This syllabus outlines an A+ Computer Maintenance course that teaches students computer hardware and software through hands-on experiences working on computers. The course aims to prepare students to take four A+ Certification exams recognized worldwide. Students will learn about computer components, operating systems, customer service skills, and computer repair through reading, labs, and projects. The grading scale follows the district standard and attendance policies require making up missed work within two weeks.
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1 Saint Leo University GBA 334 Applied Decision.docxaryan532920
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Saint Leo University
GBA 334
Applied Decision Methods for Business
Course Description:
This course explores the use of applied quantitative techniques to aid in business-oriented decision
making. Emphasis is on problem identification and formulation with application of solution techniques and
the interpretation of results. Included are probability theory; decision making under certainty, risk and
uncertainty; utility theory; forecasting; inventory control; PERT/CPM; queuing theory; and linear
programming.
Prerequisite:
MAT 201
Textbook:
Saint Leo University. (2013), Quantitative analysis (custom). Boston, MA: Pearson Learning
Solution
s.
eBook with print upgrade option – ISBN: 978-1-269-86314-8
You will access the eBook via a link in the Course Home menu, where you can purchase the print
upgrade option.
Software
The use of statistical software is a required component in this course. It is expected that you already have
a basic understanding of computers and Microsoft Excel. In-depth training is provided during the course
on the appropriate use of the following packages:
TreePlan-Student-179 Excel Add In
Excel QM, version 4
POM QM, version 4
Analysis Tool Pack for Microsoft Excel must be activated
To access the information needed to install the software, click the Software Installation Information link
located under Resources in the course menu.
Learning Outcomes:
At the completion of the course you should be familiar with several decision methods of decision-making
in a business environment. You will find that almost every type of problem to which you will be exposed in
the business world has been explored and methods of solving them have been devised. You should be
able to apply these methods to the real-world situations in which you will one day find yourself. The skills
developed during this class include:
1. Explain the key attributes and differences between the normal, standard normal, and binomial
distribution of variables.
2. Identify and explain the underlying assumptions, key variables, theoretical basis, and solution
techniques for the following decision-making problems:
a. Decision Analysis
b. Probability Theory and Analysis
c. Regression Analysis
d. Forecasting Methods
e. Inventory Control Methods
f. Project Management (including PERT/CPM)
g. Network Models
h. Queuing Theory
i. Linear Programming Approaches and the Transportation and Assignment Special Cases
j. Statistical Process Control
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3. Formulate and execute a solution to a variety of decision-making problems using computer
software.
4. Identify, explain, and interpret the key areas of computer output for the various decision-making
problems.
5. Apply one of the approaches covered in class to a real-world issue and present the findings.
6. VALUES OUTCOME: Demonstrate the core value of excellence by adequately preparing for
each class session, actively participating in cl ...
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Saint Leo University
COM 140
Basic Computer Skills – Mac Users
Course Description:
An introduction to computer applications including basic computer concepts and terminology. Students
gain hands-on experience in using the operating system and word processing, spreadsheet, presentation
management, and database management software. All students are required to take this course if they
cannot demonstrate proficiency by passing the Computer Skills Exam or by having taken a suitable
substitute at another regionally accredited higher education institution. Course fee may apply.
Prerequisite:
None
Textbooks:
Shaffer, K. (2012). Microsoft Office 2011 for Macintosh, illustrated fundamentals (2nd ed.). Boston, MA:
Cengage Learning.
Additional Software:
Students will need FileMaker Pro software for Modules 6 and 7. A 30-day free trial can be downloaded
from http://info.filemaker.com/US-en-FMP-Trial-Form.html.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Utilize a word-processing system to create, edit, and output documents such as letters,
reports, etc., in a suitable format.
Utilize a spreadsheet to create, edit, output, and manipulate spreadsheets and graphs.
Utilize a presentation management program to create, edit, and output presentations.
Utilize a database management system to create, manipulate, access, and output databases.
Copy or link the products of the above applications so that a seamless product is produced
for use.
Discuss, integrate, and explain the relevance of all of the Saint Leo core values, including the
criticality of ethical behavior in conjunction with the values, in using computers in an
organizational environment.
Core Values:
Excellence: Saint Leo University is an educational enterprise. All of us, individually and collectively, work
hard to ensure that our students develop the character, learn the skills, and assimilate the knowledge
essential to become morally responsible leaders. The success of our University depends upon a
conscientious commitment to our mission, vision, and goals.
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Personal Development: Saint Leo University stresses the development of every person's mind, spirit, and
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A computer maintenance_course_syllabus_2010
1. Syllabus – A+ Computer Maintenance
Mr. Schuermeyer
3rd
Block – 9:37 to 11:07 on Red Days, Room 2516
Course Objective:
This course is designed to teach students the basics of computer hardware and software as used in business/industry
today. Students will learn the inner workings of computers and have hands on experiences working on computers. When
completed, students should have the background necessary to take the four A+ Certification Exams (given independently)
that is recognized worldwide as a standard of knowledge and expertise in the computer industry.
Grading Scale: We follow the district standard.
90% and Up = A, 80% - 89.9% = B, 70%-79.9% = C, 60% - 69.9% = D, and Below 60% = F
Attendance and Make-Up Policies:
When you are absent for any reason, you are responsible for missed work.
You only have 2 weeks to catch up the work or it goes into the grade book as a ZERO
If there are special circumstances, you must talk to me and make arrangements for the work missed.
The lab is open during Ac Lab and you are expected to make use of it if you are behind.
Your Responsibilities:
Ask questions – THERE IS NO STUPID QUESTION except the one you do not ask.
Be on time, ready to work every class!!! This means no tardies. I am expected to be here ready to work and I expect
the same of you. The first tardy will be excused but additional tardiness will lead to after school detentions.
Do all of the work assigned.
BE POSITIVE even in the face of adversity, bad attitudes have no place here and we are here to learn.
Two-semester (18 weeks each) Essentials and Practical Applications Courses:
Textbooks and Lab Manuals:
A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, 7th
Edition
Lab Manual, A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, 7th
Edition
Notes:
These two course outlines are designed to comprise a PC Repair Essentials course followed by a PC
Repair Practical Applications course. Both courses include a balanced content on hardware and
software.
The first semester is designed to cover the full range of content appropriate for a PC Repair Essentials
course. However, know that all the content covered on the A+ 220-701 Essentials 2009 exam is not
completed until the fourth week of the second semester.
Students are encouraged to take the A+ 220-701 Essentials exam near the middle of the second
semester. After reviewing questions missed on the Essentials exam and completing both semesters,
students are then prepared to take the A+ 220-702 Practical Applications exam.
Figure 1 shows a high-level view of how the chapters are organized for Essentials and Practical
Application content
4. PC Repair Essentials Course
Week Class Objectives Class and Lab Content References/Homework for
Student
1
August
17 - 23
Chapter 1, entire chapter
Upon completion of this chapter,
the student will be able to:
Explain how a computer
requires both hardware
and software to work
Identify many hardware
components
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Use available tools to
gather system
information
Identify computer parts
inside and outside the
case
Welcome
Class Introductions
Review Goals &
Objectives of Class,
Syllabus, Lecture/Lab
Format
Point out the A+
Essentials 2009 grid and
the A+ 2009 Practical
Application grids at the
beginning of the book
Chapter 1: Introducing
Hardware
Lab 1.1: Gather and
Record System
Information
Lab 1.2: Identify
Computer Parts
Textbook, Chapter 1.
Introducing Hardware
Homework: Read the
chapter and answer
Reviewing the Basics and
Thinking Critically
questions. Answer Hands-on
Projects 1-1 through 1-4
questions.
Lab Manual: Labs 1.1, 1.2
Answer all lab questions in
class
2
August
25 - 31
Chapter 2, entire chapter
Upon completion of this chapter,
the student will be able to:
Explain differences
between the various
operating systems
Describe the components
of a Windows OS
Know how an OS
interfaces with users,
files, folders,
applications, and
hardware
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Use the command line
and other Windows tools
to examine a system
Understand the
relationships among
operating systems
Use Windows keyboard
shortcuts
Chapter 2: Introducing
Operating Systems
Lab 2.1: Examine Files
and Directories
Lab 2.5: Compare
Operating Systems
Lab 2.6: Use Windows
Keyboard Shortcuts
Textbook, Chapter 2.
Introducing Operating
Systems
Homework: Read the
chapter and answer
Reviewing the Basics and
Thinking Critically
questions. Answer Hands-on
Projects 2-1, 2-3, 2-4, and 2-
5 questions and Real
Problems, Real Solutions 2-
1 and 2-2.
Lab Manual: Labs 2.1, 2.5,
2.6
Answer all lab questions in
class
3 Chapter 3, entire chapter Chapter 3: Working with
People in a Technical
Textbook, Chapter 3.
Working with People in a
5. Sept. 2-9
Upon completion of this chapter,
the student will be able to:
Describe job roles and
responsibilities of those
who sell, fix, or support
personal computers
Understand what
customers expect of a PC
support technician that
goes beyond technical
knowledge
Interact with customers
when selling, servicing,
and supporting personal
computers
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Describe the code of
ethics for IT
professionals and make
an ethical decision
Evaluate and respond to
the needs of customers
Use help desk skills in a
chat session or on the
phone to solve customer
problems
Listen well and respond
with integrity when a
customer is angry
Apply help desk
procedures to decide how
to handle a problem,
including when to
escalate the problem
World
Lab 3.1: Understand IT
Codes of Ethics
Lab 3.2: Provide
Customer Service
Lab 3.3: Practice Help
Desk Skills
Lab 3.4: Practice Good
Communication Skills
Lab 3.5: Understand the
Help Desk Procedures
for a Company
Technical World
Homework: Read the
chapter and answer
Reviewing the Basics and
Thinking Critically
questions. Answer Hands-on
Projects 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4,
and 3-5 questions and Real
Problems, Real Solutions 3-
2 questions.
Lab Manual: Labs 3.1, 3.2,
3.3, 3.4, and 3.5
Answer all lab questions in
class
4
Sept. 13
to 17
Chapter 4, Essentials sections
Upon completion of the
Essentials sections of this
chapter, the student will be able
to:
Describe the different
form factors used by
motherboards, computer
cases, and power supplies
and select appropriate
form factors to match a
system
Describe how electricity
is measured and about
A+ Essentials sections of
Chapter 4: Form Factors,
Power Supplies, and
Working Inside a
Computer, Pages 111-
143.
Lab 4.1: Identify Form
Factors
Lab 4.4: Find
Documentation on the
Internet
Lab 4.5: Choose the
Right Power Supply
Textbook, Chapter 4,
Essentials sections. Form
Factors, Power Supplies,
and Working Inside a
Computer, Essentials
sections, Pages 111-143.
Homework: Read Pages
111-143 of the chapter and
answer Reviewing the
Basics, Questions 1- 30 and
Thinking Critically
questions. Answer Hands-on
Projects 4-2, 4-3, 4-5, 4-6,
4-7, and 4-8.
6. electrical components
Select an appropriate
power supply for a
system
Protect self and others
against the dangers of
electricity
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Identify and match form
factors of motherboards,
cases, and power supplies
Find documentation on
the Internet for computer
components
Select a replacement
power supply
Lab Manual: Labs 4.1, 4.4,
and 4.5
Answer all lab questions in
class
5
Sept. 21
to 27
Chapter 5, Essentials sections
Upon completion of the
Essentials sections of this
chapter, the student will be able
to:
Describe the different
types of features of
motherboards
Understand how
motherboard firmware
controls the beginning of
the boot
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Examine and change
BIOS settings
Identify a CPU and
motherboard connectors
and features
Chapter 5: All About
Motherboards, Essentials
sections, Pages 175-210.
Lab 5.1: Examine and
Adjust CMOS Settings
Lab 5.3: Identify
Motherboard
Components
Textbook, Chapter 5,
Essentials sections. All
About Motherboards
Homework: Read the
Essentials sections of the
chapter, Page 175-210, and
answer Reviewing the Basics
Questions 1-23 and Thinking
Critically Questions 1-4.
Answer Hands-on Projects
5-2, 5-4, 5-5 and 5-7, and
Real Problems, Real
Solutions 5-2 questions.
Lab Manual: Labs 5.1, and
5.3
Answer all lab questions in
class
6
Sept 29
to Oct 4.
Chapter 6, Essentials sections
Upon completion of the
Essentials sections of this
chapter, the student will be able
to:
Describe features of
current Intel and AMD
processors uses for
personal computers
Chapter 6: Supporting
Processors, Essentials
sections, Pages 239-256.
Lab 6.4: Choose a CPU
Cooling Solution
Lab 6.5: Critical
Thinking: Restoring an
Overclocked PC
Textbook, Chapter 6,
Supporting Processors,
Essentials sections
Homework: Read the
Essentials sections of the
chapter, Pages 239-256, and
answer Reviewing the Basics
Questions 1-18, and
Thinking Critically
7. Know how to keep a
system cool
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Select a cooling unit for a
particular CPU
Overclock and restore a
CPU
Questions 1-2. Answer
Hands-on Projects 6-1, 6-2,
6-3, 6-4, and 6-6questions.
Lab Manual: Labs 6-4 and
6.5
Answer all lab questions in
class
7
Oct. 6 –
11
Chapter 7, Essentials section
Upon completion of the
Essentials section of this chapter,
the student will be able to:
Describe the different
kinds of physical memory
and how they work
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Identify the type memory
required for a system and
use the Internet to
research price and
availability
Use the Kingston Web
site to research memory
types appropriate for a
system
Enable and configure
Vista ReadyBoost for
optimal performance
Chapter 7: Upgrading
Memory, Essentials
sections, Pages 297- 307.
Lab 7.1: Research RAM
on the Internet
Lab 7.2: Explore the
Kingston Web Site
Lab 7.4: Use Vista’s
ReadyBoost
Textbook, Chapter 7:
Upgrading Memory,
Essentials sections, Pages
297- 307.
Homework: Read Pages
297-307 of the chapter and
answer Reviewing the
Basics, Questions 1- 30, and
Thinking Critically
Questions 1-3. Answer
Hands-on Projects 7-1, 7-2,
and 7-5 questions.
Lab Manual: Labs 7.1, 7.2,
7.4
Answer all lab questions in
class
8
Oct. 13
to 18
Chapter 8, Essentials sections
Upon completion of the
Essentials sections of this
chapter, the student will be able
to:
Describe technologies
used for hard drives and
how data is organized on
a drive
Describe how a computer
communicates with a
hard drive
How RAID works
Describe how floppy
drives work
Upon completion of these labs,
Chapter 8: Supporting
Hard Drives, Essentials
sections, Pages 329- 347.
Lab 8.2: Use Disk
Management
Lab 8.4: Use Hard Drive
Utilities
Textbook, Chapter 8.
Supporting Hard Drives,
Essentials sections, Pages
329- 347.
Homework: Read Pages
329-347 of the chapter and
answer Reviewing the Basics
Questions 1-20. Answer
Hands-on Projects 8-1 and
8-2 questions.
Lab Manual: Labs 8.2 and
8.4
Answer all lab questions in
class
8. the student will be able to:
Use Disk Management to
create, format, and delete
a partition
Evaluate hard drive
utilities offered by
manufacturers and test a
hard drive for problems
Oct 20 Midterm over Chapters 1-8 Last day to turn in any
work from the first 8
chapters
9
Oct. 22
to 28
Chapter 9, Essentials sections
Upon completion of the
Essentials sections of this
chapter, the student will be able
to:
Describe the concepts of
supporting I/O devices
Describe characteristics
of I/O devices
Install peripheral I/O
devices including the
mouse, keyboard,
barcode reader,
fingerprint reader, and
touch screen
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Gather information about
hardware components in
a system
Research and select a
high-end video card
Install and test a scanner
Chapter 9: Installing and
Supporting I/O Devices,
Essentials sections, Pages
393- 435.
Lab 9.1: Gather
Information on I/O
Devices
Lab 9.3: Research High-
End Video Cards
Lab 9.4: Install and Test
a Scanner
Textbook, Chapter 9:
Installing and Supporting
I/O Devices, Essentials
sections, Pages 329- 347.
Homework: Read Pages
329-435 and answer
Reviewing the Basics
questions 1-19. Answer
Thinking Critically
Questions 1-3. Answer
Hands-on Projects 9-2, 9-3,
9-4, 9-5, and 9-6 and Real
Problems, Real Solutions 9-
1 and 9-2 questions.
Lab Manual: Labs 9.1, 9.3,
and 9.4
Answer all lab questions in
class
10
Nov. 1
to 8
Chapter 10, Essentials sections
Upon completion of the
Essentials sections of this
chapter, the student will be able
to:
Describe the features of
multimedia cards, optical
storage devices, and
removable storage.
Install multimedia
peripherals and input
devices
Chapter 10: Multimedia
Devices and Mass
Storage, Essentials
sections, Pages 473- 502.
Lab 10.2: Install a PC
Video Camera
Lab 10.3: Compare CD,
DVD, and Blu-ray
Technologies
Lab 10.5: Research
Digital Cameras
Lab 10.6: Explore
Windows Audio Features
Textbook, Chapter 10:
Multimedia Devices and
Mass Storage, Essentials
sections, Pages 473- 502.
Homework: Read Pages
473-502 of the chapter and
answer Reviewing the Basics
Questions 1- 18 Answer
Hands-on Projects 10-2, 10-
3, 10-4, and 10-5 questions.
Lab Manual: Labs 10.2,
10.3, 10.5, and 10.6
9. Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Install a video camera
and use Windows Movie
Maker to test the camera
Recognize CD, DVD,
and Blu-ray
specifications
Research the features of a
digital camera
Customize Windows
sounds and use third-
party audio software
Answer all lab questions in
class
11
Nov. 10
to 16
Chapter 11, entire chapter
Upon completion of this chapter,
the student will be able to:
Apply operational
procedures to keep self,
others, the equipment,
and the environment safe
Develop a preventive
maintenance plan for a
PC
Describe troubleshooting
theories used to solve any
computer problem
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Describe how to protect
self, others and the
equipment when
repairing a computer
Clean a computer without
damaging self or the
computer
Introduce a computer
software or hardware
problem, diagnose a
problem introduced by
others, and document the
troubleshooting process.
Chapter 11: PC
Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
Strategies
Lab 11.2: Learn about
Safety Issues
Lab 11.3: Safely Clean
Computer Equipment
Lab 11.4: Diagnose
Simple Hardware
Problems
Lab 11.5: Troubleshoot a
Hardware Problem
Lab 11.8: Critical
Thinking: Troubleshoot a
Startup Problem
Lab 11.9: Critical
Thinking: Sabotage and
Repair a System
Textbook, Chapter 11: PC
Maintenance and
Troubleshooting Strategies
Homework: Read the
chapter and answer
Reviewing the Basics and
Thinking Critically
questions. Answer Hands-on
Projects 11-1, 11-2, 11-3,
and 11-4 and Real Problems,
Real Solutions 11-1
questions.
Lab Manual: Labs 11.2,
11.3, 11.4, 11.5, 11.8, and
11.9
Answer all lab questions in
class
12
Nov 18
to 29
Chapter 12, entire chapter
Upon completion of this chapter,
the student will be able to:
Plan a Windows
installation
Install Windows Vista,
Windows XP, and
Chapter 12: Installing
Windows
Lab 12.1: Install or
Upgrade to Windows
2000
Lab 12-2: Determine
Hardware Compatibility
with Windows XP
Textbook, Chapter 12.
Installing Windows
Homework: Read the
chapter and answer
Reviewing the Basics and
Thinking Critically
questions. Answer Hands-on
10. Windows 2000, and
configure the OS
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Decide between the
advantages of an upgrade
or new installation for a
system
Plan the installation and
install Windows 2000,
Windows XP, or
Windows Vista as an
upgrade or clean install.
Use the Hardware
Compatibility List for
Windows XP
Explain the benefits of an
unattended installation,
use nLite to create an
answer file for the
installation, and perform
the unattended
installation.
Lab 12.3: Install or
Upgrade to Windows XP
Lab 12.4: Install or
Upgrade to Windows
Vista
Lab 12.6: Critical
Thinking: Unattended
Installation
Projects 12-1, 12-2, 12-3,
12-5, 12-6, and 12-7
questions. Answer Real
Problems, Real Solutions
12-1 and 12-2 questions
Lab Manual: Labs 12.1,
12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.6
Answer all lab questions in
class
13
Dec. 1 to
7
Chapter 13, Essentials sections
Upon completion of the
Essentials sections of this
chapter, the student will be able
to:
Set up and perform a
routine preventive
maintenance plan for
Windows
Prepare for disaster by
keeping timely backups
of user data and Windows
system files
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Clean up and defragment
a hard drive and scan the
drive for errors
Use Task Scheduler to
schedule routine
maintenance tasks
Back up data and restore
data from backups
Add users, reset
passwords, and control
Chapter 13: Maintaining
Windows, Essentials
sections, Pages 603-642
Lab 13.1: Perform Hard
Drive Routine
Maintenance
Lab 13.2: Schedule
Maintenance Tasks
Lab 13.3: Back Up and
Restore Files in Windows
XP
Lab 13.4: Manage User
Accounts in Windows
Vista/XP
Lab 13.5: Set Disk
Quotas
Lab 13.6: Manage Virtual
Memory
Textbook, Chapter 13:
Maintaining Windows,
Essentials sections, Pages
603-642
Homework: Read pages
603-642 in the chapter and
answer Reviewing the Basics
Questions 1 – 22, and
Thinking Critically
Questions 2-3. Answer
Hands-on Project 13-1, 13-
2, 13-3, 13-4, and 13-5
questions.
Lab Manual: Labs 13.1
through 13.6
Answer all lab questions in
class
11. password policies
Convert a drive from
FAT to NTFS, set and
monitor disk quotas, and
identify when quotas
have been exceeded
Adjust virtual memory
settings
14
Dec. 9 to
15
Chapter 14, Essentials sections
Upon completion of the
Essentials sections of this
chapter, the student will be able
to:
Use Windows tools and
utilities to solve problems
with Windows
performance
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Customize Windows
Vista taskbar, Start menu,
and desktop
Use the Microsoft
Management Console to
create a console and then
use the console
Use Event Viewer to
view, save, and compare
events
Use Task Manager to
research process
information
Backup, modify, corrupt,
and restore the registry
Chapter 14: Optimizing
Windows, Essentials
sections, Pages 677-710
Lab 14.1: Customize
Windows Vista
Lab 14.2: Use the
Microsoft Management
Console
Lab 14.3: Analyze a
System with Event Viewer
Lab 14.4: Use Task
Manager
Lab 14.5: Edit the
Registry with Regedit
Textbook, Chapter 14:
Optimizing Windows,
Essentials sections, Pages
677-710
Homework: Read pages
1061-1093 in the chapter
and answer Reviewing the
Basics questions 1-19.
Answer Thinking Critically
Questions 1 and 2. Answer
Hands-on Project 14-5, 14-
6, and 14-7 questions.
Lab Manual: Labs 14.1,
14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 14.5
Answer all lab questions in
class
15
Dec. 17
and 19
Final Exam over chapters 9-14 Dec. 17 is the last day to
turn in any work for chapters
9 to 14
PC Repair Practical Application Course
Week Content References
1
Jan. 5
to 11
Chapter 15, entire chapter
Upon completion of this chapter,
the student will be able to:
Use Windows tools to
solve problems caused by
hardware, applications,
Chapter 15: Tools for
Solving Windows
Problems
Lab 15.1: Use Windows
Help and Troubleshooters
Lab 15.2: Restore the
System State
Textbook, Chapter 15:
Tools for Solving Windows
Problems
Homework: Read the chapter
and answer Reviewing the
Basics and Thinking
12. and failed Windows
components
Use Vista tools to solve
problems when starting
Vista
Use Windows 2000/XP
tools to solve problems
when starting Windows
2000/XP
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Search Windows Help
and use Windows
Troubleshooter
Use System Restore to
return the system to a
previous restore point
Update drivers using
Device Manager
Copy files to a removable
media while using the
Recovery Console
Repair a Vista installation
using Windows RE
Lab 15.3: Update Drivers
with Device Manager
Lab 15.5: Use the XP
Recovery Console to Copy
Files
Lab 15.6: Use the Vista
Recovery Environment
(Windows RE) to Repair
Windows
Critically questions. Answer
Hands-on Projects 15-1, 15-
2, 15-3, 15-4, 15-5, and 15-6
questions. Answer Real
Problems, Real Solutions 15-
1 questions
Lab Manual: Labs 15.1,
15.2, 15.3, 15.5, 15.6
Answer all lab questions in
class
2
Jan 13
to 20
Chapter 17, entire chapter
Upon completion of this chapter,
the student will be able to:
Describe hardware
devices used for
networking
Describe the different
types of networks
Explain the networking
protocols and standards
used by Windows
Connect a PC to an
existing network
Troubleshoot a network
connection
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Install a network card and
drivers and perform a
loopback test
Test a patch cable and
crossover cable and
identify pinouts
Research wired and
Welcome
Class Introductions
Review Goals &
Objectives of Class,
Syllabus, Lecture/Lab
Format
Point out the A+ 2009
Essentials 2009 grid and
the A+ Practical
Application 2009 grid at
the beginning of the book.
Also point out the green
Essentials and blue
Practical Application A+
mapping within the
chapters.
Point out in the front of
the book the diagram that
explains chapter
organization to cover the
A+ Essentials and A+
Practical Application
objectives.
Chapter 17: Networking
Essentials
Textbook, Chapter 17:
Networking Essentials
Homework: Read the chapter
and answer Reviewing the
Basics and Thinking
Critically questions. Answer
Hands-on Projects 17-1, 17-
2, 17-3, and 17-4 questions.
Answer Real Problems, Real
Solutions 17-1 questions
Lab Manual: Labs 17.1,
17.2, 17.3, and 17.5
Answer all lab questions in
class
13. wireless standards and
identify best options for a
home LAN
Share resources on a
network and connect to
these resources
Lab 17.1: Connect Two
Computers
Lab 17.2: Inspect Cables
Lab 17.3: Compare
Options for a Home LAN
Lab 17.5: Share Resources
on a Network
3
Jan 24
to 28
Chapter 19, entire chapter
Upon completion of this chapter,
the student will be able to:
Understand the
importance of complying
with established security
policies
Identify ways to
authenticate and classify
users and data
Describe additional
methods to protect
resources
Describe methods used to
monitor and maintain
security measures that
have been implemented
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Use Windows tools and
BIOS setup to log and
monitor events
Use Vista Event Viewer
to track filed login
attempts and changes to
files and folders
Configure and use
Windows Firewall and
Windows Defender and
unhide file extensions
Share a folder on the
network and control
which users and read and
modify the folder
Chapter 19, Security
Essentials
Lab 19.1: Audit Computer
and Network Activity in
XP
Lab 19.2: Monitor
Security Events in Vista
Lab 19.3: Research PC
Security
Lab 19.4: Secure a Private
Folder
Textbook, Chapter 19,
Security Essentials
Homework: Read the chapter
and answer Reviewing the
Basics and Thinking
Critically questions. Answer
Hands-on Projects 19-1, 19-
3, 19-4 and 19-5 questions,
and answer Real Problems,
Real Solutions 19-1 and 19-2
questions
Lab Manual: Labs 19.1,
19.2, 19.3, and 19.4
Answer all lab questions in
class
4
Feb. 1
to 7
Chapter 21, Essentials content
Upon completion of the
Essentials content of this chapter,
the student will be able to:
Explain the special
considerations when
supporting notebooks and
Chapter 21: Supporting
Notebooks, Essentials
sections, Pages 1093-1128
Lab 21.1: Examine
Notebook Documentation
Lab 21.2: Compare
Notebooks and Desktops
Lab 21.3: Manage Power
Textbook, Chapter 21:
Supporting Notebooks,
Essentials sections, Pages
1093-1128
Homework: Read pages
1093 - 1128 of the chapter
and answer Reviewing the
14. different from supporting
desktop computers
Install, configure,
optimize and troubleshoot
peripheral devices used
with notebooks
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Locate and download
notebook documentation
and use it to find critical
information about the
notebook
Research and compare
prices of a desktop and
notebook computer with
similar specifications
Manage power saving
options and troubleshoot
power problems
Change display settings
on a notebook, use an
external monitor, and
communicate with
difficult customers
Research and use
diagnostic software on a
notebook and research
replacing a notebook part
Saving Options
Lab 21.4: Use Notebook
Display Options
Lab 21.5: Use Notebook
Diagnostic Software
Basics questions 1-16.
Answer Thinking Critically
Questions 1 and 2. Answer
Hands-on Project 21-1 and
21-2 questions.
Lab Manual: Labs 21.1,
21.2, 21.3, 21.4, and 21.5
Answer all lab questions in
class
5
Feb. 9
to 15
Chapter 22 Essentials
Upon completion of the
Essentials content of this chapter,
the student will be able to:
Describe printer types and
features
Install printers and share a
printer on the network
Manage Windows print
jobs and install printer
consumables
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Install and share a local
printer and use that printer
from another computer on
the network
Install a network printer
and test the printer on the
Chapter 22: Supporting
Printers, Essentials
sections, Pages 1161-1191
Lab 22.1: Install and
Share a Local Printer
Lab 22.2: Install a
Network Printer
Lab 22.3: Update Printer
Drivers
Textbook, Chapter 21:
Supporting Notebooks,
Essentials sections, Pages
1161-1191
Homework: Read pages
1161 - 1191 of the chapter
and answer Reviewing the
Basics questions 1-13.
Answer Thinking Critically
Questions 1 and 2. Answer
Hands-on Project 22-2 and
22-3 questions. Answer
questions for Real Problems,
Real Solutions 22-1.
Lab Manual: Labs 22.1,
22.2, and 22.3
Answer all lab questions in
class
15. network
Identify printer driver
information and
download, install, and test
newer drivers
Essentials content ends here and
Practical Application content
begins
Students are encouraged
to take the A+ 220-701
exam. There is an A+
testing center at Parkway
North High School
6
Feb.
17 to
25
Chapter 4, Practical Application
sections
Upon completion of the Practical
Application section of this
chapter, the student will be able
to:
Take a computer apart and
put it back together
Troubleshoot electrical
problems
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Take a computer apart,
recognize components,
and put a system back
together
Use a multimeter to
measure voltage provided
by a power supply
Upgrade a power supply
A+ Practical Application
sections of Chapter 4:
Form Factors, Power
Supplies, and Working
Inside a Computer, Page
144 through end of
chapter.
Lab 4.2: Take a Computer
Apart and Put it
Back Together
Lab 4.3: Measure the
Output of Your
Power Supply
Lab 4.6: Upgrade a
Power Supply
Textbook, Chapter 4,
Practical Application
sections. Form Factors,
Power Supplies, and Working
Inside a Computer, Practical
Application sections
beginning on Page 144
through end of chapter.
Homework: Read the chapter
beginning with page 144 and
answer Reviewing the Basics
questions 31 – 33. Answer
Hands-on Projects 4-1
questions and Real Problems,
Real Solutions 4-1 questions.
Lab Manual: Labs 4.2, 4.3,
and 4.6
Answer all lab questions in
class
7
Mar 1
to 7
Chapter 5, Practical Application
sections
Chapter 6, Practical Application
sections
Upon completion of the Practical
Application sections of these
chapters, the student will be able
to:
Install, configure, and
maintain a motherboard
Install and upgrade a
processor
Troubleshoot problems
with processors,
motherboards, and
Chapter 5: All About
Motherboards, Practical
Application sections,
Pages 210 through end of
chapter.
Chapter 6: Supporting
Processors, Practical
Application sections,
Pages 256 through the end
of chapter.
Lab 5-4: Identify a
Motherboard and Find
Documentation and
Drivers on the Internet
Lab 5.5: Remove and
Replace a Motherboard
Textbook, Chapter 5,
Practical Application
sections. All About
Motherboards, Page 210
through end of chapter.
Homework: Read Pages 210
through end of the chapter
and answer Reviewing the
Basics Questions 24-25, and
Thinking Critically Questions
5-6. Answer Hands-on
Projects 5-1, 5-3, and 5-6,
and Real Problems, Real
Solutions 5-1 questions.
16. overheating
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Open a case, identify a
motherboard brand and
model number, and search
the Internet for
motherboard
documentation for this
particular board
Remove, replace, and
configure a motherboard
Flash BIOS
Remove and replace a
CPU
Lab 5.6: Flash BIOS
Lab 6-1: Remove and
Replace a CPU
Textbook, Chapter 6,
Practical Application
sections. Supporting
Processors, Page 256 through
end of chapter.
Homework: Read Pages 256
through end of the chapter
and answer Reviewing the
Basics Questions 19-20, and
Thinking Critically Question
3. Answer Hands-on Projects
6-5, and Real Problems, Real
Solutions 6-1 questions.
Lab Manual: Labs 5.4, 5.5,
5.6, and 6.1
Answer all lab questions in
class
8
Mar 9
to 15
Chapter 7, Practical Application
sections
Chapter 8, Practical Application
sections
Upon completion of the Practical
Application sections of these
chapters, the student will be able
to:
Upgrade memory
Troubleshoot problems
with memory
Select and install a hard
drive
Troubleshoot problems
with hard drives
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Research memory needed
for an upgrade and
upgrade memory
Identify faulty memory
symptoms and test RAM
Install a second hard drive
in a system
Simulate hard drive
problems, diagnose and
repair problems, and
document the
Chapter 7: Upgrading
Memory, Practical
Application sections,
Pages 307 to end of
chapter.
Chapter 8: Supporting
Hard Drives, Practical
Application sections,
Pages 347 to end of
chapter.
Lab 7.3: Upgrade RAM
Lab 7.5: Troubleshoot
Memory Problems
Lab 8-3: Install a Second
Hard Drive
Lab 8-5: Troubleshoot
Hard Drives
Lab 8-7: Critical
Thinking: Troubleshoot
and Repair a Hard Drive
Textbook, Chapter 7:
Upgrading Memory,
Practical Application
sections, Pages 307 to end of
chapter.
Homework: Read Pages 307
to end of chapter and answer
Thinking Critically Questions
4-5. Answer Hands-on
Projects 7-3, 7-4, and 7-6 and
Real Problems, Real
Solutions 7-1 questions.
Textbook, Chapter 8.
Supporting Hard Drives,
Practical Application
sections, Pages 347 to end of
chapter.
Homework: Read Pages 347
to the end of the chapter and
answer Reviewing the Basics
Questions 21-25, and
Thinking Critically questions.
Answer Hands-on Projects 8-
3, 8-4, and 8-6 and Real
Problems, Real Solutions 8-1
questions.
Lab Manual: Labs 7.3, 7.5,
17. troubleshooting process 8-3, 8-5, and 8-7
Answer all lab questions in
class
Mar
17
MidTerm Exam over weeks 1 to
8
9
Mar
29 to
Apr. 4
Chapter 9, Practical Application
sections
Chapter 10, Practical Application
sections
Upon completion of the Practical
Application sections of these
chapters, the student will be able
to:
Install and configure I/O
devices including internal
components
Troubleshoot problems
with I/O devices
Install and configure
multimedia and mass
storage devices
Troubleshoot problems
with multimedia and mass
storage devices
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Use Device Manager to
investigate and solve
problems with hardware
Troubleshoot and solve
problems with the video
subsystem
Install a sound card and
drivers and test the card
Install a second display
adapter and configure the
system for dual monitors
Chapter 9: Installing and
Supporting I/O Devices,
Practical Application
sections, Pages 435 to end
of chapter.
Chapter 10: Multimedia
Devices and Mass
Storage, Practical
Application sections,
Pages 502 to end of
chapter.
Lab 9.2: Identify
Hardware Conflicts using
Device Manager
Lab 9.5: Critical
Thinking: Troubleshoot
Video Problems
Lab 10.1: Install a Sound
Card
Lab10.4: Install Dual
Displays in Windows
Textbook, Chapter 10:
Multimedia Devices and
Mass Storage, Practical
Application sections, Pages
502 to end of chapter.
Homework: Read Pages 502
through the end of the
chapter, and answer
Reviewing the Basics
Questions 19 and 20. Answer
all Thinking Critically
questions. Answer Hands-on
Projects 10-1 questions.
Textbook, Chapter 10:
Installing and Supporting
I/O Devices, Practical
Application sections, Pages
435 to end of chapter.
Homework: Read Pages 435
through the end of the
chapter, and answer
Reviewing the Basics
Questions 20-25. Answer
Thinking Critically Question
4. Answer Hands-on Projects
10-1 questions and Real
Problems, Real Solutions 10-
1 questions.
Lab Manual: Labs 9.2, 9.5,
10.1, and 10.4
Answer all lab questions in
class
10
Apr 6
to 12
Chapter 13, Practical Application
sections
Chapter 14, Practical Application
sections
Upon completion of the Practical
Application sections of these
chapters, the student will be able
to:
Identify the directory
Chapter 13: Maintaining
Windows, Practical
Application sections,
Pages 642 to end of
chapter
Chapter 14: Optimizing
Windows, Practical
Application sections,
Pages 710 to end of
chapter
Textbook, Chapter 13:
Maintaining Windows,
Practical Application
sections, Pages 642 to end of
chapter
Homework: Read the chapter
beginning with page 642 to
the end of the chapter.
Answer Reviewing the Basics
18. structures used by
Windows for system files
and user data
Use Windows utilities to
manage a hard drive
Optimize Windows to
improve performance
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Use various commands at
the command prompt to
manage files and folders
Use the Xcopy and
Robocopy commands
Use Windows tools to
identify processes slowing
down Windows, clean up
startup, and configure the
system to stay optimized
Lab 13.7: Learn to Work
from the Command Line
Lab 13.8: Use the Xcopy
and Robocopy Commands
Lab 14.6: Critical
Thinking: Use Windows
Utilities to Speed Up a
System
(Note the first heading, How
Printers and Scanners Work,
was covered in the Essentials
semester.)
Note: Students are
encouraged to take the
A+ Essentials 2009
exam during the next
two weeks.
questions 20-30. Answer
Thinking Critically Question
1. Answer Real Problems,
Real Solutions 13-1, 13-2,
and 13-3 questions.
Textbook, Chapter 14:
Optimizing Windows,
Practical Application
sections, Pages 710 to end of
chapter
Homework: Read the chapter
beginning with page 710 to
the end of the chapter.
Answer Reviewing the Basics
questions 23-33. Answer
Thinking Critically Questions
3-5. Answer questions for
Hands-on Projects 14-1, 14-
2, 14-3, 14-4 questions.
Answer Real Problems, Real
Solutions 14-1 and 14-2
questions.
Lab Manual: Labs 13.7,
13.8, and 14.6
Answer all lab questions in
class
11
Apr
14 to
20
Chapter 16, entire chapter
Upon completion of this chapter,
the student will be able to:
Know what to do when a
hardware device,
application, or Windows
component gives
problems
Know what to do when
Windows Vista won’t
boot or starts with errors
Know what to do when
Windows 2000/XP won’t
boot or starts with errors
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Research problems with
Windows installations,
transfer user data and
preferences, modify an
Chapter 16, Fixing
Windows Problems
Lab 16.1: Troubleshoot
Failed Windows
Installations
Lab 16.2: Recover Data
from a Computer That
Will Not Boot
Lab 16.3: Finding a
Driver for an Unknown
Device
Lab 16.5: Critical
Thinking: Sabotage and
Repair Windows XP
Lab 16.6: Critical
Thinking: Sabotage and
Repair Windows Vista
Textbook, Chapter 16,
Fixing Windows Problems
Homework: Read the chapter
and answer Reviewing the
Basics and Thinking
Critically questions. Answer
Hands-on Projects 16-1, 16-
2, 16-3, 16-4, and 16-5
questions, and answer Real
Problems, Real Solutions 16-
1 questions
Lab Manual: Labs 16.1,
16.2, 16.3, 16.5, and 16.6
Answer all lab questions in
class
19. answer file, and share an
external drive with a PC
and a MAC.
Copy data from a non-
booting computer and use
data recovery software
Use third-party software
to identify an unknown
device and use the
Internet to find and
download a driver
Sabotage a system and
troubleshoot and repair a
Windows XP or Vista
system that is not working
12
Apr
22 to
28
Chapter 18, entire chapter
Upon completion of this chapter,
the student will be able to:
Connect a computer or
small network to the
Internet using a
broadband, satellite, or
dial-up connection
Set up a SOHO wired or
wireless network
Use tools and utilities to
solve networking
problems
Troubleshoot network
connections and problems
with client applications
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Use FTP commands to
download a browser via
FTP
Configure and use
Remote Access Service
for a dial-up connection
Configure and use
Remote Desktop
Configure and use a
wireless router to connect
to the Internet
Troubleshoot a network
connection using the
Ipconfig, Ping, and
Tracert utilities
Chapter 18: Networking
Practices
Lab 18.2: Use FTP to
Download a Browser
Lab 18.3: Configure and
Use Remote Access
Service
Lab 18.4: Use Remote
Desktop
Lab 18.6: Set up a
Wireless Router
Lab 18.7: Troubleshoot
TCP/IP Utilities
Lab 18.8: Solve Network
Connectivity Problems
Textbook, Chapter 18:
Networking Practices
Homework: Read the chapter
and answer Reviewing the
Basics and Thinking
Critically questions. Answer
questions for Hands-on
Projects 18-1, 18-2, and 18-4
questions. Answer Real
Problems, Real Solutions 18-
1 and 18-2 questions.
Lab Manual: Labs 18.2,
18.3, 18.4, 18.6, 18.7, and
18.8
Answer all lab questions in
class
20. Solve network
connectivity problems and
document the process
13
May 3
to 9
Chapter 20, entire chapter
Upon completion of this chapter,
the student will be able to:
Protect against and
remove malware from a
system
Implement security using
Windows
Use BIOS security
features
Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Install AV software and
scan the system
Encrypt a folder and use a
different user account to
access a file in the folder
Use a router manual to
explain how to implement
security on a wireless
LAN
Identify all startup
processes on a computer
and use the Internet to
research these processes
Download, install and run
anti-rootkit software to
scan for rootkits
Chapter 20: Security
Practices
Lab 20.1: Protect Your
Computer from Viruses
and Adware
Lab 20.2: Use Encryption
Lab 20.3: Secure a
Wireless LAN
Lab 20.4: Investigate
Startup Processes
Lab 20.5: Deal with a
Rootkit
Textbook, Chapter 20:
Security Practices
Homework: Read the chapter
and answer Reviewing the
Basics and Thinking
Critically questions. Answer
questions for Hands-on
Projects 20-1, 20-2, 20-3, and
20-5 questions. Answer Real
Problems, Real Solutions 20-
1 and 20-2 questions.
Lab Manual: Labs 20.1,
20.2, 20.3, 20.4, and 20.5
Answer all lab questions in
class
14
May
11 to
17
Chapter 21, Practical Application
sections
Chapter 22, Practical Application
sections
Upon completion of the Practical
Application sections of these
chapters, the student will be able
to:
Troubleshoot, upgrade,
and replace internal
notebook components
Perform routine printer
maintenance tasks
Troubleshoot problems
with printers
Chapter 21: Supporting
Notebooks, Practical
Application sections,
Pages 1128 to end of
chapter
Chapter 22: Supporting
Printers, Practical
Application sections,
Pages 1191 to end of
chapter
Lab 21.6: Replace a
Notebook Hard Drive
Lab 21.7: Critical
Thinking: Replace a
Notebook LCD Panel
Textbook, Chapter 21:
Supporting Notebooks,
Practical Application
sections, Pages 1128 to end
of chapter
Homework: Read pages
1128 through the end of the
chapter and answer Reviewing
the Basics questions 17-20.
Answer Thinking Critically
Question 3. Answer Hands-
on Project 21-3, 21-4, 21-5
questions. Answer questions
for Real Problems, Real
Solutions 21-1, 21-2, and 21-
21. Upon completion of these labs,
the student will be able to:
Remove and replace a
notebook hard drive
Identify hardware
problems with LCD
components and replace
these components
Research printer
maintenance information
on the Internet and solve
common printer problems
Introduce a problem with
a printer, and solve printer
problems introduced by
others
Lab 22.4: Maintain and
Troubleshoot a Printer
Lab 22.5: Critical
Thinking: Sabotage and
Repair a Network Printer
Note: Students are
encouraged to take the
A+ Practical
Application exam
during the next two
weeks.
3.
Textbook, Chapter 22:
Supporting Printers,
Practical Application
sections, Pages 1191 to end
of chapter
Homework: Read pages
1128 through the end of the
chapter and answer Reviewing
the Basics questions 14-20.
Answer Thinking Critically
Question 3. Answer Hands-
on Project 22-1 and 22-4
questions.
Lab Manual: Labs 21.6,
21.7, 22.4, and 22.5
Answer all lab questions in
class
15
May
19 to
27
Finish up and testing May 23 is the last day to turn
in any work from Weeks 9 to
14. The final exam is on
either May 25 or May 27 and
will be comprehensive over
the entire course of study for
both semesters.