Computer Systems Servicing NC II

Electronics Sector

1. Install and configure computer systems

1.1 Assemble computer hardware

Definition of Terms
COMPUTER- is an electronic device capable of performing complex computation in a short time.
-is an electronic device that can manipulate data so useful information can be generated.
-is an electronic device that can input, stores and provide output.
PARTS OF A COMPUTER
1. Hardware- the tangible parts of a computer system such as, processor (CPU) motherboard, memory,
optical drive, power supply, monitor, mouse, keyboard, etc.
2. Software- the intangible parts of a computer system such as , operating system, drivers, antivirus,
application, etc.
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
1. System software - is a computer program designed to run a computer’s hardware and application
programs such as operating system, drivers, etc.
2. Application software- is a computer program designed to perform a group of coordinated functions.
such as word processor, spreadsheet, accounting application, web browser,
media player, games, etc.
COMPUTER HARDWARE
1. Central Processing Unit (CPU) – the heart and brain of a computer system.
2. Random Access Memory (RAM) – primary storage device of a computer system.
3. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) – secondary storage of a computer system.
4. Read Only Memory (ROM) - is "built-in" computer memory containing data that normally can only be
read, not written to. ROM contains the programming that allows your
computer to be "booted up" or regenerated each time you turn it on.
5. DVD ROM - is a computer disk drive that reads and writes data from optical disks through laser
beaming technology
6. Motherboard (Board) - is one of the most essential parts of a computer system. It holds together many of
the crucial components of a computer, including the central processing unit
(CPU), memory and connectors for input and output devices.
7. Power Supply- to provide power to the system’s unit.
COMPUTER PERIPHERALS
1. Monitor – is one of output devices that displays text and graphics on the screen.
2. Printer – is a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers the information
to paper, usually to standard size sheets of paper.
3. Keyboard – primary input device.
4. Mouse- primary pointing device.
5. Webcam - is a video camera that feeds or streams its image in real time to or through a computer to
computer network.
6. Barcode reader – is an electronic device that can read and output printed barcodes to a computer.
7. Scanner – is a device that captures images from photographic prints, posters, magazine pages, and
similar sources for computer editing and display.
8. Projector –an object that is used to project rays of light, especially an apparatus with a system of lenses
for projecting slides or film onto a screen.
9. Game controller – is a device used with games or entertainment systems to provide input to a video
game, typically to control an object or character in the game.
10. Speakers/Headset - A device that converts analog audio signals into the equivalent air vibrations in order
to make audible sound.
11. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - is a common interface that enables communication between devices and a
host controller such as a personal computer (PC).
12. External Hard Drive - is a portable storage device that can be attached to a computer through a USB or
FireWire connection, or wirelessly.
13. External DVD Rom - Digital versatile disc-read only memory (DVD-ROM) is a read-only digital
versatile disc (DVD) commonly used for storing large software applications

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COMPUTER MOTHERBOARD (BOARD)

CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)

MONITOR
RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY (RAM)

HARD DISK DRIVE (HDD)

PRINTER

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READ ONLY MEMORY (ROM)

KEYBOARD

DVD ROM

MOUSE

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WEBCAM SPEAKERS/HEADSET

BARCODE READER EXTERNAL DVD ROM

SCANNER USB/ FLASH DRIVE

PROJECTOR

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE

GAME CONTROLLER

POWER SUPPLY

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1.2 Install operating system and drivers for peripherals/ devices.

Definition of Terms
Operating System (OS) - An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware
and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. All computer programs,
excluding firmware, require an operating system to function.

Drivers - A program that controls a device. Every device, whether it be a printer, disk drive, or keyboard, must
have a driver program

Application software- is a computer program designed to perform a group of coordinated functions such as
word processor, spreadsheet, accounting application, web browser media player, games, etc.

2. Set-up computer networks

Definition of Terms
Computer network is a set of computers connected together for the purpose of sharing resources. The most
common resource shared today is connection to the Internet. Other shared resources can include a printer or a
file server.

Network Configuration - is the process of setting a network's controls, flow and operation to support
the network communication of an organization and/or networkowner. This broad term incorporates
multiple configuration and setup processes on network hardware, software and other supporting devices and
components.

Wireless access point (WAP) is a networking hardware device that allows a Wi-Fi compliant device to connect
to a wired network. The WAP usually connects to a router (via a wired network) as a standalone device, but it
can also be an integral component of the router itself.

3. Set-up computer server

Server - is a computer program or a device that provides functionality for other programs or devices, called
"clients"

Client- is a piece of computer hardware or software that accesses a service made available by a server. The
server is often (but not always) on another computer system, in which case the client accesses the service by
way of a network.

Forest – is the highest level of organization w/in active directory that shares single database
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) is a server role in Active Directory that allows admins to
manage and store information about resources from a network, as well as application data, in a distributed
database.

Domain- A group of computers and devices on a network that are administered as a unit with common rules
and procedures. Within the Internet, domains are defined by the IP address. All devices sharing a common part
of the IP address are said to be in the same domain.

Organizational Unit (OU)- is a container within a Microsoft Active Directory domain which can hold users,
groups and computers. It is the smallest unit to which an administrator can assign Group Policy settings or
account permissions.
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Server role - is a set of software programs that, when they are installed and properly configured, lets a
computer perform a specific function for multiple users or other computers within a network

Folder Redirection- lets administrators redirect the path of a folder to a new location.

Drive Mapping - Mapping (sometimes called "mounting") a drive means you assign a drive letter on your
computer to the server path. You can then connect to the server without having to remember and type the path
every time.

Remote Desktop Services (RDS), known as Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008 and earlier, is one
of the components of Microsoft Windows that allows a user to take control of a remote computer or virtual
machine over a network connection.

IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a numerical label assigned to each device (e.g., computer, printer)
participating in a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. An IP address serves
two principal functions: host or network interface identification and location addressing.

Subnet mask is a screen of numbers used for routing traffic within a subnet. Once a packet has arrived at an
organization's gateway or connection point with its unique network number, it can be routed to its destination
within the organization's internal gateways using the subnet number.

Default gateway serves as an access point or IP router that a networked computer uses to send information to
a computer in another network or the Internet. Defaultsimply means that this gateway is used by default,
unless an application specifies another gateway.

Preferred DNS server (or servers) are what your server will use to translate domain names (like
serverfault.com) into IP addresses (like 69.59.196.212). You'll want to have at least two of these
configured, so that you can still resolve DNS if one of them goes down.

Domain Name System The Internet's system for converting alphabetic names into numeric IP addresses. For
example, when a Web address (URL) is typed into a browser, DNS servers return the IP address of the Web
server associated with that name.

Patch Panel- a board in a switchboard, computer, or other device with a number of electric
sockets that can be connected in various combinations. Also known as “Junction Box”

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