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IT Essentials: PC Hardware & Software

(HM-CPMT1351.AE1)
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1

Motherboards, Processors, Memory and Storage Devices

  • Understanding Motherboards
  • Understanding Processors
  • Understanding Memory
  • Understanding Cooling Systems
  • Installing and Configuring Expansion Cards
  • Understanding Storage Devices
  • Understanding Power Supplies
2

Connectors, PC Configurations, Printers, and Networks

  • Understanding Cables and Connectors
  • Understanding Uses of Peripheral Devices
  • Exploring Custom Configurations
  • Thin Clients
  • Understanding Print Technologies and Imaging Processes
  • Installing and Maintaining Printers
  • Understanding Networking Principles
  • Identifying Common Network Hardware
3

TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, and Laptops

  • Understanding TCP/IP
  • Understanding Wireless Networking Technologies
  • Installing and Configuring SOHO Networks
  • Understanding Network Services
  • Understanding Virtualization and Cloud Computing
  • Working with Laptops
  • Input Devices
  • Internal Expansion
  • Laptop Displays
  • External Peripherals
4

Mobile Devices, Troubleshooting Hardware and Network

  • Understanding Mobile Devices
  • Understanding Network Connectivity and Email
  • Configuring Mobile Device Synchronization
  • Using the Troubleshooting Best Practice Methodology
  • Troubleshooting Core Hardware Issues
  • Troubleshooting Storage and Video Problems
  • Troubleshooting Common Mobile Device Issues
  • Troubleshooting Printer Problems
  • Troubleshooting Networking Problems
5

Operating System

  • Understanding Operating Systems
  • Preparing for the Exam
  • Interacting with Operating Systems
  • Administrative Tools
  • Disk Management
  • Introduction to Windows 10
  • Installing Windows 10
  • Booting the Windows 10 Operating System
  • Windows Applications
  • Networking in Windows 10
  • Windows Editions
  • Installing Windows 8
  • Windows 8 Boot Methods
  • Windows 7 Editions
  • Installing Windows 7
  • Booting the Windows 7 Operating System
  • Windows 7 Features
  • Windows 7 Administrative Tools
  • Windows 7 Control Panel Utilities
  • Networking and Windows 7
6

MacOS and Linux, Remote Access, and Security Concepts

  • Best Practices
  • Tools
  • Features
  • Basic Linux Commands
  • Scripting
  • Remote Access
  • Physical Security Concepts
  • Logical Security
  • Network Policies
  • Common Security Threats
  • Common Software Threats
  • Mitigating Software Threats
  • Destruction and Disposal Methods
  • Securing a SOHO Network (Wireless)
  • Securing a SOHO Network (Wired)
  • Workstation Security Best Practices
  • Working with Windows OS Security Settings
  • Mobile Device Security
7

Troubleshooting Operating Systems and Documentation

  • Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows OS Problems
  • Troubleshooting Security Issues
  • Best Practices for Malware Removal
  • Troubleshooting Mobile Issues
  • Troubleshooting Mobile Security Issues
  • Documentation and Change Management
  • Disaster Prevention and Recovery
  • Demonstrating Professionalism
  • Understanding Safety Procedures
  • Understanding Environmental Controls
  • Understanding Policies, Licensing, and Privacy

1

Motherboards, Processors, Memory and Storage Devices

  • Installing a PCI Sound Card
  • Identifying a PCI-Bus Slot
  • Assembling Computer Components
  • Installing Motherboard Components
  • Providing Cooling and Ventilation to a Motherboard
  • Identifying a CPU Socket
  • Installing a processor
  • Enabling Hardware Virtualization
  • Accessing BIOS Setup in Windows 10
  • Viewing the Processor Information
  • Disabling a Device Driver
  • Enabling a Device Driver
  • Setting Up a Boot Device Priority
  • Verifying RAM Usage
  • Installing Memory Modules
  • Installing a USB 3.0 PCI Express Card (2.0 x4)
  • Installing an Optical Drive and a PCI Sound Card
  • Installing Firewire Cards
  • Installing Expansion Cards on a Motherboard
  • Installing a NIC
  • Creating a Swap Partition
  • Connecting the Motherboard to the Internal Hard Drive
  • Inserting a CD on a Laptop
  • Copying Files to a Disc Using File Explorer
  • Inserting a Pen Drive into the USB Port
  • Removing a Pen Drive from a Computer
  • Installing SMPS and Connecting it to the Motherboard
  • Replacing the Power Supply
  • Replacing the Battery of a Smartphone and Inserting a Memory Card
2

Connectors, PC Configurations, Printers, and Networks

  • Supplying Power to a SATA Drive
  • Connecting a USB Printer to a Computer
  • Connecting the Hub with Different Devices Using USB Cables
  • Adding a Keyboard Layout
  • Configuring Mouse Settings
  • Connecting Speakers to a Computer
  • Inserting Ink Cartridges into a Printer
  • Installing a Printer
  • Configuring a Router
  • Configuring Port Security on an Access Port
  • Examining an Intrusion Detection Policy
  • Connecting Systems to the Internet Through a Firewall Router
  • Connecting a Router to the Laptop
  • Connecting the Cable Modem to Access Internet
3

TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, and Laptops

  • Configuring SSH in a Router
  • Configuring VLANs
  • Configuring an IPv4 address
  • Configuring an IPv6 address
  • Installing a DHCP Server
  • Assigning Different Classes of IP Address
  • Connecting a Workstation to the LAN and Configuring IPv4 Properties
  • Scanning using Wireshark
  • Using OneDrive
  • Configuring OneDrive
  • Installing Ubuntu
  • Installing Windows 10
  • Installing Laptop Components
4

Mobile Devices, Troubleshooting Hardware and Network

  • Removing an Account from Android
  • Configuring an Email in Android
  • Viewing the iOS Version of an iPhone
  • Setting Up a VPN in Android
  • Turning on Airplane Mode of an iPhone
  • Configuring the Screen Resolution Setting
  • Changing the Resolution Setting
  • Configuring a Power Plan
5

Operating System

  • Adding an MMC snap-in
  • Displaying Windows PowerShell snap-ins
  • Creating a Restore Point
  • Using Task View
  • Enabling BranchCache
  • Implementing EFS File Sharing
  • Using Windows Event Viewer
  • Disabling a Service
  • Configuring Computer Management Services
  • Using MSConfig
  • Using Task Manager to Start an Application
  • Configuring Windows Defender Firewall
  • Setting Automatic Windows Update
  • Creating a Loop in PowerShell
  • Creating and Running a ps1 File
  • Creating Variables
  • Executing the Basic Commands through a ps1 File
  • Uninstalling a Program
  • Entering Commands at the Command-line
  • Observing the Control Panel options in different views
  • Using the nbtstat command
  • Using the netstat Command
  • Using the nslookup Command
  • Using the ping Command
  • Tracing Route Using Tracert
  • Mounting a Drive to a Folder
  • Managing NTFS Permissions
  • Converting a FAT32 Partition to NTFS
  • Converting a Basic Disk to a Dynamic Disk
  • Viewing the Status of a Disk
  • Editing a Drive Letter
  • Displaying Windows Versions
  • Joining Workgroups or Domains
  • Changing Network Locations
  • Managing Offline Files
  • Sharing a Printer
  • Sharing Folders
  • Using the net Command
  • Creating a Dial-up Connection
  • Connecting to a Remote Computer using a Remote Desktop Connection
  • Creating a Remote Access VPN Connection
  • Configuring a Proxy Server
6

MacOS and Linux, Remote Access, and Security Concepts

  • Using Basic Linux Commands
  • Listing Files in a Directory
  • Verifying the Working Directory
  • Working with Directories
  • Performing a Text Search
  • Using a Symmetric Encryption Algorithm
  • Using an Asymmetric Encryption Algorithm
  • Identifying Virus Threats
  • Reviewing the Top 10 OWASP Attacks
  • Conducting a DoS Attack using Smurf Attack
  • Performing a MITM Attack
  • Conducting IP Spoofing
  • Using Windows Security
  • Stopping Permissions Inheritance
  • Propagating Permissions
  • Removing a Credential
  • Configuring an Audit Group Policy
  • Configuring an Account Password Policy
  • Disabling AutoPlay
  • Configuring Screensavers
  • Securing User Accounts
  • Creating a New User
  • Using BitLocker 
7

Troubleshooting Operating Systems and Documentation

  • Locking an iPhone with a Password
  • Backing up Files
  • Restoring Files
  • Setting Up a Surge Protected Computer System
  • Using a UPS to Power the Computer Components and Ensure the Network Connectivity

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