It Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide

by Cisco Networking Academy

• ISBN13: 9781587131998
• ISBN10: 1587131994
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover w/CD
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Cisco Press

Summary

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

Table of Contents

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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