It Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide

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ISBN: 9781587131998 | 1587131994
Cover: Hardcover w/CD
Copyright: 1/1/2011

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The only Cisco authorized textbook that for the IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software course from the Cisco Networking Academy Program.

Introduction
Introduction to the Personal Computer Objectives
Key Terms
Explain IT Industry Certifications
Identify Education and Certifications
Describe the A Certification
Describe the EUCIP Certification
Describe a Computer System
Identify the Names, Purposes, and Characteristics of Cases and Power Supplies
Describe Cases
Describe Power Supplies
Identify the Names, Purposes, and Characteristics of Internal Components
Identify the Names, Purposes, and Characteristics of Motherboards
Identify the Names, Purposes, and Characteristics of CPUs
Identify the Names, Purposes, and Characteristics of Cooling Systems
Identify the Names, Purposes, and Characteristics of ROM and RAM
Identify the Names, Purposes, and Characteristics of Adapter Cards
Identify the Names, Purposes, and Characteristics of Storage Drives
Identify the Names, Purposes, and Characteristics of Internal Cables
Identify the Names, Purposes, and Characteristics of Ports and Cables
Serial Ports and Cables
USB Ports and Cables
FireWire Ports and Cables
Parallel Ports and Cables
SCSI Ports and Cables
Network Ports and Cables
PS/2 Ports Audio Ports
Video Ports and Connectors
Identify the Names, Purposes, and Characteristics of Input Devices
Identify the Names, Purposes, and Characteristics of Output Devices
Monitors and Projectors Printers, Scanners, and Fax Machines
Speakers and Headphones
Explain System Resources and Their Purposes
Interrupt Requests Input/Output (I/O) Port Addresses
Direct Memory Access
Summary
Summary of Exercises
Check Your Understanding
Safe Lab Procedures and Tool Use Objectives
Key Terms
Identify Safe Working Conditions and Procedures
Identify Safety Procedures and Potential Hazards for Users and Technicians
Identify Safety Procedures to Protect Equipment from Damage and Data from Loss
Identify Safety Procedures to Protect the Environment from Contamination
Identify Tools and Software Used with Personal Computer Components and Know Their Purpose
Identify Hardware Tools and Their Purpose
Identify Software Tools and Their Purpose
Identify Organizational Tools and Their Purpose
Implement Proper Tool Use Demonstrate
Proper Use of an Antistatic Wrist Strap Demonstrate
Proper Use of an Antistatic Mat Demonstrate
Proper Use of Various Hand Tools Demonstrate
Proper Use of Cleaning Materials
Summary
Summary of Exercises
Check Your Understanding
Computer Assembly
Step by Step Objectives
Key Terms
Open the Case Install the Power Supply
Attach the Components to the Motherboard and Install the Motherboard
Install a CPU and a Heat Sink/Fan Assembly
Install the RAM Install the Motherboard
Install Internal Drives
Install Drives in External Bays
Install the Optical Drive
Install the Floppy Drive
Install Adapter Cards
Install the NIC
Install the Wireless NIC
Install the Video Adapter Card
Connect All Internal Cables
Connect the Power Cables
Connect the Data Cables
Reattach the Side Panels and Connect External Cables t
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