What you will learn:
- All the fundamentals needed to start a career in IT hardware
- Demonstrate competence in knowledge in the basics of computer technology, networking, and security
- Learn to work with hardware, peripherals, networking, and security components
- Understand the basics of preventative maintenance, basic networking, installation, troubleshooting and communication skills
Career & Study Outcomes
Desktop support
User support
Network technician
Applications specialist
Service technician
Curriculum
- 13 Sections
- 58 Lessons
- 15 Hours
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- Introduction to Computer9
- 2.1The basic building blocks of a computer system ‐ the CPU , the Arithmetic & Logical Unit .The binary numbers as a language which computer understands, interprets and processes. The Input & Output devices as means of communication with the Computer system.
- 2.2Number System: Why Binary numbers are used, Binary, Decimal and Hexadecimal number system; Conversion from decimal and hexadecimal to Binary and vice versa.
- 2.3The concept of hardware & the software ‐ the two main components of a computer system. The data & the information. The importance of information flow & its impact on growth & productivity.
- 2.4Study of ATX System, Pentium, Core, Core 2 Cord, Core 2 Duo, I3, I5,I7 ,i9 , Xeon Processor
- 2.5Basics of Processor and CPU Block Diagram of Computer and Computer Generation.
- 2.6Motherboards, Chipset and Controllers, BIOS and the Boot Process
- 2.7Computer Memory : SDRAM , DDR1 ,DDR2,DDR3,DDR4
- 2.8IDE and SATA Devices: Hard Disk Drive and CD/DVDs Drives, SCSI Devices
- 2.9Expansion Cards‐ LAN Card, IDE Card , VGA and SVGA Cards, Sound Card, Interface Cards, I/O cards, Video Cards, USB Card, Fire‐Wire Cards, Internal Ports, Cables and Connector Types.
- Architecture of PC Peripherals5
- 3.1Switch Mode Power Supply: Discrete components, principle of operation SMPS
- 3.2Monitors: CRT, LCD and LED Displays
- 3.3Hard Disk Drive: IDE,SATA,SSD,iSCSI,SAS and Its construction, basic principle of operation, disk drive types, installation, cables, connectors and jumper details, formatting and managing hard disk drive, Various interface standards.
- 3.4Input and Output devices : keyboard , mouse , display
- 3.5Printer: Types & components of printers, printer interface with computer, principle of operation of Laser and Inkjet printers, various mechanical sub‐assemblies, general maintenance aspects
- Assembly and disassembly of PC and Laptop2
- Introduction and Installation of Operating Systems and Softwares8
- 5.1Concept of BIOS, POST its error codes and their interpretation
- 5.2Operating System concepts, definition, Batch processing, Time Sharing, Real Time, Multi‐tasking, Multi‐Programming, Computer Networks, Distributed Processing
- 5.3Steps in the booting process
- 5.4Basic DOS commands, internal and external commands Basic file commands
- 5.5Detailed description of CMOS setup and meaning of its various setting CMOS password setting.
- 5.6System files FAT and NTFS, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 , Windows 10, RedHat Linux and Multi Boot Operating System.
- 5.7Device Installation Graphics Card, Sound Card, LAN Card, Wireless LAN Card, External Drive, Flash Cards, Web Camera, Mobile Devices, Pen Drive, Firewire Cards, Modem, Plotter, Wireless LAN, Access Point etc.
- 5.8Installation of software drivers , necessary software’s , other required software’s and games
- Windows 1011
- 6.1Discovering the new features, Installing Windows 10 , navigating the system.
- 6.2Evaluating alternate installation options.
- 6.3Discovering the features, navigating the system.
- 6.4Evaluating alternate installation options, ensuring optimal configurations.
- 6.5Troubleshooting and restoring, creating and modifying security boundaries.
- 6.6Configuring and controlling user environments, customizing user account control.
- 6.7Encrypting drives and devices.
- 6.8Configuring TCP/IP functionality, network location awareness, connecting to wireless networks.
- 6.9Sharing and accessing resources, accessing the enterprise remotely.
- 6.10Leveraging built in technologies, monitoring and analyzing applications.
- 6.11Ensuring application compatibility.
- General troubleshooting and maintenance3
- Introduction to Networks3
- Network Model3
- IP addressing1
- Networking Devices4
- Media and Connectors4
- Overview of Wireless Network1
- Introduction to Wireless LAN4
