TNC 1020 - HW Windows MAC & Linux Basics

This course is one part of the entire trimester course, which is designed to prepare students to pass the TestOut PC Pro and CompTIA A+ certifications. The TestOut PC Pro Certification is the first exam in TestOut’s Pro Certifications. This certification measures not just what you know, but what you can do. It measures your ability to install, manage, repair, and troubleshoot PC hardware and Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems.

This section of the PC Pro Certification addresses the following knowledge domains:

• Basic Hardware Components
• Basic Operating System Use and Maintenance 

In addition to covering everything students need to know in order to become certified, this course has been designed to help students gain real-world skills that they will use every day as a PC technician. Students should be able to do the following:

• Set up a new computer 
• Identify system requirements when purchasing a new computer 
• Understand the technology and specifications used to describe computer components, and make informed choices about which device characteristics are required for your situation 
• Install or upgrade the operating system 
• Manage external devices 
• Troubleshoot common computer problems that can be resolved without replacing internal components 
• Connect to a small home network 

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

1. Working with and connecting internal components 
2. Hardware and computing basics
3. External components, ports, connectors, adapters and converters
4. Setting up a computer
5. Windows basics, operating systems, and interface
6. Linux basics, operating systems and shell commands
7. Mac OS basics, interface, features and settings