Chapter 1: Identifying PC Components
- Identifying Components of Motherboards
- Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Processors
- Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Memory
- Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Storage Devices
- Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Power Supplies
- Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Display Devices
- Identifying Input Devices
- Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Adapter Cards
- Identifying Characteristics of Ports and Cables
- Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Cooling Systems
Chapter 2: Effectively Working with PC Components
- Installing, Configuring, and Optimizing PC Components
- Identifying Tools and Diagnostics for PC Components
- Performing Preventative Maintenance on PCs
Chapter 3: Understanding Laptops and Portable Devices
- Understanding Laptop Architecture
- Managing Power and Removing Devices
- Troubleshooting and Performing Preventative Maintenance of Laptops
Chapter 4: Understanding Operating Systems
- Understanding Operating Systems
- Using Operating Systems
Chapter 5: Understanding Basics of Installing, Configuring, Optimizing, and Upgrading Operating Systems
- Installing Operating Systems
- Upgrading the Operating Systems
- Installing Device Drivers
- Optimizing Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Chapter 6: Identifying Operating System Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Procedures
- Troubleshooting Steps
- Understanding Boot Sequences
- Identifying Windows File-Related Problems
- Identifying Windows-Based Troubleshooting Utilities
- Identifying Diagnostic Resources
- Performing Preventative Maintenance on Operating Systems
Chapter 7: Understanding the Basics of Printers and Scanners
- Understanding Printer and Scanner Fundamentals
- Installing, Configuring, and Upgrading Printers and Scanners
- Troubleshooting Printers and Scanners
Chapter 8: Networking Fundamentals
- Understanding Networking Principles
- Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Networks
Chapter 9: Understanding Network Security Fundamentals
- Understanding Security
- Security Solutions
- Identifying Security Problem Areas
Chapter 10: Identifying Safety and Environmental Issues
- Understanding Safety and Environmental Issues
- Applying Proper Safety and Disposal Procedures
Chapter 11: Understanding Professionalism and Communication
- Using Good Communication Skills
- Using Appropriate Behavior
- Putting It All in Perspective
Chapter 12: Working with PC Components
- Removing, Installing, and Configuring Components
- Using Tools and Diagnostic Procedures for PC Components
- Performing Preventative Maintenance for PC Components
Chapter 13: Working with Laptops and Portable Devices
- Using Laptops and Portable Devices
- Removing Devices and Video Sharing
- Troubleshooting Laptops
Chapter 14: Installing, Configuring, Optimizing, and Upgrading Operating Systems
- Using Operating Systems
- Optimizing Operating Systems
- Troubleshooting Windows
- Performing Preventative Maintenance
Chapter 15: Installing, Configuring, Optimizing, and Upgrading Printers and Scanners
- Understanding Printer and Scanner Processes
- Installing, Configuring, Optimizing, and Upgrading Printers and Scanners
- Using Printer and Scanner Troubleshooting Tools and Techniques
- Performing Preventative Maintenance
Chapter 16: Installing, Configuring, Optimizing, and Upgrading Network Systems
- Understanding Networking
- Working with Additional Network Components
- Using Network Tools and Diagnostics
- Performing Preventative Network Maintenance
Chapter 17: Installing, Configuring, Upgrading, and Optimizing Security Systems
- Understanding Security Baselines
- Hardening a System
- Auditing and Logging
- Updating Your Operating System
- Revisiting Social Engineering
- Recognizing Common Attacks