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IT Essentials: April 29th LAB
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Part 1: Employment Opportunities
1. Using the space provided research 3 computer-related jobs. For each job, write
the company name and the job title. Write the job details that are most important
to you, as well as, the job qualifications.
2. Based on your research, which job would you prefer? Be prepared to discuss your answer in class.
HERE IS AN EXAMPLE:
Company Name and Job Title, Job Details and Qualifications
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Gentronics Flexible Solutions/
Field Service Representative
Company offers continuing education. Work with hardware and software. Work directly with
customers.
Local Travel.
A+ certification preferred
1 year installation or repair experience of computer hardware and software required
Requires a valid driver’s license
Must have reliable personal transportation
Mileage reimbursement
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Which job would you prefer?
I would prefer this job because of the following reasons:
Computer-related Job 1.
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Computer-related Job 2.
Computer-related Job 3.
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Part II: Computer Components for a Customer
Read and answer the questions below. Use websites such as tigerdirect, newegg, etc
to answer the questions. Be prepared to discuss your selections in class.
1. Your customer already owns the motherboard described in the table below.
2. Research a power supply compatible with the components that your customer owns.
List the specifications below (Brand and Model Number, Features, Cost).
3. Research a case compatible with the motherboard described in the table above.
What are the case name/brand, stock number, and price?
Why did you choose this case?
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4. Research a CPU compatible with the components that your customer owns.
List the specifications below (Brand and Model Number, Features, Cost).
5. Research a cooling device compatible with the components that your customer owns.
List the specifications below (Brand and Model Number, Features, Cost).
6. Research RAM compatible with the components that your customer owns.
List the specifications below (Brand and Model Number, Features, Cost).
7. Research a video adapter card compatible with the components that your customer
owns. List the specifications below (Brand and Model Number, Features, Cost).
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8. List three components that must have the same or compatible form factor.
9. List three components that must conform to the same socket type.
10. List two components that must utilize the same front side bus speed.
11. List three considerations when you choose memory.
12. What component must be compatible with every other component of the computer?
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13. When repairing and using a computer it is good to use free software frequently.
List 1 or 2 freeware software websites where you can find programs for the following:
Free DVD Authoring
Free drive cloning and backup
Free streaming video capture and conversion
Video/game capture
Audio recording
Free streaming audio recording
Free data recovery
PDF editing
PDF conversion
Video editing/conversion
Note taking/organization
DVD/Blu-Ray burning
Math software
DVD/Blu-Ray ripping
3D modelling
File/directory management
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Hex editing
Photo Editing
Photo Organization
Animated wallpaper
File explorer replacements
Screen capture
Encryption
Web design
Network Management
Wifi Tools
Presentation
iTunes/Music management
Animation
Anti-virus/malware
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