The document provides tips for passing the Computer Systems Servicing NC II assessment, including having knowledge of computer hardware, practicing writing skills, following safety precautions, being familiar with connecting components, installing operating systems correctly, creating network cables properly, and configuring servers and maintenance tools.
The document provides tips for passing the Computer Systems Servicing NC II assessment, including having knowledge of computer hardware, practicing writing skills, following safety precautions, being familiar with connecting components, installing operating systems correctly, creating network cables properly, and configuring servers and maintenance tools.
the Computer System Servicing NC II Assessment: For Oral And Documentation Questioning: • You must posses adequate knowledge the what and how general information about the computer. Including the relationship of chipsets, CPU, RAM, motherboard, and the unit that it comprises. • Practice your English writing skills because you will be needing it. You will be asked to write how things work during the examination. • If you are looking for the possible question during the assessment, For PC Assemble and Disassemble: • Be mindful of the Occupational Health and Safety, this is something to do with safety precautions. This must be observed throughout the examination because most assessors pay attention on your mistakes regarding safety. • Make sure you are familiar in the connection of the Front Panel connectors in an old or new motherboard. Take note some Assessor are very strict on this part, even though your PC is working properly they will not accept incorrect connection. • You must have a strong knowledge about computer peripherals and its functions. You should be able to identify peripherals and their uses and capabilities. • You should be able to disassemble and assemble a computer system unit faster than anyone normally can. It’s an integral skill a computer technician should have. For OS Installation: • This is the easiest part: • Just make sure you install the operating system in its right disk partition (Drive C:), especially in dual operating system. • Be sure the disk or bootable flash drive you are using is not corrupted (report it immediately to the assessor for replacement). • If you failed on this part, it will consume 30 to 40 minutes of your time. Always remember that the assessment has a time duration. • Install the appropriate drivers ONLY, Do not install other software included in the CD/DVD installer (Ex. Adobe Acrobat etc.) it will just consume your time. For Networking: • Use a good crimping tool and punch down tool. • Create network cables slowly but surely (but make sure it will not take too long). • Make sure you memorize the wiring arrangement of creating straight-thru and crossover cables (don’t also forget the wiring arrangement in the patch panel). • You must be knowledgeable in configuring different wireless routers. For Server Setup: • You should already mastered the following configuration: •Active Directory • DHCP & DNS • Domain Services • GPO • Sharing Files • Wireless Connection • File/Printer Server • Remote Desktop For Maintenance: • You should also mastered the following: • Create and use system restore point • Create a system backup image • Install and Use anti- virus • Registry cleaner • Disk defragmenter
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90% calm and 10% nervous. Being nervous is part of taking the assessment. So if you are still not confident enough to take the assessment.