Chapter 1: Computer Hardware
Chapter 2: Operating Systems
Chapter 3: Application Programs and Suites
Chapter 4: Networking
Chapter 5: The Internet
Chapter 6: Career Exploration
Chapter 7: Personal and Professional Ethics
Objectives
Contents
2.1 Operating Systems Overview
2.2 Legacy Operating Systems
2.3 Modern Operating Systems
2.4 Windows 7 and Vista
2.5 BIOS
2.6 Computer Management Tools
2.7 System Restore
2.8 Command Line Utilities
2.9 Windows Updates and Drivers
2.10 Troubleshooting Operating Systems
Summary
Exercise
Quiz
Lab
Exercise
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List 2-3 features found in Windows Vista and Windows 7.
Explain why the command line can be helpful to understand and use.
Explain the meaning of each of the following file extensions: .BAK, .EXE, .SYS, .TMP
Describe the purpose of Windows Update and explain why using Windows Update is critical to maintaining an operating system.
List 2-3 important features and/or tools that can be used for troubleshooting a Windows operating system.
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