LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Page 1 of 19 COURSE: PC TECH CONCEPTS (Independent Study DUAL ENROLLMENT) (1/2 YEAR)

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1 LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Page 1 f 19 Time Perid Standards Essential Questin Cncept/Cntent Skills Cre Activities Assessment Textbk/Teacher s Unit 1: Cmputing Overview (1.25 Sessins) A+: 1.2; 3.1; 3.2; A1; A2; A3; F1; A1; C3; F1; G1; A2; C4; F1; K.1; K.4; K.17; K.20; K.21; K.25; K.26; K.27; K.29; K.33; K.68; K.69; 8.2; 8.3; 8.10; , 2, 8, 9, 11, 12, 17 Hw des a cmputer wrk? What are the cmmn external cmpnents f a cmputer system? Hw d we expand cmputing ptential by attaching cmpnents? What is the barebnes cnfiguratin f a cmputer system? What are the cmmn internal cmpnents f a cmputer system? What is the rle f the perating system? What are the basic cmpnents f the Windws Interface? Mtherbard cmpnents, types and features I/O Interfaces Netwrk cables and cnnectrs and their implementatins Cnnectrs The different Windws Operating Systems and their features Windws 2000, Windws XP, Windws Vista Prper use f user interfaces Windws Explrer My Cmputer Cntrl Panel Taskbar / systray Start menu Cmpare and cntrast hardware, sftware, and firmware. Identify and describe cmmn input and utput devices. Define prcessing. Identify and describe the mst cmmn types f strage devices. Explain why it is imprtant t increase cmpnentizatin and standardizatin. Cnnect cmmn peripherals t standard prts. Describe the functins f the kernel. Cmpare and cntrast GUI and CLI. Identify the similarities between My Cmputer and Windws Explrer. Describe the type f infrmatin shwn n the Taskbar. Identify Windws cmpnents used t switch frm ne running prgram t anther. Explain hw an index imprves searching n a cmputer. Custmize the Windws taskbar. Instructr meeting and discussin as needed. LabSim cntent and Take apart and reassemble a cmputer system (Peripherals) Cmparing cmputers: Dissecting cmputer advertisements by cmpnents and ptential expansin. Instructr prepared Research Prjects Testut LabSim PwerPint Presentatins CmpTIA A+ Essentials

2 LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Page 2 f 19 Add and remve gadgets in Windws Vista and Windws 7 Unit Terminlgy: Hardware, Sftware, Firmware, Cmpnentizatin, Standardizatin, Kernel, GUI, CLI, My Cmputer, Windws Explrer, Taskbar, Sidebar, Aer, UAC, Index, and Gadgets

3 LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Page 3 f 19 Time Perid Standards Essential Questin Cncept/Cntent Skills Cre Activities Assessment Unit 2: The Rle f the PC Technician (3.25 Sessins) A+: 2.1; 2.2; 2.5; 3.2; 6.1; A.3; F.2; K.14; K.15; K.16; K.22; K.43; K ; 8.15; 8.16; 8.17; ; 6; 10; 17 Hw d we deply persnal safety when wrking with cmputers? Hw d we manage t prtect hardware devices frm ESD? Why and hw d we prperly dispse f cmpnents in envirnmental ways? What are the prfessinal expectatins fr a PC Technician? Hw d we effectively maintain PCs? What is the rle f pwer prtectin in a cmputer system? Hw d we trublesht PC prblems? Hw d we utilize Windws essential tls t identify and slve prblems? The purpse f apprpriate safety and envirnmental prcedures. ESD Electrical Safety Material Safety Data Sheets Cable Management Physical Safety Envirnmental EMI RFI Apprpriate use f cmmunicatin skills and prfessinalism in the wrkplace. Cmmn preventive maintenance techniques. Physical Inspectin Apprpriate repair tls and cleaning materials Backup Prcedures The trubleshting thery. Cmmn hardware and perating system symptms and their causes. Dcumentatin and resurces Prper use f user interfaces. Describe specific cmputer cmpnents that require special care when handling t prtect yur safety. Demnstrate the prper way t lift heavy bjects. Explain hw ESD can be a hazard t electrnic cmputer cmpnents. List the steps yu can take t reduce ESD if yu d nt have the prper equipment handy. Identify techniques fr imprving peple skills. Describe cmmn steretypes abut PC technicians. Crrelate prfessinalism and its impact n custmer satisfactin. Identify prper techniques fr handling client calls. Identify and discuss prblems assciated with envirnments including: dust, humidity, and magnetism. Describe types f materials that can be used t clean internal PC cmpnents. Demnstrate an effective backup plans Instructr meeting and discussin as needed. LabSim cntent and Use system tls t view current perfrmance statistics and cmputer cnfiguratin infrmatin. Prebuilt and custm management cnsles. View and edit registry settings. Prtecting against ESD. Implementing apprpriate grunding prcedures. UPS cnnectin and cnfiguratin. Instructr prepared Research Prjects Textbk/Teacher s Testut LabSim PwerPint Presentatins CmpTIA A+ Essentials

4 LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Page 4 f 19 t prmte system maintenance. Discuss the rle f surge prtectrs and UPS devices. Identify and demnstrate the trubleshting prcess. Describe situatins in which yu shuld NOT fix the prblem. Explain the significance f end-user educatin. Discuss the rle f dcumentatin in the trubleshting prcess. Identify varius Windws tls and hw t use them. Explre elements that can affect the perating system s stability. Examine a system s registry and hw t mdify it. Unit Terminlgy: ESD, CRT, Pwer supply, Inverter, Laser printers, MSDS, Static-Shielding Bag; Static-Resistant Bag; HVAC; Psitive Pressure System; Negative Pressure System; EMI; Anti-static Vacuum; Surge; Spike; UPS; Escalatin; Cntrl Panel; Task Manager; Event Viewer; Reliability Mnitr; MSCnfig; MSinf32; Dxdiag;

5 LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Page 5 f 19 Time Perid Standards Essential Questin Cncept/Cntent Skills Cre Activities Assessment Unit 3: System Cmpnents (4.50 Sessins) A+: 1.2; 1.3; 1.4; 1.5, 1.6; 1.7; 1.9; 2.2; 3.1; A.2; A.3; A.1; D.1; E.1; K.21; K.68; K.70; K.79; K.(2).1; K.(2).3; K.(2).6; K.(2).7 8.2; 8.8; 8.10; 8.13; ; 2; 3; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 17 Why can we nly utilize certain cmpnents in a cmputer system? Hw d the cmputer system and its cmpnents receive pwer? What is the rle f the mtherbard and its principle cmpnents? Hw d we enhance a system thrugh expansin buses and slts? What is the prcessr and hw des it functin? What is the rle f memry in the cmputer system? Hw d we select the prper type and amunt f memry fr a system? What is rle f BIOS and CMOS in a cmputer system? Hw d we select and wrk with vide cards? What is the Mtherbard cmpnents, types, and features. Frm Factr Bus Slts Chip Sets Riser Card / Daughterbard Prcessr sckets Memry slts BIOS / CMOS / Firmware I/O Interfaces Pwer supplies types and characteristics. AC adapter ATX prprietary Vltage, wattage, and capacity Vltage selectr switch Pins (20, 24) Summarize the functin and types f adapter cards. Vide Multimedia Purpse and characteristics f CPUs and their features. CPU types Hyper threading Multi Cre Onchip cache Speed 32 bit vs 64 bit The different Windws Operating Systems and their features. Windws 2000 Windws 32 bit Explain why the case and the pwer supply must be matched t the mtherbard. Cmpare and cntrast frm factrs. Identify types f cases and their typical cmpnents. Discuss precautins in wrking with Pwer Supplies. Define electrical terminlgy and cncepts. Identify factrs t cnsider when selecting a mtherbard. Cmpare and cntrast the nrthbridge and suthbridge chipsets. Cmpare and cntrast PCI and PCI express. Describe bus types fr vide cards. Discuss cache memry and their levels. Cmpare and cntrast 32-bit and 64-bit prcessrs. Identify the factrs used in cmparing cmputer speed. Hw d we dissipate heat frm a CPU? Cmpare and cntrast memry types. List the advantages and disadvantages f varius frms f Instructr meeting and discussin as needed. LabSim cntent and Remving and replacing a Pwer Supply. Open a system and sketch the mtherbard. Remving and inserting a CPU. Remving and inserting memry. Explring CMOS and BIOS settings. Remving and inserting a vide card. Cmparing Cases Cmputing Vltage Needs Explring mtherbard frm factrs. Intel vs. AMD Memry type cmparisn. Selecting a Vide Card Instructr prepared Research Prjects Textbk/Teacher s Testut LabSim PwerPint Presentatins CmpTIA A+ Essentials

6 LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Page 6 f 19 significance f system cling? versus 64 bit Memry types, characteristics and their purpse. Memry types Parity vs. Nnparity ECC vs. Nn- ECC Single Sided vs. Duble Sided Single channel vs. Dual channel Speed. The basics f bt sequences, methds, and startup utilities. Disk bt rder / device pririty Different display devices and their characteristics. Cnnectr types Settings Cling methds and devices Heat sinks CPU and case fans Liquid cling systems Thermal cmpund Cmmn hardware and perating system symptms and their causes Hardware related symptms memry. Explain hw memry is sld. Install and remve memry frm a system. Describe the perating frequency f memry. Identify the functins f BIOS. Explain the rle f CMOS. Describe the functins perfrmed in the POST prcess. Crrelate the vide card t system display perfrmance. Cnnect a vide card t a display unit. Explain hw a GPU increases vide perfrmance. Identify the advantages prvided by SLI and Crssfire. Describe the general functin f HDCP. Cmpare and cntrast ATSC and NTSC frmats. Crrelate adequate cling and the life expectancy f cmpnents. Identify a variety f cling technlgies and when yu might want t use them. Unit Terminlgy: Frm Factr; ATX / BTX; Micr ATX; NLX; AC Adapter; Prprietary; Vltage; Wattage; Capacity; Pins; Cache; Prcess Size; Hyper-Threading; Multithreading; Thrttling; Virtualizatin; RAM; ROM; SRAM; DRAM; DDR2; DDR3; CAS Latency; ECC; Registered Memry; VGA; HDMi; S-Vide; Cmpnent/RGB; Refresh Rate; Reslutin; Multi- Mnitr; PCI; PCIe; AGP; TV Tuner; Capture Card; Heat Sink; Heat Spreader; Thermal Pad; Thermal Cmpund;

7 LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Page 7 f 19 Time Perid Standards Essential Questin Cncept/Cntent Skills Cre Activities Assessment Textbk/Teacher s Unit 4: Peripheral Devices (4.50 Sessins) A+: 1.1; 1.2; 1.7; 1.8; 1.9; A.3; F.2; A.1; D.1; K.21; K.68; K.70; K.79; K.(2).1; K.(2).3; K.(2).6; K.(2).7 8.2; 8.4; 8.6; 8.10; 8.13; ; 2; 3; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13; 17 What are the basic cnnectin prts and hw d they cmmunicate? Hw has USB replaced the need fr specific prts and cnnectrs? Hw d we transmit data at high-speed transfer rates? What are cmmn input devices and their cnnectin needs? Hw d we install, maintain, and wrk with CRT mnitrs? Hw d we install, maintain, and wrk with LCD mnitrs? What is the rle f the vide interface? Hw des a cmputer prduce sund? Hw d we install, maintain, and wrk with sund cards? What cnsideratins must be made when installing devices? Mtherbard cmpnents, types, and features. I/O Interfaces Functin and types f adapter cards. I/O Multimedia Install and cnfigure peripherals and input devices. Muse Keybard Bar Cde Reader Tuch Screen KVM Switch Multimedia Different display devices and their characteristics. Prjects, CRT and LCD LCD technlgies Cnnectr types Settings Strage devices and backup media. Remvable strage The prcess and steps t install and cnfigure the Windws OS. Verificatin f hardware cmpatibility and minimum requirements Device manager Safe remval f peripherals Select the crrect prt t use t install different peripheral devices. Install peripheral devices such as keybards, serial devices, and parallel devices. Identify typical USB cnnectrs and prts. Cnnect devices such as a printer and a camera. Select and install USB devices based n custmer requirements. Cnnect peripheral devices t a Firewire prt. Select input devices based n custmer requirements. Cnnect input devices using the apprpriate prt. Identify digital and analg cnnectrs by sight. Select the apprpriate mnitr based n custmer requirements and system supprt. Cnfigure display prperties in Windws including dual mnitr supprt. Describe the analg t digital cnversin prcess. Cmpare and cntrast Instructr meeting and discussin as needed. LabSim cntent and Install and remve peripheral devices. Cleaning, installing, and maintaining input devices. Setting up a Dual- Display Update device drivers. Prt and Device Matching. USB Cnnectrs and Prts. Selecting a Sund Card. Instructr prepared Research Prjects Testut LabSim PwerPint Presentatins CmpTIA A+ Essentials

8 LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Page 8 f , 5.1, and 7.1 audi frmats. Explain the significance f sampling rate. Identify varius sund file frmats. Explre the varius types f sund cnnectrs. Install devices using drivers included with Windws and drivers available n disc. Use device manager t verify the prper installatin f devices. Safely remve ht swappable devices. Cnfigure Windws t search Windws Update fr updated drivers. Cnfigure driver signing behavir in Windws XP. Update device drivers. Unit Terminlgy: Serial; Parallel; PS/2; SPP; EPP; Prts; Cnnectrs; USB; IEEE 1394; Firewire; Muse; Keybard; Bar Cde Reader; Tuch Screen; KVM Switch; Reslutin; Cntrast Rati; Native Reslutin; VGA; HDMi; S-Vide; Cmpnent/RGB; DVI; Refresh Rate; Degauss; DMA Channels; Driver; Signing; Ht Swappable;

9 LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Page 9 f 19 Time Perid Standards Essential Questin Cncept/Cntent Skills Cre Activities Assessment Textbk/Teacher s Unit 5: Strage (4.50 Sessins) A+: 1.1; 1.2; 1.9; 2.5; 3.2; A.2; A.3; F.2; A.1; C.3; D.1; F.1; G.1; K.21; K.43; K.68; K.70; K.79; K.(2).1; K.(2).3; 9,4,12,K.(2).6; K.(2).7; 8.2; 8.3; 8.4; 8.8; 8.9; 8.10, 8.13, ; 2; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 17 What is the rle f strage in a cmputer system? Hw d ptical strage devices recrd media? What is a file system and why is it significant? Hw d we manage files in a cmputer system? What is RAID and hw d we cnfigure a system t use it? What types f maintenance will help ptimize a disk? Hw d we create and wrk with Libraries? Strage devices and backup media. FDD HDD Remvable Strage Optical Drives Mtherbard cmpnents, types and features. PATA SATA, esata RAID (levels 0, 1, and 5) The functin and types f adapter cards. I/O The prcess and steps t install and cnfigure the Windws OS. File Systems Directry Structures Files Cmmn preventive maintenance techniques Scheduling preventive maintenance. Demnstrate prper use f user interfaces. Windws Explrer Identify the advantages f hard disks ver all ther frms f strage. Explain hw ptical drives stre and read data frm a disk. Cmpare and cntrast SATA and PATA. Describe typical applicatins fr SCSI devices. Identify strage devices by their recrding medium. Cmpare and cntrast CD, DVD, and Blu-Ray technlgies. Identify the speed f an ptical strage device. Describe hw t divide a single physical disk int multiple lgical units. Analyze the relatinship between a file and a directry. Determine which file system t use given a system s specificatin. Assign attributes t flders and files. Cmpress a drive, flder, r file. Edit Flder Optins t shw hidden r prtected files, r t shw cmpressed and encrypted files in different clrs. Change the default applicatin used fr a Instructr meeting and discussin as needed. LabSim cntent and Remve and insert a hard drive. Set up a lgical RAID Array. Analyzing file structures, attributes, and permissins. Creating a Custm Library. Cmparing and cntrasting DVD and Blu-Ray drives. Cmpare and cntrast NTFS and FAT-32. Explring RAID. Instructr prepared Research Prjects Testut LabSim PwerPint Presentatins CmpTIA A+ Essentials

10 LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Page 10 f 19 file extensin. Cmpare and cntrast RAID 0, RAID 1; and RAID 5. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages f RAID cnfiguratins. Perfrm Disk Cleanup. Defragment a Hard Disk. Check a Hard Disk fr Errrs. Create a Library in Windws 7. Add flders t a library. Unit Terminlgy: Flash Device; Flppy Disk; Hard Disk; SATA; PATA; Magnetic Strage; Optical Strage; Slid State Strage; Dual Layer Discs; Dual Sided Discs; CD; DVD; Blu- Ray; Partitin; Vlume; Span; FAT32; NTFS; Directry Structures; Extensins; Attributes; Permissins; Flders; Navigatin;.EXE Files;.BAT Files;.COM Files; RAID; JBOD; Fragmentatin; Lst Cluster; Crss-Linked File; Defrag; Scandisk; Check Disk

11 LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Page 11 f 19 Time Perid Standards Essential Questin Cncept/Cntent Skills Cre Activities Assessment Textbk/Teacher s Unit 6: Netwrking (7.00 Sessins) A+: 1.10; 3.2; 4.1; 4.2; 4.3; A.3; E.2; F.1; F.2; B.3; C.3; F.1; F.2; F.3; G.1; K.69; K.71; K.76; K.(1).1; K.(1).2; K.(1).3; K.(1).4; K.(1).5; K.(1).6; K.(2).5; K.(2).6; K.(2).8; 8.1; 8.2; 8.3; 8.8; 8.10; 8.12; 8.13; 8.16; ; 2; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 17 What is a netwrk and hw d we classify them? What are the varius types f prtcls and hw d we select the apprpriate nes t use? What is the rle f a netwrk address? Hw d we cnfigure a netwrk? What are the varius netwrking media and hw d we select the prper media fr a netwrk cnfiguratin? Hw d we set up and Cnfigure IP n a system? Hw d we set up and cnfigure a wireless netwrk? What ther frms f wireless netwrks exist? Hw d we trublesht netwrk prblems? What are sme f the recent imprvements in netwrking Basics f netwrking fundamentals, including technlgies, devices, and prtcls. Bandwidth and Latency Basics f wrkgrups and dmains LAN / WAN Prtcls (TCP/IP, NETBIOS) Basics f cnfiguring IP addressing and TCP/IP prperties (DHCP, DNS) Basics class identificatin Full duplex / Half duplex Hub, switch, and ruter. Status Indicatrs IPv6 vs. IPv4 Different netwrk types. Bradband Dial-up Wireless Cellular Bluetth Netwrk cables, cnnectrs, and their implementatins. Cables Cnnectrs Demnstrate prper use f user interfaces. My Netwrk Discuss the principal benefit and drawback t a netwrk. Explain why prtcls are imprtant. Determine the advantages f Client Servers ver Peer t Peer netwrks. Cmpare and cntrast three prtcls. Determine when t use FTP versus HTTP prtcls. Cmpare and cntrast MAC and IP addresses. Decnstruct an IP address int netwrk and nde cmpnents. Identify varius transmissin medium. Cmpare and cntrast half-duplex and fullduplex mdes. Describe varius netwrk devices including: hubs, switches, and cables. Explain hw Ethernet standards wrk. Select the apprpriate netwrk card, cable, and cnnectr type fr a given netwrk. Install a netwrk card. View the status f netwrk cnnectins. Cnfigure basic IP cnfiguratin values necessary t cnnect t Instructr meeting and discussin as needed. LabSim cntent and Explring FTP. Pinging a Netwrk. Remve and install a netwrk card. Set up and cnfigure IP Addresses Create, Jin, and Share a HmeGrup. Peer t Peer versus Client Server netwrks. Design a netwrk. Categrize netwrk cables and cnnectrs. Explring wireless ruters and cnfiguratin. Trubleshting a netwrk. Instructr prepared Research Prjects Testut LabSim PwerPint Presentatins CmpTIA A+ Essentials

12 LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Page 12 f 19 cmmunicatins? Hw d we use Windws HmeGrup t help facilitate netwrk sharing? Places Cmmand Prmpt Utilities HmeGrup Cnfigure and ptimize laptp cmpnents and features. Wireless Encryptin Cmmunicatin Cnnectins the Internet. Cmpare and cntrast the standards. Discuss wireless netwrk security issues. Select wireless netwrk devices. Cnfigure a wireless cnnectin. Cnfigure a Windws device t be discverable fr Bluetth cnnectins. Create a pairing between tw Bluetth devices. Cnfigure synchrnizatin and service settings fr Bluetth devices. View the status f a netwrk cnnectin. Use ping and ipcnfig t trublesht netwrk cnnectivity prblems. Cmpare and cntrast IPv6 and IPv4. Create a HmeGrup. Jin an existing HmeGrup. Share resurce with a HmeGrup. Unit Terminlgy: Netwrk; Prtcls; Client/Server; Peer-t-Peer; LAN; WAN; Bandwidth; Latency; Wrkgrups; Dmains; SSL; FTP; HTPP; TCP/IP; NETBIOS; MAC Address; IP Address; Nde; Subnet Mask; Hst; Bradbad; DSL; Cable; Satellite; Dial-up; Wireless; Cellular; Caxial Cable; Satellite TV; Twisted Pair; STP, UTP; Cat3; Cat5; Fiber Optic; Single Mde and Multi-Mde Cables; ST Cnnectr; SC Cnnectr; Plenum/PVC; RJ45; RJ11; Default Gateway; DNS Server; DHCP; Bluetth; Infrared;

13 LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Page 13 f 19 Time Perid Standards Essential Questin Cncept/Cntent Skills Cre Activities Assessment Textbk/Teacher s Unit 7: Printing A+: ( ; 2.2; 2.3; Sessins) A.2; A.3; F.1; F.2; A.1; B.1; B.3; C.3; E.1; G.1; K.21; K.22; K.43; K.68; K.69; K.70; K.71; K.79; K.81; K.(2).1; K.(2).2; K.(2).3; K.(2).5; 8.2; 8.3; 8.8; 8.16; 8.17; ; 2; 3; 5; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13; 17 What are the varius types f printers and hw d we wrk with them? Hw d we install and cnfigure printers? Hw d we wrk with netwrk printers? Hw d we mdify and cnfigure printer prperties and settings? Hw d we slve basic printer prblems? Hw d we maintain a printer t avid ptential prblems? Install and cnfigure printers. Printer Types Lcal vs. Netwrk Printers Cnsumables. Lcal vs. Netwrk Printers Printer Drivers (cmpatibility) Cmmn hardware and perating system symptms and their causes OS related symptms. The trubleshting methds and tls fr printers Printer prperties and settings. Print a test page. Manage print jbs Print spler Differentiate between different printer types. Describe hw laser printers wrk. List the steps in cnnecting a printer t a cmputer system. Discuss the characteristics f varius printers. Cmpare and cntrast parallel and serial printers. Describe the printing prcess frm applicatin t printut. Identify three cmmn printer languages that printers cmmnly understand. Describe the benefits f netwrk printing. List the steps in installing a netwrk printer. Cnfigure a netwrk printer. Mdify printer prperties including printer name, lcatin, availability, and driver. Cnfigure printer permissins. Manage print server prperties. Start and stp the Print Spler service. Instructr meeting and discussin as needed. LabSim cntent and Install printers using the crrect cabling, cnnectrs, and prts. Cnfigure printers. Chse a printer t fulfill the requirements fr a given situatin. The netwrk printer cnnectin prcess. Instructr prepared Research Prjects Testut LabSim PwerPint Presentatins CmpTIA A+ Essentials Unit Terminlgy: Laser; Inkjet; Thermal; Impact; Driver; Queue; Lcal Printer; Netwrk Printer; Cnsumables; Prperties; Settings;

14 LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Page 14 f 19 Time Perid Standards Essential Questin Cncept/Cntent Skills Cre Activities Assessment Textbk/Teacher s Unit 8: Prtable Devices (2.00 Sessins) A+: 1.10; 2.4; A.2; A.3; E.2; F.2; A.1; B.3; F.1; G.1; K.53; K.68; K.70; K.71; K.72; K.(2).6; 8.1; 8.2; 8.4; 8.5; 8.6; 8.7; ; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 17 What is mbile technlgy and hw is it impacting sciety? What are ntebk cmputers and hw d they wrk? Hw d prtable devices manage battery life and pwer? Hw d we fix and repair a laptp system? Install, cnfigure, and ptimize laptp cmpnents and features. Expansin devices Cmmunicatin cnnectins Pwer and electrical input devices Input devices The prcess and steps t install and cnfigure the Windws OS. Cnfigure pwer management Cmmn laptp issues and the apprpriate basic trubleshting methds. Issues Methds Identify ntebk external cmpnents. Add peripheral devices t ntebk cmputers using USB, PCMCIA, and Express Card slts. Change the current pwer scheme used by a cmputer. Create, mdify, and save pwer schemes. Identify and describe cmmn pwer issues related t laptps. Identify and describe cmmn vide display issues related t laptps. Identify and describe cmmn laptp cmpnent issues. Discuss hw t maintain a ntebk t avid ptential prblems. Describe the trubleshting prcess assciated with ntebks. Instructr meeting and discussin as needed. LabSim cntent and Creating and mdifying pwer schemes. Selecting the ultimate laptp cmputer. Maintaining a Ntebk. Instructr prepared Research Prjects Testut LabSim PwerPint Presentatins CmpTIA A+ Essentials Unit Terminlgy: PCMCIA Cards; PCI Express; Dcking Statin; Bluetth; Infrared; Cellular WAN; Ethernet; Mdem; Aut-Switching; Fixed Input; Batteries; Stylus/Digitizer; Functins; Expansin Device; Suspend; Wake n LAN; Sleep Timers; Hibernate; Standby;

15 LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Page 15 f 19 Time Perid Standards Essential Questin Cncept/Cntent Skills Cre Activities Assessment Textbk/Teacher s Unit 9: Security (4.50 Sessins) A+: What is Malware and 1.8; 4.1; 5.1; hw d we prtect 5.2 against it? A.3; A.4; D.1; D.2; D.3; D.4; B.3; C.3; K.22; K.43; K.44; K.53; K.65; K.78; K.79; K ; 8.5; 8.8; 8.9; 8.12; 8.14; 8.16 NTEA: 11; 12; 13; 17 Hw des effective scial engineering assist with data sensitivity and data security? Are user authenticatin devices a useful security technique? Hw des BIOS prvide an additinal layer f security? Hw can encryptin imprve data security in a system? What physical security techniques shuld be taken t safeguard data? Hw d firewalls help manage a system? Principles f security cncepts and technlgies. Basics f data sensitivity and data security Data wiping / hard drive destructin / hard drive recycling Sftware firewall Peripherals and input devices. Bimetric devices The basics f netwrking fundamentals, including technlgies, devices and prtcls. Authenticatin technlgies Encryptin technlgies. Cmmn prts: HTTPS; HTTP; FTP; POP; SMTP; TELNET Virtual Private Netwrks (VPN) Security Features: Malicius Sftware Prtectin Wireless Encryptin BIOS Security Passwrd Management / Cmplexity Bimetrics Install Malware prtectin sftware. Update virus definitin files. Identify the characteristics f human nature that scial engineering explits. Describe ptential targets f scial engineering. Hypthesize the best defense against scial engineering attacks. Cnfigure Passwrd Plicy and Accunt Lckut settings in the lcal security plicy. Use a bimetric scanner t enrll (recrd) fingerprints that can be used fr authenticatin. Cnfigure fingerprint settings t autmate executin f an applicatin. Cnfigure BIOS and hard disk passwrds. Enable and reset chassis intrusin detectin. Initialize a TPM. Encrypt files and add authrized users. Cmpare and cntrast file encryptin and disk encryptin. Wipe data frm a hard disk prir t dispsal. Cnfigure a screen Instructr meeting and discussin as needed. LabSim cntent and Wrld Wide Survey Scial Engineering and its Causes. Cnfiguring and enfrcing passwrd plicies. Explre BIOS security features. Setting up and managing a firewall. Identifying types, causes, and fixes fr varius Malware. Develping the unbreakable passwrd. Encryptin and Cde Breaking. Data remval and cleaning service cmpanies. Instructr prepared Research Prjects Testut LabSim PwerPint Presentatins CmpTIA A+ Essentials

16 LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Page 16 f 19 saver and require a passwrd t lck the Windws desktp. Enable the Windws Firewall Open and clse prts in the Windws Firewall. Unit Terminlgy: Virus; Wrm; Trjans; Spam; Adware; Spyware; Grayware; Scial Engineering; Dumpster Diving; Data Sensitivity; Data Security; Passwrd; Passphrase; Authenticatin System; Smart Card; Bimetric Systems; BIOS; TPM; Drive Lck; Intrusin Detectin; EFS Partitin; Nn-EFS Partitin; Prtcls; VPM; Firewall; Prt Security; Exceptins

17 LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Page 17 f 19 Time Perid Standards Essential Questin Cncept/Cntent Skills Cre Activities Assessment Textbk/Teacher s Unit 10: System Management (3.75 Sessins) A+: 2.2; 2.5; 3.1; 3.3; A.3; D.1; E.2; F.2; A.1; E.1; K.16; K.44; K.77; K.78; K.79; K.82; K.(2).10; 8.1; 8.3; 8.5; 8.8; 8.15; ; 2; 3; 4; 6; 8; 9; 10; 17 Hw can applicatins smetimes be the cause f a system prblem? Shuld we utilize Windws Update t help manage a system? Why is it imprtant t develp a system prtectin plan? Hw des virtual memry imprve system perfrmance? What are cmmn Windws System Errrs and hw can we crrect them? Hw and when des a system recvery need t be utilized? Cmmn hardware and perating system symptms and their causes. OS related symptms Hardware related symptms The different Windws Operating Systems and their Features Windws 2000 Windws XP 32 bit vs. 64 bit Windws Vista 32 bit vs. 64 bit Cmmn preventive maintenance techniques. Updates Backup prcedures Basics f bt sequences, methds, and startup utilities. Bt ptins Safe Mde The prcess and steps t install and cnfigure the Windws OS. Installatin methds Operating System installatin ptins Run an applicatin as an administratr. Cnfigure cmpatibility mde fr an applicatin. Enable and cnfigure autmatic windws updates. Update the firmware n a netwrk device. Back up data using Ntbackup Create a cmplete PC Backup in Windws Vista Schedule autmatic backups f user data in Windws Vista Prtect yur system with Restre Pints Check memry usage in Task Manager Cnfigure virtual memry settings Create a swap file During startup access the advanced bt menu. Chse advanced bt ptins t custmize hw the system starts and t crrect prblems. Bt using the installatin disc and use autmatic recvery ptins t repair an installatin. Restre the system t a restre pint. Instructr meeting and discussin as needed. LabSim cntent and Set UAC cntrls fr prgram access. Mdify and wrk with Windws Update. Mdifying and cntrlling virtual memry. Create a cmprehensive backup and maintenance plan. Cmpare and cntrast System Recvery Optins and their need. Instructr prepared Research Prjects Testut LabSim PwerPint Presentatins CmpTIA A+ Essentials

18 LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Page 18 f 19 Restre user data using previus versins and frm backup. Restre a system using cmplete PC Restre. Unit Terminlgy: Bluescreen; System Lck-Up; Input/Output Device; Side Bar; Aer; UAC; Driver; Firmware; OS; Security; ASR; ERD; Virtual Memry; Swapping; Thrashing; Recvery Cnsle; Restre Pint; Repair Install; Recvery Partitin;

19 LYNDHURST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Page 19 f 19 Time Perid Standards Essential Questin Cncept/Cntent Skills Cre Activities Assessment Textbk/Teacher s Unit 11: Windws Installatin (2.25 Sessins) A+: 3.3; F.1; F.2; F.1; F.3; G.1; K.23; K.44; K.68; K.77; K.79; K.(2).4; K.(2).7; 8.1; 8.3; 8.5; 8.8; 8.14; 8.15; 8.16; ; 2; 3; 8; 9; 10; 17 What d we need t cnsider befre installing Windws? What are the steps invlved in the installatin prcess? What shuld we d after installatin f an OS t ensure the system will functin well? The different Windws Operating Systems and their features. Windws 2000 Windws XP 32 bit vs. 64 bit Windws Vista 32 bit vs 64 bit The prcess and steps t install and cnfigure the Windws OS Verificatin f hardware cmpatibility and minimum requirements. Installatin methds Operating System installatin ptins Disk preparatin rder Device Manager User Data Migratin User State Migratin Tl The basics f bt sequences, methds and startup utilities Disk bt rder / device pririty Run the Upgrade Advisr t verify system cmpatibility when upgrading Windws. Use a RAID cnfiguratin utility t create a RAID array prir t installing the perating system. Change the bt rder f devices in the BIOS. Install Windws XP and Windws Vista. Migrate user settings and data using the Easy Transfer wizard and USMT. Instructr meeting and discussin as needed. LabSim cntent and Install and/r upgrade Windws. Determining when and hw t upgrade. Identify hw user settings frm ne versin f Windws t anther. Instructr prepared Research Prjects Testut LabSim PwerPint Presentatins CmpTIA A+ Essentials Unit Terminlgy: Bt Order; USMT; Easy Transfer Wizard; Upgrade Advisr;