1. Computer Repair & Maintenance

2. Installing an operating system, drivers and applications on a PC Lat week’s Session
The need for an operating system
Testing hardware and fixing failures before installing an operating system (OS)
Various operating systems available,
Minimum system requirements
The BIOS
Device drivers
Applications

3. The need for an operating system?
The O/S is used for :-
Controlling input and output devices,
Networking and managing file systems
The operating system forms a platform for other system software and for application software
Process management
Memory management
Disk and file systems
GUI

4. The need for an operating system?
Device drivers
A device driver is a specific type of computer software developed to allow interaction with hardware devices

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6. Question 1
What is the first thing you should consider before installing an Operating system

7. Check compatibility of hardware and minimum system requirements e.g.
Q1 Answer
Check compatibility of hardware and minimum system requirements e.g.
CPU speed
hard disk size
memory capacity, etc

8. Question 2
Explain the term
“Device Driver”

9. Q2 Answer
A device driver is a specific type of computer software developed to allow interaction with hardware devices

10. Name three things that the O/S is responsible for
Question 3
Name three things that the O/S is responsible for

11. Q3 Answer Networking and managing file systems
Platform for application software
Process management
Memory management
Disk and file systems
GUI

12. What is he primary function
Question 4
What is he primary function
of the BIOS

13. Q4 Answer
The primary function of the BIOS is to identify and initiate component hardware, (such as hard drives, floppies, and CDs)

14. What operation does a Fire wall perform ?
Question 5
What operation does a Fire wall perform ?

15. Q5 Answer
A protective boundary that monitors and restricts information that travels between your computer and a network or the Internet.

16. Name 2 different Manufactures
Question 6
Name 2 different Manufactures
of software
Fire walls

17. MacAfee Internet Trend
Q6 Answer
Zone Alarm
Black Ice
MacAfee Internet Trend
Windows firewall

18. What is Spyware and what does it do?
Question 7
What is Spyware and what does it do?

19. Q7 Answer
Computer software that is installed sneakily on to a personal computer to intercept or take partial control over the user's interaction with the computer, without the user's informed consent

20. Name one version of Anti spy ware software
Question 8
Name one version of Anti spy ware software

21. Spy Bot search and destroy
Q8 Answer
Spy Bot search and destroy
Microsoft Defender

22. Question 9
What three items of software should you install before using the Internet ?

23. Q9 Answer
Firewall
Anti virus
Anti Spy ware

24. Question 10
Will windows Firewall
block Spam ?

25. Q10 Answer
No !!!!

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56. Final Jeopardy
What is the minimum amount of ram that is recommended by Microsoft to run XP pro ?

57. Final Jeopardy Answer
PC with 300 megahertz or higher processor clock speed recommended;
128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)
1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available hard disk space
Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor
CD-ROM or DVD drive
Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device