Objectives:

Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:

• Define problem solving.
• Identify problem-solving steps.
• Identify criteria for selecting a computer.
• Describe warranties and support agreements.
• Describe the concept of “useful life” as related to a computer.
• Explain the process of discarding equipment.

Competencies:

• 6670-47  Identify the basic parts of a computer system and the relationships among components.
• 6670-49  Explain the functions and characteristics of system expansion devices (e.g., graphics cards, sound cards, and modems.
• 6670-56  Investigate the building stages of a computer.

 

• 5 Scanned Textbook copy
• Textbook PowerPoint – L5 – Computer Related issues textbook PP
• Assignment (lesson review and Projects) – L5 – Assignments 2017
• Vocabulary – L5 – Vocabulary
• Coversheet – L5 – coversheet
• Student Notes – Lesson 05 student notes
• Student Notes PowerPoint – Lesson 05 PP
• Doctor, Doctor wrksht – Doctor Doctor- four problems
• Bust Bunny
  • Dust Bunny Heaven Article
  • Dust Bunny Heaven questions from article
• Computer Care and Safety information sheet
• Other resources:
  • Computer Inside & Out- Hardware on the Inside L2 – In and out hardware
  • L5 -Trouble shooting a computer PP
  • L5 screen print labeling
  • L5 -inside PC
  • L5- Break down computer
  • L5 – Electric Static Dischrarge
  • L5 – Diagram of CPU Ports
  • L5 – Computer Care and Safety
  • L5 – 4 Ways to Beat Extended Warranties
  • 20 Things You Should Never Buy Used PP