Networking and Operating Systems

Chap. 1 – Introduction to Information Technology – Practice

Objective: 

Students will explore how computing and the Internet affects their lives. Students will explore smartphones, the Internet, the World Wide Web and other aspects of the electronic world.

Students will also learn how Information Technology can benefit them, and what the different varieties of computers are. Students will discover how a computer works, and what goes into a personal computer, including hardware and software. Students will then explore the directions that computer and communications development are heading in the near future.

Link:

Topics Discussed:

  • Information Technology
  • Mobile Devices
  • Email
  • The Internet
  • Cyberspace
  • Tech Smarts
  • Computer Varieties
  • Basic Computer Operations
  • Computer Development
  • Communications Development
Assignment:

  1. Visit https://connect.mheducation.com and read Chapter 1 titled “Introduction to Information Technology: The Future Now”.
  2. Complete the Chapter 1 LearnSmart Practice assignment, due Friday of next week.
Assigned: August 12th, 2015
Due Date: August 17th, 2015
Networking and Operating Systems

Spring 2015 – Chap 20 – Wireless Networking Project

Objective:

  • I can demonstrate my understanding of computer networks, network operating systems and wireless networking by assembling a functional directional antenna.

Links:

None.

Topics Discussed:

  • Chapter 20: Wireless Networking

 

Assignment:

  1. Turn in your Project Team Contract and Project Team Work Plan (available on StudentsTempFiles server) if you have not already.
  2. Proceed with the first identified steps in your Project Team Work Plan.
  3. You may work in either Room 225 or Room 212, but you will need to notify the instructor if you need access to Room 212.
  4. All tools and equipment are located in Room 212, but the Wireless Network Cards are located in the cabinet above the printer in Room 225.
  5. Please use this time to make progress on your project. We have time provided to complete the project, but no time to waste. It is very likely that your first antenna design may not be your final design, and you will need time to test and make adjustments to your design.

Posted: May 6th, 2015
Due Date: May 14th, 2015

 

Networking and Operating Systems

Spring 2015 – Chap. 19 – Networking Quiz

Objective:

  • I can demonstrate my understanding of computer networks and network operating systems through a summative quiz.

Links:

D2SC Website: https://puhsd.d2sc.com/

Topics Discussed:

  • Chapter 17: Networking (Chapter 19 in the new textbook)

 

Assignment:

  1. Click the D2SC link to connect to the online testing website. Log in with your student number as both the username and the password.
  2. Navigate to your Assignments and click the “Chap 19 – Networking” quiz.
  3. The quiz is 12 questions, all multiple choice.
  4. Please put away all notes, study guides and other materials before starting the quiz.
  5. Please close all other documents and webpages and do not open any new tabs or windows until after you have submitted the quiz.
  6. Please remain silent until everyone has completed the quiz.
  7. Submit your test answers before the end of the class period today.
  8. When you have completed your quiz, begin reading Chapter 18 on Wireless Networking in the online textbook located on the StudentsTempFiles (10.4.22.58) network share.

Assigned: May 1st, 2015
Due Date: May 1st, 2015

 

Networking and Operating Systems

Spring 2015 – Chap. 17 – Networking

Objective:

  • I can identify key characteristics, functions, interface methods and features of networks and common network operating systems.
Links:

Please access the class textbook on StudentsTempFiles in the NetOp 1-2 Student Pickup Folder.
Topics Discussed:

  • Chapter 17, Networking

 

Assignment:

  1. Read and review Chapter 17 – Networking on pages 535-583.
  2. Review the Checkpoint information and Checkpoint Quiz on pages 583-587.
  3. We will have a quiz on the chapter on Friday, so review all objectives within the chapter to ensure you are ready.

Assigned: April 30th, 2015
Due Date: April 30th, 2015

 

Networking and Operating Systems

Spring 2015 – Chap. 13 – Operating System Fundamentals

Objective:

  • I can identify key characteristics, functions, interface methods and features of common operating systems.
Links:

Please access the class textbook on StudentsTempFiles in the NetOp 1-2 Student Pickup Folder.

 

Topics Discussed:

  • Chapter 13, Objective 13.04: Common Microsoft Windows Features

 

Assignment:

  1. Read Objective 13.04 on pages 352-369. Pay special attention to the Hot Keys section on page 369.
  2. Review the Checkpoint quiz answers on pages 370-373.
  3. We will have a quiz on the chapter on Wednesday, so review the previous objectives within the chapter to ensure you are ready.

Assigned: March 8th, 2015
Due Date: March 9th, 2015

Networking and Operating Systems

Spring 2015 – Chap. 13 – Operating System Fundamentals

Objective:

  • I can identify key characteristics, functions, interface methods and features of common operating systems.
Links:

Please access the class textbook on StudentsTempFiles in the NetOp 1-2 Student Pickup Folder.
Topics Discussed:
  • Chapter 13, Objective 13.01: Characteristics of the Operating System
  • Chapter 13, Objective 13.02: Common Operating System Functions
  • Chapter 13, Objective 13.03: Operating System Interfaces
  • Chapter 13, Objective 13.04: Common Microsoft Windows Features

Assignment:

  1. Read Objective 13.01 – 13.04 on pages 343 – 368.
  2. Review the Checkpoint quiz answers on pages 370-373.
  3. We will be in the lab later next week to look at Microsoft Windows Features and the Command Line Interface.

Assigned: February 6th, 2015
Due Date: February 9th, 2015

Networking and Operating Systems

Spring 2015 – Objective 12.05 – Maintaining and Troubleshooting Portables

Objective:

  • I can properly maintain and troubleshoot Portable Computers.
Links:

Please access the class textbook on StudentsTempFiles in the NetOp 1-2 Student Pickup Folder.
Topics Discussed:
  • Chapter 12, Objective 12.05: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Portables

Assignment:

  1. Read Objective 12.05 on pages 333 – 338.
  2. Review the Checkpoint quiz answers on pages 338-341.
  3. We will be in the lab later this week to look at laptop disassembly and repair.

Assigned: February 2nd, 2015
Due Date: February 3rd, 2015

Networking and Operating Systems

Spring 2015 – Chap. 10 – Adapters/ Peripherals Quiz

Wednesday, January 14th, 2015

Objective:

  • I can demonstrate my understanding of adapters and peripherals through a summative quiz.

Links:

D2SC Website: https://puhsd.d2sc.com/

Topics Discussed:

  • Chapter 10: Adapters and Peripherals

 

Assignment:

  1. Click the D2SC link to connect to the online testing website. Log in with your student number as both the username and the password.
  2. Navigate to your Assignments and click the “Quiz 10 – Adapters/Peripherals Quiz”.
  3. The quiz is 15 questions, all multiple choice.
  4. Please put away all notes, study guides and other materials before starting the quiz.
  5. Please close all other documents and webpages and do not open any new tabs or windows until after you have submitted the quiz.
  6. Please remain silent until everyone has completed the quiz.
  7. Submit your test answers before the end of the class period today.
  8. When you have completed your quiz, begin reading Chapter 11 on Printers in the online textbook located on the StudentsTempFiles (10.4.22.58) network share.

Assigned: January 14th, 2015
Due Date: January 14th, 2015

Networking and Operating Systems

Fall 2014 – Adapter Interfaces Exercise

Happy Final Week of the 2nd Semester! Today we’re going to investigate Adapter Interfaces. Use the provided links to answer the following study questions. Write your answers in a Microsoft Word or Google Docs document, and place a copy of the document onto the server in the StudentsTempFiles > Marmolejo NetOp > Student Drop Folder > 5.0 – Adapter Interfaces by the end of class tomorrow. Feel free to work in pairs, but make sure you each turn in your own separate Word document.

ISA – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industry_Standard_Architecture

1. The ISA standard supports two bus widths, what are they (in bits)?

2. What interface is directly descended from ISA?

3. Is ISA still in use?

4. What interfaces currently in use are derived from ISA?

5. What is EISA, and how does it relate to ISA?

PCI – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conventional_PCI

6. What does PCI stand for?

7. What two bus widths does the PCI standard support?

8. What types of devices can you connect in a PCI expansion slot?

9. What is the peak transfer rate for a 32-bit PCI slot (in MB/second)?

10. What is the difference between a “Full-size” PCI card, and a “Low-profile” PCI card?

AGP – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accelerated_Graphics_Port

11. What type of card is primarily used in AGP expansion slots?

12. What drawback of the PCI bus led to the development of the AGP standard?

13. What is the maximum bandwidth (in MB/second) of the AGP bus?

14. Is AGP still in use today?

PCIe – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCIe

15. What improvements did the PCIe interface introduce over the PCI and AGP interfaces?

16. What is a “Lane”, as defined by the PCIe standard?

17. What are the five form factors of PCIe cards?

18. What is the relationship between a PCIe slot’s form factor and the number of lanes it contains?

19. What is the maximum number of lanes currently in common use?

20. What is the maximum bandwidth (in MB/second) of the PCIe v3.0 per lane?

21. What type of expansion cards can be used in a PCIe slot? Which is the most common?

Networking and Operating Systems

Fall 2014 – Chap. 8 – Hard Drives Quiz

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014

Objective:

  • I can demonstrate my understanding of Hard Drive technologies through a summative quiz.

Links:

D2SC Website: https://puhsd.d2sc.com/

Topics Discussed:

  • Chapter 8: Hard Drives

 

Assignment:

  1. Click the D2SC link to connect to the online testing website. Log in with your student number as both the username and the password.
  2. Navigate to your Assignments and click the “Chap. 8 – Hard Drives Quiz”.
  3. The quiz is 15 questions, all multiple choice.
  4. Please put away all notes, study guides and other materials before starting the quiz.
  5. Please close all other documents and webpages and do not open any new tabs or windows until after you have submitted the quiz.
  6. Please remain silent until everyone has completed the quiz.
  7. Submit your test answers before the end of the class period today.
  8. When you have completed your quiz, begin reading Chapter 9 on Removable Drives in the online textbook located on the StudentsTempFiles network share.

Assigned: December 3rd, 2014
Due Date: December 3rd, 2014

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