ITSPC-DEVCOFIG-MGMT ISBN: 978-1-64459-333-2
IT Specialist Device Configuration and Management
Enroll for our Device Configuration and Management Training course to upgrade your technical skills and make a career as an IT support specialist.
What you will be able to do
- Install and configure windows OS
- Install, configure and troubleshoot software applications
- Connect and configure devices - computer, printer, scanner, storage devices
- Manage and access user accounts
- Knowledge of data backup and recovery
- Install antivirus and firewalls for system security
- Identity and resolve device and software issues
Intermediate Self-paced · 1 year access
57 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
01 / About
About This Course
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IT Specialist Device Configuration and Management is an exam preparatory course that focuses on the setup, maintenance, and optimization of computer systems and devices within an organization’s ecosystem. You’ll learn how to install operating systems (Windows, macOS, etc.), configure hardware components (processors, memory, storage), and connect devices to the network. You’ll also learn how to conduct regular maintenance tasks and perform security checks to protect devices and data. The course content is totally in sync with the Certiport Device Configuration and Management exam guidelines. This IT Specialist study guide also includes access to our hands-on-Labs for practical exercises so that you can apply your learnings and skills in real-world scenarios.
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
8 Interactive Lessons · 50 topics01 Installing and Upgrading Client Systems 4 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Understanding Windows Systems
- Understanding Installation Types
- Skill Summary
- Case Scenarios
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
02 Understanding Operating System Configurations 6 topics · 13 LiveLab +
- Understanding User Accounts
- Configuring and Optimizing User Account Control (UAC)
- Configuring Windows 10
- Configuring Hyper‐V
- Skill Summary
- Case Scenarios
13 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
03 Understanding Native Applications, Tools, Mobility, and Remote Management and Assistance 9 topics · 15 LiveLab +
- Configuring Internet Explorer
- Configuring Microsoft Edge
- Configuring Cortana
- Introducing Accessory Programs
- Supporting Mobile Access and Data Synchronization
- Using Windows Mobility Center
- Accessing a Computer Remotely
- Skill Summary
- Case Scenarios
15 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 Managing Applications, Services, and Disks 9 topics · 12 LiveLab +
- Configuring Applications
- Managing Windows Store Apps
- Understanding Services
- Using MSConfig (System Configuration Utility)
- Managing Processes and Applications with Task Manager
- Understanding Storage
- Encrypting and Compressing Files and Folders
- Skill Summary
- Case Scenarios
12 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Managing Devices 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Understanding Cloud Storage
- Understanding Printing Devices
- Understanding System Devices and Device Drivers
- Skill Summary
- Case Scenarios
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Understanding File and Print Sharing 6 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Understanding File and Printer Sharing Basics
- Configuring HomeGroup Connections
- Creating Public, Basic, and Advanced Shares
- Configuring Printer Sharing
- Skill Summary
- Case Scenarios
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Maintaining, Updating, and Protecting Windows 10 6 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Exploring Built-in Maintenance Tools
- Maintaining the Windows Registry
- Configuring and Managing Updates
- Defending Your System from Malicious Software
- Skill Summary
- Case Scenarios
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Understanding Backup and Recovery Methods 5 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Understanding Local, Network, and Automated Backup Methods
- Restoring Previous Versions of Files and Folders
- Configuring System Recovery
- Skill Summary
- Case Scenarios
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
Hands-On Labs Our edge
57 LiveLabs- Getting the Operating System Version Number
- Getting the Windows 10 Edition
- Creating a Custom config.xml File and Excluding Content from the My Pictures Folder
- Installing Windows 10
- Creating a User Account
- Configuring UAC Settings
- Creating a Custom Power Plan
- Adding a Folder to a Library
- Creating a Library
- Configuring a Folder's Location
- Configuring File Explorer Settings
- Creating a Shortcut
- Enabling the Hyper‐V Feature
- Creating a Virtual Switch
- Selecting a Virtual Switch for a Virtual Machine
- Creating a Virtual Disk
- Creating a Virtual Machine
- Configuring a Client to Use a Proxy Server
- Modifying the Security Level for a Web Content Zone
- Configuring ActiveX Filtering
- Adding a Site to a Security Zone
- Turning On Tracking Protection
- Using Compatibility View
- Configuring the Pop-up Blocker
- Using the Snipping Tool to Capture a Screenshot
- Enabling Offline Files
- Connecting to a Remote Computer using Remote Desktop Connection
- Creating an Invitation
- Using PowerShell One-to-One Remoting
- Running a Cmdlet in Windows PowerShell
- Converting a Basic Disk to a Dynamic Disk
- Creating a Custom MMC
- Changing the Default Apps
- Uninstalling a Program
- Configuring the Windows Store Using a Local Group Policy
- Configuring a Service
- Disabling a Startup Program
- Creating a Spanned Volume
- Creating a Simple Volume
- Creating a Mirrored Volume
- Creating a Striped Volume
- Compressing a File or Folder
- Encrypting a File or Folder
- Encrypting the Drive Using BitLocker
- Adding a Printer
- Updating a Device Driver
- Setting up a Basic Share
- Setting up an Advanced Share
- Mapping a Drive
- Sharing a Printer
- Running the Disk Cleanup
- Creating a Task using the Create Basic Task Wizard
- Using Windows Defender
- Backing Up the Windows Registry
- Backing Up Files in Windows 10
- Enabling File History
- Configuring a System Restore
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / Exam details
IT Specialist Device Configuration and Management Details
Gain hands-on experience in device configuration and management with uCertify's course IT Specialist Device Configuration and Management. The course contains interactive lessons, practice tests, knowledge checks, quizzes, flashcards, glossaries, and live labs to comprehensively cover the ITSPC exam objectives. It equips the candidates with all the skills required to pass the ITSPC Device Configuration and Management exam.
Questions
31-41
(per exam)
Duration
50 minutes
(per exam)
Delivered by
Pearson VUE
(in-person or online)
Practice Tests
237 Practice Questions
(mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification
ITSPC-DEVCOFIG-MGMT
Certiport credential
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04 / FAQs
Questions before you start
What are the prerequisites for this IT Management course online?+
There are no prerequisites for this course. Anyone with basic computer literacy can join and learn.
Who should take this IT Configuration Specialist course?+
It is ideal for those wanting to upgrade their hardware and software knowledge or those wanting to apply for entry-level IT roles with basic device management skills.
Is this course suitable for those wanting to transition into an IT career?+
Yes, this IT specialist training is perfect for several entry-level roles.
What are the opportunities in this IT domain?+
After completing a certification in IT Device Configuration, you can look out for support roles like Desktop Support Engineer, Helpdesk Technician, System Administrator, and Network Administrator.
Is Certiport IT Device Configuration and Management a hard course?+
This totally depends on your level of preparation. To pass the exam easily, make sure to focus on the fundamentals of computer systems. For enhanced learning experience and better results, join a reliable training provider who offers Assessment tests, Knowledge checks, Quizzes, Flashcards, Glossaries, and Live Labs for practicing your knowledge and skills.
What is the cost of IT Specialist certification?+
There isn’t a fixed cost for this exam. It ranges from $150 to $500.
Where do I take the exam?+
Pearson VUE
How many questions are asked in the exam?+
The exam contains 31-41 questions.
What is the duration of the exam?+
50 minutes
What is the exam's retake policy?+
- If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on an exam the first time, the candidate must wait 24 hours before retaking the exam.
- If a candidate does not achieve a passing score the second time, the candidate must wait seven days before retaking the exam a third time.
- A seven-day waiting period is imposed between each subsequent exam retake.
- A candidate may not take a given exam any more than five times per year (12 months). This 12-month period starts from the first attempt. The candidate is then eligible to retake the exam 12 months from the date of the first attempt.
Where can I find more information about this exam?+
Sharpen Your IT Device Management Skills
Learn how to set up, maintain, and optimize computer systems for an entry into the IT domain.
- 1 year of full access
- 57 LiveLab included
- Certificate of completion
No credit card required