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4. Scope and Sequence

THEORY

Unit Scope Period

Content
1. Introduction to computers System Case, Styles and Sizes, Form Factors, 28
Switches
1.1. Power: The internal Power Supply, Parts of
the Power Supply, Form Factors
1.1.1. Motherboard and System Devices
1.1.1.1. Motherboard Form Factors
1.1.1.2. Parts of the Motherboard
1.1.1.3. System Bus Functions
1.1.1.3.1. Peripheral Component Interconnect
(PCI) Local Bus
1.1.1.3.2. Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)/PCI
express
1.1.2. System BIOS
1.1.2.1. System BIOS Functions and
Operation, BIOS Settings
1.2. The Processor
1.2.1.1. Processor Power and Voltage
1.2.1.2. Processor Cooling
1.2.1.3. Processor Sockets and Slots
1.2.2. System Memory, Memory Technology
Types, Speed, Size
1.3. Video Cards
1.3.1. Video Modes, Resolution and Color
1.3.2. Video Display Standards
1.4. Hard Disk Drives
1.4.1. Construction and Operation of the Hard
Disk Drive
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1.4.1.1. Hard Disk Geometry, Tracks, Cylinders
and Sectors
1.4.1.2. Partitioning, Partition Sizes and Drive
Lettering
1.4.1.3. Formatting and Capacity
1.4.2. Hard Disk Interfaces and Configuration
1.4.2.1. Interface: IDE/ATA/ATAPI, SATA,
USB
1.5. CD, DVD-ROM Drives and Interfaces
1.5.1. CD, DVD-ROM Drive Construction and
Operation
1.5.2. Recordable CD (CD-R)
1.5.3. Rewriteable CD (CD-RW)
1.6. Monitors
1.6.1. Monitor Resolution, Colour and Refresh
rate
1.6.2. Monitor Size
1.6.3. CRT and LCD monitors
1.7. Keyboards and Mouse

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1.7.1. Keyboard Construction and Operation

1.7.2. Keyboard, Key Groupings
1.7.2.1. Alphanumeric Key Layouts
1.7.2.2. Standard Keyboard Layouts
System Care Guide 18
2. 2.1. Preventive Maintenance
2.2. System Care:
2.2.1. Cooling and Ventilation
2.2.2. Virus Detection and Protection
2.2.3. Background on Viruses
2.2.4. Virus Infection Mechanisms and
Prevention
2.2.5. Virus Scanning and Antivirus Software
2.3. Backups
2.3.1. Backup Methods, Devices and Media
2.3.2. Backup Scheduling and Media Rotation
Systems
2.3.3. What To Back Up
2.3.4. How To Back Up
2.3.5. Boot Disks
3 Troubleshoot, Repair and 22
maintenance 3.1. General Troubleshooting Techniques
3.1.1. Steps To Take First When
Troubleshooting
3.1.2. General Diagnostic Techniques
3.2. Diagnostic, Troubleshooting and Repair
Tools
3.2.1. Troubleshooting Boot Problems
3.2.1.1. Troubleshooting Boot-Time Error
Messages
3.2.1.2. Troubleshooting System Slowdowns
3.2.2. Troubleshooting Specific Components
3.2.2.1. System Case
3.2.2.1.1. Assembly of Physical devices issues
3.2.2.1.2. LEDs, Case Buttons, Key Lock
3.2.2.2. Power Sources and Power Protection
Devices
3.2.2.3. Motherboard and System Devices
3.2.2.4. The Processor
3.2.2.5. System Memory
3.2.2.5.1. Memory Not Recognized
3.2.2.5.2. Out of Memory Problems
3.2.2.6. Video Cards
3.2.2.6.1. Failure or Improper Operation
3.2.2.6.2. Image Quality Problems(Video
Controller Issue)
3.2.2.6.3. Performance or Video Mode Issues
3.2.2.7. Monitors
3.2.2.7.1. Failure or Improper Operation
3.2.2.7.2. Image Quality Problems(Monitor itself)
3.2.2.8. CD-ROM Drives
3.2.2.8.1. Drive Not Recognized
3.2.2.8.2. Configuration Problems
3.2.2.8.3. Physical Problems

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3.2.2.9. Peripheral I/O Ports

3.2.2.10. Keyboards
3.2.2.11. Mouse
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(PRACTICLE)
Unit Scope Activities Periods
1 Introduction to 1.1. Perform Physical Installation Procedure 25
computers 1.2. Perform Memory Module Physical Installation
Procedure
1.3. Perform Motherboard Physical Installation Procedure
1.4. Perform Identification Procedures
1.4.1. Video Card Identification Procedure
1.4.2. Operation System Identification Procedure
1.4.3. File System Identification Procedure
3 Troubleshoot, 3.1. Perform I/O Port Physical Installation Procedures 67
repair and 3.1.1. System Case Preparation Procedure
maintenance 3.1.2. Hard Disk Drive Physical Installation Procedure
3.1.3. CD-ROM Drive Physical Installation Procedure
3.1.4. Processor Physical Installation Procedure
3.1.5. Heat Connector Physical Installation Procedure
3.1.6. PS/2 Mouse Port Connector Physical Installation
Procedure
3.1.7. Video Card Physical Installation Procedure
3.2. Perform Uninstallation and Disassembly Procedures
3.2.1. System Case Cover Removal Procedure
3.3. Perform Setup and Inspection Procedures
3.3.1. Post-Assembly Inspection Procedure
3.3.2. Post-Assembly Initial Boot Procedure
3.3.3. Safe BIOS Setup Procedure
3.3.4. Post-Assembly Initial Test Procedure
3.3.5. Hard Disk Partitioning and Formatting Procedure
3.3.6. CD-ROM Driver Installation Procedure

Mobile System Repairing :

1.1. Factory reset without loss of information
1.2. Troubleshoot battery problem.
1.3. Display problems
1.4. Memory related problem
1.5. Connection of wifi, bluetooth, GPRS probks
1.6. Repair and trouble shoot computer system
10 Project work 10
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