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IT Essentials 5.0Overview

February 2013

Cisco Public© 2013 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. 2

Overview

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Content Changes in ITE 5.0• New course design aligns with CompTIA A+ exam topics

• New and updated content New mobile device content

New client side virtualization skills

Expanded Windows 7 OS topics

Increased troubleshooting skills

Increased networking and security skills

Updated skills review exam

New checkpoint exam and practice final exam

Reported errors in prior version corrected

• Updated Cisco Packet Tracer activitiesPacket Tracer’s rich simulation environment allows students to experiment with network behavior and develop problem solving and troubleshooting skills


NetSpace Course Navigation


ITE in NetSpace

• Click chapter links to access chapter content

• Click shaded part of scroll bar to expand or minimize text and media screens


Exams


Assessments, Packet Tracer, Aspire, Passport21 to Entrepreneurship

Student Networking Knowledge and Skills

Networking Academy Curricula Portfolio

Network Professional

ITTechnician

Network Technician

Network Associate

Network Specialist

CCNA Discovery

CCNA Exploration

CCNP

HealthInformationNetworking

CCNASecurity

ITEssentials


New CompTIA A+ Certification Exams

A+ Essentials 220-701

A+ Practical Application 220-702

220-801

220-802

2009 Edition 2012 Edition

• New certification exams were announced in October 2012

• 220-700 series exams will be available until August 31, 2013

• Both the 220-801 and 220-802 exams must be passed for CompTIA A+ certification

• Student vouchers are available for 800-series exams through the CompTIA Authorized Partner Program


• Operating Systems

• Security

• Mobile Devices

• Troubleshooting

• PC Hardware

• Networking

• Laptops

• Printers

• Operational Procedures

CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Topics

220-802220-801


Alignment with CompTIA A+ CertificationITE 5.0 Chapter exam exam

1. Personal Computer

2. Lab Procedures

3. Computer Assembly

4. Preventive Maintenance

5. Operating Systems

6. Networks

7. Laptops

8. Mobile Devices

9. Printers

10. Security

11. The IT Professional

12. Advanced Troubleshooting


IT Essentials 5.0 Course OutlineCourse Chapters and Goals

Ch. 1 Introduction to the Personal ComputerGoal::Describe a personal computer system

Ch. 7 LaptopsGoal: Describe how laptops are constructed, basic configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting

Ch. 2 Lab Procedures and Tool UseGoal: Demonstrate safe lab procedures and proper tool use

Ch. 8 Mobile DevicesGoal: Describe operating systems, basic configuration, maintenance, security, and repair for mobile devices

Ch. 3 Computer AssemblyGoal: Assemble a desktop computer from compatible components and upgrade a computer system to meet requirements

Ch. 9 PrintersGoal: Demonstrate range of procedures required for printers

Ch. 4 Overview of Preventative Maintenance and TroubleshootingGoal: Explain the basic rules of preventive maintenance and the troubleshooting process

Ch. 10 SecurityGoal: Explain importance of security, describe procedures, and perform security measures

Ch. 5 Operating SystemsGoal: Install, upgrade, navigate, and troubleshoot various operating systems

Ch. 11 The IT ProfessionalGoal: Describe the communication and related skills needed by an IT professional

Ch. 6 NetworksGoal: Describe, create, and maintain a network

Ch. 12 Advanced TroubleshootingGoal: Perform advanced troubleshooting procedures on computers, operating systems, laptops, printers, and networks


Equipment


ITE 5.0 Equipment Requirements• Hardware

One gigabyte (GB) RAM (Windows 7 32-bit) or Two GB RAM (Windows 7 64-bit) (2 x 512 MB or 2 x 1GB suggested)

Some labs will require one module of RAM to be uninstalled or the simulation of a faulty module for troubleshooting purposes.

1 GB is the minimum requirement to run the full functions of Windows 7 Professional

• SoftwareMicrosoft Windows 7 Professional (Media CD)

• Additional Items/ResourcesOne Internet connection for Internet searches and driver downloads (this could be the instructor's workstation)

One printer or integrated printer/scanner/copier for the class to share

One Linksys wireless router/switch or equivalent for the class to share, Linksys model WRT E2500

• NDG NETLAB+ can be used to complete the majority of labs

• Complete list available on Equipment Lists by Curriculum page


Typical Lab Layout• Lab size of 12-15 students for hands-on lab activities

Recommend ratio of 1 Lab PC per student

• Some lab activities require the student Lab PCs to be connected to a local network

• 2 instructor workstations

1 connected to Internet to search for and download files

Other instructor workstation used for hands-on lab demonstrations


Virtual Learning Tools


Virtual Learning Tools• Two standalone tools are provided with the curriculum in the IT

Essentials resources folderVirtual Desktop

Virtual Laptop

• Designed to supplement classroom learning and provide interactive learning opportunities

• Both provide a virtual “hands-on” experience where physical equipment access is limited

• Enable students to virtually disassemble and reassemble desktops and laptops

• The following slides demonstrate the Virtual Laptop introductory tutorial


Virtual Laptop Tutorial

Click the arrow to view the brief tutorial

Or click the Skip button to go directly to using Virtual Laptop


The Three ModesLearn mode

Explore mode

Test mode

Step-by-step instructions for removing and installing components

Self-check for understanding

Information about laptop features and components


Aligning and Installing Components


Learn Mode: External Cables Layer

Thank you.

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