ITS 1040 - Computer - Storage, Networking, Printing

• Install and configure storage devices and use appropriate media.
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot hard drives and RAID arrays with appropriate tools.
• Compare and contrast various PC connection interfaces, their characteristics and purpose.
• Identify common PC connector types and associated cables.
• Install and configure storage devices and use appropriate media.
• Given a scenario, install Windows PC operating systems using appropriate methods.
• Given a scenario, apply the appropriate Microsoft command line tools.
• Given a scenario, use appropriate Microsoft operating system features and tools.
• Perform common preventive maintenance procedures using the appropriate Windows OS tools.
• Identify common features and functionality of the Mac OS and Linux operating systems.
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot PC operating system problems with appropriate tools.
• Compare and contrast network architecture devices, their functions, and features.
• Given a scenario, install and configure Windows networking on a client/desktop.
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot wired and wireless networks with appropriate tools.
• Summarize the properties and purpose of services provided by networked hosts.
• Identify the various types of network cables and connectors.
• Compare and contrast the characteristics of connectors and cabling.
• Given a scenario, use appropriate networking tools.
• Compare and contrast various PC connection interfaces, their characteristics and purpose.
• Compare and contrast network architecture devices, their functions, and features.
• Explain the properties and characteristics of TCP/IP.
• Explain common TCP and UDP ports, protocols, and their purpose.
• Summarize the properties and purpose of services provided by networked hosts.
• Compare and contrast various Wi-Fi networking standards and encryption types.
• Given a scenario, install and configure SOHO wireless/wired router and apply appropriate settings.
• Install and configure basic mobile device network connectivity and email.
• Identify common features and functionality of the Mac OS and Linux operating systems.
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot common mobile OS and application security issues with appropriate tools.
• Install and configure common peripheral devices.
• Install SOHO multifunction device / printers and configure appropriate settings.
• Compare and contrast differences between the various print technologies and the associated imaging process.
• Given a scenario, perform appropriate printer maintenance.
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot printers with appropriate tools.