Publisher's Synopsis
The IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software Lab Companion, Second Edition, is a complete collection of all the labs and worksheets from the web-based course in the Cisco Networking Academy Program. The labs and worksheets complement the theory and foundational concepts introduced in the course and the IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide, Second Edition. You will study:
- Information Technology Basics
- Multimedia Capabilities
- How Computers Work
- Advanced Hardware Fundamentals for Servers
- Assembling a Computer
- Networking Fundamentals
- Operating System Fundamentals
- Printers and Sharing
- Windows 95/98 Operating Systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems
- Troubleshooting PC Hardware
- Windows XP Operating System
- Troubleshooting Software
By working through this manual, you prepare for a future in the IT industry, and you begin to prepare for the CompTia A+ certification exam. This Lab Companion provides you with ample opportunities for hands-on practice and thought-provoking review questions.
By completing these labs, you learn:
- How to successfully assemble a computer by installing its internal components
- How to install an operating system and troubleshoot using system tools and diagnostic software
- How to work with architectures to connect to the Internet
- How to share resources in a network environment
Each of the 47 labs provides an objective that you must accomplish to successfully complete the lab. A provided list of the required equipment and a scenario allows you to relate the exercises to real-world environments. The labs show the step-by-step procedures and provide troubleshooting notes. To help elicit particular points of understanding of the concepts covered, a reflection question is provided at the end of the lab. Additionally, the worksheets are developed with fill-in-the-blank and other exercises to be used as a study guide for the course.
Companion Titles:
IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide Second Edition
ISBN: 1-58713-136-6
IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software Engineering Journal and Workbook Second Edition
ISBN: 1-58713-137-4
This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Program Series from Cisco Press. The products in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy Program.
CompTIA A+ Certification Program
