with a clear understanding of what to expect. We detail...
Episode 4: Study Smarter: Tools, Resources, and Success Habits
This episode focuses on building an efficient and sustainable study plan by using the right tools and adopting habits that lead to long-term retention. We explore esse...
Episode 5: Domain Mapping: How Objectives Align with Exam Performance
This episode explains the concept of domain mapping and how understanding it can directly influence your exam performance. Each domain in the Tech+ exam represents a s...
Episode 6: Building Your Learning Plan: Study Scheduling and Checkpoints
This episode guides you through creating a structured learning plan that keeps you on track from your first study session to exam day. We begin with the importance of ...
Episode 7: Practice Exams and Simulations: Effective Use and Timing
This episode focuses on using practice exams and simulations as critical tools for assessing readiness. You will learn how to approach these resources strategically, b...
Episode 8: Glossary Deep Dive: IT Concepts and Infrastructure Terms
This episode provides a focused review of key terminology from the IT Concepts and Infrastructure domains. You will hear precise definitions of foundational computing ...
Episode 9: Glossary Deep Dive: Software, Development, and Databases
This episode continues the glossary focus, shifting to terminology from the Applications, Software Development, and Data domains. We define terms related to operating ...
Episode 10: Glossary Deep Dive: Security, Networking, and Cloud Concepts
This episode concludes the glossary series by covering essential terminology from the Security, Networking, and Cloud domains. We define critical security principles, ...
Episode 11: IT Concepts and Terminology: Domain Overview
This episode introduces the IT Concepts and Terminology domain, outlining its purpose and how it fits into the overall Tech+ exam structure. We review the types of top...
Episode 12: Computing Basics: Input, Processing, Output, and Storage
This episode examines the four primary stages of computing—input, processing, output, and storage—breaking down how each interacts within a computing system. We explai...
Episode 13: Notational Systems: Binary, Hexadecimal, Decimal, and Octal
This episode explains the core notational systems used in computing, including binary, hexadecimal, decimal, and octal. We describe how each system works, why it is us...
Episode 14: Measuring IT: Storage, Throughput, and Processing Speed Units
This episode covers the common units of measure used to describe storage capacity, data transfer rates, and processing speeds. We explain units such as bytes, kilobyte...
Episode 15: Troubleshooting Steps: The Structured IT Methodology
This episode outlines the standard troubleshooting methodology used in IT to systematically identify and resolve issues. We walk through each step, from identifying th...
Episode 16: Infrastructure: Domain Overview
This episode introduces the Infrastructure domain, which makes up a significant portion of the Tech+ exam and covers the hardware, devices, and technologies that form ...
Episode 17: Computing Devices: Smartphones to IoT and Their Purposes
This episode explores the wide range of computing devices covered in the Tech+ exam, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, workstations, servers, gaming consoles, a...
Episode 18: Home and Connected Devices: From Doorbells to Medical Equipment
This episode focuses on the expanding category of connected devices, from home automation systems and video doorbells to medical monitoring tools and exercise equipmen...
Episode 19: Internal Components: CPU, RAM, GPU, and Motherboards
This episode examines the core internal components that power computing devices. We detail the functions of the CPU, RAM, GPU, and the motherboard, along with supporti...
Episode 20: Storage Technologies: HDD, SSD, NVMe, and Optical Compared
This episode compares the major types of storage technologies you need to understand for the exam. We explain the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of HDD...