CTS120 — Hardware/Software Support
This course covers the basic hardware of a personal computer, including installation, operations and interactions with software. Topics include component identification, memory-system, peripheral installation and configuration, preventive maintenance, hardware diagnostics/repair, installation and optimization of system software, commercial programs, system configuration, and device-drivers. Upon completion, students should be able to select appropriate computer equipment and software, upgrade/maintain existing equipment and software, and troubleshoot/repair non-functioning personal computers.
Part of
- IT-Business Systems & Operations Support AAS
- Computer Engineering Technology AAS
- Electronics Engineering Technology AAS
- IT-Computer Hardware Troubleshooting Repair Certificate
- IT-Internet & Computing Core IC3 Certificate
- Information Technology Hardware Certificate CCP
- Information Technology IC3 Certificate CCP
- IT-Business Systems & Operations Support Diploma
- IT-Network & Cybersecurity Management Diploma