Chapter 1:

Introduction to the
Personal Computer

IT Essentials 5.0
CompTIA A+ Certification
An A+ Certification candidate must pass two exams:

1. CompTIA A+ 220-801: Focus on Hardware and Procedures

PC Hardware
Networking
Laptops
Printers
Operational Procedures

2. CompTIA A+ 220-802: Focus on Software and Troubleshooting

Operating Systems
Security
Mobile Devices
Troubleshooting
Basic Personal Computer System
 A computer system consists of hardware and software
components.
 Hardware is the physical equipment such as the case,
storage drives, keyboards, monitors, cables, speakers,
and printers.
 Software is the operating
system and programs.
 The operating system
instructs the computer how
to operate.
 Programs or applications
perform different functions.
Computer Cases and Power Supplies
A computer case:
 provides protection and support for internal components.
 should be durable, easy to service, and have enough room
for expansion—take into account internal drive locations
 The size and layout of a case is called a form factor.
 NOTE: Select a case that matches the physical dimensions of the
power supply and motherboard.
A power supply:
 converts AC power from the wall socket into
DC, which is a lower voltage.
 must provide enough power for the installed
components and future additions.
Power Supplies
 The power supply converts alternating-current (AC) power coming
from a wall outlet into direct-current (DC) power, which is a lower
voltage.
 DC power is required for all of the components inside the MB
connector
computer.
 Cables, connectors, and components
are designed to fit together snugly.
Never force any connector or
component.
 Connectors are generally “keyed,”
which means they fit in only one way.
A computer can tolerate slight fluctuations in power, but a significant deviation can cause the
power supply to fail. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) can protect a computer from
problems caused by changes in power. A UPS provides power for a computer using a power
inverter. A power inverter provides AC power to the computer from a built-in battery by
converting the DC current of the UPS battery into AC power.
Power Supplies
 On the back of the power supply is a
small switch called the
voltage selector switch.

 This switch sets the input voltage to the power supply to either
110V/115V or 220V/230V. The correct voltage setting is determined
by the country where the power supply will be used.
 Setting the voltage switch to the incorrect input voltage could
damage the power supply and other parts of your computer. If a
power supply does not have the voltage selector switch, your power
supply will automatically detect and set the correct voltage.
 If you suspect the power supply is not functioning, you can test it with
a power supply tester.
 Molex
Power Supply Connectors Berg

 A Molex connector is a keyed connector used to

connect to an optical drive or a hard drive. ATX12V
ATX 20-pin
 A Berg connector is a keyed connector used to
connect to a floppy drive. A Berg connector is
smaller than a Molex connector.
 A 20-pin or 24-pin slotted connector is used to AT (P8, P9)
ATX 20 and 24-pin
connect to the motherboard. The 24-pin slotted
connector has two rows of 12-pins each, and the
20-pin slotted connector has two rows of 10-pins
each.
 A 4-pin to 8-pin auxiliary power connector has 8-pin connector
two rows of two to four pins and supplies power
to all areas of the motherboard. The 4-pin to 8-
pin auxiliary power connector is the same shape
as the main power connector, but smaller.
 Older standard power supplies used two
connectors called P8 and P9 to connect to the ATXv12 24-pin
motherboard. P8 and P9 were unkeyed
connectors. The installation required that the
connectors were lined up with the black wires
together in the middle.
AT, P8, P9, black to black ATX 20-pin
ATX 20-pin to 24-pin connector ATX 20 + 4 connector

ATX 24-pin connector 4-pin 12v

12v power for PCI express SATA power connector

Berg connector Molex connector

Four Basic Units of Electricity
 Voltage (V) is a measure of the force required to push electrons
through a circuit. Voltage is measured in volts (V). A computer
power supply usually produces several different voltages.
 Current (I) is a measure of the amount of electrons going
through a circuit. Current is measured in amperes, or amps (A).
Computer power supplies deliver different amperages for each
output voltage.
 Power (P) is voltage multiplied by current. The measurement is
called watts (W). Computer power supplies are rated in watts.
 Resistance (R) is the opposition to the flow of current in a
circuit. Resistance is measured in ohms (Ω). Lower resistance
allows more current to flow through a circuit.
Ohm’s Law
 There is a basic equation that expresses how three of
the terms relate to each other. It states that voltage is
equal to the current multiplied by the resistance. This is
known as Ohm's Law.
• V = IR

 In an electrical system,
power (P) is equal to the
voltage multiplied by the
current.
• P = VI
Ohm’s Law
 Ohm's law states that voltage (V) is equal to the current (I)
multiplied by the resistance (R). V = IR
If you want to find the current, use this formula: I = P/V
As an example of how this works, imagine a simple circuit
that has a 9V light bulb hooked up to a 9V battery. The
power output of the light bulb is 100W. Using the equation
above, we can calculate how much current in amps would be
required to get 100W out of this 9V bulb.
To solve this equation:
(http://www.sengpielaudio.com/calculator-ohm.htm) , we know
the following information:
P = 100W
V = 9V
I = 100W / 9V = 11.11A
Motherboard Form Factors
 The form factor of motherboards pertains to the size
and shape of the board.
 It also describes the physical layout of the different
components and devices on the motherboard.
 Various form factors exist for motherboards.
Motherboards
 the main printed circuit board
 contains the buses or electrical
pathways found in a computer—
buses allow data to travel
among the various components
 also known as the system board,
the backplane, or the main board
 accommodates CPU, RAM,
expansion slots, heat sink/fan
assembly, BIOS chip, chipset,
sockets, internal and external
connectors, various ports, and the
embedded wires that interconnect the • The Northbridge (generally closest to the
motherboard components CPU) controls access to the RAM, video card,
 The amount of memory that can be and the speeds at which the CPU can
communicate with them. The video card is
installed and type of connectors sometimes integrated into the Northbridge.
that will be on the motherboard are
determined by the chipset. • The Southbridge, in most cases, allows the
CPU to communicate with the hard drives,
sound card, USB ports, and other I/O ports.
Motherboards
Motherboards
Motherboards

Mini-ITX Motherboard
Motherboards

Nano-ITX Motherboard
Motherboards
Motherboards
Motherboards
Let’s see what you have learned . . .

Q: Which chip controls access to the RAM, video card,

and the speeds at which the CPU can communicate
with them?
A: Northbridge
Q: What factors that must be considered when choosing
a computer case?
A: internal drive locations, the size of the
motherboard, the size of the power supply
Q: Where can the input voltage selection be changed
from 110 volts to 220 volts on a computer system?
A: on the back of the power supply
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
 The CPU is known as the brain of the computer. It is also
referred to as the processor. It is able to process millions
of instructions per second.
 The CPU executes a program, which is a sequence of
stored instructions.
 The chipset on the motherboard controls the
communications and interactions between the CPU and
other components on the motherboard.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
 Two major CPU architectures related to instruction sets:
• Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC)
• uses a small, highly optimized set of instructions, rather than a more
specialized set of instructions
• Complex Instruction Set Computer (CISC)
• uses a broad set of instructions, resulting in fewer
steps per operation
Central Processing Unit (Continued)
 Some CPUs incorporate hyperthreading or hypertransport (AMD
architecture) to enhance the performance of the CPU.
 The amount of data that a CPU can process at one time depends on the
size of the processor data bus.
 Speed of the CPU is measured in cycles per second-megahertz (MHz) or
gigahertz (GHz).
 Overclocking is a technique used to make a processor work at a faster
speed than its original specification.
 The opposite of overclocking is CPU throttling. CPU throttling is a
technique used when the processor runs at less than the rated speed to
conserve power or produce less heat. Throttling is commonly used on
laptops and other mobile devices.
 The front side bus (FSB) or system bus is the physical bi-directional data
bus that carries all electronic signal information between the central
processing unit (CPU) and the Northbridge. Some computers also have a
back side bus which connects the CPU to a memory cache.
Central Processing Unit (Continued)
 The latest processor technology has resulted in CPU
manufacturers finding ways to incorporate more than one
CPU core onto a single chip.

Dual Core CPU - two cores inside a single CPU

Triple Core CPU - three cores inside a single CPU
Quad Core CPU - four cores inside a single CPU
Hexa-Core CPU - six cores inside a single CPU
Octa-Core CPU - eight cores inside a single CPU
Cooling Systems

 Electronic components generate

heat. Too much heat can
damage components.
 A case fan makes the cooling
process more efficient.
Case Fan
 A heat sink draws heat away
from the core of the CPU. A fan
CPU Fan on top of the heat sink moves the
heat away from the CPU.
 Fans can be dedicated to cool
the graphics-processing unit
(GPU).
ROM and RAM
 Read-only memory (ROM)
 Basic instructions for booting the computer and
loading the operating system are stored in ROM.
 ROM chips retain their contents even when the
computer is powered down.
 Information is written to an EEPROM chip after it is
manufactured. EEPROM chips are also called
Flash ROMs. An EEPROM chip can be erased and re-written without having
to remove the chip from the computer.
 Random-access memory (RAM)
 RAM is temporary storage for data and programs that are being accessed by
the CPU.
 RAM is volatile memory, which means that the contents are erased when the
computer is powered off.
 More RAM means more capacity to hold and process large programs and
files, as well as enhance system performance.
Memory Modules
 Memory modules are memory chips that have
been soldered on to a special circuit board for
easy installation and removal.
 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) is a circuit
board that holds SDRAM, DDR SDRAM, and
DDR2 SDRAM chips.
 RAM Bus Inline Memory Module (RIMM) is a
circuit board that holds RDRAM chips.
 Small Outline DIMM (SODIMM) is a smaller,
more condensed version of DIMM which provides
random access data storage that is ideal for use
in laptops, printers, and other devices where
conserving space is desirable.
 The speed of memory has a direct impact on how
much data a processor can process because
faster memory improves the performance of the
processor. As processor speed increases,
memory speed must also increase.
Random Access Memory Installation
Cache and Error Checking
 Cache
• SRAM is used as cache memory to store the most frequently
used data.
• SRAM provides the processor with faster access to the data than
retrieving it from the slower DRAM or main memory.
 Error Checking
• Memory errors occur when the data is not stored correctly in the
RAM chips.
• The computer uses different methods to detect and correct data
errors in memory:
• nonparity
• parity
• ECC
Let’s see what you have learned . . .
Q: Which component controls the communications and
interactions between the CPU and other components on
the motherboard?
A: chipset
Q: Which type of memory is primarily used as cache
memory?
A: SRAM
Q: What type of chip can be erased and re-written without
having to remove the chip from the computer?
A: EEPROM
Q: What is this process called?
A: flashing
Adapter Cards
Adapter cards increase the functionality
of a computer by adding controllers for
specific devices or by replacing
malfunctioning ports.
 Examples of adapter cards:
• sound adapter and video adapter
• USB, parallel, and serial ports
• Network Interface Card (NIC),
wireless NIC, and modem adapter
 Types of expansion slots:
• Peripheral Component Interconnect
(PCI)
• Advanced Graphics Port (AGP)
• PCI-Express
• Mini PCI (laptops)
Ports
• PCI – 133 Mbps, 32 bits,
33 MHz
• AGP – 266 Mbps, 32 bits
wide, 66 MHz

• PCI-e – x1 equates to
1 lane of data transfer
• x16 equates to 16 lanes
of data transfer
Storage Drives
 Storage drives read or write information to
magnetic storage media.
 They may be fixed or removable.
 The hard disk drive (HDD) is a magnetic
storage device. The storage capacity is
measured in gigabytes (GB) or terabytes (TB). Hard drive speed is
measured in RPM (revolutions per minute).
 Magnetic hard drives have drive motors designed to spin magnetic
platters and move the drive heads.
 Solid state drives (SSDs) do not have moving parts, which results in
faster access to data, higher reliability, reduced power usage.
 A floppy disk drive (FDD) is storage device that
uses removable 3.5 inch floppy disks that can store
up to 1.44 MB of data.
Optical Drives, Flash Drives and Drive
Interfaces
 Magnetic tapes are most often used for backups or archiving data.
 An optical drive is a storage device that uses lasers to read data
on the optical media. The three types are CD, DVD, and BD (Blu-
ray).
 A flash drive is a removable storage device that connects to a
USB port. A flash drive uses a type of memory that requires no
power to maintain the data.
 Common drive interfaces are:
• Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE)
• Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics (EIDE)
• Parallel ATA (PATA)
• Serial ATA (SATA) and External SATA (eSATA)
• Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)
RAID Levels
 RAID provides a way to store data across
multiple hard disks for redundancy.
RAID Min # of Description
Level Drives
0 2 Data striping without redundancy (i/o improvement)
1 2 Disk mirroring (highest performance)
2 2 Error-Correcting Coding
3 3 Byte-level data striping with dedicated parity
4 3 Block-level data striping with dedicated parity
5 3 Block-level data striping with distributed parity
6 4 Independent Data Disks with Double Parity
0/1 4 Combination of data striping and mirroring
10 4 Mirrored set in a striped set

Raid 0 and 1 Raid 5 and 10

Internal Cables
 Power supply connectors - SATA, Molex, and
Berg.
 Front panel cables connect the case
buttons and lights to the motherboard.
 Data cables connect drives to the
drive controller.
• Floppy disk drive (FDD) data cable
• PATA (IDE) data cable (40 conductor)
• PATA (EIDE) data cable (80 conductor)
• SATA data cable
• SCSI data cable
Video Ports and Cables
 A video port connects a monitor cable to a
computer. Video ports and connector types:
DVI, Displayport, RCA, DB-15, BNC, RJ-45,
MiniHDMI, Din-6
 Display cables transfer video signals from the
computer to display devices. Display cable
types:
High-Definition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI), DVI, Video Graphics Array
(VGA), Component/RGB,
Composite, S-Video, Coaxial,
Ethernet
Ports and Cables
 Serial ports transmit one bit of data at a time.
 A telephone cable (RJ11) is used to connect a
modem to a telephone outlet.
 USB is a standard interface for connecting hot-
swappable peripheral devices to a computer.
Some devices can also be powered through the
USB port. A single USB port in a computer can
support up to 127 separate devices with the use
of multiple USB hubs.
• USB 1.0 (12 Mbps), 2 (480 Mbps), 3 (4.8 Gbps)

 FireWire is a high-speed, hot-swappable

interface that can support up to 63 devices.
Some devices can also be powered through the
FireWire port.
• The IEEE 1394a standard supports data rates up to 400
Mbps and cable lengths up to 15 feet (4.5 m). This
standard uses a 6-pin connector or a 4-pin connector.
• The IEEE 1394b standard supports data rates in excess
of 800 Mbps and uses a 9-pin connector.
 A parallel cable (IEEE1294) is used to connect
parallel devices, such as a printer or scanner,
and can transmit 8 bits of data at one time.
Ports and Cables (Continued)
 A SCSI port can transmit data at rates in excess of 320
Mbps and can support up to 15 devices. SCSI devices
must be terminated at the endpoints of the SCSI chain.
 A network port, also known as an
RJ-45 port, connects a computer to a
network. The maximum length of
network cable is 328 feet (100 m).
 A PS/2 port connects a keyboard or a mouse to a
computer. The PS/2 port is a 6-pin mini-DIN female
connector.
 An audio port connects audio devices to the computer.
 A video port connects a monitor cable to a computer.
Input Devices
 Input devices are used to enter data or
instructions into a computer:
• mouse and keyboard
• KVM switch
• gamepad and joystick
• digital camera and digital video camera
• biometric authentication device
• touch screen
• scanner
Output Devices
 Monitors and Projectors:
• Cathode-ray tube (CRT) has three
electron beams. Each beam directs colored
phosphor on the screen that glows either
red, blue, or green.
• Liquid crystal display (LCD) is commonly
used in laptops and some projectors. LCD
comes in two forms, active matrix and
passive matrix.
• A light-emitting diode (LED) display is an
LCD display that uses LED backlighting to
light the display.
• An Organic LED (OLED) display uses a
layer of organic material that responds to
electrical stimulus to emit light.
Output Devices (continued)
 Monitors and Projectors:
• Plasma - Plasma displays are another type of flat
panel monitor.
• Digital light processing (DLP) is a technology
used in projectors.
• Monitor Resolution refers to the level of image
detail that can be reproduced. Higher resolution
settings produce better image quality.
• Several factors are involved in Monitor
Resolution – pixel, dot pitch, contrast ratio,
refresh rate, interlace/non-interlace, horizontal
vertical color, aspect ratio, native resolution.
Output Devices (Continued)
 Printers and fax machines are output
devices that create hard copies of
computer files.
 Speakers and headphones are output
devices for reproducing audio signals.

Headphones

Speakers
Let’s see what you have learned . . .
Q: Name two storage devices that use magnetic medium
for storing data.
A: tape drive and hard drive
Q: Which two pieces of information are needed before
selecting a power supply?
A: the form factor of the case and the total wattage of
all the components
Q: Which RAID level has the highest performance
without redundancy?
A: RAID 0
Selecting Case and Power Supply
 Determine the customer's needs
before making any purchases or
performing upgrades.
• A power supply should support
25 percent more wattage than all the
attached components require.

 The computer case holds the power

supply, motherboard, memory, and
other components.
 When purchasing a new computer case and power
supply separately, ensure that all of the components
will fit into the new case and that the power supply is
powerful enough to operate all of the components.
Selecting a Motherboard
 When selecting a replacement motherboard, make sure
it supports the CPU, RAM, video adapter, and other
adapter cards.
 The socket and chip set on the motherboard must be
compatible with the CPU.
 The motherboard must accommodate the existing heat
sink/fan assembly.
 The existing power supply must have connections that
fit the new motherboard.
 The number and type of expansion slots
must match the existing adapter cards.
 The new motherboard must physically
fit into the current computer case.
Selecting a CPU
 Replace the CPU when it fails or is no longer
adequate for the current applications.
 Make sure the CPU is compatible
with the existing motherboard:
• The new CPU must use the same socket type
or slot type and chip set.
• The BIOS must support the new CPU.
• The new CPU may require a different heat
sink/fan assembly.
• Make sure the correct voltage is maintained.
• Use manufacturers' websites to investigate the compatibility
between CPUs and other devices.
CPU Features and Classification
 Multi-core processors - RAM is shared
between the processors
 Cache memory - L1, L2, and L3
 Speed of a processor - maximum speed
without errors
 Front Side Bus (FSB) - path between
the CPU and chip set, expansion cards,
and RAM
 32-bit and 64-bit - number of
instructions handled by the processor at
one time
Selecting Heat Sink/Fan and Case Fan
 Heat sink/fan assembly  Case fan considerations:
considerations: • case size
• socket type • fan speed
• motherboard physical • number of components in
specifications the case
• case size • physical environment
• physical environment • number of mounting places
available
• location of mounting places
available
• electrical connections
Selecting RAM
 New RAM may be needed when an application locks
up or the computer displays frequent error messages.

 When selecting new RAM,

check the compatibility with
the current motherboard.
 The speed of the new RAM
must be the same or faster
than the existing RAM.
Selecting Adapter Cards
 Adapter (or expansion) cards add extra functionality to
a computer. Before purchasing an adapter card, check:
• Is there an open expansion slot?
• Is the adapter card compatible with the open slot?
• What are the customer’s current and future
needs?
• What are the possible configuration options?

If the motherboard does not have compatible

expansion slots, external devices are an
option:
• Are USB or FireWire versions of the external
device available?
• Does the computer have an open USB or
FireWire port?
Selecting Hard Drives and Floppy Drives
 The signs that a hard drive is failing and should be
replaced as soon as possible:
• unusual noises
• error messages
• corrupt data or applications

 Replacement options:
• solid state drives
• optical drives
• external storage
• hard drive
• floppy disk drive (limited use)
Hard Drive Connectors
 PATA (Parallel ATA) hard drives:
• originally, called ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment).
• with the introduction of SATA, ATA was renamed to PATA
• can use a 40-pin / 80-conductor cable or a 40-pin / 40-
conductor cable.
 SATA (Serial ATA) hard drives:
• connect to the motherboard using a serial interface
• have a higher data-transfer rate than PATA drives
• smaller data cable allows for improved airflow
• eSATA (external SATA)
 SCSI (Small Computer Systems Interface) hard drives:
• use a 50-pin, 68-pin, or 80-pin connector
• Up to 15 SCSI drives can be connected to a SCSI drive
controller.
Small Computer Systems Interface
(SCSI)
 Usually used for hard drives and for tape storage.
 Ideal for high-end computers,
including network servers that
require high transfer speeds
and reliability.
 SCSI devices are connected in
a series, forming a chain that is
called a daisy chain.
 Each end of the daisy chain is
terminated to prevent signal
reflections and interference.
 Each device must have a unique SCSI ID.
SCSI Types
Selecting Solid State Drives
 Solid State Drives (SSD) use static RAM instead of
magnetic platters to store data.
 SSDs are highly reliable because they have no moving
parts.
 Considerations when selecting:
• cost
• internal or external
• case location
• system compatibility
• power requirements
• speed
• capacity
Selecting Media Readers
 Media Reader - a device that reads and writes to
different types of media cards and found in digital
cameras, smart phones, or MP3 players.
 Considerations when selecting:
• internal or external
• type of connector used
• type of media cards supported
Selecting Optical Drives
 An optical drive uses a laser to read and write data to and from
optical media.
 CD-ROM drive can only read CDs. A typical CD holds 700MB of data.
 CD-RW can read and write to CDs.
 DVD-ROM drive can only read DVDs and CDs.
 DVD-RW can read and write to DVDs and CDs. DVDs hold
significantly more data than CDs--4.7GB on a standard DVD or 9.4GB
on a dual layer.
 A Blu-ray reader (BD-R) can only read Blu-ray discs, DVDs, and
CDs.
 A Blu-ray writer (BD-RE) can read and write to Blu-ray discs and
DVDs. Blu-ray discs hold significantly more data than DVDs, 25GB to
50GB.
Selecting External Storage

 External storage connects to an external port

such as a USB, IEEE 1394, SCSI, or eSATA.
 Considerations when selecting:
• port type
• storage capacity
• speed
• portability
• power requirements
Selecting Input and Output Devices
 FireWire (IEEE 1394) - transfers data at 100, 200, or 400 Mbps
and IEEE 1394b at 800 Mbps
 Parallel (IEEE 1284) - transfers data at a maximum speed of 3
MBps
 Serial (RS-232) - Early versions were limited to 20 Kbps, but
newer versions can reach transfer rates of 1.5 Mbps.
 SCSI (Ultra-320 SCSI) - connects as many as 15 devices with a
transfer rate of 320 Mbps
 USB interface is widespread and used with many different devices.
USB 1.1—1.5/12Mbps, USB 2.0—480 Mbps, and USB 3.0—5
Gbps
 SATA interface is replacing IDE and EIDE as the standard
interface for hard drives. The eSATA (external SATA) connection
can be hot-swappable.
Specialized Computer Systems
 CAD or CAM (CAx) workstation
• powerful processor
• high-end video card
• maximum RAM

 Audio and video editing workstation

• specialized audio card
• specialized video card
• large, fast hard drive
• dual monitors

 Virtualization workstation
• maximum RAM
• maximum CPU cores
Specialized Computer Systems
 Gaming PC
• powerful processor
• high-end video card
• high-end sound card
• high-end cooling
• large amounts of fast RAM
• fast storage
• gaming-specific hardware
 Home Theater Personal Computer (HTPC)
• specialized cases and power supplies
• surround sound audio
• HDMI output
• TV tuners and cable cards
• specialized hard drive
Chapter 1 Summary
 Information Technology encompasses the use of
computers, network hardware, and software to process,
store, transmit, and retrieve information.
 A personal computer system consists of hardware
components and software applications.
 The computer case and power supply must be chosen
carefully to support the hardware inside the case and
allow for the addition of components.
 The internal components of a computer are selected for
specific features and functions. All internal components
must be compatible with the motherboard.
Chapter 1 Summary (Continued)
 Use the correct type of ports and cables when
connecting devices.
 Typical input devices include the keyboard, mouse,
touch screen, and digital cameras.
 Typical output devices include monitors, printers, and
speakers.
 Updating computer components, such as cases, power
supplies, the CPU and cooling system, RAM, hard
drives, and adapter cards, must be done when devices
fail or no longer meet customer needs
 Specialized computers require hardware specific to their
function.
Let’s see what you have learned . . .

Q: Which two activities are normally controlled by the

Northbridge part of the chipset?
A: access to RAM and video
Q: Which two considerations would be of the greatest
importance when building a workstation that will run
multiple virtual machines?
A: amount of RAM and CPU core
Q: Which hardware upgrades would allow the processor
in a gaming PC to provide the optimal gaming
performance?
A: large amounts of fast RAM, CPU, and video
Assignments

 Read Chapter 1
 Complete the following worksheets:
• 0.2.2.2 Worksheet - Job Opportunities
• 1.1.1.4 Worksheet – Ohm’s Law
• 1.2.1.11 Worksheet - Research Computer Components
• 1.3.1.6 Worksheet - Build a Specialized Computer System