Maricopa Community Colleges  BPC125   19954-19985 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/28/95
BPC125 19954-19985 L+L 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Microcomputer Set Up and Maintenance
How to install and maintain a microcomputer (personal computer). Steps used to set up a new or add options to a previously installed microcomputer. Installation of internal options (memory, graphics, modems, etc.), as well as external options and devices (printers, monitors, communications, etc.). Troubleshoot (identify and repair or have repaired) microcomputer problems. Prerequisites: CIS105, or BPC/CIS121, or BPC110, or permission of instructor
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
BPC125   19954-19985 Microcomputer Set Up and Maintenance
1. Install a new microcomputer. (I)
2. Install internal options, set necessary switches, and pull unneeded devices as applicable to selected microcomputer. (II)
3. Install external options and solve interface problems for a selected microcomputer. (III)
4. Troubleshoot microcomputer problems including startup, operation, keyboard, display, and interface problems. (IV)
5. Install and document microcomputer software for special internal and external options. (V)
6. Perform proper care and protection of microcomputer. (VI)
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BPC125   19954-19985 Microcomputer Set Up and Maintenance
    I. Install a new microcomputer system
      II. Install internal options in a microcomputer
          A. Memory
          B. Co-processors
          C. Multiple communications
        III. Install external options on a microcomputer
            A. Select compatible options
            B. Solve interface problems
          IV. Troubleshoot microcomputer problems
              A. Startup problems
              B. Run problems
              C. Keyboard problems
              D. Display problems
              E. I/O interfacing
                1. Parallel
                2. Serial
                3. Modems
            V. Install and use specialized microcomputer software
                A. Software required for internal/external options
                B. Diagnostic software for self evaluation and internal/external components
                C. Document specialized microcomputer software
              VI. Proper care and protection of microcomputers
                  A. Protection from physical problems
                  B. Provision for proper operating environment
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