Program Outline
Instruction Sets
Your program consists of 8 Instruction Sets written
to take you step-by-step through the techniques
and skills you'll use in your new career.
Here's how it works: Your first
Instruction Set will be sent immediately after
your enrollment has been accepted. Other Instruction
Sets will follow as you complete your exams,
so that you will always have training materials
to work with.
Computer Specifications
You will need access to a Microsoft® Windows®-based computer (or Mac equivalent) and high-speed Internet in order to complete your program with Penn Foster.
Here is an overview of what you'll
learn and the order in which you'll receive your
lessons:
Instruction Set 1
Learning Strategies
Introduction to PC Maintenance and Repair
Instruction Set 2
Introduction to Hardware and Software
Preparing for Your Career as a PC Maintenance and Repair Technician
Instruction Set 3
System Boards and Component Identification
Understanding Memory
Working with Disk Drives
Instruction Set 4
Installation and Support of Hard
Drives
Multimedia — CD and DVD Drives
Power Supplies
Basic Troubleshooting and Support
Multimeter Operation Manual
Equipment:
- Multimeter
- Diagnostic Software
Instruction Set 5
External I/O Devices and Printers
Notebooks, Laptops, and PDAs
PC-to-PC Modems and the Internet
Buying and Building a PC
Instruction Set 6
Viruses and Disaster - Data Protection
and Recovery
Introduction to Operating Systems
Standard Operating and Maintenance
Procedures
Instruction Set 7
Understanding Windows® 9x and
ME
Understanding Windows NT®
Understanging Windows® 2000 and
XP
Apple® Computers
Instruction Set 8
Introduction to Networking
Network Technologies
Advanced Network Implementation
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Online Library and Librarian
Students in Penn Foster Career School have access to an online library for use during their studies. Students can use this library to do the required research in the courses they complete or can use it for general reference and links to valuable resources. The library contains helpful research assistance, articles, databases, books, and Web links. A librarian is available to answer questions on general research-related topics via email and to assist students in research activities during their studies with Penn Foster Career School.
You must have completed the 8th grade to enroll in this program.
We reserve the right to change program content and
materials when it becomes necessary.