Internal PC Hardware Installation and Configuration   Research the steps needed to update the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and considerations for installing and   testing each of the following:   • Motherboard   • Processor and CPU Fan   • Memory   • Hard Drives   Post your findings to the discussion forum.   Respond […]

Choosing a Motherboard   There are many considerations to keep in mind when choosing a motherboard.   Describe two considerations for selecting a motherboard for a new build. Would these considerations change if you were selecting a motherboard for an existing system?   Find and share resources on reliable performance information for motherboards.   Post […]

Individual: Custom Built Computer   You have been tasked with building a custom desktop PC that will be used by Research and Development (R&D) programmers. This system should be comparable to a high-end gaming computer.   End-user requirements include the ability to:   • Develop complex animations   • Support resource-intensive multimedia development applications (think […]

Individual: Printers   Includes Presentation Option #1 with Full Speaker Notes   Includes Presentation Option #2 with Full Speaker Notes   Your organization is streamlining its print technology selection process.   Two factors that will guide their decisions are maintenance requirements and procedures.   Select three print technologies.   Identify and compare the following for […]

In larger organizations, new computer setups are pre-defined by job title. If, for example, a new Customer Service Representative (CSR) is hired, the standard new system set-up for a CSR is pre-defined. All the IT representative has to do is place the order, install, and configure the computer.   In smaller and even mid-sized organizations, […]

Component and Security Comparison   Includes Option #1: 1,486 words!   Includes Option #2:    747 words!   Includes Option #3:    635 words!   You and a co-worker are putting together a system recommendation for the CEO of a small business. Your role is to compare the types of processors, chipsets, memory systems, storage, […]

Power Supply Replacement Process   Option #1: Includes PowerPoint presentation and Written Assignment   Option #2: Includes PowerPoint presentation and Written Assignment   Flowchart Included – Microsoft Word (fully editable)   Sample process documents are available at many manufacturers’ sites.   Here are two samples from Hewlett-Packard:       • Power Supply Replacement   […]

Individual: Replacement Parts   Option #1: 455 words! A+ Work!   Option #2: 541 words! A+ Work!   An employee in your organization has a Dell Precision Tower 7000 Series (7910) and has asked you to recommend replacement parts for its various components.   Refer to the specifications for the computer in the Dell Precision […]

This week, we are focusing on your digital presence as part of your networking, job advancement, or job search toolkit. Many employers utilize social media sites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Glassdoor, as a means of obtaining new employees. This is why it is so important to present a positive image on the internet.   […]

Having a professional eProfile on LinkedIn is one step toward networking for career development. As you probably have already discovered after activating your LinkedIn profile last week, LinkedIn algorithms scan the published profiles and send you notices of jobs that fit your profile. In addition to this job-match technology, there are a number of web-based […]