Personal Computers and Applications

Networking for Home and Small Businesses Chapter 1

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

Objectives

Identify the purpose and uses of personal computers and describe local and network applications.
Compare and contrast different types of computing devices. Explain the binary representation of data. Determine appropriate components and peripheral devices to meet requirements.

Install, verify, and upgrade computer components and peripherals.

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

Purpose and Uses of Personal Computers

Multiple uses for computers

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

Purpose and Uses of Personal Computers

Common local and network applications

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

Types of Computing Devices

Different types of Computers

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

Types of Computing Devices

Types and features of servers

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

Types of Computing Devices

Features of a desktop personal computer (PC)

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

Types of Computing Devices

Features of a workstation

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

Types of Computing Devices

Types and features of portable devices

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

Binary Representation of Data

Digital (binary) representation of various common forms of data
Using the proper units for measuring information

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

10

Binary Representation of Data

Convert approximately between bits, bytes, Kilobytes, Megabytes, and Gigabytes

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

11

Binary Representation of Data

Measuring speed, resolution and frequency

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

12

Determining Appropriate Components and Peripheral Devices

Plan for computer purchase: preassembled or custom

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

13

Determining Appropriate Components and Peripheral Devices

Motherboard

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

14

Determining Appropriate Components and Peripheral Devices

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

15

Determining Appropriate Components and Peripheral Devices

Random Access Memory (RAM)

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

16

Determining Appropriate Components and Peripheral Devices

Adapter cards add functionality to a computer system

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

17

Determining Appropriate Components and Peripheral Devices

Storage Devices and Requirements

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

18

Determining Appropriate Components and Peripheral Devices

Peripheral device purposes and requirements

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

19

Determining Appropriate Components and Peripheral Devices

Importance of UPS and Surge Protector

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

20

Install, Verify and Upgrade Components and Peripherals

Computer Repair Best Practices

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

21

Install, Verify and Upgrade Components and Peripherals

Connect Computer System components and verify operation

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

22

Install, Verify and Upgrade Components and Peripherals

Installing Peripherals and Verifying Operation

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

23

Summary

Computers are used all over the world and in all types of environments including: government, medical, education, manufacturing, legal and leisure. There are many different types of computers available including: Mainframes, Servers, Desktop PCs, Workstations, Laptops and Hand-held portable devices. Data is represented by binary digits (bits) organized into bytes (B), kilobytes (kB ), megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB), and terabytes (TB). Data transfer rates are measured by bits per second. Computer screen resolution is measured in pixels. Analog frequencies, wireless transmissions and radio frequencies are measured in Hertz. Things to consider when purchasing a computer: Motherboard, CPU, RAM, Adapter Cards, Storage, Peripherals, UPS, Surge Suppressors Computers are a collection of very complex components and peripherals. Safety procedures must be followed when working inside a computer, both to protect the equipment and prevent harm to the technician.
ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public

24

ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 1

2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Cisco Public

25