Dayton High School - Assignments: Computer Maintenance

I reserve the right to modify and change any day's lesson plan as needed to ensure the objectives are being met. This could mean that the lessons will proceed slower some days and faster others.

All students are to be responsible for making up any missed assignments, whether absence is excused or not. Knowledge of how to use computer is like building a house. You need the foundation before you start on the walls or roof! The student is responsible for checking this website for assignments as well as looking on Schoology. All missed work is counted as zero (0) until completed and graded.

Objectives

Lab Unit 3 - Computer Disassembly & Reassembly
* Describe how the PC works
* Identify all the connectors and devices on a typical PC system unit
* Discuss the major internal components of a PC
* Install CPUs
* Install RAM
* Perform basic RAM troubleshooting
* Identify the structure and function of the expansion bus
* Install expansion cards properly
* Troubleshoot expansion card problems
* Install motherboard
* Troubleshoot motherboard problems
* Install, maintain, and troubleshoot power supplies

TEKS: §130.303. 1(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(G), 2(A), 3(A)(B), 4(A)(D)(E)(G)(H), 5(A)(D) (E)(F), 7(E)
TEKS: §130.304. 1(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(H)(I), 2(A)(B)(C), 3(A)(B)(D), 4(A)(B) (C)(D)(E), 5(A)(B), 6(A)(B)(C)(F)(I)(J), 7(E)(F), 9(A)(B)

Monday, 15 April 2019 through Friday, 24 May 2019

Computer Maintenance Knowledge Check (daily)
* Log into Schoology for detailed information and submit assignment

Computer Maintenance Project Tracker & Goals
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As soon as your group has completed one of the Lab Unit 3 assignments, move to the next one. However, check instructions because some lab assignments run simultaneously.
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Lab Unit 3 - Computer Disassembly & Reassembly
* 3.04: Safeguarding Against Damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
* 3.05: Disassembling the System Unit and Identifying Internal Components and Connections
* 9.01: Removing and Labeling Components and Cables
* 8.01: Identifying Internal Expansion Slots
* 10.3: Replacing a Power Supply
* 6.03: Removing and Installing RAM
* 8.02: Installing Expansion Cards
* 5.03: Removing and Installing a CPU
* 9.02: Removing a Motherboard
* 7.01: Identifying BIOS ROM
* 9.05: Installing a Motherboard
* 13.02: Installing Optical Drives

Real World on the Job
* Written Disaster Recovery Plan
* Written Preventative Maintenance Plan
* Work Order Estimates
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Students who have not completed their work during class will need to come to my classroom after school, to complete it or have the missed work counted against them.

Objectives

Lab Unit 2 - Hardware Research
* Identify the core components of a CPU
* Describe the relationship of CPUs and memory
* Explain the varieties of modern CPUs
* Upgrade of CPUs
* Identify the different types of DRAM packaging
* Explain the varieties of RAM
* Select RAM
* Perform basic RAM troubleshooting
* Identify the structure and function of the expansion bus
* Describe the modern expansion bus
* Explain classic system resources
* Troubleshoot expansion card problems
* Explain how motherboards work
* Identify the types of motherboards
* Explain chipset varieties
* Upgrade motherboards
* Troubleshoot motherboard problems
* Explain the basics of electricity
* Describe the details about powering the PC

TEKS: §130.303. 1(A)(B)(C)(E)(F)(G), 3(A)(B), 4(A)(C)(G)(H)(I)(J), 5(A)
TEKS: §130.304. 1(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(I), 2(B)(C)(D), 4(A)

Monday, 18 March 2019 through Friday, 12 April 2019

Computer Maintenance Knowledge Check (daily)
* Log into Schoology for detailed information and submit assignment

Computer Maintenance Project Tracker & Goals
* Log into Schoology for detailed information and submit assignment

As soon as your group has completed one of the Lab Unit 2 assignments, move to the next one.
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Lab Unit 2 - Hardware Research
* 5-01 Identifying CPU Characteristics
* 5-02 Recognizing CPU Sockets
* 5-04 Cooling Your CPU
* 5-05 Exploring CPU Specs with CPU-Z
* 6-01 Determining the Amount of RAM in Your PC
* 6-02 Identifying Types of RAM
* 6-04 Exploring RAM Specifications with CPU-Z (& Exploring Other Applications)
* 9-03 Identifying Motherboard Features
* 9-04 Researching New Motherboards
* 10-01 Electricity

Students who have not completed their work during class will need to come to my classroom after school, to complete it or have the missed work counted against them.

Objectives

* Describe how the PC works
* Identify all the connectors and devices on a typical PC system unit
* Discuss the major internal components of a PC

Lab Unit 1 - Operating System and Firmware
Lab Unit 1
Chapter 4: Understanding Windows
* Relate the history of Microsoft Windows
* Explain the Windows interface
* Identify the operating system folders
* Describe the utilities in Windows essential to techs
***
• Familiarize yourself with the different “looks” of Windows (we’ve already played with Windows 7, which is very similar to Vista)
• Be able to switch the system appearance between the default interface and the Windows Classic style
• Switch between the default Start menu mode and the Classic Start menu mode
• Switch the view of the Control Panel between the default view and Classic Views
• Use the Windows taskbar
• Run a program from the Start menu
• Change settings for the Recycle Bin
• Change the appearance of the desktop
• Use Windows Explorer
• Understand and use the contents of the Windows and Program Files folders
• Navigate to the Control Panel
• Explain the use of some common Control Panel applets
• Create an MMC
• Add tools (snap-ins) to the MMC
• Access the Registry using REGEDIT
• Export, Import, and modify Registry data subkeys and values
• Define the function of the five top-level Registry keys

Chapter 7: BIOS and CMOS
* Explain the function of BIOS
* Distinguish among various CMOS setup utility options
* Describe option ROM and device drivers
* Troubleshoot the power-on self test (POST)
* Maintain BIOS and CMOS properly
***
* Research Interrupt Codes and Beep Sequences
• Enter the CMOS setup program
• Navigate the display screens of the setup utility
• Set a password using the CMOS setup utility
• Locate the CMOS-clear jumper on the motherboard
• Clear passwords and CMOS settings using the CMOS-clear jumper
• Modify the settings in BIOS

Chapter 12: Implementing Hard Drives
* Explain the partitions available in Windows
* Discuss hard drive formatting options
* Partition and format hard drives
* Maintain and troubleshoot hard drives
***
• Use error-checking to scan for and fix physical errors on the hard drive
• Use the Disk Defragmenter utility to reorganize the hard drive’s file structure
• Use the Disk Cleanup utility to reclaim wasted disk space

Chapter 17: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Windows
* Maintain Windows
* Optimize Windows
* Troubleshoot Windows
***
• Prepare a backup
• Perform a restoration
• Load a device driver in Windows
• Roll back to a previously working driver
• Explore driver signing
• Manually create a restore point in Windows
• Restore a Windows system to a restore point
TEKS: §130.303. 1(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(G), 3(A)(B), 4(D), 5(E)(F), 6(A), 7(A)(E)
TEKS: §130.304. 1(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(I), 2(C), 3(A)(B), 4(C)(D)(E), 5(B), 6 (B)(C)(E)(F)(G)(K)(L)(N), 7(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)

Tuesday, 15 January 2019 through Friday, 8 March 2019

Computer Maintenance Knowledge Check (daily)
* Log into Schoology for detailed information and submit assignment

Computer Maintenance Project Tracker & Goals
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As soon as your group has completed one of the Lab Unit 1 assignments, move to the next one.
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3-1 Exploring the Functions and Components of a PC
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3-03 Recognizing External Connections
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3-02 Examining User-Accessible Components
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* Use the Lab Manual to read and understand what is required
* Enter your answers in the Google Doc (see Schoology)
* Everyone needs to use the paperclip (when you get to that part)

Lab Unit 1 - Operating System and Firmware
* 4-01 The Windows Interface
* 4-02 The Windows Desktop
* 4-03 Windows Explorer
* 4-04 The Windows Control Panel
* 4-05 The Windows Microsoft Management Console (MMC) Toolbox
* 4-06 The Windows Registry
Schoology: Interrupt Codes and Beep Sequences
* 7-02 Accessing BIOS via the CMOS Setup Program
* 7-03 Configuring and Clearing CMOS Setup Program Passwords
* 7-04 Configuring BIOS Settings
* 12-06 Maintaining and Troubleshooting Hard Drives
* 17-07 Working with Windows System Restore
Install CPU-Z to be used with Lab Unit 2
Install any other software of choice (school & business appropriate)

Students who have not completed their work during class will need to come to my classroom after school, to complete it or have the missed work counted against them.

Objectives

* Demonstrate professional standards/employability skills as required by business and industry
* Employ effective reading and writing skills
* Employ effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills
* Solve problems and think critically
* Demonstrate leadership skills and function effectively as a team member
* Identify and implement proper safety procedures
* Demonstrate planning and time-management skills such as project management, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing a project
* Apply academic skills to the requirements of computer technologies
* Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
* Interpret appropriate documentation such as schematics, drawings, charts, diagrams, technical manuals, and bulletins
TEKS: §130.303. 1(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(G), 3(A)(B)
TEKS: §130.304. 1(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(I), 2, 3, 4(C)(E), 7(F)

Monday, 7 January 2019 through Monday, 14 January 2019

Computer Maintenance Knowledge Check (daily)
* Log into Schoology for detailed information and submit assignment

Computer Maintenance Project Tracker & Goals
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Getting Ready for Groups
* Log into Schoology for detailed information

Upon completing the above assignment, do the following:
* Your first project working together in your new group is to create/decide on a group name.

* Second, each group member will locate (CreativeCommons.org) or create a school/business appropriate sign (Word, Paint, etc.) to represent your group. It should include your class period in the lower right corner.

Selecting & Documenting Group's System Unit
As a group:
• Select a system unit from the available selection on the carts (working system units)
• Place one of your group's printed logo's on the top of your system unit for easy identification
• Using a camera (provided by instructor), take pictures of all identifying tags & labels on the system unit
• Using the camera, take pictures of the external connections on the back (and front, if it applies) of your groups computer
• Whichever group member is the most comfortable uploading pictures will show all other group members how to upload pictures
• Upload identifying pictures to the directory with your group name on the Business Server. Note that not all computers seem to connect to this drive.

Students who have not completed their work during class will need to come to my classroom after school, to complete it or have the missed work counted against them.

Objectives

System Management
9.1: Windows System Tools
• Use Task Manager to view current performance statistics
• Use Control Panel to configure your system
• Use system tools to view configuration information for your computer
• Use prebuilt and custom management consoles to manage your computer
• View and edit registry settings
• Manage files, processes, and system settings from the command prompt
• Troubleshoot common Windows operating system and software issues
9.2: Preferences and Settings
• Download and install a Windows theme
• Add and remove file locations for indexing
• Configure locales, regional settings, and alternate input languages
• Configure a screen saver and require a password to unlock a Windows workstation
9.3: Performance Monitoring
• Monitor system performance using Task Manager
• Monitor system performance using Performance Monitor
• Monitor system performance using Resource Monitor
• Monitor system performance using Reliability Monitor
• Troubleshoot common Windows operating system and software issues
9.6: Windows Application Management
• Install, uninstall, and repair desktop applications
• Install and uninstall apps
• Run an application as an administrator
• Configure compatibility mode for an application
• Schedule a task to run automatically
• Configure local users and groups for a Windows system
• Troubleshoot common Windows operating system and software issues
9.8: Digital Content Management
• Select the correct software license for a specific implementation
• Explain the benefits and drawbacks of Open Source software
9.9: Updates
• Configure Windows Updates
• Update a Linux distribution
• Update a Macintosh system
• Update the firmware on a network device
• Configure Windows Update settings
• Manage device driver updates, roll back drivers, and enable or disable devices
9.10: System Backup
• Create a system image backup
• Schedule automatic backups of user data
• Protect user data with File History
• Use Windows Backup and Restore to configure a full system or file backup schedule
• Troubleshoot common Windows operating system and software issues
9.11: System Protection
• Configure System Protection
• Manually create a restore point
• Revert a system to an earlier restore point
• Recover files using Previous Versions
• Enable system restore and configure a restore point
• Troubleshoot common Windows operating system and software issues
9.14: Operating System Troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot application crashes
• Run an application with elevated privileges on the system
• Troubleshoot hung applications
• Configure application priority and processor affinity
• Troubleshoot services and devices that fail to start on boot
• Troubleshoot system crashes
• Troubleshoot common Windows operating system and software issues
9.15: Windows Boot Errors
• Diagnose and correct errors with system power
• Diagnose and correct system component errors
• Recover from partition and boot record errors
• Access the Advanced Startup Options menu to customize how the system starts and to correct problems
• Edit the device priority list in the BIOS/UEFI to include and exclude device types from the boot order
• Modify the hard drive list to identify the order that the BIOS/UEFI should search when booting from a hard disk
• Troubleshoot failure to boot issues
• Troubleshoot common Windows operating system and software issues

TEKS: §130.303. 1(A)(B)(C)(E)(G), 3(A)(B), 4(I)(J), 6(A)(B), 7(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)
TEKS: §130.304. 1(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(I), 2(C), 3(B)(D), 4(C), 6(D)(E)(F)(G)(H)(K)(L)(M)(N)(O), 7(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(G)

Wednesday, 14 November 2018 through Thursday, 13 December 2018

Computer Maintenance Knowledge Check (daily)
* Log into Schoology for detailed information and submit assignment

Computer Maintenance Project Tracker & Goals
* Log into Schoology for detailed information and submit assignment

System Management

9.1 Windows System Tools
* 9.1.1 Using Task Manager (19:06)
* 9.1.2 Using Control Panel (4:44)
* 9.1.3 Using Management Consoles (10:28)
* 9.1.4 Viewing System Information (11:10)
* 9.1.5 System Configuration and DirectX (8:13)
* 9.1.6 Using Regedit (8:30)
* 9.1.7 Windows Utilities Facts
* 9.1.8 Using System Commands (15:40)
* 9.1.9 System Command Facts
* 9.1.10 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 102 minutes

9.2 Preferences and Settings
* 9.2.1 Personalizing Windows (10:27)
* 9.2.2 Configuring Region and Language Options (4:12)
* 9.2.3 Indexing Files (6:13)
* 9.2.4 Preferences Facts
* 9.2.5 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 31 minutes

9.3 Performance Monitoring
* 9.3.1 Performance Monitoring (6:22)
* 9.3.2 Monitoring System Performance (13:19)
* 9.3.3 Performance Monitoring Facts
* 9.3.4 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 31 minutes

9.6 Windows Application Management
* 9.6.1 Windows Desktop Applications (4:34)
* 9.6.2 Managing Windows Desktop Applications (12:22)
* 9.6.3 Desktop Application Management Facts
* 9.6.4 Configuring Application Compatibility (7:36)
* 9.6.5 Application Compatibility Facts
* 9.6.6 Scheduling Tasks (5:19)
* 9.6.7 Windows Store Applications (2:43)
* 9.6.8 Managing Windows Store Apps (7:15)
* 9.6.9 Manage Applications
* 9.6.10 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 60 minutes

9.8 Digital Content Management
* 9.8.1 Software Licensing (8:00)
* 9.8.2 Digital Rights Management (DRM) (8:07)
* 9.8.3 Digital Content Management Facts
* 9.8.4 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 27 minutes

9.9 Updates
* 9.9.1 Updates (6:43)
* 9.9.2 Using Windows Update (12:23)
* 9.9.3 Update Facts
* 9.9.4 Configure Windows Update
* 9.9.7 Performing a Firmware Update (4:01)
* 9.9.8 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 50 minutes

9.10 System Backup
* 9.10.1 System Backup (6:35)
* 9.10.2 Backup Facts
* 9.10.3 Creating Backups in Windows (13:55)
* 9.10.6 Back Up the Computer
* 9.10.7 Configuring File History in Windows (8:47)
* 9.10.8 Configure File History
* 9.10.9 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 65 minutes

9.11 System Protection
* 9.11.1 System Protection (4:53)
* 9.11.2 Using Restore Points (13:13)
* 9.11.3 Using Previous Versions (10:02)
* 9.11.4 System Protection Facts
* 9.11.5 Create a Restore Point
* 9.11.6 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 45 minutes

9.14 Operating System Troubleshooting
* 9.14.1 Windows Operating System Issues (10:23)
* 9.14.2 Troubleshooting Windows Applications (12:42)
* 9.14.3 Troubleshooting Windows Services (6:25)
* 9.14.4 Application Troubleshooting Facts
* 9.14.5 System Lockups (6:02)
* 9.14.6 System Errors Facts
* 9.14.7 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 56 minutes

9.15 Windows Boot Errors
* 9.15.1 Windows Boot Process (5:24)
* 9.15.2 Boot Process Facts
* 9.15.3 Modifying the Boot Order (8:43)
* 9.15.4 Configure the Boot Order
* 9.15.5 Using Advanced Boot Options (10:27)
* 9.15.6 Windows Boot Options
* 9.15.7 Using the bootrec Command (6:55)
* 9.15.8 Startup Error Facts
* 9.15.9 Troubleshoot System Startup 1
* 9.15.10 Troubleshoot System Startup 2
* 9.15.11 Troubleshoot System Startup 3
* 9.15.12 Troubleshoot System Startup 4
* 9.15.13 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 84 minutes

Students who have not completed their work during class will need to come to my classroom after school to complete it or have the missed work counted against them.

Objectives

Mobile Devices
8.5: Mobile Devices
• Identify and configure mobile device features and accessories
8.6: Mobile Device Networking
• Network mobile devices
• Synchronize mobile devices
• Configure email on mobile devices
• Configure mobile device connection, data synchronization, email, and security settings

TEKS: §130.303. 1(A)(B)(C)(E)(G), 3(A)(B), 4(F)(G)(J), 5(B)(C), 6(C)
TEKS: §130.304. 1(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(I), 2(C), 3(B)(D), 4(C)

Monday, 12 November 2018 through Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Computer Maintenance Knowledge Check (daily)
* Log into Schoology for detailed information and submit assignment

Computer Maintenance Project Tracker & Goals
* Log into Schoology for detailed information and submit assignment

Mobile Devices

8.5 Mobile Devices
* 8.5.1 Mobile Device Overview (9:58)
* 8.5.2 Mobile Device Facts
* 8.5.3 Mobile Communications Facts
* 8.5.4 Mobile Device Accessory Facts
* 8.5.5 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 31 minutes

8.6 Mobile Device Networking
* 8.6.1 Networking Mobile Devices (8:54)
* 8.6.2 Mobile Device Connection Facts
* 8.6.3 Synchronizing Mobile Devices (6:22)
* 8.6.4 Data Synchronization Facts
* 8.6.5 Configuring Email on Mobile Devices (3:03)
* 8.6.6 Mobile Email Configuration Facts
* 8.6.7 Manage Mobile Devices
* 8.6.8 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 45 minutes

Students who have not completed their work during class will need to come to my classroom after school to complete it or have the missed work counted against them.

Objectives

Printing
7.1: Printers
• Identify printer types and connectors
• Choose a printer to fulfill the requirements for a given situation
7.2: Printer Configuration
• Select and install a printer
• Given a scenario with system specifications and end-user requirements, select and install the appropriate printer
• Use Windows utilities to configure a local printer, set the default printer, manage print jobs, start and stop the print spooler, and print a test page
• Connect and configure a network printer
7.4 Printing Management
• Configure printer properties
• Manage printing
• Use Windows utilities to configure a local printer, set the default printer, manage print jobs, start and stop the print spooler, and print a test page
• Connect and configure a network printer
7.5: Printer Maintenance
• How to clean an ink jet printer head
• Maintain a laser printer
7.6: Printer Troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot and resolve common printing problems
• Given a scenario with system specifications and end-user requirements, select and install the appropriate printer
• Use Windows utilities to configure a local printer, set the default printer, manage print jobs, start and stop the print spooler, and print a test page
• Connect and configure a network printer

TEKS: §130.303. 1(A)(B)(C)(E)(G), 3(A)(B), 4(D)(H)
TEKS: §130.304. 1(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(I), 2(C), 3(B), 4(C)(E), 5(A)(B)

Friday, 2 November 2018 through Friday, 9 November 2018

Computer Maintenance Knowledge Check (daily)
* Log into Schoology for detailed information and submit assignment

Computer Maintenance Project Tracker & Goals
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Printing

7.1 Printers
* 7.1.1 Printer Types (10:25)
* 7.1.2 Printer Type Facts
* 7.1.3 Laser Printing Process (7:46)
* 7.1.4 Laser Printing Facts
* 7.1.5 Printer Connection Facts
* 7.1.6 Printer Characteristics Facts
* 7.1.7 Choose a Printer
* 7.1.8 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 58 minutes

7.2 Printer Configuration
* 7.2.1 Printing Configuration (8:41)
* 7.2.2 Installing a Local Printer (15:06)
* 7.2.3 Configuring Virtual Printing (5:56)
* 7.2.4 Printer Configuration Facts
* 7.2.5 Select and Install a Printer
* 7.2.6 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 46 minutes

7.4 Printing Management
* 7.4.1 Configuring Printer Properties (13:42)
* 7.4.2 Managing Print Jobs (8:35)
* 7.4.3 Printing Management Facts
* 7.4.4 Configure Printer Properties
* 7.4.5 Manage Printing
* 7.4.6 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 44 minutes

7.5 Printer Maintenance
* 7.5.1 Maintaining Laser Printers (10:31)
* 7.5.2 Printer Preventative Maintenance Facts
* 7.5.3 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 24 minutes

7.6 Printer Troubleshooting
* 7.6.1 Printer Troubleshooting (9:49)
* 7.6.2 Troubleshooting Printing (14:46)
* 7.6.3 Printer Troubleshooting Facts
* 7.6.4 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 44 minutes

Students who have not completed their work during class will need to come to my classroom after school to complete it or have the missed work counted against them.

Objectives

Network
6.1: Networking Overview
• Understand the function of different network devices
6.2: Network Hardware
• Given a scenario and networking requirements, select the necessary connectivity hardware (such as wired network adapters, wireless network adapters, and networking devices)
• Identify the different types of network devices and their roles
6.3: Networking Media
• Select the appropriate network card, cable, and connector type for different network applications
• Install a network card
6.4: Ethernet
• Select devices and media to create an Ethernet network
6.11 SOHO Configuration
• Configure an Internet connection for a small office/home office network using various connection technologies
• Configure a wired and wireless local area network with a single subnet
6.12: Network Utilities
• Use ipconfig, ifconfig, or iwconfig to find TCP/IP configuration information
• Use ipconfig or ifconfig to release and renew a DHCP lease
• Use ping and tracert or traceroute to test connectivity
• Use nslookup to resolve hostnames and test name resolution
6.14: Network Troubleshooting
• View the status of a network connection
• Use ping and ipconfig to troubleshoot network connectivity problems
• Troubleshoot IP address conflicts
• Troubleshoot DHCP client issues
• Troubleshoot wireless connectivity issues
TEKS: §130.303. 1(A)(B)(C)(E)(G), 3(A)(B), 8(A)(B)(C)
TEKS: §130.304. 1(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(I), 2(C), 3(B), 4(C), 8(A)(B)(C)

Thursday, 18 October 2018 through Wednesday, 31 October 2018

Computer Maintenance Knowledge Check (daily)
* Log into Schoology for detailed information and submit assignment

Computer Maintenance Project Tracker & Goals
* Log into Schoology for detailed information and submit assignment

Networking

6.1 Networking Overview
* 6.1.1 Networking (5:23)
* 6.1.2 Network Types (7:47)
* 6.1.3 Networking Terms (10:58)
* 6.1.4 Networking Facts
* 6.1.5 Networking Topologies (7:09)
* 6.1.6 Topology Facts
* 6.1.7 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 50 minutes

6.2 Network Hardware
* 6.2.1 Network Infrastructure (8:33)
* 6.2.2 Network Devices (7:37)
* 6.2.3 Networking Infrastructure and Device Facts
* 6.2.4 Network Adapter Facts
* 6.2.5 Select and Install a Network Adapter
* 6.2.6 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 50 minutes

6.3 Networking Media
* 6.3.1 Cable Media (11:38)
* 6.3.2 Coaxial Cable Facts
* 6.3.3 Twisted Pair Facts
* 6.3.4 Twisted Pair Connector Facts
* 6.3.5 Fiber Optic Facts
* 6.3.6 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 50 minutes

6.4 Ethernet
* 6.4.1 Ethernet (4:31)
* 6.4.2 Ethernet Facts
* 6.4.3 Ethernet Standards
* 6.4.4 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 50 minutes

6.11 SOHO Configuration
* 6.11.1 SOHO Configuration (9:40)
* 6.11.2 SOHO Configuration Facts
* 6.11.3 Configuring a SOHO Router (13:13)
* 6.11.4 Configuring a Wireless Access Point (13:49)
* 6.11.5 Access Point Configuration Facts
* 6.11.6 Windows Network Profile Facts
* 6.11.7 Configure a Wireless Infrastructure
* 6.11.8 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 50 minutes

6.12 Network Utilities
* 6.12.1 Network Utilities (6:17)
* 6.12.2 Using ipconfig and ifconfig (13:09)
* 6.12.3 Find Configuration Information 1
* 6.12.4 Find Configuration Information 2
* 6.12.5 Find Configuration Information 3
* 6.12.6 Use ifconfig
* 6.12.7 Using ping and tracert (11:52)
* 6.12.8 Using nslookup (5:53)
* 6.12.9 TCP/IP Utilities
* 6.12.10 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 72 minutes

6.14 Network Troubleshooting
* 6.14.1 Wired Network Troubleshooting (12:57)
* 6.14.2 Wired Network Troubleshooting Tool Facts
* 6.14.3 Wireless Network Troubleshooting (9:31)
* 6.14.4 Wireless Network Troubleshooting Tool Facts
* 6.14.5 Troubleshooting Network Connectivity (13:51)
* 6.14.6 Network Troubleshooting Facts
* 6.14.7 Fix a Network Connection 1
* 6.14.8 Fix a Network Connection 2
* 6.14.9 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 77 minutes

Students who have not completed their work during class will need to come to my classroom after school to complete it or have the missed work counted against them.

Objectives

Storage
5.1: Storage Devices
• Select the appropriate storage solution
5.2: SATA
• Install SATA devices
5.3: Optical Media
* Contrast and compare various types of optical media such as CD, DVD, Blu- ray
5.4: RAID
• Create RAID arrays
• Implement a RAID solution
5.9: Disk Optimization
• Perform Disk Cleanup
• Defragment a hard disk
• Check a hard disk for errors
5.10: Storage Troubleshooting
• Optimize hard disk performance
• Troubleshoot boot failures
• Troubleshoot problems with storage device boot priority in the BIOS/UEFI firmware
• Troubleshoot SATA drive issues
• Optimize SSD storage devices
TEKS: §130.303. 1(A)(B)(C)(E)(G), 3(A)(B), 4(H), 5(A)
TEKS: §130.304. 1(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(I), 2(C), 3(B), 4(C)(E), 5(B)(H), 6(A) (H)(L)

Monday, 8 October 2018 through Wednesday, 17 October 2018

Computer Maintenance Knowledge Check (daily)
* Log into Schoology for detailed information and submit assignment

Computer Maintenance Project Tracker & Goals (at *least* once a week)
* Log into Schoology for detailed information and submit assignment

Storage Devices

5.1 Storage Devices
5.1.1 Storage Devices (11:42)
5.1.2 Storage Device Facts
5.1.3 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 26 minutes

5.2 SATA
5.2.1 SATA (7:34)
5.2.2 Installing a SATA Device (6:03)
5.2.3 SATA Installation Facts
5.2.4 Install SATA Devices
5.2.5 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 31 minutes

5.3 Optical Media
5.3.1 CD Drives (5:24)
5.3.2 DVD Drives (5:32)
5.3.3 Blu-ray (3:49)
5.3.4 Optical Media Facts
5.3.5 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 25 minutes

5.4 RAID
5.4.1 RAID (11:03)
5.4.2 RAID Facts
5.4.3 Configuring a RAID Array (9:23)
5.4.4 RAID Configuration Facts
5.4.5 Create RAID Arrays
5.4.6 Implement a RAID Solution
5.4.7 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 52 minutes

5.9 Disk Optimization
5.9.1 Storage Optimization (13:26)
5.9.2 Optimizing Disks in Windows (14:01)
5.9.3 Optimizing Disks in Linux (8:13)
5.9.4 Optimizing Disks in Mac OS (4:33)
5.9.5 Disk Optimization Facts
5.9.6 Perform Disk Maintenance
5.9.7 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 59 minutes

5.10 Storage Troubleshooting
5.10.1 Storage Troubleshooting (8:51)
5.10.2 Storage Troubleshooting Facts
5.10.3 SSD Storage Issues (4:26)
5.10.4 SSD Maintenance Facts
5.10.5 Troubleshoot SATA Devices
5.10.6 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 39 minutes

Students who have not completed their work during class will need to come to my classroom after school to complete it or have the missed work counted against them.

Objectives

Peripheral Devices
4.1: Peripheral Devices
• Understand the various functions of different peripheral devices
• Connect a KVM to multiple computers
• Connect peripheral devices using the appropriate cables and connectors
4.6: Device Driver Management
• Install devices using drivers included with Windows and drivers available on disc
• Use Device Manager to verify the proper installation of devices
• Safely remove hot swappable devices
• Configure Windows to search Windows Update for updated drivers
• Configure driver signing behavior in Windows
• Update device drivers
• Install and configure drivers on a Linux and Mac OS system
4.7: Device Driver Troubleshooting
• Update and roll back device drivers
• Enable and disable devices in Device Manager
• Use the Last Known Good configuration, Safe Mode, and restore points to recover from device related errors
• Update hardware device firmware
TEKS: §130.303. 1(A)(B)(C)(E)(G), 3(A)(B), 4(H)(I), 5(A)
TEKS: §130.304. 1(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(I), 2(C), 3(B), 4(C)(E), 5(B), 6(A)(B)(C)(D)(G)

Monday, 1 October 2018 through Friday, 5 October 2018

Computer Maintenance Knowledge Check (daily)
* Log into Schoology for detailed information and submit assignment

Computer Maintenance Project Tracker & Goals (at *least* once a week)
* Log into Schoology for detailed information and submit assignment

Peripheral Devices

4.1 Peripheral Devices
* 4.1.1 Peripheral Devices (3:27)
* 4.1.2 Peripheral Device Facts
* 4.1.3 Connect a KVM Switch
* 4.1.4 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 19 minutes

4.6 Device Driver Management
* 4.6.1 Device Installation (4:11)
* 4.6.2 Installing Device Drivers (11:20)
* 4.6.3 Managing Device Drivers on Windows (12:36)
* 4.6.4 Managing Devices on Linux (12:24)
* 4.6.5 Managing Devices on Mac OS (2:38)
* 4.6.6 Hardware Device Facts
* 4.6.7 Device Driver Installation Facts
* 4.6.8 Manage Devices
* 4.6.9 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 71 minutes

4.7 Device Driver Troubleshooting
* 4.7.1 Device Driver Troubleshooting (4:57)
* 4.7.2 Troubleshooting Devices (9:34)
* 4.7.3 Device Troubleshooting Facts
* 4.7.4 Manage Devices 1
* 4.7.5 Manage Devices 2
* 4.7.6 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 41 minutes

Students who have not completed their work during class will need to come to my classroom after school to complete it or have the missed work counted against them.

Objectives

System Components
3.1: Cases and Form Factors
• Identify the form factor of motherboards and cases
• Select the appropriate motherboard and case combination
3.2: Power Supplies
• Select a compatible power supply for a computer system
• Install a power supply and connect it to various internal components
3.3: Motherboards and Buses
• Identify the various connection areas on a motherboard
• Select an appropriate motherboard and install it in a desktop computer
3.4: Motherboard Troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot system power issues
• Troubleshoot system errors identified during POST
• Troubleshoot memory errors
• Troubleshoot overheating issues
• Troubleshoot device errors
3.5: Processors
• Given an existing system with or without documentation, select an appropriate processor to meet end- user requirements.
• Use correct procedures to install a CPU in a motherboard using a thermal pad or paste, a heat sink and fan, and power connectors.
• View BIOS settings to verify proper installation of the processor.
o Enable or disable hyper-threading in the BIOS.
o Enable or disable VT support in the BIOS.
o Monitor cooling fan speed and CPU temperature.
3.6: Processor Troubleshooting
• Protect CPUs from electrostatic discharge
• Determine whether a CPU is compatible with a given motherboard
• Correct overclocking errors
• Correct CPU installation errors
• Configure proper CPU cooling
• Replace a failed CPU
3.7: Memory
* Discover the differences between various types of RAM
3.8: Memory Installation
• Select and install the correct memory module.
• Install triple channel memory.
3.9: Memory Troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot memory
3.10: BIOS/UEFI
• Find and edit BIOS settings
• Flash the BIOS
• Clear CMOS settings
3.11: Expansion Cards
• Identify expansion slots and cards by sight
• Install an expansion card
3.12: Video
• Select the appropriate video card for a computer system
• Disable an integrated graphics solution
• Install and configure a video card
3.13: Audio
• Select a sound card for a given scenario
• Create a multimedia system by installing sound devices
TEKS: §130.303. 1(A)(B)(C)(E)(G), 3(A)(B), 4(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(H)(I), 5(A)(D)(E)
TEKS: §130.304. 1(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(I), 2(C), 3(B), 4(C)(D), 5(A), 6(A)(B)(C)(D)(G)

Monday, 10 September 2018 through Friday, 28 September 2018

Web Technologies Knowledge Check (daily)
* Log into Schoology for detailed information and submit assignment

Computer Maintenance Project Tracker & Goals (at *least* once a week)
* Log into Schoology for detailed information and submit assignment

System Components

3.1 Cases and Form Factors
* 3.1.1 Cases and Form Factors (6:23)
* 3.1.2 System Case Facts
* 3.1.3 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 18 minutes

3.2 Power Supplies
* 3.2.1 Power Supplies (4:10)
* 3.2.2 Power Supply Facts
* 3.2.3 Identifying Power Supply Components (6:00)
* 3.2.4 Changing the Power Supply (8:28)
* 3.2.5 Install a Power Supply
* 3.2.6 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 44 minutes

3.3 Motherboards and Buses
* 3.3.1 Motherboard Components (4:43)
* 3.3.2 Motherboard Facts
* 3.3.3 Installing a Motherboard (6:20)
* 3.3.4 Motherboard Installation Facts
* 3.3.5 Choose and Install a Motherboard
* 3.3.6 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 36 minutes

3.4 Motherboard Troubleshooting
* 3.4.1 Motherboard Troubleshooting (8:19)
* 3.4.2 Motherboard Troubleshooting Facts
* 3.4.3 Troubleshoot System Power
* 3.4.4 Troubleshoot Power Supply Problems
* 3.4.5 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 27 minutes

3.5 Processors
* 3.5.1 Processor Concepts (17:03)
* 3.5.2 CPU Facts
* 3.5.3 CPU Performance Facts
* 3.5.4 CPU Socket Facts
* 3.5.5 Installing a Processor (6:35)
* 3.5.6 CPU Installation Facts
* 3.5.7 Select and Install a Processor 1
* 3.5.8 Select and Install a Processor 2
* 3.5.9 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 67 minutes

3.6 Processor Troubleshooting
* 3.6.1 Processor Troubleshooting (6:18)
* 3.6.2 Processor Troubleshooting Facts
* 3.6.3 Troubleshoot Processor Installation 1
* 3.6.4 Troubleshoot Processor Installation 2
* 3.6.5 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 33 minutes

3.7 Memory
* 3.7.1 Random Access Memory (4:13)
* 3.7.2 DRAM Types (6:14)
* 3.7.3 RAM Facts
* 3.7.4 Memory Speed (13:16)
* 3.7.5 Memory Speed Facts
* 3.7.6 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 46 minutes

3.8 Memory Installation
* 3.8.1 Memory Characteristics (15:15)
* 3.8.2 Memory Facts
* 3.8.3 Select Memory by Sight
* 3.8.4 Selecting the Correct Memory Module (10:41)
* 3.8.5 Installing Memory (7:52)
* 3.8.6 Memory Installation Facts
* 3.8.7 Install Triple Channel Memory
* 3.8.8 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 65 minutes

3.9 Memory Troubleshooting
* 3.9.1 Memory Troubleshooting (6:36)
* 3.9.2 Testing Memory (4:36)
* 3.9.3 Memory Troubleshooting Facts
* 3.9.4 Troubleshoot Memory 1
* 3.9.5 Troubleshoot Memory 2
* 3.9.6 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 38 minutes

3.10 BIOS/UEFI
* 3.10.1 BIOS/UEFI (12:03)
* 3.10.2 PC Boot Process (4:06)
* 3.10.3 BIOS/UEFI Facts
* 3.10.4 Editing BIOS/UEFI Settings (14:36)
* 3.10.5 Using Built-In System Diagnostics (1:40)
* 3.10.6 Flashing the BIOS/UEFI (10:28)
* 3.10.7 Find BIOS/UEFI Settings
* 3.10.8 Clear CMOS Settings
* 3.10.9 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 73 minutes

3.11 Expansion Cards
* 3.11.1 Expansion Buses and Slots (4:30)
* 3.11.2 Expansion Bus Types
* 3.11.3 Installing an Expansion Card (4:18)
* 3.11.4 Install Expansion Cards
* 3.11.5 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 22 minutes

3.12 Video
* 3.12.1 Video Cards (5:32)
* 3.12.2 Video Card Facts
* 3.12.3 Installing a Video Card (6:12)
* 3.12.4 Video Card Installation Facts
* 3.12.5 Upgrade a Video Card
* 3.12.6 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 39 minutes

3.13 Audio
* 3.13.1 Digital Audio (9:07)
* 3.13.2 Sound Cards (3:36)
* 3.13.3 Sound Card Facts
* 3.13.4 Managing Audio Devices (12:41)
* 3.13.5 Sound Card Installation Facts
* 3.13.6 Sound Card Connectors
* 3.13.7 Select and Install a Sound Card
* 3.13.8 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 59 minutes

Students who have not completed their work during class will need to come to my classroom after school to complete it or have the missed work counted against them.

Objectives

PC Technician
• Use an anti-static mat and strap to protect against ESD
• Implement appropriate grounding procedures
• Use proper communication techniques and exhibit professionalism when interacting with clients
* Discover troubleshooting steps, techniques and on-the-job expectations
TEKS: §130.303. 1(A)(B)(C)(E)(F), 2(A)(B), 3(A)(B)
TEKS: §130.304. 1(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(H)(I), 3(A)(B)(C)

Monday, 3 September 2018 through Friday, 7 September 2018

Students who have not completed their work during class will need to come to my classroom after school to complete it or have the missed work counted against them.

Objectives

Computing Overview
* Discover the expectations before starting and what you will learn over the program
* Learn about TestOut PC Pro online curriculum and how the simulator works
• Read simulated component documentation and view components to make appropriate choices to meet the scenario
• Add simulated computer components to the Workspace
• Change views and zoom in on objects in the Workspace
• Move objects to and from the Shelf
• Use the simulation interface to connect components to the appropriate cables
• Use the simulated Windows desktop to complete software configuration tasks
* Learn or review hardware basics
* Learn or review Windows basics
TEKS: §130.303. 1(A)(B)(C)(E)(F)(G), 3(A)(B)
TEKS: §130.304. 1(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)(I)

Monday, 27 August 2018 through Friday, 31 August 2018

Computer Maintenance Knowledge Check (daily)
* Log into Schoology for detailed information and submit assignment

Computer Maintenance Project Tracker & Goals (at *least* once a week)
* Log into Schoology for detailed information and submit assignment

Computing Overview
1.1 Course Introduction
* 1.1.1 PC Pro Introduction (6:42)
Total Time: about 7 minutes

1.2 Using the Simulator
* 1.2.1 Using the Simulator (20:23)
* 1.2.2 Explore the Lab Interface
* 1.2.3 Working with Internal Components (12:30)
* 1.2.4 Connect Internal Components
Total Time: about 43 minutes

1.3 Hardware Basics
* 1.3.1 Computing Basics (10:52)
* 1.3.2 Computing Facts
* 1.3.3 External Components (5:51)
* 1.3.4 Port and Connector Facts
* 1.3.5 Adapter and Converter Facts
* 1.3.6 Set Up a Computer
* 1.3.7 Internal Components (3:09)
* 1.3.8 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 54 minutes

1.4 Windows Basics
* 1.4.1 Windows Operating Systems (5:17)
* 1.4.2 Windows Operating System Facts
* 1.4.3 Using the Windows 7 Interface (10:53)
* 1.4.4 Using the Windows 8 Interface (8:29)
* 1.4.5 Using the Windows 10 Interface (9:27)
* 1.4.6 Windows Interface Facts
* 1.4.7 Practice Questions
Total Time: about 55 minutes

Students who have not completed their work during class will need to come to my classroom after school to complete it or have the missed work counted against them.

Objectives

* Learn to be safe at Dayton High School, includes safety rules: evacuation, lockdown, modified lockdown, etc and what to do in alternate circumstances
* Learn class procedures
* Ensure students can log into DISD AD network
* Learn about fellow classmates
* Set up browser to class website to view objectives daily
* Review and discuss DISD's Policy for Acceptable Use of Computers and Networks
* Learn how to log into Schoology and participate in a discussion board
TEKS: §130.303. 1(A)(B)(E)(F), 3(A)(B) TEKS: §130.304. 1(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)

Thursday, 16 August 2018 through Friday, 24 August 2018

Collect signed Acknowledgment of Receipt/Contract
* Due Tuesday

Groundwork Presentation
* Safety - evacuation, reverse evacuation, shelter in place, drop & cover, etc
* Classroom setup and expectations
* DHS Grading Guidelines

Ensure students are able to log into workstation with id/pw.

* First 5 letters of last name
* First 3 letters of first name
* Followed by three zeros
* Password is student ID

Check if students have access to:
* C: hard drive
* G: drive, DISD student storage

Set up Home Pages (6) on the browser of your choice to Assignments tab on class website
* 1st tab will be objectives for week
* 2nd tab will be day's assignment
* 3rd tab will be Schoology
* 4th tab will be TestOut
* 5th tab will be Skyward
* 6th tab will be Home for other uses (SAM, Google, etc.)

Autobiography Assignment * Do this assignment after tabs set and while waiting for other's to get theirs set * Obtain the sheet with the instructions * Once completed, print to HP Universal Printing PCL6 Hill Rm 540
1st Class Website check

Dayton ISD Responsible Use of Computers and Network Policy
* On your 5th tab, select Dayton ISD from dropdown box at top > District Info > Forms & Handouts > Responsible Use Policy (RUP) for Computers and Networks
* Learn how to use Socrative Student website (Socrative.com)
* Read and answer questions regarding the DISD RUP

Log into Schoology (pronounced: school-ogy)
* app.schoology.com
* Click on the Schoology logo in the black-ish strip across the top
If you are a new student to Schoology, do the following:
* Sign up
* Student
* Access Code for your specific course will be provided
* For Username, enter your Broncomail id (Ex. brownbet000@broncomail.net)
* For password, enter your 6 digit student number (used in cafeteria)
* Enter your birthday information as requested
* Check the box agreeing to the End User License Agreement (EULA)
* Click on Register button

Returning students will log in using their Broncomail ID/PW
* Access Code for your specific course will be provided

All students should be able to click on Courses at the top to select your current class.

Welcome to Schoology!
* Log into Schoology

Policy for Responsible Use of Computers and Networks Test
Log into Schoology (pronounced: school-ogy)
* Username and password is the same id/pw used to log into the computer
* School is Dayton High School (type 77535 and select our school)
Click on Courses at the top to select your current class
Click on Assignments to find Career Exploration:
* (it is also listed on the right under Upcoming)
* On your 5th tab, select Dayton ISD from dropdown box at top > District Info > Forms & Handouts > Responsible Use Policy (RUP) for Computers and Networks
* You may use the Responsible Use of Computers and Networks
* Wait to start until directed
* If you fail the test, quietly ask if you can retake it and I'll reset it for you
* Retakes receive a maximum grade of 70

Students who have not completed their work during class will need to come to my classroom after school to complete it or have the missed work counted against them.