5 Purchase and Maint.

5.1 Purchasing a System

  • 55 Investigate basic issues affecting system purchase and upgrade decisions
  • 57 Describe the importance of system maintenance and preventive measures, including the consequences of not taking preventive measures
  • 102 Investigate careers, educational requirements, and certifications in the five information technology career pathways.

5.2 Basic Maintenance

  • 55 Investigate basic issues affecting system purchase and upgrade decisions
  • 57 Describe the importance of system maintenance and preventive measures, including the consequences of not taking preventive measures

5.3 Troubleshooting Basics

  • 62 Identify basic problems associated with computer hardware, operating system, and application software.
  • 63 Describe risk-mitigation techniques (e.g., policies, procedures, hardware, and software).
  • 68 Perform basic remote connection troubleshooting.