"IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide"
eBook Name: IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide
eBook Type: CISCO
CISCO
Chapter 1, Introduction to the Personal Computer: Information technology (IT) is the design,
development, implementation, support, and management of computer hardware and software applications.
Chapter 2, Safe Lab Procedures and Tool
Use: This chapter covers basic safety practices for the workplace, hardware and software tools, and the disposal of hazardous materials.
Chapter 3,
Computer AssemblyStep by Step: The first step in the assembly process is gathering the components and completing the computer inventory.
Chapter 4, Basics of Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting: This chapter introduces preventive maintenance and the troubleshooting process.
Chapter 5, Fundamental Operating Systems: The operating system (OS) controls almost all functions on a computer.
Chapter 6, Fundamental
Laptops and Portable Devices: Laptops, personal digital assistants (PDA), and smartphones are becoming more popular as their prices decrease and technology continues to
progress.
Chapter 7, Fundamental Printers and Scanners: This chapter will provide essential information about printers and scanners.
Chapter 8, Fundamental Networks: This chapter will provide an overview of network principles, standards, and purposes.
Chapter 9,
Fundamental Security: Technicians need to understand computer and network security.
Chapter 10, Communication Skills: As a computer technician,
you will not only fix computers but also interact with people.
Chapter 11, Advanced Personal Computers: In your career as a technician, you might
have to determine whether a component for a customers computer should be upgraded or replaced.
Chapter 12, Advanced Operating Systems: The
installation, configuration, and optimization of operating systems are examined in greater detail in this chapter.
Chapter 13, Advanced Laptops and
Portable Devices: With the increase in demand for mobility, the popularity of laptops and portable devices will continue to grow.
Chapter 14, Advanced
Printers and Scanners: This chapter explores the functionality of printers and scanners. You will learn how to maintain, install, and repair these devices in both local and
network configurations.
Chapter 15, Advanced Networks: This chapter focuses on advanced networking topics, including network design, network
component upgrades, and e-mail server installations.
Chapter 16, Advanced Security: This chapter reviews the types of attacks that threaten the
security of computers and the data contained on them.
