IT Essentials Labs and Study Guide Version 8

The only authorized Labs & Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy IT Essentials, Version 8 course

 

IT Essentials Lab Manual is a supplemental book prepared for students in the Cisco® Networking Academy IT Essentials v8 course. All the hands-on labs and worksheets from the course are printed within this book to provide practical, hands-on experience with the course content. IT Essentials covers fundamental computer and career skills for entry-level IT jobs. Practicing and performing all these tasks will reinforce the concepts, skills, and procedures and help prepare the student to take the CompTIA® A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102 exams.

 

Each chapter of this book is divided into a Study Guide section followed by a Lab section.

 

The Study Guide section offers exercises that help you learn the concepts, configurations, and troubleshooting skills crucial to your success as a CompTIA® A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102 exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes some or all the following types of exercises:

 

• Vocabulary Matching Exercises
• Concept Questions Exercises
• Skill-Building Activities and Scenarios
• Packet Tracer Exercises

 

The Labs & Activities include all the online course Labs and Packet Tracer activity instructions. If applicable, this section begins with a Command Reference that you will complete to highlight all the commands introduced in the chapter.

 

Related titles:

IT Essentials Companion Guide, Version 8

ISBN-10: 0-13-816610-2

ISBN-13: 978-0-13-816610-6

Inhaltsverzeichnis:

Introduction xxxiv

Chapter 1 Introduction to Personal Computer Hardware 1

    Study Guide 2

    Personal Computers 2

    PC Components 3

    Computer Disassembly 21

    Labs and Activities 22

    1.3.2.1 Lab Safety 23

    Objectives 23

    Background / Scenarios 23

    Suggested Resources 23

    Instructions 23

    Reflection Questions 26

    1.3.2.3 Lab Disassemble a Computer 27

    Introduction 27

    Recommended Tools 27

    Instructions 27

Chapter 2 PC Assembly 33

    Study Guide 34

    Assemble the Computer 34

    Labs and Activities 44

    Command Reference 44

    2.1.2.5 LabInstall the Power Supply 45

    Introduction 45

    2.1.3.10 LabInstall the Motherboard in a Computer 46

    Introduction 46

    2.1.4.7 LabInstall the Drives 48

    Introduction 48

    2.1.5.6 LabInstall Adapter Cards 49

    Introduction 49

    2.1.7.4 LabInstall Internal Cables 51

    Introduction 51

    2.1.7.8 LabInstall Front Panel Cables 53

    Introduction 53

    2.1.7.11 LabComplete the Computer Assembly 54

    Introduction 54

Chapter 3 Advanced Computer Hardware 55

    Study Guide 56

    Boot the Computer 56

    Electrical Power 58

    Advanced Computer Functionality 59

    Computer Configuration 71

    Protecting the Environment 72

    Labs and Activities 74

    Command Reference 74

    3.1.1.6 LabInvestigate BIOS or UEFI Settings 75

    Introduction 75

    3.1.2.5 LabSearch for BIOS or UEFI Firmware Updates 78

    Introduction 78

    3.1.2.6 LabInstall Windows 80

    3.1.2.7 LabInstall Third-Party Software in Windows 83

    Introduction 83

    3.2.1.3 LabOhm's Law 85

    3.4.1.7 LabResearch a Hardware Upgrade 86

    Introduction 86

Chapter 4 Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting 89

    Study Guide 90

    Preventive Maintenance 90

    Troubleshooting Process 91

    Labs and Activities 96

    Command Reference 96

    4.2.3.5 LabUse a Multimeter and a Power Supply Tester 97

    4.2.3.6 LabTroubleshoot Hardware Problems 101

Chapter 5 Networking Concepts 105

    Study Guide 106

    Network Components and Types 106

    Networking Protocols, Standards, and Services 109

    Network Devices 114

    Network Cables 116

    Labs and Activities 122

    Command Reference 122

    5.4.2.8 LabBuild and Test a Network Cable 123

Chapter 6 Applied Networking 129

    Study Guide 130

    Device-to-Network Connections 130

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