Hardware
Subjects
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
Grade Levels
Grade Levels
10
11
12
Duration (hours)
Duration (Approx hours)
45
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Overview
In this unit, student will learn how to identify, use, and connect different hardware components and devices.
Cyber Connections
Hardware and Software
Section Title
Lessons
Accordion Items
Title
3. 0 – Building and Tearing apart a Desktop Computer
Content
- Hardware Components
- Ports
- Harddrive
- RAM
- Power Supply
Title
3.1 - Explain basic cable types, features, and their purposes
Content
- Network Cables
- Video Cables
- Multipurpose cables
- Hard Drive Cables
- Adapters
Title
3.2 - Identify common connector types
Content
- RJ-11
- RJ-45
- RS-232
- BNC
- RG-59
- RG-6
- USB
- Micro-USB
- Mini-USB
- USB-C
- DB-9
- Lightning
- SCSI
- eSATA
- Molex
Title
3.3 - Given a scenario, install RAM types
Content
- Ram Types
- Single Channel
- Dual Channel
- Triple Channel
- Error Correcting
- Parity vs. Non-Parity
Title
3.4 - Given a scenario, select, install and configure storage devices
Content
- Optical Drives
- Solid-State Drives
- Magnetic Hard Drives
- Hybrid Drives
- Flash
- Configurations
Title
3.5 - Given a scenario, install and configure motherboards, CPUs, and add-on cards
Content
- Motherboard Form Factor
- Motherboard Connector Types
- BIOS / UEFI Settings
- CMOS Battery
- CPU Features
- Compatibility
- Cooling Mechanism
- Expansion Cards
Title
3.6 - Explain the purposes and uses of various peripheral types
Content
- Printer
- ADF / Flatbed Scanner
- Bardcore Scanner / QR Scanner
- Monitors
- VR Headset
- Optical Drive Types
- Mouse
- Keyboard
- Touchpad
- Signature Pad
- Game Controllers
- Camera / Webcam
- Microphone
- Speakers
- Headset
- Projector
- External Storage Drives
- KVM
- Magnetic Reader / Chip Reader
- NFC / Tap Pay Device
- Smart Card Reader
Title
3.7 - Summarize power supply types and features
Content
- Input 115V vs. 220V
- Output 5V vs. 12V
- 24-Pin Motherboard Adapter
- Wattage Rating
- Number of Devices / Types of Devices to be Powered
Title
3.8 - Given a scenario, select and configure appropriate components for a custom PC configuration to meet customer specifications or needs
Content
- Graphic / CAD / CAM Design Workstation
- Audio / Video Editing Workstation
- Virtualization Workstation
- Gaming PC
- Network Attached Storage Device
- Standard Thick Client
- Thin Client
Title
3.10 - Given a scenario, configure SOHO multifunction devices/printers and settings
Content
- Use Appropriate Drivers for a Given Operating System
- Device Sharing
- Public / Shared Devices
Title
3.11 - Given a scenario, install and maintain various print technologies
Content
- Laser
- Inkjet
- Thermal
- Impact
- Virtual
- 3D Printers