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Computer Technology Specialist

Module 1: Introduction to Computers

• The Computer
• Types of Computers
• PCs: Desktops, Laptops, Tablet PCs, Handheld Computers & PDAs
• Servers
• Mainframe Computers
• Centralized Computing
• Minicomputers

Module 2: PC Architecture & Components

• PC Architecture
• Computer Case & Power Supply Unit
• System Board & Expansion Slots
• Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• Computer Memory
• Video Card
• BIOS Chip & CMOS Memory Chip
• The PC Boot Sequence

Module 3: Computer Storage Systems

• Computer Storage Solutions
• Hard Drive Storage
• Floppy Drives & Usage Guidelines
• CD-ROM & CD Usage Guidelines
• CD-ROM/CD-RW Drive Speeds
• DVD-ROM Drives & Usage Guidelines
• Tape Backup Drives
• USB Disk & Flash Storage

Module 4: Input/Output Devices

• Input Devices: The Keyboard, The Mouse, Pointing Devices
• Other Input Devices: Scanners, Digital Cameras & Microphones
• Output Devices: Monitors
• Printers: Dot-Matrix Printers, Inkjet & Bubble Jet Printers & Laser Printers
• Plotters & Speakers
• Connecting Input/Output Devices: Serial, Parallel, Universal Serial Bus, SCSI & FireWire Connection