0.1 Computing Concepts

0.1.1 Computing Overview
0.1.2 Computer Components
0.1.3 Additional Components
0.1.4 Computing Processes
0.1.5 Software
0.1.6 Electricity Basics

0.2 Using the Hardware Simulator

0.2.1 Selecting and Configuring Devices
0.2.2 Put an Item on the Workbench
0.2.3 Select an Item Based on Its Documentation
0.2.4 Select Item Categories
0.2.5 Install and Uninstall Components
0.2.6 Set Dials and Switches
0.2.7 Installing Cables
0.2.8 Installing a Cabled Device
0.2.9 Add Cabled Components

1.0 PC Maintenance (69 questions)

1.1 Protecting and Maintaining Components

1.1.1 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
1.1.2 ESD Prevention
1.1.3 Interference
1.1.4 The Computing Environment
1.1.5 PC Maintenance
1.1.6 PC Maintenance Facts
1.1.7 ExamSim Questions - Section 1.1

1.2 Safety

1.2.1 Personal Safety
1.2.2 Safety Measures
1.2.3 ExamSim Questions - Section 1.2

1.3 Tools and Troubleshooting

1.3.1 PC Toolkit
1.3.2 FRUs (Field-Replaceable Units)
1.3.3 Tool Facts
1.3.4 Measuring Electricity
1.3.5 Troubleshooting Model
1.3.6 ExamSim Questions - Section 1.3

2.0 System Components (158 questions)

2.1 System Cases

2.1.1 System Case
2.1.2 System Cases
2.1.3 Preparing the System Case
2.1.4 Preparing the Mounting Plate
2.1.5 System Cooling
2.1.6 ExamSim Questions - Section 2.1

2.2 Motherboards

2.2.1 Motherboards
2.2.2 Form Factors
2.2.3 Installing a Motherboard
2.2.4 Install a Motherboard (Scenario 1)
2.2.5 Install a Motherboard (Scenario 2)
2.2.6 Configure Motherboard Jumpers (Scenario 1)
2.2.7 Configure Motherboard Jumpers (Scenario 2)
2.2.8 Motherboard Installation Notes
2.2.9 Maintaining Motherboards
2.2.10 ExamSim Questions - Section 2.2

2.3 Power Supplies

2.3.1 Power Supplies
2.3.2 Power Supply Facts
2.3.3 Connecting Power and System Cables
2.3.4 Connect Power and Case Cables
2.3.5 Maintaining and Protecting Power
2.3.6 Protecting Power
2.3.7 ExamSim Questions - Section 2.3

2.4 Processors

2.4.1 Central Processor Unit (CPU)
2.4.2 CPU Specifications
2.4.3 Installing a Processor
2.4.4 Install a Processor (Scenario 1)
2.4.5 Install a Processor (Scenario 2)
2.4.6 Install a Processor (Scenario 3)
2.4.7 Install a Processor (Scenario 4)
2.4.8 Install a Processor (Scenario 5)
2.4.9 CPU Installation Facts
2.4.10 Install a CPU Fan
2.4.11 ExamSim Questions - Section 2.4

2.5 Memory

2.5.1 Memory
2.5.2 Memory Characteristics
2.5.3 RAM Types
2.5.4 Installing Memory
2.5.5 Memory Installation Facts
2.5.6 Install Memory (Scenario 1)
2.5.7 Install Memory (Scenario 2)
2.5.8 Install Memory (Scenario 3)
2.5.9 Install Memory (Scenario 4)
2.5.10 Install Memory (Scenario 5)
2.5.11 Install Memory (Scenario 6)
2.5.12 Install Memory (Scenario 7)
2.5.13 Install Memory (Scenario 8)
2.5.14 Install Memory (Scenario 9)
2.5.15 Install Memory (Scenario 10)
2.5.16 Install Memory (Scenario 11)
2.5.17 ROM Types
2.5.18 ExamSim Questions - Section 2.5

2.6 System Resources

2.6.1 System Resources
2.6.2 IRQ and I/O Address Overview
2.6.3 Common IRQ Assignments
2.6.4 Common I/O Address Assignments
2.6.5 Common DMA Assignments
2.6.6 Resource Configuration Methods
2.6.7 ExamSim Questions - Section 2.6

3.0 Expansion Slots (49 questions)

3.1 Expansion Buses and Slots

3.1.1 Expansion Buses and Slots
3.1.2 Installing an Expansion Card

3.2 EISA, ISA, and PCI

3.2.1 EISA, ISA, and PCI
3.2.2 Install an ISA Card (Scenario 1)
3.2.3 Install an ISA Card (Scenario 2)
3.2.4 Install a PCI Card (Scenario 1)
3.2.5 Install a PCI Card (Scenario 2)
3.2.6 EISA, ISA, and PCI Statistics
3.2.7 ExamSim Questions - Section 3.2

3.3 AMR, ACR, and CNR

3.3.1 Riser Card Facts
3.3.2 Install a Riser Card (Scenario 1)
3.3.3 Install a Riser Card (Scenario 2)
3.3.4 ExamSim Questions - Section 3.3

3.4 VESA and AGP

3.4.1 VESA and AGP
3.4.2 Install an AGP Card (Scenario 1)
3.4.3 Install an AGP Card (Scenario 2)
3.4.4 Install an AGP Card (Scenario 3)
3.4.5 Install an AGP Card (Scenario 4)
3.4.6 VESA and AGP Statistics
3.4.7 ExamSim Questions - Section 3.4

3.5 Video Cards and Monitors

3.5.1 Video Cards and Monitors
3.5.2 Video Card Memory
3.5.3 Installing a Video Card and Monitor
3.5.4 Install a Video Card (Scenario 1)
3.5.5 Install a Video Card (Scenario 2)
3.5.6 Video Memory Facts
3.5.7 ExamSim Questions - Section 3.5

3.6 Monitors

3.6.1 Monitors
3.6.2 Install a VGA Device
3.6.3 Install a DVI Device (Scenario 1)
3.6.4 Install a DVI Device (Scenario 2)
3.6.5 Install a DVI Device (Scenario 3)
3.6.6 Install a Monitor (Scenario 1)
3.6.7 Install a Monitor (Scenario 2)
3.6.8 Monitor Facts
3.6.9 ExamSim Questions - Section 3.6

3.7 Sound Cards and Devices

3.7.1 Sound Cards
3.7.2 Installing a Sound Card
3.7.3 Attaching Devices to a Sound Card
3.7.4 Install Sound Devices (Scenario 1)
3.7.5 Install Sound Devices (Scenario 2)
3.7.6 Install Sound Devices (Scenario 3)
3.7.7 Sound Card Facts
3.7.8 ExamSim Questions - Section 3.7

4.0 Peripheral Devices (131 questions)

4.1 Ports and Connectors

4.1.1 Ports and Connectors
4.1.2 Ports and Connectors Table
4.1.3 ExamSim Questions - Section 4.1

4.2 Serial, Parallel, and PS/2

4.2.1 Serial and Parallel Communication
4.2.2 Mice and Pointing Devices
4.2.3 Installing a Keyboard
4.2.4 Install PS/2 Devices
4.2.5 Install a Serial Device
4.2.6 Network a Computer Using a Null Modem Serial Cable
4.2.7 Install a Parallel Device
4.2.8 Install Two Parallel Devices
4.2.9 Parallel and Serial Facts
4.2.10 Keyboard and Mice Connectors
4.2.11 ExamSim Questions - Section 4.2

4.3 USB

4.3.1 Universal Serial Bus (USB)
4.3.2 USB Configuration
4.3.3 Install USB Devices (Scenario 1)
4.3.4 Install USB Devices (Scenario 2)
4.3.5 Install USB Devices (Scenario 3)
4.3.6 Install USB Devices (Scenario 4)
4.3.7 Install USB Devices (Scenario 5)
4.3.8 Install a Keyboard
4.3.9 Install a Mouse
4.3.10 ExamSim Questions - Section 4.3

4.4 IEEE 1394 (Firewire/i-Link/DV)

4.4.1 IEEE 1394 (Firewire/iLink)
4.4.2 IEEE 1394 Configuration
4.4.3 Install IEEE 1394 Devices (Scenario 1)
4.4.4 Install IEEE 1394 Devices (Scenario 2)
4.4.5 Install IEEE 1394 Devices (Scenario 3)
4.4.6 ExamSim Questions - Section 4.4

4.5 Infrared (IrDA)

4.5.1 IrDA Configuration
4.5.2 IrDA (Infrared) Versions
4.5.3 ExamSim Questions - Section 4.5

4.6 Printers

4.6.1 Printer Types
4.6.2 The Laser Printing Process
4.6.3 Connecting a Printer
4.6.4 Install a Printer (Scenario 1)
4.6.5 Install a Printer (Scenario 2)
4.6.6 Printer Facts
4.6.7 Printer Connections
4.6.8 Printer Languages
4.6.9 Maintaining Printers
4.6.10 ExamSim Questions - Section 4.6

4.7 Scanners and Digital Cameras

4.7.1 Scanners and Digital Cameras
4.7.2 Install a Scanner
4.7.3 Scanner and Digital Camera Facts
4.7.4 ExamSim Questions - Section 4.7

5.0 Storage Devices (107 questions)

5.1 Floppy

5.1.1 Floppy Drives
5.1.2 Floppy Drive Facts
5.1.3 Installing a Floppy Drive
5.1.4 Install a Floppy Drive
5.1.5 Install Two Floppy Drives
5.1.6 Maintaining Floppy Drives
5.1.7 Floppy Maintenance Facts
5.1.8 ExamSim Questions - Section 5.1

5.2 Hard Drives

5.2.1 Hard Drive Characteristics
5.2.2 Hard Drive Facts
5.2.3 Preparing and Maintaining Hard Drives
5.2.4 Hard Drive Configuration Facts
5.2.5 ExamSim Questions - Section 5.2

5.3 ATA and Serial ATA

5.3.1 ATA/IDE Devices
5.3.2 Installing an ATA Device
5.3.3 Install ATA Devices (Scenario 1)
5.3.4 ATA Installation Facts
5.3.5 Installing Multiple ATA Devices
5.3.6 Install ATA Devices (Scenario 2)
5.3.7 Install ATA Devices (Scenario 3)
5.3.8 Install ATA Devices (Scenario 4)
5.3.9 Install ATA Devices (Scenario 5)
5.3.10 Sector Translation
5.3.11 ExamSim Questions - Section 5.3

5.4 SCSI

5.4.1 SCSI Devices
5.4.2 SCSI ID and Termination Examples
5.4.3 SCSI Facts
5.4.4 Installing SCSI Devices
5.4.5 Install SCSI Devices (Scenario 1)
5.4.6 Install SCSI Devices (Scenario 2)
5.4.7 Install SCSI Devices (Scenario 3)
5.4.8 Install SCSI Devices (Scenario 4)
5.4.9 Install SCSI Devices (Scenario 5)
5.4.10 Install SCSI Devices (Scenario 6)
5.4.11 SCSI Standards
5.4.12 ExamSim Questions - Section 5.4

5.5 CD-ROM and DVD Drives

5.5.1 CD-ROM and DVD Drives
5.5.2 Installing a CD-ROM Drive
5.5.3 Install a CD or DVD Drive (Scenario 1)
5.5.4 Install a CD or DVD Drive (Scenario 2)
5.5.5 CD-ROM Formats
5.5.6 CD-ROM Facts
5.5.7 Digital Video/Versatile Disc (DVD)
5.5.8 ExamSim Questions - Section 5.5

5.6 Choose a Storage Solution

5.6.1 Install a Hard Drive (Scenario 1)
5.6.2 Install a Hard Drive (Scenario 2)

6.0 Networking (105 questions)

6.1 Networking Basics

6.1.1 Networking Concepts
6.1.2 Networking Facts
6.1.3 Network Addressing
6.1.4 ExamSim Questions - Section 6.1

6.2 Networking Hardware

6.2.1 Networking Hardware
6.2.2 LAN Hardware Facts
6.2.3 Installing a Network Card
6.2.4 Network a Computer Using a LAN Adapter (Scenario 1)
6.2.5 Network a Computer Using a LAN Adapter (Scenario 2)
6.2.6 Network a Computer Using a LAN Adapter (Scenario 3)
6.2.7 Maintaining a LAN
6.2.8 LAN Maintenance Facts
6.2.9 Wireless LAN Facts
6.2.10 ExamSim Questions - Section 6.2

6.3 Dial-up Networking

6.3.1 Modems
6.3.2 Modem Configuration
6.3.3 Internet Connections
6.3.4 Installing a Modem
6.3.5 Network a Computer Using a Modem
6.3.6 Modem AT Commands
6.3.7 AT Command List
6.3.8 ExamSim Questions - Section 6.3

7.0 BIOS (53 questions)

7.1 BIOS

7.1.1 BIOS and CMOS
7.1.2 BIOS and CMOS Facts
7.1.3 Configure the BIOS (Scenario 1)
7.1.4 Configure the BIOS (Scenario 2)
7.1.5 Configure the BIOS (Scenario 3)
7.1.6 Configure the BIOS (Scenario 4)
7.1.7 Configure the BIOS (Scenario 5)
7.1.8 Maintaining the CMOS and BIOS
7.1.9 ExamSim Questions - Section 7.1

7.2 POST

7.2.1 POST
7.2.2 POST Facts
7.2.3 ExamSim Questions - Section 7.2

8.0 Portable Devices (23 questions)

8.1 Devices

8.1.1 Laptop Components
8.1.2 Docking Stations
8.1.3 Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
8.1.4 ExamSim Questions - Section 8.1

8.2 System Components

8.2.1 Processors
8.2.2 Memory
8.2.3 Heat Management
8.2.4 Laptop Power
8.2.5 BIOS
8.2.6 ExamSim Questions - Section 8.2

8.3 Video and Input

8.3.1 Video Cards and LCD Panels
8.3.2 Keyboard and Pointing Devices
8.3.3 ExamSim Questions - Section 8.3

8.4 Peripheral Devices

8.4.1 Sound
8.4.2 Modems
8.4.3 Network Cards
8.4.4 PC Cards
8.4.5 PC Card Types
8.4.6 ExamSim Questions - Section 8.4

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