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By
the end of Module 1 - Overview, you will be able to:
- Describe the importance of knowing how a computer works
- Define
and describe the components of a modern computer system
- Describe the electrical and numerical basis of computing
- Use troubleshooting techniques on systems
- List typical precautions to be observed when working on computer
equipment
- Utilize the Internet as a "virtual toolbox"
At
the end of Module 2 - CPU and Memory, you will be able to:
- Describe the purpose of the CPU, how it works and how it is evolving
- Distinguish between popular CPUs Install a CPU in a PC
- Define and describe the purpose of cache
- Describe the purpose of RAM, how it works and how it is evolving
- Distinguish between popular RAM formats Install RAM in a PC
- Describe how a CPU and RAM work together
At
the end of Module 3
- The System Unit, you will be able to:
- Identify the system unit and its components
- Describe the role of the power supply
- Access the inside of the system unit
- Describe motherboard form factors
- Identify motherboard components
- Describe the role of the chipset
- Describe the role of the system BIOS
- Describe the roles of different bus architectures
- Install and remove expansion cards
At
the end of Module 4
- Controlling System Resources, you will be able to:
- Define and describe
IRQ, DMA and memory I/O
- Describe memory managing in DOS and Windows
- Install memory managers in DOS
- Use the Device Manager to view resources
- Use the Device Manager to assign resources
- Understand Plug and Play
- Use Plug and Play
At
the end of Module 5
- Secondary Storage, you will be able to:
- Describe how
secondary/magnetic storage works
- Describe the features of the IDE interface
- Describe how a disk drive works logically
- Install a floppy drive
- Install a hard drive
- Set up a disk as a master or slave
- Set up a SCSI drive
At
the end of Module 6
- Peripheral Drives, you will be able to:
- Describe
the differences between parallel and serial ports
- Define and describe new I/O technology
- Identify connectors in a typical PC
- List the events that occur when a key is pressed on the keyboard
- Physically and logically install a keyboard
- Physically and logically install a mouse
- Describe how the different video components work together
- Change video resolution
- Change the video refresh rate
- Physically and logically replace a video adapter
At
the end of Module 7
- Systems Software, you will be able to:
- Define and describe the role of systems software
- Identify operating systems and environments
- Control the boot process
- Install and configure DOS
- Use and understand simple DOS commands
- Install and configure Windows 3.1
- Troubleshoot problems in Windows 3.1
- Install and configure Windows 9.x
- Troubleshoot installation problems in Windows 9.x
- Distinguish between Windows 95, 98 and Millinneum
At
the end of Module 8
- Printer and Printing, you will be able to:
- Identify printer ports and cables
- Identify the major components of a given printer
- Replace printer consumables
- Compare and contrast dot-matrix, ink-jet, and laser printers and
how they function
- Determine the proper type of printer to use for a given set of
circumstances
- Install a printer in Windows 9x
- Describe the relationship between the OS, printer drivers, and
applications
At
the end of Module 9
- Multimedia, you will be able to:
- Define and describe multimedia computer components
- Define the advantages of optical disks, including CD-ROMs and
DVDs
- Install and operate a CD-ROM
- Describe sound file formats
- Install and configure an audio card and speakers
- Describe graphic and multimedia file formats
- Describe the features of multimedia video cards
At
the end of Module 10
- Modems, you will be able to:
- Describe connectivity
- Describe how a modem works
- Install and setup a modem
- Troubleshoot a modem
- Describe the basics of network topologies
Enjoy!
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