Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Personal Computer

Information technology (IT) is the design, development, implementation, support, and management of computer hardware and software applications. An IT professional is knowledgeable about computer systems and operating systems. This chapter will review IT certifications and the components of a basic personal computer system.

After completing this chapter, you will meet these objectives:

• • Explain IT industry certifications.

  • Describe a computer system.

  • Identify the names, purposes, and characteristics of cases and power supplies.

  • Identify the names, purposes, and characteristics of internal components.

  • Identify the names, purposes, and characteristics of ports and cables.

  • Identify the names, purposes, and characteristics of input devices.

  • Identify the names, purposes, and characteristics of output devices.

  • Explain system resources and their purposes.

Assignment

1. Complete the Chapter 1 Study Guide

2. Complete the Ohm's Law Worksheet

Additional Resources

Chapter 1 Power Point

Rags to Riches - Computer Parts Quiz Game

Computer Parts - Pairs Matching Game

Computer Basics - Interactive Explorer (w/ videos)

Chapter 1 Practice Quiz (ProProfs)

Ohm's Law: Simple Explanation