(A Fall Quarter 2014 Hybrid Course) Instructor: Bruce Salisbury Qtr Dates: 22 Sep – 3 Dec 2014 E-mail:
[email protected]
Class Website: http://www.TestOut.Com Time: Wednesday 2:15 to 4:25 PM Classroom: CTR 176 Office Hours: Arranged
Instructional Resources: There is no textbook for this course. This is a Hybrid Course. All coursework content and Instructions are located at the TestOut.Com/PC Pro Certification website and Canvas. A required Access Code needed in order to create an account at the TestOut Website is available at the Puyallup Bookstore (must be asked for at the check-out counter).
Materials: Personal Computer with Internet Access: Students must own or have ready access to an IBMcompatible personal computer, with access to the Internet, and an e-mail account. Software: You may have to install the Free Silverlight plug-in (from Microsoft.Com) on your computer in order to access the online resources located on the TestOut.Com course website.
Course Description: This course offers an introduction to the installation and interfacing of computer hardware and software including a variety of computer components. Troubleshooting and correction of problems encountered in computer operation of both hardware and software. Students with disabilities Students with disabilities who may need academic adjustments, auxiliary aids or services to fully participate in course activities or course requirements are encouraged to register with the Disability Support Services (DSS) Office. You may call the DSS Office to make an appointment to meet with the DSS Coordinator at Puyallup (253) 840-8335/8474 TTY or Ft Steilacoom at 964-6526/6228 TTY. Students needing academic adjustments must obtain the "Approved Quarterly Academic Adjustments, Auxiliary Aids or Services" (green) form from DSS before any adjustments are made. Class Participation. It is your responsibility to actively participate in the course, and be responsible for all coursework described in the syllabus, TestOut, Canvas and instructor guidance.
If you are going to drop this course, you must formally withdraw. You will not be given an Incomplete as a grade…So, Don’t Ask. Academic Integrity: Cheating, helping others cheat, and/or plagiarism will not be tolerated. All coursework must be your own, but you may collaborate with other students, particularly during grounded class periods. Grading: You will be graded on your completion of the required Hands-on Labs and Exams on the TestOut website. Grading will be based on an equation pertaining to the average of all attempts minus a percentage for the number of attempts for each required Lab and Exam. Example: If you attempted a Lab or an Exam 3 times with an average score of 80% for all attempts; (I deduct 3% for attempt #2, 4% for attempt #3 and so on) and in this case 4% for a grade of 76.8% Bottom Line: It will therefore behoove you to actually view the videos, and read the fact sheets before attempting the Labs and Exams in order to limit the number of attempts taken to get a desired score.
Course Requirements for CIS-150 Content for coursework requirements shown below are located at TestOut.Com You must create an Account at TestOut.Com, and have purchased an Access code from the Puyallup Campus Bookstore before you can begin working on course assignments.
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CIS 150 – Com p ut er I n s ta l l at i on a n d T r o u b le s ho o ti n g (Fall 2014)
Requirements for Weeks I and II 1.0 Computing Overview
2.0 PC Technician
1.1 Course Introduction (View) 1.1.1PC Pro and A+ Certification (View)
2.1 Protection and Safety 2.1.1 Safety (View) 2.1.2 Safety Measures (Scan) 2.1.3 ESD (View) 2.1.4 Protecting Against ESD (View) 2.1.5 ESD Facts (Scan) 2.1.6 Environmental Concerns (View) 2.1.7 Environmental Facts (Scan) 2.1.8 Exam Questions for Section 2.1 (Do Exam)
1.2 Using the Simulator 1.2.1 Using the Simulator (View) 1.2.2 Explore the Lab Interface (Do Practice Lab) 1.2.3 Work with Internal Components (View) 1.2.4 Connect Internal Components (Do Practice Lab) 1.3 Hardware Basics 1.3.1 Computing Basics (View) 1.3.2 Computing Facts (Read) 1.3.3 External Components (View) 1.3.4 Ports and Connectors (Read) 1.3.5 Set Up a Computer (Do Practice Lab) 1.3.6 Internal Components (View) 1.3.7 Exam Questions for Section 1.3 (Do Exam)
2.2 Professionalism 2.2.1 Professionalism (View) 2.2.2 Professionalism Facts (Scan) 2.2.3 Incident Management (View) 2.2.4 Basic Forensic Procedures (View) 2.2.5 Incident Response Facts (Scan) 2.2.6 Exam Questions for Section 2.2 (Do Exam) 2.3 PC Tools 2.3.1 PC Toolkit (View) 2.3.2 Tool Facts (Scan) 2.3.3 Exam Questions for Section 2.3 (Do Exam) 2.4 PC Maintenance 2.4.1 PC Maintenance (View) 2.4.2 PC Maintenance Facts (Scan) 2.4.3 Protecting Power (View) 2.4.4 Configuring UPS Settings (View) 2.4.5 Power Protection Facts (Scan) 2.4.6 Install a UPS (Read) 2.4.7 Exam Questions for Section 2.4 (Do Exam) 2.5 Troubleshooting Overview 2.5.1 Troubleshooting Process (View) 2.5.2 Troubleshooting Process Facts (Scan) 2.5.3 Exam Questions for Section 2.5 (Do Exam)
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Requirements for Weeks III and IV 3.0 System Components
3.6 BIOS 3.6.1 BIOS and CMOS (View) 3.6.2 PC Boot Process (View) 3.6.3 BIOS and CMOS Facts (Read) 3.6.4 Editing the BIOS (View) 3.6.5 Editing the BIOS 2 (View) 3.6.6 Flashing the BIOS (View) 3.6.7 Find BIOS Settings (Do Lab) 3.6.8 Clear CMOS Settings (Do Lab) 3.6.9 Exam Questions for Section 3.6 (Do Exam)
3.1 Cases and Form Factors 3.1.1 Cases and Form Factors (Read) 3.1.2 System Case Facts (Read) 3.1.3 Exam Questions for Section 3.1 (Do Exam) 3.2 Power Supplies 3.2.1 Power Supplies (View) 3.2.2 Power Supply Facts (Read) 3.2.3 Identifying Power Supply Components (View) 3.2.4 Changing the Power Supply (View) 3.2.5 Replace a Power Supply (Scan) 3.2.6 Exam Questions for Section 3.2 (Do Exam)
3.7 Expansion Cards 3.7.1 Expansion Buses and Slots (View) 3.7.2 Expansion Bus Types (Read) 3.7.3 Installing an Expansion Card (View) 3.7.4 Install Expansion Cards (Do Lab) 3.7.5 Exam Questions for Section 3.7 (Do Exam)
3.3 Motherboards and Buses 3.3.1 Motherboard Components (View) 3.3.2 Motherboard Facts (Read)) 3.3.3 Installing a Motherboard (View) 3.3.4 Motherboard Installation Facts (Scan) 3.3.5 Choose and Install a Motherboard (Do Lab) 3.3.6 Exam Questions for Section 3.3 (Do Exam)
3.8 Video 3.8.1 Video Cards (View) 3.8.2 Video Card Facts (Read) 3.8.3 Installing a Video Card (View) 3.8.4 Video Card Installation Facts (Read) 3.8.5 Upgrade a Video Card (Do Lab) 3.8.6 Exam Questions for Section 3.8 (Do Exam)
3.4 Processors 3.4.1 Processor Concepts (View) 3.4.2 CPU Facts (Read) 3.4.3 CPU Performance Facts (Read) 3.4.4 CPU Socket Facts (Read) 3.4.5 Installing a Processor (View) 3.4.6 CPU Installation Facts (Read) 3.4.7 Select and Install a Processor 1 (Do Lab) 3.4.8 Select and Install a Processor 2 (Do Lab) 3.4.9 Exam Questions for Section 3.4 (Do Exam)
3.9 Audio 3.9.1 Digital Audio (View) 3.9.2 Sound Cards (View) 3.9.3 Sound Card Facts (Read) 3.9.4 Managing Audio Devices (View) 3.9.5 Sound Card Installation Facts (View) 3.9.6 Sound Card Connectors (View) 3.9.7 Select and Install a Sound Card (Do Lab) 3.9.8 Exam Questions for Section 3.9 (Do Exam)
3.5 Memory 3.5.1 Memory (View) 3.5.2 Memory Types (View) 3.5.3 RAM Facts (Read) 3.5.4 Memory Factors (View) 3.5.5 Memory Speed (View) 3.5.6 Memory Characteristics (Read) 3.5.7 Memory Forms (View) 3.5.8 Memory Form Comparison (Read) 3.5.9 Selecting the Correct Memory Module (View) 3.5.10 Installing Memory (View) 3.5.11 Memory Installation Facts (Read) 3.5.12 Select Memory by Sight (Do Lab) 3.5.13 Install Triple Channel Memory (Do Lab) 3.5.14 Exam Questions for Section 3.5 (Do Exam)
3.10 Cooling 3.10.1 System Cooling (View)
Group Lab I Due: 15 Oct 2014
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CIS 150 – Com p ut er I n s ta l l at i on a n d T r o u b le s ho o ti n g (Fall 2014)
Requirements for Weeks V and VI
4.0 Peripheral Devices 4.5 Display Devices 4.5.1 CRT Monitors (View) 4.5.2 CRT Monitor Facts (Scan) 4.5.3 LCD Monitors (6:27) (View) 4.5.4 LCD Monitor Facts (Read) 4.5.5 LED and Plasma Monitors (View) 4.5.6 LED and Plasma Monitor Facts (Read) 4.5.7 Video Interfaces (View) 4.5.8 Video Interface Facts (Read) 4.5.9 Connect Monitors (Do Lab) 4.5.10 Install a VGA Monitor (Do Lab) 4.5.11 Choose and Configure a Monitor (Do Lab) 4.5.12 Install an HDTV Monitor (Do Lab) 4.5.13 Configure Dual Monitors (View) 4.5.14 Configuring Display Settings (Do Lab) 4.5.15 Video Configuration Facts (Read) 4.5.16 Optimizing Video (View) 4.5.17 Optimize Video Settings (Do Lab) 4.5.18 Exam Questions for Section 4.5 (Do Exam)
4.1 Peripheral Devices 4.1.1 Peripheral Devices (View) 4.1.2 Peripheral Device Facts (Scan) 4.1.3 Input Devices (3:32) (View) 4.1.4 Input Device Facts (Scan) 4.1.5 Connect a KVM Switch (Do Lab) 4.1.6 Exam Questions for Section 4.1 (Do Exam) 4.2 Serial, Parallel, and PS/2 4.2.1 Serial, Parallel, and PS/2 (View) 4.2.2 Serial, Parallel, and PS/2 Facts (Scan) 4.2.3 Serial, Parallel, and PS/2 Connections (Scan) 4.2.4 Connect Devices (Do Lab) 4.2.5 Exam Questions for Section 4.2 (Do Exam) 4.3 USB 4.3.1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) (View) 4.3.2 USB Components (View) 4.3.3 USB Facts (View) 4.3.4 Install USB Devices (Do Lab) 4.3.5 Install USB Adapter (Do Lab) 4.3.6 Exam Questions for Section 4.3 (Do Exam)
4.6 Device Installation 4.6.1 Device Installation (View) 4.6.2 Installing Devices (View) 4.6.3 Managing Devices (View) 4.6.4 Hardware Device Facts (Read) 4.6.5 Device Installation Facts (Read) 4.6.6 Manage Devices (Do Lab) 4.6.7 Exam Questions for Section 4.6 (Do Exam)
4.4 IEEE 1394 (Firewire) 4.4.1 Firewire (View) 4.4.2 Firewire Facts (Scan) 4.4.3 Connect Firewire Devices (Do Lab) 4.4.4 Exam Questions for Section 4.4 (Do Exam)
Group Lab II Due: 29 Oct 2014
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CIS 150 – Com p ut er I n s ta l l at i on a n d T r o u b le s ho o ti n g (Fall 2014)
Requirements for Weeks VII and VIII 5.0 Storage
7.0 Printing
5.1 Storage Devices 5.1.1 Storage Devices (View) 5.1.2 Storage Device Facts (Read) 5.1.3 Storage Device Interfaces (View) 5.1.4 Storage Device Interface Facts (Read) 5.1.5 Exam Questions for Section 5.1 (Do Exam)
7.1 Printers 7.1.1 Printer Types (View) 7.1.2 Printer Type Facts (Read) 7.1.3 Laser Printers (View) 7.1.4 Laser Printing Process (View) 7.1.5 Laser Printing Facts (Read) 7.1.6 Printer Interfaces (View) 7.1.7 Printer Connection Facts (Read) 7.1.8 Printer Characteristics Facts (Read) 7.1.9 Choose a Printer (Read) 7.1.10 Exam Questions for Section 7.1 (Do Exam)
5.4 Serial ATA 5.4.1 Serial ATA (View) 5.4.2 Installing a Serial ATA Device (View) 5.4.3 Serial ATA Installation Facts (Read) 5.4.4 Install SATA Devices (Do Lab) 5.4.5 Exam Questions for Section 5.4 (Do Exam)
7.2 Printer Configuration 7.2.1 Printing Configuration (View) 7.2.2 Installing a Local Printer (View) 7.2.3 Printer Configuration Facts (Read) 7.2.4 Select and Install a Printer (Do Lab) 7.2.5 Exam Questions for Section 7.2 (Do Exam)
5.5 SCSI 5.5.1 SCSI (View) 5.5.2 SCSI Standards (View) 5.5.3 SCSI Standards Facts (Read) 5.5.4 Installing a SCSI Adapter and Device (View) 5.5.5 Exam Questions for Section 5.5 (Do Exam)
7.3 Network Printing 7.3.1 Network Printing (View) 7.3.2 Installing a Network Printer (View) 7.3.3 Network Printing Facts (Read) 7.3.4 Configure Network Printing (Do Lab) 7.3.5 Exam Questions for Section 7.3 (Do Exam)
5.6 Optical Media 5.6.4 Bluray (View) 5.8 RAID 5.8.1 RAID (View)
7.5 Printer Maintenance 7.5.1 Maintaining Laser Printers (View) 7.5.2 Printer Preventative Maintenance Facts (Read) 7.5.3 Exam Questions for Section 7.5 (Do Exam)
Group Lab III Due 12 Nov 2014
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CIS 150 – Com p ut er I n s ta l l at i on a n d T r o u b le s ho o ti n g (Fall 2014)
Requirements for Weeks IX and X (NO Class) XI (Last Day of Class) 8.0 Mobile Devices
13.0 Troubleshooting
8.1 Notebook Computers 8.1.1 Notebook Computers (View) 8.1.2 Notebook Connectors (View)
13.3 Motherboard, RAM, & CPU Troubleshooting 13.1.1 Common Motherboard, RAM and CPU Issues (View) 13.1.2 Troubleshoot System Power (Do Lab) 13.1.3 Troubleshoot Power Supply Problems (Do Lab) 13.1.4 Processor Troubleshooting (View) 13.1.5 Processor Troubleshooting Facts (Read) 13.1.6 Troubleshoot Processor Installation 1 (Do Lab) 13.1.7 Troubleshoot Processor Installation 2 (Do Lab) 13.1.8 Memory Troubleshooting (View) 13.1.9 Testing Memory (9:03) (View) 13.1.10 Memory Troubleshooting Facts (Read) 13.1.11 Troubleshoot Memory 1 (Do Lab) 13.1.12 Troubleshoot Memory 2 (Do Lab) 13.1.13 Exam Questions for Section 13.1 (Do Exam)
8.2 Notebook Components 8.2.1 Changing a Notebook Hard Disk (View) 8.2.2 Adding Notebook Memory (View) 8.2.3 Changing a Notebook Keyboard (View) 8.2.4 Replacing LCD Components (View) 8.2.5 Replacing Internal Notebook Components (View) 8.2.6 Notebook Upgrade and Repair Facts (READ) 8.2.7 Exam Questions for Section 8.2 (Do Exam)
12.0 Security 12.7.3 Encrypting Files (View)
13.3 Video Troubleshooting 13.3.1 Common Video and Display Issues 1 (View) 13.3.1 Common Video and Display Issues 2 (View) 13.3.2 Video Troubleshooting (View) 13.3.3 Video Troubleshooting Facts (Read) 13.3.4 Exam Questions for Section 13.3 (Do Exam)
TestOut PC Pro Certification Due 3 Dec 2014
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