Tecnico en computacion e informatica

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Personal Computer

IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software v4.0

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Purpose of this Presentation
To provide to instructors an overview of Chapter 1: List of chapter objectives Overview of the chapter contents, including
student worksheets some potential studentmisconceptions

Reflection/Activities for instructors to complete to prepare to teach Additional resources

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Chapter 1 Objectives
1.1 Explain the IT industry certification 1.2 Describe a computer system 1.3 Identify the names, purposes, and characteristics of cases and power supplies 1.4 Identify thenames, purposes, and characteristics of internal components 1.5 Identify the names, purposes, and characteristics of ports and cables 1.6 Identify the names, purposes, and characteristics of input devices 1.7 Identify the names, purposes, and characteristics of output devices 1.8 Explain system resources and their purposes
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Chapter 1 Worksheets
1.1.2 Worksheet: Job Opportunities 1.4.7 Worksheet: Research Computer Components

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Information Technology (IT)
The design, development, implementation, support, and management of computer hardware and software applications An IT professional isknowledgeable about computer systems and operating systems. This chapter will review IT certifications and the components of a basic personal computer system.

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IT Technician
Has specialized skills to install, maintain, and repair computers Computers include desktop, laptop, and personal electronic devicesITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

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Education and Certification
A successful IT technician has training and experience in the following:
Personal computers, printers, scanners, and laptop computers Safe lab procedures Troubleshooting Operating systems Networks Security Communication skills

Industry standard certification:
CompTIAA+ European Certification of Informatics Professional (EUCIP) IT Administrator Certification (Modules 1 – 3)
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CompTIA A+ Certification
An A+ Certification candidate must pass two exams: 1. CompTIA A+ Essentials (220-601)
covers the basic skills needed to install, build, upgrade, repair, configure,troubleshoot, optimize, diagnose, and maintain basic personal computer hardware and operating systems

2. The second advanced exam depends on the type of certification desired: IT Technician (220-602) Remote Support Technician (220-603) Depot Technician (220-604)
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EUCIP IT Administrator CertificationCovers the standards prescribed by the Council of European Professional Informatics Societies (CEPIS) Consists of five exams:
Module 1: Computer Hardware Module 2: Operating Systems Module 3: Local Area Network and Network Services Module 4: Expert Network Use Module 5: IT Security

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EUCIP ITAdministrator Certification
Modules 1-3 covered in this course: Module 1: Computer Hardware
Includes the functions of the components of a personal computer, diagnosis and repair of hardware problems, and selection and recommendation of appropriate hardware

Module 2: Operating Systems
Includes installing and updating most common operating systems and applications and using system tools for...