Knowledge
2.1. purpose of the central processing unit
2.2. purpose of memory/storage
2.3. types of memory/storage
2.3.1. Primary Memory
2.3.2. Secondary Memory
2.4. types of peripheral devices
2.5. types of computer systems
2.5.1. desktop systems
2.5.2. mobile devices
2.5.3. server
2.6. types of operating systems
2.6.1. Windows
2.6.2. Mac OS
2.6.3. iOS
2.6.4. Android
2.6.5. Linux
2.7. identification of software compatibility issues, including:
2.7.1. running older software on current hardware
2.7.2. running newer software on older hardware
2.8. considerations for the purchase of hardware, including:
2.8.1. cost
2.8.2. specifications
2.8.3. user needs
2.9. physical maintenance strategies for use of a computer system, including:
2.9.1. use of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
2.9.2. environmental temperature control
Skills
2.10. select hardware and software for a specified purpose, including the minimum hardware requirements to run software
2.11. apply problem-solving skills for a range of simple computer problems, including:
2.11.1. no sound
2.11.2. frozen screen, keyboard and mouse
2.11.3. no connection to a data projector
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