The input and output functions of the computer system are performed by a variety of hardware devices located outside the PC, called peripherals. The purpose of the course is to help you understand how the PC and its major peripheral devices work. The course is highly interactive with many chances to test your knowledge and communicate with fellow students and subject experts. This course is extremely important if you will be responsible for a computer network and need to install and configure network cards. It is also important if you will be responsible for PC support and need to troubleshoot problems and handle user requests.
Objectives Describe the basic functions that a computer performs.
Use binary and hexadecimal numbering systems and special computer units of measure. Understand the different components on the PC motherboard such as CPU, memory, and expansion bus. Explain how the PC uses memory. Describe the different options for PC storage and how they work. Be familiar with various peripheral devices for PC input such as the keyboard and mouse, and output devices such as the video subsystem and many types of printers.