Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction to Computers
Lab 1.1: Identifying Devices with the von Neumann Model
Exercise 1.1.1
Exercise 1.1.2
Exercise 1.1.3
Exercise 1.1.4
Summary
Lab 1.2: Retrieving Information About Your Computer
Exercise 1.2.1
Exercise 1.2.2
Summary
Lab 1.3: Locating Important Websites
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Chapter 2 Understanding Computer Math, Measurement, and Processing
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Lab 2.1: Analyze the Decimal Numbering System
Exercise 2.1.1
Exercise 2.1.2
Exercise 2.1.3
Exercise 2.1.4
Exercise 2.1.5
Summary
Lab 2.2: Convert Binary Numbers to Decimal
Exercise 2.2.1
Exercise 2.2.2
Exercise 2.2.3
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Lab 2.3: Convert Decimal Numbers to Binary
Division Method
Subtraction Method
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Lab 2.4: Convert Hexadecimal Numbers to Decimal
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Lab 2.5: Measure Data Transfer
Exercise 2.5.1
Exercise 2.5.2
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Lab 2.6: Research Various Frequencies
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Chapter 3 Motherboards and Buses
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Lab 3.1: Analyze Motherboard Components
Exercise 3.1.1
Exercise 3.1.2
Exercise 3.1.3
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Lab 3.2: View Motherboard Components in Windows
Step-by-Step Procedure for Windows 7
Step-by-Step Procedure for Windows XP
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Lab 3.3: Watch Video About Motherboards
Hardware-Motherboards
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Lab 3.4: Complete Motherboard Simulations
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Chapter 4 The CPU
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Lab 4.1: Matching CPUs' Specifications and Definitions
Exercise 4.1.1
Exercise 4.1.2
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Lab 4.2: Analyzing with CPU-Z
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Lab 4.3: Watch Video About the CPU
Hardware-CPUs
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Lab 4.4: Complete CPU Simulations
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Chapter 5 Memory and Storage
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Lab 5.1: Calculating DDR Data Transfer
Summary
Lab 5.2: Analyzing RAM with the Task Manager and CPU-Z
Exercise 5.2.1
Exercise 5.2.2
Summary
Lab 5.3: Watch Videos
Hardware-Memory
Hardware-Storage Devices
Laptops-Memory
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Lab 5.4: Complete Simulations
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Chapter 6 I/O Devices and Ports
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Lab 6.1: Identifying PC Ports
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Lab 6.2: Configure Video Settings in Windows
Exercise 6.2.1
Exercise 6.2.2
Exercise 6.2.3
Summary
Lab 6.3: Watch Videos
Hardware-Ports and Connectors
Laptops-Ports, Connectors, and Components
Hardware-Display
Printers-Printer Hardware
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Lab 6.4: Complete Simulations
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Chapter 7 Computer Operation
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Lab 7.1: Identify BIOS and Bootup-Related Terms
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Lab 7.2: Access and Configure the BIOS
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Lab 7.3: Testing an AC Outlet and a PSU (Optional)
Exercise 7.3.1
Exercise 7.3.2
Summary
Lab 7.4: Watch Videos
Firmware-BIOS
Firmware-CMOS
Hardware-Power Supplies
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Lab 7.5: Complete Simulations
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Chapter 8 Operating Systems and Their Characteristics and Interfaces
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Lab 8.1: Identify Operating System-Related Terms
Summary
Lab 8.2: Watch Videos About Windows XP
Using the Desktop-Windows Explorer
Using the Desktop-Start Menu
Using the Desktop-Taskbar
Using the Desktop-Date and Time
Using the Desktop-Display
Control Panel-Control Panel
Control Panel-Add or Remove Programs
Control Panel-Mouse
Accessories-Windows Updates and Automatic Updates
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Lab 8.3: Complete Windows XP Simulations
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Lab 8.4: Watch Videos About Windows 7
Start Menu
Control Panel-System and Security-Action Center
Control Panel-System and Security-System
Control Panel-System and Security-Windows Update
Control Panel-Programs-Programs and Features
Control Panel-Programs-Default Programs
Control Panel-Appearance and Personalization-Personalization
Control Panel-Appearance and Personalization-Display
Control Panel-Clock, Language, and Region-Date and Time
Accessories-Windows Explorer and Libraries
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Lab 8.5: Complete Windows 7 Simulations
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Lab 8.6: Complete Mobile Operating System Simulations
Locating the Mobile OS Version
Synchronizing Mobile Operating Systems to PCs
Android Synchronization
iOS Synchronization
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Chapter 9 Operating Systems Architecture, Configuration, and Management
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Lab 9.1: Identify Operating System-related Terms
Summary
Lab 9.2: Watch Videos About Windows XP
Before Installation-Partitioning the Hard Drive
Before Installation-Active, System, and Boot Partitions
Before Installation-Operating Modes
Installation-System Files
Installation-File Systems
Control Panel-Admin Tools-System Monitor
Control Panel-System-Virtual Memory
Accessories-Command-Line
Drive Properties-Defragment
Additional Windows XP Topics-Registry
Additional Windows XP Topics-WFP/SFC
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Lab 9.3: Complete Windows XP Simulations
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Lab 9.4: Watch Videos About Windows 7
Control Panel-System and Security-Computer Mgmt-Disk Management
Control Panel-System and Security-Event Viewer
Control Panel-System and Security-Performance
Control Panel-System and Security-Services
Control Panel-System and Security-System Configuration
Accessories-Sync Center and Offline Files
Accessories-System Tools-System Information
Task Manager
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Lab 9.5: Complete Windows 7 Simulations
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Chapter 10 Networks
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Lab 10.1: Identifying Windows and Linux Commands
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Lab 10.2: Testing with ipconfig and ping
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Lab 10.3: Identify IP Classes and Subnet Masks
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Lab 10.4: Watch Videos About Networking
Topologies and Physical Connections-Comparing LANs and WANs
Topologies and Physical Connections-Transmission Media-Copper Cables
Topologies and Physical Connections-Transmission Media-Wireless
Topologies and Physical Connections-NICs, Routers, Switches, and Hubs
On the Local Network-Network Configuration in Windows XP
On the Local Network-Network and Sharing Center in Windows 7
On the Local Network-IPv4 Addresses
On the Local Network-IPv6 Addresses
Outside the Local Network-WAN Technologies
Outside the Local Network-E-mail
Outside the Local Network-FTP and Telnet
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Lab 10.5: Complete Windows XP Simulations
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Lab 10.6: Complete Windows 7 Simulations
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Lab 10.7: Complete Networking Simulations (Optional)
Chapter 11 Virtualization and Cloud Computing
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Lab 11.1: Identifying Virtualization Terms and Technologies
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Lab 11.2: Researching Cloud Vendors
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Lab 11.3: Creating a Virtual Machine in Virtual PC 2007 (Optional)
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Lab 11.4: Complete Simulations
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Chapter 12 Basic Security
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Lab 12.1: Identifying Malware and Methods of Delivery
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Lab 12.2: Enabling the Windows Firewall in the GUI and Command Prompt
Exercise 12.2.1
Exercise 12.2.2
Summary
Lab 12.3: Securing a Virtual Machine (Optional)
Summary
Lab 12.4: Watch Videos About Security
Physical Security and Authentication
Local Security Policy in Windows 7
EFS (Encrypting File System) in Windows XP
TPM and BitLocker Drive Encryption in Windows 7
File Sharing and Permissions
Firewall in Windows 7
Wireless Security
Malware
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Lab 12.5: Complete Simulations
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Chapter 13 Computer Troubleshooting
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Lab 13.1: Identifying Troubleshooting Methodology
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Lab 13.2: Watch Videos About Troubleshooting
Control Panel-System and Security-Backup and Restore
Control Panel-System and Security-Admin Tools-Performance
Control Panel-System and Security-Admin Tools-System Configuration
Task Manager
Accessories-System Tools-DirectX Diagnostic Tool
Drive Properties-Defragment
Additional Windows XP Topics-Advanced Options Menu
Additional Windows XP Topics-WFP/SFC
Recovery Methods
On the Local Network-Troubleshooting
Environmental and Safety Issues
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Lab 13.3: Complete Simulations
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