Computer Operating Systems

1.  Quiz on Chapter 3

2.   Collect DOS Exercise Sheet and review remaining of DOS commands in Chapter 3
       CHKDSK/SCANDISK,  DEFRAG, EXTRACT, DEBUG

3.   Review Chapter 4 Concepts (See Day 17 Agenda)

h)  Power, measured in _________, is the total electrical energy needed to operate a device, taking into
      consideration the amount of current available, and the electrical pressure (voltage) of the circuit.

     Wattage is calculated by multiplying ___________ times _____________.

Homework:

Review A+ in Depth, Chapter 4,  p. 125-152. Finish filling in blanks on day 17/18 agenda sheets.

Write definitions for these terms from page 172, referring to computer cases and form factors:
(See pages 145-152 in the text)
You may also find this link to the PC Technology Guide helpful.

AT
ATX
Baby AT
flexATX
full AT
LPX
micro-ATX
mini-ATX
mini-LPX
NLX

Make sure you have answers written out (or flashcards) for questions 1-9 on p. 172-173

Read A+ in Depth, pages 152-160 on using a multimeter and measuring voltage, current, and continuity in electric circuits. We'll do a lab on this in class as soon as our multimeters arrive.

Think about a research project/report that you might be interested in doing for the class. We'll discuss
this in more detail, tomorrow..