This course is an introduction to computer hardware and software maintenance and troubleshooting. Each module of the course will focus on typical problem scenarios, diagnostics, procedures and solutions. The final module of this course provides you with a problem scenario to demonstrate your understanding of diagnostic skills and solution implementation. This course includes remote access to hands-on LiveLabs and Scenarios.
Identify computer security technologies and diagnostic tools.
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Computer Networks
Identify driver and network interfaces, protocols, permissions, and firewall configurations.
Apply techniques to diagnose network-related issues.
Printer and Scanner Troubleshooting
Identify solutions to printer and scanner problems.
Analyze data to determine the causes of printer and scanner problems.
Diagnosing Operating Systems
Describe how the Microsoft® Windows utility is used to prevent and troubleshoot problems.
Identify how diagnostic utilities are used to solve operational problems.
Troubleshooting Operating Systems
Identify recovery sequences for a failed application install.
Identify solutions to operating system-related problems and error-messages.
Identify procedures for recovering an operating system.
Power Supply Diagnostics and Repair
Apply troubleshooting techniques to solve electrical system problems.
Identify procedures for measuring the power supply voltage.
Tools, Diagnostics, and Troubleshooting for Computer Hardware
Apply troubleshooting techniques to solve problems related to peripheral devices.
Apply troubleshooting techniques to solve memory-, hard drive-, and motherboard-related problems.
Apply troubleshooting techniques to solve a failed boot.
Fundamental Diagnostic and Troubleshooting Techniques
Identify diagnostic procedures and tools.
Identify aspects of troubleshooting theory.
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