Laptop Components, Peripherals, and Networks


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number



Overview/Description
To understand the basic concepts of, and how to troubleshoot problems with, laptops, peripherals and networks connections

Target Audience
The audience for this path includes entry-level computer technicians who will, by the end of studying this path and before taking the exam, have accumulated 500 hours hand-on experience in a lab or in the field

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
3.2

Lesson Objectives

Laptop Components, Peripherals, and Networks

  • identify the features of laptop components, how to remove laptop hardware safely, and how to configure power management.
  • recognize basic troubleshooting techniques and preventive maintenance for laptops and portable devices.
  • recognize how to perform laptop-specific tasks in given scenarios.
  • recognize the features of printers and scanners.
  • recognize how to install, configure, and troubleshoot printers and scanners.
  • recognize printer technologies and how to perform basic printer installation, configuration, and troubleshooting tasks.
  • identify basic networking concepts.
  • identify the characteristics of common network cables, connectors, and networking technologies.
  • install and configure a network and identify network diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
  • determine how to configure and troubleshoot a wireless network connection on a laptop.
  • Course Number:
    242526_eng