Franske ITC-2000 Assignments

Labs

You are responsible for completing ALL of these labs. You must submit a lab report for each topic/chapter (you should combine multiple labs from the chapter/topic into a single report). If you work with a partner on a lab you only need to submit a single lab report for the two of you but it must have both your names on it. Each lab report is worth up to 20 points. This falls into the Labs/Homework category of your course grade.

PC Disassembly/Reassembly Labs

• 1.3.2.2 Lab - Disassemble a Computer
• 2.1.2.5 Lab - Install the Power Supply
• 2.1.3.10 Lab - Install the Motherboard in a Computer
• 2.1.4.7 Lab – Install the Drives
• 2.1.5.6 Lab - Install Adapter Card
• 2.1.7.4 Lab - Install Internal Cables
• 2.1.7.8 Lab - Install the Front Panel Cables
• 2.1.7.11 Lab – Complete the Computer Assembly

Chapter 3 Labs

• 3.1.1.6 Lab - Investigate BIOS or UEFI Settings
• 3.1.2.5 Lab - Search for BIOS or UEFI Firmware Updates
• 3.1.2.6 Lab - Install Windows
  • NOTE: Be sure to choose a new installation, not to repair an existing one. If prompted choose to install "Windows 10 Enterprise". Also, choose to do a "Custom" installation, not an upgrade, and delete all existing partitions.
  • NOTE: Make sure your computer is NOT connected to the Internet while Windows is being installed so that you can create a local account instead of being forced to use a Microsoft account!
  • NOTE: During the account creation process use the name "ITC Admin" and the password "Password123!" be sure to write them down and have your partner write them down as well because you will need them again later in the course.
• 3.1.2.7 Lab - Install Third-Party Software in Windows

Chapter 4 Labs

• 4.2.3.6 Lab – Troubleshoot Hardware Problems
  • Spring 2021 NOTE: Normally in this lab you are asked to troubleshoot problems with your hardware that were created by a partner of yours following instructions from your instructor. Because the class is being offered online this semester and you are working alone with your computer at home you will instead follow the instructions (which have been put in the Chapter 4 Module on the Cisco Netacad Site) yourself to create various problems with your hardware and then see what type of symptoms each issues produces. Your lab report should include details about the clues you could have used and/or questions you could have asked the user which would show what the problem was.
  • Normal Semester NOTE: In this lab you are asked to troubleshoot any problems with your hardware. After making sure your system is working properly obtain sheets from the instructor with a series of problems to create for your partner. Be sure to have your partner leave the room while you are creating each problem (one problem at a time!).

Chapter 6 Labs

• 6.1.2.7 Lab - Configure a NIC to Use DHCP in Windows
  • NOTE: Do NOT connect your router to an Internet connection, it's not required for this lab.
• 6.1.3.10 Lab - Configure a Wireless Network
  • NOTE: Do NOT connect your router to an Internet connection, it's not required for this lab.
  • NOTE: Change the router settings as indicated in the lab, use these for the NEW settings:
    • Router IP Address: 172.17.99.1
    • Router Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
    • Router Name: ITE-Rxx (replace xx with the number of one of your PCs, found on a sticker on top of the classroom PC under your desk)
    • DHCP Starting IP Address: 172.17.99.21
    • DHCP Maximum Number of Users: 20
    • Router Username: admin
    • Password: Password123!
    • Wireless SSID: ITE-Wxx (replace xx with the number of one of your PCs, found on a sticker on top of the classroom PC under your desk)
    • Wireless Passphrase: Cisco456!
  • NOTE: Do not complete Part 4 of this lab which is listed as optional.
• 6.1.4.8 Lab - Configure Firewall Settings
  • NOTE: Do NOT connect your router to an Internet connection, it's not required for this lab.
  • NOTE: In Part 2, Step 1 you should add the MAC addresses of both your computers to the allowed list of MACs on the router.
  • NOTE: In Part 2, Step 2 you should add the IP address of ONE of your computers to the DMZ on the router.
  • NOTE: In Part 2, Step 3 you should add a pot forwarding rule to forward port 80 to the IP address of the OTHER one of your computers. Also note that different manufacturers call "port forwarding" different things. For example TP-Link calls it "virtual servers" instead in some models of routers.
• 6.2.2.5 Lab - Troubleshoot Network Problems
  • NOTE: In this lab you will connect your router to an Internet connection, in room B-107 please use the GREEN network jack under your desk to make this connection.
  • NOTE: Obtain sheets with two lists of problems to create from the instructor. Create these problems for your partner one at a time while they are out of the room and ask them to fix your network. If you are unsure of how to create the issue ask your instructor for help.
  • NOTE: Before you leave today please reset your router to the factory default settings.

Chapter 8 Labs

• 8.3.1.3 Lab - Install a Printer in Windows
• 8.4.1.3 Lab - Share a Printer in Windows
  • NOTE: In this lab use a laptop as the second device (the one which is not directly connected to the printer). Both the laptop and your desktop will need to be connected to the same network so setup your network routers with a connection to both computers.
• 8.5.3.2 Lab - Perform Preventive Maintenance on a Laser Printer
  • NOTE: In this lab you will not actually install any new parts, just find and remove the existing parts on the printer and then re-install them. Also, uou should locate the fuser on the printer and find and watch a video showing how to remove and replace it but do not actually do it because on our particular printer model it requires disassembling most of the printer to get to the fuser.
• Lab - Setup and Connect to Network Printers

Chapter 9 Labs

Note that you may see a score on the Cengage site for these labs. That score is not part of your grade, you need to write and turn in an individual lab report in the same method and format you have been doing so far in the class. The Cengage grade/questions are simply for your own use to check how well you have understood the material in the lab.

• Cengage MindTap Lab 10-2: Install and Configure a Type 2 Hypervisor
• Cengage MindTap Lab 10-3: Configuring a VM and Installing Ubuntu

Chapter 10 Labs

Note that you may see a score on the Cengage site for these labs. That score is not part of your grade, you need to write and turn in an individual lab report in the same method and format you have been doing so far in the class. The Cengage grade/questions are simply for your own use to check how well you have understood the material in the lab.

• Cengage MindTap Lab 12-1: Implementing Different Boot Methods and Types of Operating System Installation
• Cengage MindTap Lab 12-2: Installing System Configuration Settings
• Cengage MindTap Lab 12-3: Application Software Installation and Configuration Methods
• Cengage MindTap Lab 13-1: Disk Partitioning Methods and File Systems
• Cengage MindTap Lab 16-1: Using Microsoft Windows Control Panel Utilities

Chapter 11 Labs

Note that you may see a score on the Cengage site for these labs. That score is not part of your grade, you need to write and turn in an individual lab report in the same method and format you have been doing so far in the class. The Cengage grade/questions are simply for your own use to check how well you have understood the material in the lab.

• Cengage MindTap Lab 11-2: Using Microsoft Windows Control Panel's User Related Utilities
• Cengage MindTap Lab 13-2: Using Microsoft Command Line Tools
• Cengage MindTap Lab 13-3: Using Microsoft Operating System Tools and Features
• Cengage MindTap Lab 13-4: Implement Basic Disaster Prevention and Recovery Methods
• Cengage MindTap Lab 14-1: Microsoft Windows System Utilities

Chapter 12 Labs

Note that you may see a score on the Cengage site for these labs. That score is not part of your grade, you need to write and turn in an individual lab report in the same method and format you have been doing so far in the class. The Cengage grade/questions are simply for your own use to check how well you have understood the material in the lab.

• Cengage MindTap Lab 9-1: Configuring an Android Emulator
• Cengage MindTap Lab 9-2: Configuring Mobile Email
• Cengage MindTap Lab 18-1: Feature and Tools of Mac OS and Linux Desktop Operating System

Chapter 13 Labs

Note that you may see a score on the Cengage site for these labs. That score is not part of your grade, you need to write and turn in an individual lab report in the same method and format you have been doing so far in the class. The Cengage grade/questions are simply for your own use to check how well you have understood the material in the lab.

• Cengage MindTap Lab 16-2: Configuring Windows Defender Firewall
• Cengage MindTap Lab 16-3: Securing a Device with Bitlocker Drive Encryption
• Cengage MindTap Lab 16-3: Microsoft Windows OS Security Settings
• Cengage MindTap Lab 16-4: Implementing Security Best Practices to Secure a Workstation
• Cengage MindTap Lab 17-2: Using Data Destruction and Disposal Methods

Chapter 14 Labs

Note that you may see a score on the Cengage site for these labs. That score is not part of your grade, you need to write and turn in an individual lab report in the same method and format you have been doing so far in the class. The Cengage grade/questions are simply for your own use to check how well you have understood the material in the lab.

• Cengage MindTap Lab 18-2: Basics of Scripting
• Cengage MindTap Lab 18-3: Working with Remote Access Technologies

Homework

Any homework assigned in the course will go here. This falls into the Labs/Homework category of your course grade. Remember, for homework assignments turn in the actual pages from your lab book or printouts from the curriculum and not a lab report. Homework assignment are individual, you and your lab partner need to both turn them in separately even if you work on them together.

• Participate in an online forum discussion (typically 3 quality posts or more) of each chapter on the NetSpace site. See forum posting page for details. (up to 10 points each chapter based on quality)

Participation Activities

Any participation activities completed in the course will go here. This falls into the participation category of your course grade.

• Attend at least two Student Success Day presentations and bring proof of attendance signed by each presenter (10 points)
• Meet with an academic advisor (10 points for meeting)
• Complete a program/degree plan (10 points for completing)
• Complete the online course feedback form (5 points for completing)
• Complete the Practice Final Exam (Chapters 1-9) (10 points for attempting)
• Complete the Practice Final Exam (Chapters 10-14) (10 points for attempting)
• Compete the A+ 220-1001 Certification Practice Exam (10 points for attempting)
• Compete the A+ 220-1002 Certification Practice Exam (10 points for attempting)

Unit Assessments

You are responsible for completing the online exam associated with each chapter in the course through the NetSpace website. This category will also include periodic checkpoint exams covering a group of chapters.

• Chapter 1 Exam
• Chapter 2 Exam
• Chapter 3 Exam
• Chapter 4 Exam
• Certification Checkpoint Exam #1 (Chapters 1 - 4)
• Chapter 5 Exam
• Chapter 6 Exam
• Certification Checkpoint Exam #2 (Chapters 5 - 6)
• Chapter 7 Exam
• Chapter 8 Exam
• Certification Checkpoint Exam #3 (Chapters 7 - 8)
• Chapter 9 Exam

Online Final Exams

The final exam category of your grade includes the following exams

• Final Exam (Chapters 1-9)
• Final Exam (Chapters 10-14)

Skills Final Exam

The Skills Final Exam is designed to test your ability to apply the concepts learned in this class and practiced in labs to common, real-world scenarios.

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