Computer Repair and Maintenance syllabus Class 10 Slc

Computer Repair and Maintenance,Nepal
Grade: X Time: 4 hours/week
Total Time: 32 weeks Theory: 51 hours (40%)
Practical: 77 hours (60%)
Unit-1 Introduction to computers (20 Hours)
System Case, Styles and Sizes, Form Factors, Switches
1.1. Power: The internal Power Supply, Parts of the Power Supply, Form Factors
1.1.1. Motherboard and System Devices
1.1.1.1. Motherboard Form Factors
1.1.1.2. Parts of the Motherboard
1.1.1.3. System Bus Functions
1.1.1.3.1. Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Local Bus
1.1.1.3.2. Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)/PCI express
1.1.2. System BIOS
1.1.2.1. System BIOS Functions and Operation, BIOS Settings
1.2. The Processor
1.2.1.1. Processor Power and Voltage
1.2.1.2. Processor Cooling
1.2.1.3. Processor Sockets and Slots
1.2.2. System Memory, Memory Technology Types, Speed, Size
1.3. Video Cards
1.3.1. Video Modes, Resolution and Color
1.3.2. Video Display Standards
1.4. Hard Disk Drives
1.4.1. Construction and Operation of the Hard Disk Drive
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1.4.1.1. Hard Disk Geometry, Tracks, Cylinders and Sectors
1.4.1.2. Partitioning, Partition Sizes and Drive Lettering
1.4.1.3. Formatting and Capacity
1.4.2. Hard Disk Interfaces and Configuration
1.4.2.1. Interface: IDE/ATA/ATAPI, SATA, USB
1.5. CD, DVD-ROM Drives and Interfaces
1.5.1. CD, DVD-ROM Drive Construction and Operation
1.5.2. Recordable CD (CD-R)
1.5.3. Rewriteable CD (CD-RW)
1.6. Monitors
1.6.1. Monitor Resolution, Colour and Refresh rate
1.6.2. Monitor Size
1.6.3. CRT and LCD monitors
1.7. Keyboards and Mouse
1.7.1. Keyboard Construction and Operation
1.7.2. Keyboard, Key Groupings
1.7.2.1. Alphanumeric Key Layouts
1.7.2.2. Standard Keyboard Layouts
Unit-2 System Care Guide (13 Hours)
2.1. Preventive Maintenance
2.2. System Care:
2.2.1. Cooling and Ventilation
2.2.2. Virus Detection and Protection
2.2.3. Background on Viruses
2.2.4. Virus Infection Mechanisms and Prevention
2.2.5. Virus Scanning and Antivirus Software
2.3. Backups
2.3.1. Backup Methods, Devices and Media
2.3.2. Backup Scheduling and Media Rotation Systems
2.3.3. What To Back Up
2.3.4. How To Back Up
2.3.5. Boot Disks
Unit-3 Troubleshoot, Repair and maintenance (18 Hours)
3.1. General Troubleshooting Techniques
3.1.1. Steps To Take First When Troubleshooting
3.1.2. General Diagnostic Techniques
3.2. Diagnostic, Troubleshooting and Repair Tools
3.2.1. Troubleshooting Boot Problems
3.2.1.1. Troubleshooting Boot-Time Error Messages
3.2.1.2. Troubleshooting System Slowdowns
3.2.2. Troubleshooting Specific Components
3.2.2.1. System Case
3.2.2.1.1. Assembly of Physical devices issues
3.2.2.1.2. LEDs, Case Buttons, Key Lock
3.2.2.2. Power Sources and Power Protection Devices
3.2.2.3. Motherboard and System Devices
3.2.2.4. The Processor
3.2.2.5. System Memory
3.2.2.5.1. Memory Not Recognized
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3.2.2.5.2. Out of Memory Problems
3.2.2.6. Video Cards
3.2.2.6.1. Failure or Improper Operation
3.2.2.6.2. Image Quality Problems(Video Controller Issue)
3.2.2.6.3. Performance or Video Mode Issues
3.2.2.7. Monitors
3.2.2.7.1. Failure or Improper Operation
3.2.2.7.2. Image Quality Problems(Monitor itself)
3.2.2.8. CD-ROM Drives
3.2.2.8.1. Drive Not Recognized
3.2.2.8.2. Configuration Problems
3.2.2.8.3. Physical Problems
3.2.2.9. Peripheral I/O Ports
3.2.2.10. Keyboards
3.2.2.11. Mouse
PRACTICAL
Unit-1 Introduction to computers (12 Hours)
1.1. Perform Physical Installation Procedure
1.2. Perform Memory Module Physical Installation Procedure
1.3. Perform Motherboard Physical Installation Procedure
1.4. Perform Identification Procedures
1.4.1. Video Card Identification Procedure
1.4.2. Operation System Identification Procedure
1.4.3. File System Identification Procedure
Unit-3 Troubleshoot, Repair and maintenance (65 Hours)
3.1. Perform I/O Port Physical Installation Procedures
3.1.1. System Case Preparation Procedure
3.1.2. Hard Disk Drive Physical Installation Procedure
3.1.3. CD-ROM Drive Physical Installation Procedure
3.1.4. Processor Physical Installation Procedure
3.1.5. Heat Connector Physical Installation Procedure
3.1.6. PS/2 Mouse Port Connector Physical Installation Procedure
3.1.7. Video Card Physical Installation Procedure
3.2. Perform Uninstallation and Disassembly Procedures
3.2.1. System Case Cover Removal Procedure
3.3. Perform Setup and Inspection Procedures
3.3.1. Post-Assembly Inspection Procedure
3.3.2. Post-Assembly Initial Boot Procedure
3.3.3. Safe BIOS Setup Procedure
3.3.4. Post-Assembly Initial Test Procedure
3.3.5. Hard Disk Partitioning and Formatting Procedure
3.3.6. CD-ROM Driver Installation Procedure
Reference Books:
1. Peter Norton, Introduction to Computers, Mc-Graw Hill Technology
2. Alexis Leon & Mathews Leon, Introduction to Computers, Vikas publishing house.