IT Essentials Labs and Study Guide Version 7

The only authorized Labs & Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy IT Essentials, Version 7 course


IT Essentials Lab Manual is a supplemental book prepared for students in the Cisco® Networking Academy IT Essentials v7 course. All the hands-on labs and worksheets from the course are printed within this book to provide practical, hands-on experience with the course content. IT Essentials covers fundamental computer and career skills for entry-level IT jobs.

Practicing and performing all these tasks will reinforce the concepts, skills, and procedures and help prepare the student to take the CompTIA® A+ 220-1001 and 220-1002 exams.

Each chapter of this book is divided into a Study Guide section followed by a Lab section.

The Study Guide section offers exercises that help you learn the concepts, configurations, and troubleshooting skills crucial to your success as a CompTIA® A+ 220-1001 and 220-1002 exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes some or all the following types of exercises:

• Vocabulary Matching Exercises
• Concept Questions Exercises
• Skill-Building Activities and Scenarios
• Packet Tracer Exercises

The Labs & Activities include all the online course Labs and Packet Tracer activity instructions. If applicable, this section begins with a Command Reference that you will complete to highlight all the commands introduced in the chapter.

Related titles:

IT Essentials Companion Guide, Version 7
ISBN-10: 0-13-564537-9
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-564537-6

IT Essentials Course Booklet, Version 7
ISBN-10: 0-13-561216-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-561216-3

List of contents

    Introduction   xxxiii
Chapter 1    Introduction to Personal Computer Hardware  1
    Personal Computers  2
    PC Components    3
    Computer Disassembly  21 The
    Labs and Activities  22
    1.3.2.2 Lab Disassemble a Computer    23
Chapter 2    PC Assembly  27
    Assemble the Computer  28
    Labs and Activities  38 Command Reference   38
    2.1.2.5 Lab Install the Power Supply    39
    2.1.3.10 Lab Install the Motherboard in a Computer   40
    2.1.4.7 Lab Install the Drives   42
    2.1.5.6 Lab Install Adapter Cards    43
    2.1.7.4 Lab Install Internal Cables    45
    2.1.7.8 Lab Install Front Panel Cables    47
    2.1.7.11 Lab Complete the Computer Assembly   48
Chapter 3    Advanced Computer Hardware  49
    Boot the Computer  50
    Electrical Power   52
    Advanced Computer Functionality  53 CPU
    Computer Configuration  65
    Protecting the Environment    68
    Labs and Activities  69 Command Reference   69
    3.1.1.6 Lab Investigate BIOS or UEFI Settings   70
    3.1.2.5Lab Search for BIOS or UEFI Firmware Updates  73
    3.1.2.6Lab Install Windows   75
    3.1.2.7Lab Install Third-Party Software in Windows   78
    3.2.1.3 Lab Ohms Law  80
    3.4.1.7 Lab Research a Hardware Upgrade    81
Chapter 4    Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting    83
    Preventive Maintenance   84
    Troubleshooting Process    85
    Labs and Activities  90 Command Reference   90
    4.2.3.5Lab Use a Multimeter and a Power Supply Tester   91
    4.2.3.6Lab Troubleshoot Hardware Problems    95
Chapter 5    Networking Concepts   99
    Study Guide   100
    Network Components and Types  100
    Networking Protocols, Standards, and Services  103
    Network Devices   108
    Network Cables   110
    Labs and Activities   117 Command Reference   117
    5.4.2.8 Lab Build and Test a Network Cable   118
Chapter 6    Applied Networking   125
    Device-to-Network Connections   126
    Network Troubleshooting    130
    Labs and Activities   134 Command Reference   134
    6.1.2.1 Packet Tracer Add Computers to an Existing Network   135
    6.1.2.7 Lab Configure a NIC to Use DHCP in Windows   137
    6.1.3.9Packet Tracer Connect to a Wireless Network   142
    6.1.3.10Lab Configure a Wireless Network    147
    6.1.4.7Packet Tracer Configure Firewall Settings   152
  

About the author

Cisco Networking Academy is an innovative Cisco education initiative that delivers information and communication technology skills to improve career and economic opportunities around the world. The Academy provides online courses, interactive tools, and lab activities to prepare individuals for information technology and networking careers in virtually every industry.

Summary

The only authorized Labs & Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy IT Essentials, Version 7 course

IT Essentials Lab Manual is a supplemental book prepared for students in the Cisco® Networking Academy IT Essentials v7 course. All the hands-on labs and worksheets from the course are printed within this book to provide practical, hands-on experience with the course content. IT Essentials covers fundamental computer and career skills for entry-level IT jobs.

Practicing and performing all these tasks will reinforce the concepts, skills, and procedures and help prepare the student to take the CompTIA® A+ 220-1001 and 220-1002 exams.

Each chapter of this book is divided into a Study Guide section followed by a Lab section.

The Study Guide section offers exercises that help you learn the concepts, configurations, and troubleshooting skills crucial to your success as a CompTIA® A+ 220-1001 and 220-1002 exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes some or all the following types of exercises:

• Vocabulary Matching Exercises
• Concept Questions Exercises
• Skill-Building Activities and Scenarios
• Packet Tracer Exercises

The Labs & Activities include all the online course Labs and Packet Tracer activity instructions. If applicable, this section begins with a Command Reference that you will complete to highlight all the commands introduced in the chapter.

Related titles:

IT Essentials Companion Guide, Version 7
ISBN-10: 0-13-564537-9
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-564537-6

IT Essentials Course Booklet, Version 7
ISBN-10: 0-13-561216-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-561216-3

Product details

• Authors: Cisco Networking Academy, Cisco Networking Academy, Cisco Networking Academy, Allan Johnson
• Publisher: Cisco Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780135612033
• ISBN: 978-0-13-561203-3
• No. of pages: 544
• Dimensions: 216 mm x 276 mm x 1 mm
• Weight: 1 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Data communication, networks; COMPUTERS / Networking / General, Computers - Communications / Networking