Maricopa Community Colleges  CIS221   19926-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 09/25/01
CIS221 19926-20086 L+L 2 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Advanced DOS
Advanced DOS commands, concepts, and usage. Emphasis on batch file programming, configuration and optimization of the DOS environment, various commercial utilities, security and disaster planning, and legal considerations.
Prerequisites: CIS121AB, or (BPC102AA and BPC102BA), or permission of Instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CIS221   19926-20086 Advanced DOS
1. Explain basic DOS operations, including the internal and external commands, piping, filtering, and redirection. (I)
2. Manage a hard disk effectively, including creating, using, and deleting subdirectories. (I)
3. Use the DOS Editor to create and modify command and text files. (II)
4. Perform various DOS operations through the DOS Shell. (II)
5. Create Batch files that include the use of conditions, branching, and parameter passing. (III)
6. Explain the use of the DOSKEY. (IV)
7. Plan and construct DOS Macros. (IV)
8. Describe various modifications to the CONFIG.SYS file, including their effect on the computer's operation. (V)
9. Create Virtual Disks and describe their limitations and impact on computer performance. (V)
10. Distinguish between extended and expanded memory, explain how they differ, and indicate the advantages and disadvantages of each. (V)
11. Describe the use of various DOS commercial utilities. (VI)
12. Use of DOS utility to accomplish various tasks. (VI)
13. Describe the considerations and approaches used in backing up a system. (VII)
14. Explain various techniques used to recover from failures. (VII)
15. Indicate how viruses can be detected and eliminated. (VII)
16. Describe how a security plan is designed and implemented. (VIII)
17. Describe various legal responsibilities and issues related to software purchase and usage. (IX)
18. Describe the basic concepts and components of another operating system. (X)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
CIS221   19926-20086 Advanced DOS
    I. Overview of DOS
        A. Internal and external commands
        B. Subdirectories
        C. Hard disk drive management
        D. Piping, filters, and redirection
        E. Batch files
      II. DOS Shell and Editor
          A. Using the DOS EDIT
          B. Elementary DOS Shell operations
          C. Advanced DOS Shell usage
        III. Advanced batch file programming and design
            A. Conditional statements
            B. Parameter passing
            C. Branching and chaining
          IV. Using DOSKEY and Macros
              A. DOSKEY features
              B. Creating and executing Macros
              C. Advanced uses of Macros
            V. Configuring and optimizing using DOS
                A. Config.sys
                B. Device drivers
                C. Autoexec.bat
                D. Virtual Disks
                E. Expanded and extended memory
              VI. Using DOS commercial utilities
                VII. Designing and implementing disaster/recovery plans
                    A. Backup considerations and planning
                    B. Backup procedures and commands
                    C. Restoring and recovering from error conditions
                    D. Detecting and eliminating viruses
                  VIII. Designing and implementing security plans
                      A. Analysis and determination of threats, needs, and access privileges
                      B. Implementation of security plans
                    IX. Legal responsibilities and considerations
                        A. License agreements
                        B. Other considerations
                      X. Overview of other operating systems
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