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CIT 1042 - Introduction to Operating Systems


Clock Hours: 90

Prerequisites:

Successful Completion of CITX-1022: IT Foundations class competencies

Industry Certifications

This class fully maps to Microsoft’s (98-349) Windows Operating Systems Fundamentals Certification Exam objectives.

Course Description:

Students in this class will be introduced to a comprehensive introduction to using and managing personal computers running a modern desktop operating system. Students will learn how operating systems are organized and function; How to perform desktop OS installation, upgrade and configuration; Manage applications, services and hardware; Manage files, file systems, directories and storage devices; Perform OS updates, maintenance, and security configuration tasks; Manage user accounts, sharing, and securing shared resources; and Navigate and Manage files, directories, subdirectories, and File Systems from a command-line.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this class, and obtaining Mastery Level of assessment with the objectives and skills, the student is expected to be able to:

 

  1. Configure Control Panel options (A)
  2. Configure desktop settings (A)
  3. Configure native applications and tools (A)
  4. Configure mobility settings (A)
  5. Configure and use management tools (A)
  6. Identify Windows operating system editions (B)
  7. Identify operating system upgrade paths (B)
  8. Understand operating system installation types and techniques (B)
  9. Understand operating system architecture (B)
  10. Configure applications (C)
  11. Understand user account types (C)
  12. Configure User Account Control (UAC) (C)
  13. Configure operating system security and antivirus settings (C)
  14. Understand local services (C)
  15. Understand file systems (D)
  16. Understand file and print sharing (D)
  17. Understand file and disk encryption (D)
  18. Understand Libraries (D)
  19. Use a command-line interface to display, navigate and manage files, directories, subdirectories and file systems (D)
  20. Connect devices to a system (E)
  21. Understand fixed and removable storage (E)
  22. Understand print devices (E)
  23. Understand system tools to manage hardware devices (E)
  24. Understand backup and recovery methods (F)
  25. Understand operating system maintenance tools (F)
  26. Configure and manage operating system updates and options (F)