Introduction to PCs: Inside Your PC

Summary:

This course explains the components within a PC and how they are used.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Identify the motherboard, BIOS and microprocessor
Explain the use of jacks, ports and other connections
Recognize types of disk drives
Define, idenify and add memory

Outline:

The motherboard and BIOS
The microprocessor
Connecting to the motherboard
Using the PC's clock
Jacks and ports
Using USB ports
Using FireWire and serial ports
Using other connections
Types of disk drives
The hard disk drive
CD-ROM and DVD drives
Other disk drives
Defining memory
Identifying your PC's memory
Adding memory to your PC

Features:

Exercises that allow users to practice the application
A file containing the text of the exercises
Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the application
Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
A glossary
A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for anyone who wants an introduction to the use of a PC with Windows as the operating system.

Prerequisites:

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98 or higher. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Terms of Use:

None