WEEK 1

Hardware Interaction (graded)

Using the Internet, visit the site for a processor manufacturer (Intel or AMD). Research the design of their latest processor and discuss how they differ. Which one would you choose and why.

Hardware Selection (graded)

Using the Internet, research the task of building your own PC. Discuss the required and optional components. Discuss why you choose one brand over another.

WEEK 2

Operating System Functions (graded)

Discuss the four functions of the operating system and how Windows and Linux perform those functions. Explain the differences in each operating system and how they interact with the hardware. Discuss such things as polling, memory management, and resource management.

Applications and Hardware Access (graded)

Discuss how applications are able to access hardware resources. Explain how an application is able to work with the system memory to complete its task. What role does the operating system play in the interaction?

WEEK 3

Comparing Operating Systems (graded)

The Windows operating system continues to maintain a higher market share than other operating systems. Why do you think that the Windows operating system has been so successful? Why hasn’t the Mac or Linux operating system been as successful? What future changes can you predict for the Windows operating systems or any other systems

Comparing Operating System Installation (graded)

This week’s iLab has you perform the installation of Windows 7 and Ubunto Linux. How does the installation process differ for each operating system? Discuss the pre-installation steps and minimum hardware requirements for each.

Comparing Operating System Installation (graded)

This week’s iLab has you perform the installation of Windows 7 and Ubunto Linux. How does the installation process differ for each operating system? Discuss the pre-installation steps and minimum hardware requirements for each.

WEEK 4

Storage Media (graded)

There are many different types of storage media available for use with computer hardware, both internally and externally. Using the Internet, select two different types of storage media (preferably an internal and external), and then visit the manufacturers of those devices. Discuss the technology used by the device to interface with the computer.

Maintenance Plan (graded)

As part of any computer maintenance plan, we plan for the protection of our data. List and discuss the primary threats to computer systems. Review the basic components of a disaster plan, also referred to as a continuity of operations plan (COOP) that you would create to survive those threats. Discuss why it is a necessity for organizations to have these plans and the role storage technology plays in disaster planning.

Scripting (graded)

Discuss how Windows and Linux perform scripting. Is there a difference? Why is a script file considered to be a kind of program? We use text editors instead of word processors, such as MS Word, for creating and modifying system configuration and source code files. Provide several reasons for this preference.

WEEK 5

Directory Commands (graded)

Compare the tasks of copying, moving, renaming, and deleting files and directories from the command-line and from a GUI, using Windows and Linux. Why do we have both utilities available in each OS? Does one OS provide a better CLI than the other?

Files and File Security (graded)

Focus on how each operating system uses file security. Discuss the differences in the Linux file system as compared to Windows NTFS. Do you think that one is better than the other; if so, why? Please be sure to discuss both operational and security advantages/disadvantages of both file systems.

WEEK 6

Text Editors (graded)

Compare how the following operations are performed in DOS Edit and Vim: highlighting, cutting, copying, and pasting. With respect to these operations, which editor is easier to use? Which editor is more flexible?

Scripting (graded)

Discuss how Windows and Linux perform scripting. Is there a difference? Why is a script file considered to be a kind of program? We use text editors instead of word processors, such as MS Word, for creating and modifying system configuration and source code files. Provide several reasons for this preference.

WEEK 7

Operating System Maintenance (graded)

Suppose you have observed that your system is performing slower than usual. Applications are taking longer to load; switching among tasks is also taking longer and may even cause some applications to crash. Which system resources are likely to be at the root of the problem? Discuss how you can use system tools, such as the Task Manager, to help identify and troubleshoot these problems

Home Networking (graded)

Suppose you wanted to setup a home network, what are some of the security issues you would be concerned with, and how would you protect your computer? Discuss the different steps you would take to protect your computer and home network from malicious attacks.

WEEK 7

(TCO 5) A _____ is a folder or device that is accessible from a remote computer.

server

transportA

network share

configuration

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 14: Introduction to Networking, page 779

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 2. Question : (TCO 5) Mobile devices can run each app in a _____—a separated space from other apps.

phishing

sandbox

start-up

rotation

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 15: Computer and Network Security, page 850

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 3. Question : (TCO 5) A _____ can be used as a backdoor to your operating system and may be used to do things that require administrator access.

host

firewall

rootkit

vpn

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 15: Computer and Network Security, page 832

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 4. Question : (TCO 5) Which of the following is a hard drive preventative maintenance technique?

CHKDSK

Disk cleanup

Disk defragmenter

All of the above

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 7: Storage Devices, page 300

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 5. Question : (TCO 5) Software manufacturers offer software _____ that fix known problems.

commands

documents

devices

patches

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 5: Logical Troubleshooting, page 190

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 6. Question : (TCO 11) The three tabs in the Fedora 17 System Monitor are processes, resources, and _____.

users

networking

file systems

applications

Instructor Explanation: Lecture notes

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 7. Question : (TCO 11) Whenever a program or command is executed, the kernel assigns an identification number called a(n) _____ to the process.

SUID

PID

GUID

UID

Instructor Explanation: Lecture notes

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 8. Question : (TCO 11) When you use the _____ option, the kill command is considered stronger.

-9

-1

0

10

Instructor Explanation: Lecture notes

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 9. Question : (TCO 11) You use _____ to monitor active applications, view graphs, and manipulate the running applications on your Fedora 17 computer.

system monitor

task manager

system manager

process monitor

Instructor Explanation: Lecture notes

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 10. Question : (TCO 11) In the processes tab of task manager, the _____ tab displays the working set of a process, the amount of memory it is actively using.

user name

description

memory usage

page faults

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 12: Windows XP, Vista, and 7, page 619

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

WEEK 6

(TCO 9) The _____ command enables you to include comments (remarks) in a batch file.

pause

if

for

rem

Instructor Explanation: Lecture notes

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 2. Question : (TCO 9) In Fedora 17, the command line interface is also known as a _____.

batch

console

shell

editor

Instructor Explanation: Lecture notes

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 3. Question : (TCO 9) In Fedora 17, use the _____ command to enable multiple executions of a set of instructions while a certain condition exists.

if

while

case

declare

Instructor Explanation: Lecture notes

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 4. Question : (TCO 9) Within a batch program, the _____ allow(s) you to provide a script with data.

call

parameters

id

echo

Instructor Explanation: Lecture notes

Points Received: 0 of 2

Comments:

Question 5. Question : (TCO 9) To save a Vim file and quit the editor, type _____ and then press Enter.

:q

:exit

:wq

:quit

Instructor Explanation: Lecture notes

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 6. Question : (TCO 10) To redirect the output to a network printer, specify the printer using the UNC (universal naming convention) format of _____.

\\servername

\\printername\servername\

\\printername

\\servername\printername

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 14: Introduction to Networking, page 780

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 7. Question : (TCO 10) To display information about specific commands at the Windows 7 command prompt, type _____ and press Enter.

man

help

doc

dir

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 11: Basic Operating Systems, page 508

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 8. Question : (TCO 10) In Fedora 17, you can use the _____ command to search a file and then print all the lines that match your search.

more

less

tail

grep

Instructor Explanation: Lecture notes

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 9. Question : (TCO 10) You can test connectivity by the Windows 7 command prompt using the _____ command.

format

rd

select

ping

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 11: Basic Operating Systems, page 511

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 10. Question : (TCO 10) To paste text from the Windows Clipboard, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+ _____.

C

P

V

X

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 11: Basic Operating Systems

WEEK 5

(TCO 9) In Windows 7, you can open the command prompt console by clicking Start, pointing to all programs, clicking accessories, and clicking _____.

Student Answer: command prompt

Cmd

console

command

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 11: Basic Operating Systems, page 496

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 2. Question : (TCO 9) To page through a list of Fedora 17 directories and files on a disk (or any list that is too long for a one-screen display), use the _____ command.

Student Answer: chroot

dirs

dirname

more

Instructor Explanation: Lecture notes

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 3. Question : (TCO 9) In Fedora 17, to control the order in which items appear in a list, you pipe the output of the ls command to a _____ command.

Student Answer: sort

pwd

select

find

Instructor Explanation: Lecture notes

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 4. Question : (TCO 9) In the Windows 7 CLI, you can create a subdirectory using the _____ command.

Student Answer: TREE

MD

CD

DIR

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 11: Basic Operating Systems, page 509

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 5. Question : (TCO 9) In the Fedora 17 CLI, you create a directory using the _____ command.

Student Answer: mkdir

chdir

md

cd

Instructor Explanation: Lecture notes

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 6. Question : (TCO 10) To hide a directory named Secret, you would type _____.

Student Answer: DIR +H Secret

DIR -H Secret

ATTRIB +H Secret

ATTRIB -H Secret

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 11: Basic Operating Systems, page 501

Points Received: 0 of 2

Comments:

Question 7. Question : (TCO 10) When Windows recognizes an extension, the operating system _____ the extension with a particular application.

Student Answer: commands

associates

sources

attributes

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 11: Basic Operating Systems, page 484

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 8. Question : (TCO 10) Unlike Windows 7, when you save a file in Fedora 17, the application stores file and directory attributes in a(n) _____.

Student Answer: inode

matrix

table

vector

Instructor Explanation: Lecture notes

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 9. Question : (TCO 10) To open the System Information window from a command prompt, use the _____ command.

Student Answer: IPCONFIG

MAP

MSINFO32

MD

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 11: Basic Operating Systems, page 509

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 10. Question : (TCO 10) Use the _____ sign with a Linux command to redirect the output of a program.

Student Answer: >

<

+

*

Instructor Explanation: Lecture notes

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

WEEK 4

(TCO 6) In Windows 7, a(n) _____ partition holds the hardware-specific files needed to load the operating system.

Student Answer: extended

logical

system

cylinder

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 7: Storage Devices

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 2. Question : (TCO 3) Operating systems assign logical storage areas called _____ on a hard drive.

Student Answer: tracks

partitions

sections

cylinders

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 7: Storage Devices

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 3. Question : (TCO 3) The Windows 7 OS supports _____, a means of compacting a file or folder to take less disk space.

Student Answer: compaction

compression

condensation

contraction

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 11: Basic Operating Systems

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 4. Question : (TCO 6) A(n) _____ disc is a computer storage medium that operates using digitized beams of light.

Student Answer: celluloid

magnetic

optical

floppy

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 7: Storage Devices

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 5. Question : (TCO 3) NTFS supports disk _____, which means that individual users can be limited on the amount of hard drive space.

Student Answer: writes

formatting

quotas

FAT

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 7: Storage Devices, page 286

Points Received: 0 of 2

Comments:

Question 6. Question : (TCO 6) The _____ program in Windows 7 removes temporary files and offline Internet files, empties the Recycle Bin, compresses unused files, and removes unused programs.

Student Answer: disk quota

Chkdsk

Disk Cleanup

RAID

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 7: Storage Devices, page 300

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 7. Question : (TCO 3) From the _____ tab of the Windows 7 Local Disk Properties dialog box, you can set the NTFS permissions that control access to data on the hard drive.

Student Answer: security

general

tools

sharing

Instructor Expl

Question 8. Question : (TCO 7) Display resolution is defined as the total number of _____ displayed horizontally and vertically.

Student Answer: pixels

points

particles

modules

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 9: Other Perpherals

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 9. Question : (TCO 7) To customize the Fedora 17 Desktop, _____ an empty area on it and then use the submenu that appears.

Student Answer: click

double-click

right-click

shift-click

Instructor Explanation: Lecture notes

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 10. Question : (TCO 7) Which control panel category is used to uninstall and change programs, as well as enable and disable Windows features?

Student Answer: Security

System and Maintenance

Appearance and Customization

Programs and Features

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 11: Basic Operating Systems, page 529

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

WEEK 2

(TCO 2) The _____ desktop is the default desktop for Red Hat’s distribution of Fedora 13.

Student Answer: Fluxbox

KDE

GNOME

Windows

Instructor Explanation: Lecture notes

Points Received: 0 of 2

Comments:

Question 2. Question : (TCO 8) Which is a small piece of software that allows hardware to work with a specific operating system?

Student Answer: Device driver

Kernel

Registry

Firmware

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 12: Windows XP, Vista, and 7, page 600

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 3. Question : (TCO 8) Which of the following extensions is used with executable files?

Student Answer: .docx

.pdf

.exe

.png

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 11: Basic Operating Systems

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 4. Question : (TCO 2) Which is the maximum RAM limitation for a 32-bit Windows computer?

Student Answer: 128 kB

2 GB

4 GB

192 GB

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 12: Windows XP, Vista, and 7, page 589

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 5. Question : (TCO 2) _____ allow(s) someone to run multiple operating systems on the same computer without affecting each other.

Student Answer: Libraries

Tasks

Panels

Virtualization

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 11: Basic Operating Systems, page 493

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 6. Question : (TCO 8) Fedora 13 organizes files in a hierarchical structure similar to Windows 7 but uses the term _____ instead of folders.

Student Answer: directories

containers

trees

objects

Instructor Explanation: Lecture notes

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 7. Question : (TCO 8) In Windows 7, the _____ is a hierarchical database that contains configuration entries.

Student Answer: record

registry

index

listing

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 11: Basic Operating Systems, page 490

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 8. Question : (TCO 2) You can use the Fedora 13 _____ to review summary information about the system.

Student Answer: system monitor

task manager

system profiler

CPUINFO

Instructor Explanation: Lecture notes

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 9. Question : (TCO 8) From the Fedora 13 system monitor _____ tab, you can view CPU usage and the current percentage of CPU usage.

Student Answer: processes

resources

system

applications

Instructor Explanation: Lecture notes

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

Question 10. Question : (TCO 2) In Windows 7, the _____ is a visual graph in real time providing data on specific computer components.

Student Answer: reliability monitor

Windows help

performance monitor

system monitor

Instructor Explanation: Chapter 12: Windows XP, Vista, and 7, page 625

Points Received: 2 of 2

Comments:

iLab 1 of 7: Installing Windows 7, Installing Fedora 17, and Device Management

Note!Submit your assignment to the Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page.

(See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due dates.)

ILAB OVERVIEW

Scenario and Summary

In this lab, you will perform a complete install of the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. You will also be performing a complete install of the Fedora 17 operating system. After you have installed both operating systems, you will be doing some activities from the textbook.

Deliverables

Your deliverable this week will be a lab report with specific screenshots from the activities you will complete in the lab environment.

Click here to download the CIS206_W1_iLabReport.

Required Software

Click here to access the iLab environment.
Steps: All

Accessing Your Labs

After logging in to Skillsoft using the above link, follow these steps to access your labs. You can also access the Practice-Labs Guidefound in Doc Sharing for additional details on the lab environment.

• Once you have been redirected into Skillsoft, select Catalog from the menu on the left-hand side.
• Under Catalog, you will see your course: CIS206 Architecture and Operating Systems.
• Click the title of the course (CIS206 Architecture and Operating Systems) to display the details
• Click the folder icon . This will create a shortcut to your labs in the My Plan area within Skillsoft for quick, easy access.
• Click Launch or button to open a listing of labs for this course.
• You will be directed to the Practice Labs area and your labs will be found under the appropriate week.
• Once the lab modules have loaded, you will see your labs listed under Courses. In order to begin your lab, click on the title of the lab (i.e., Week 1: Installing Windows 7, Installing Fedora 14, and Hardware Components).
• When the lab starts, you will see additional content load under the Virtual Lab area. Instructions for your lab can be found under the Exercises tab.
• Click the numbers on the bottom of the screen to navigate the instructions. When you are ready to begin, access the vLab Pcs necessary for your lab.

Note: If all lab resources are currently being used when you try to start your lab, you will be given an opportunity to schedule the lab at a later time.

ILAB STEPS

Step 1: Installing Fedora 17

Back to TopTake a screenshot of the Fedora 17 main screen when you log in. Paste the screenshot in your Week 1 Lab Report. (10 points)

Step 2: Installing Windows 7

Back to TopTake a screenshot showing the password creating screen for user01, and paste it in the Week 1 Lab Report. (10 points)

Step 3 Title: Managing Devices in Windows 7

Back to TopIn this lab, you will perform some activities with the Device Manager.

Three screenshots and one exercise are referenced below to be inserted in your Week 1 Lab Report.

• Take a screenshot after you choose Update Driver Software > Browse my computer for driver software. (10 points)
• Take a screenshot of the Device Manager after you go to the View menu and select Resources by connection. (8 points)
  • List the four types of system resources. (2 points)
• Take a screenshot of the Power Options screen. (10 points)

Step 4: Submit Your iLab

Back to TopSubmit your completed lab report to the Week 1 iLab Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step instructions or watch this Dropbox Tutorial.

See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due date information.

iLab 2 of 7: Software Components

Note!Submit your assignment to the Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page.

(See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due dates.)

ILAB OVERVIEW

Scenario and Summary

In this lab, you will perform some activities from the textbook.

Deliverables

Your deliverable this week will be a lab report with specific screenshots from the activities you will complete in the lab environment.

Click here to download the CIS206_W2_iLabReport.

Required Software

Click here to access the iLab environment.
Steps: All

Accessing Your Labs

After logging into Skillsoft using the above link, follow these steps to access your labs. You can also access the Practice-Labs Guidefound in Doc Sharing for additional details on the lab environment.

• Once you have been redirected into Skillsoft, select Catalog from the menu on the left-hand side.
• Under Catalog, you will see your course: CIS206 Architecture and Operating Systems.
• Click the title of the course (CIS206 Architecture and Operating Systems) to display the details.
• Click the folder icon . This will create a shortcut to your labs in the My Plan area within Skillsoft for quick, easy access.
• Click Launch or button to open a listing of labs for this course.
• You will be directed to the Practice Labs area and your labs will be found under the appropriate week.
• Once the lab modules have loaded, you will see your labs listed under Courses. In order to begin your lab, click on the title of the lab (i.e., Week 1: Installing Windows 7, Installing Fedora 14, and Hardware Components).
• When the lab starts, you will see additional content load under the Virtual Lab area. Instructions for your lab can be found under the Exercises tab.
• Click the numbers on the bottom of the screen to navigate the instructions. When you are ready to begin, access the vLab Pcs necessary for your lab.

Note: If all lab resources are currently being used when you try to start your lab, you will be given an opportunity to schedule the lab at a later time.

ILAB STEPS

Step 1: Capturing Screenshots

Back to TopThe five screenshots below are to be inserted in to the lab report. In addition to the screenshots, an=(1 point)

• • What does the /etc/group file contain? (1 point)

Step 2: Submit Your iLab

Back to TopSubmit your completed lab report to the Week 2 iLab Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step instructions or watch this Dropbox Tutorial.

See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due date information.

Print Remember This!

Connect to Skillsoft here.

iLab 3 of 7: Using the Graphical User Interface

Note!Submit your assignment to the Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page.

(See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due dates.)

ILAB OVERVIEW

Scenario and Summary

Before beginning work, connect to your virtual lab platform (Skillsoft).

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• Click the numbers on the bottom of the screen to navigate the instructions. When you are ready to begin, access the vLab Pcs necessary for your lab.

Note: If all lab resources are currently being used when you try to start your lab, you will be given an opportunity to schedule the lab at a later time.

ILAB STEPS

Step 1: Capturing Screenshots

Back to TopThe six screenshots below to be inserted in to the lab report. In addition to the screenshots, answer the questions in the lab report.

A+ Support Skills: Disk Management

• Take a screenshot of the Computer Management screen. (8 points)
• Take a screenshot of the List Volume command after you run the command. (7 points)

Linux+ Support Skills: GNU and UNIX Commands

• Take a screenshot after typing in man pwd. (8 points)
  • What does the man command show you? (1 point)
• Take a screenshot after the top command. (8 points)
• Take a screenshot after the cat test.txt command. (8 points)
• Take a screenshot after the ps -l -u root. (8 points)
  • What is the default priority for a process? (1 point)
  • What command do you use to display the process information? (1 point)

Step 2: Submit Your iLab

Back to TopSubmit your completed lab report to the Week 3 iLab Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step instructions or watch this Dropbox Tutorial.

See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due date information.

iLab 4 of 7: File Systems

Note!Submit your assignment to the Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page.

(See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due dates.)

ILAB OVERVIEW

Scenario and Summary

Before beginning work, connect to your virtual lab platform (Skillsoft).

Deliverables

Your deliverable this week will be a lab report with specific screenshots from the activities you will complete in the lab environment.

Click here to download the CIS206_W4_iLabReport.

Required Software

Click here to access the iLab environment.
Steps: All

Accessing Your Labs

After logging into Skillsoft using the above link, follow these steps to access your labs. You can also access the Practice-Labs Guidefound in Doc Sharing for additional details on the lab environment.

• Once you have been redirected into Skillsoft, select Catalog from the menu on the left-hand side.
• Under Catalog, you will see your course: CIS206 Architecture and Operating Systems.
• Click the title of the course (CIS206 Architecture and Operating Systems) to display the details.
• Click the folder icon . This will create a shortcut to your labs in the My Plan area within Skillsoft for quick, easy access.
• Click Launch or button to open a listing of labs for this course.
• You will be directed to the Practice Labs area and your labs will be found under the appropriate week.
• Once the lab modules have loaded, you will see your labs listed under Courses. In order to begin your lab, click on the title of the lab (i.e., Week 1: Installing Windows 7, Installing Fedora 14, and Hardware Components).
• When the lab starts, you will see additional content load under the Virtual Lab area. Instructions for your lab can be found under the Exercises tab.
• Click the numbers on the bottom of the screen to navigate the instructions. When you are ready to begin, access the vLab Pcs necessary for your lab.

Note: If all lab resources are currently being used when you try to start your lab, you will be given an opportunity to schedule the lab at a later time.

ILAB STEPS

Step 1: Capturing Screenshots

Back to TopThe nine screenshots are referenced below to be inserted in to the lab report.

A+ Support Skills: File Management

• Take a screenshot of the Jellyfish Picture in the search results box. (6 points)
• Take a screenshot of the C:\ drive when logged in as Bobby. (5 points)
  • What is the Pagefile.sys file? (1 point)
• Take a screenshot after the command: xcopy D:\. /s c:\users\public\tools. (5 points)
  • What happened when you typed cd%systemroot%? Why? (1 point)

A+ Support Skills: Windows Maintenance

• Take a screenshot of the Disk Cleanup for (C:) dialog box. (6 points)
• Take a screenshot after the disk analysis for disk defragmenter is complete. (6 points)
• Take a screenshot after you click Save Settings and Run Backup. (5 points)

A+ Support Skills: Application Management

• Take a screenshot of the Computer Management Window showing the Themes Properties window. (5 points)
• Take a screenshot of the Services Tab of task manager. (3 points)
  • What is a PID? Name two PID’s you see in task manager? (2 points)
• Take a screenshot of the Performance Tab in task manager. (5 points)

Step 2: Submit Your iLab

Back to TopSubmit your completed lab report to the Week 4 iLab Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step instructions or watch this Dropbox Tutorial.

See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due date information.

Print Remember This!

Connect to Skillsoft here.

iLab 6 of 7: Text Editors and the Command Line

Note!Submit your assignment to the Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page.

(See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due dates.)

ILAB OVERVIEW

Scenario and Summary

Before beginning work, connect to your virtual lab platform (Skillsoft).

Deliverables

Your deliverable this week will be a lab report with specific screenshots from the activities you will complete in the lab environment.

Click here to download the CIS206_W6_iLabReport.

Required Software

Click here to access the iLab environment.
Steps: All

Accessing Your Labs

After logging into Skillsoft using the above link, follow these steps to access your labs. You can also access the Practice-Labs Guidefound in Doc Sharing for additional details on the lab environment.

• Once you have been redirected into Skillsoft, select Catalog from the menu on the left-hand side.
• Under Catalog, you will see your course: CIS206 Architecture and Operating Systems.
• Click the title of the course (CIS206 Architecture and Operating Systems) to display the details.
• Click the folder icon . This will create a shortcut to your labs in the My Plan area within Skillsoft for quick, easy access.
• Click Launch or button to open a listing of labs for this course.
• You will be directed to the Practice Labs area and your labs will be found under the appropriate week.
• Once the lab modules have loaded, you will see your labs listed under Courses. In order to begin your lab, click on the title of the lab (i.e., Week 1: Installing Windows 7, Installing Fedora 14, and Hardware Components).
• When the lab starts, you will see additional content load under the Virtual Lab area. Instructions for your lab can be found under the Exercises tab.
• Click the numbers on the bottom of the screen to navigate the instructions. When you are ready to begin, access the vLab Pcs necessary for your lab.

Note: If all lab resources are currently being used when you try to start your lab, you will be given an opportunity to schedule the lab at a later time.

ILAB STEPS

Step 1: Capturing Screenshots

Back to TopThe four screenshots below are to be inserted in to the lab report. In addition to the screenshots, answer the questions in the lab report.

• Take a screenshot after running myscript.cmd with the shutdown command. (12 points)
  • Research the switches on the shutdown command. Why would you use the /s, /t, /a, /m, or /r switches? (2 points)
• Take a screenshot of your create.sh file after you have typed the script in (keep the vi editor open). (12 points)
• Take a screenshot after the cat config.txt command. (12 points)
• Take a screenshot after you run the script with the ./replaceSpace.shcommand. (12 points)

Step 2: Submit Your iLab

Back to TopSubmit your completed lab report to the Week 6 iLab Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step instructions or watch this Dropbox Tutorial.

See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due date information.

iLab 7 of 7: Operating System management and Networking

Note!Submit your assignment to the Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page.

(See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due dates.)

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Steps: All

Accessing Your Labs

After logging into Skillsoft using the above link, follow these steps to access your labs. You can also access the Practice-Labs Guidefound in Doc Sharing for additional details on the lab environment.

• Once you have been redirected into Skillsoft, select Catalog from the menu on the left-hand side.
• Under Catalog, you will see your course: CIS206 Architecture and Operating Systems.
• Click the title of the course (CIS206 Architecture and Operating Systems) to display the details.
• Click the folder icon . This will create a shortcut to your labs in the My Plan area within Skillsoft for quick, easy access.
• Click Launch or button to open a listing of labs for this course.
• You will be directed to the Practice Labs area and your labs will be found under the appropriate week.
• Once the lab modules have loaded, you will see your labs listed under Courses. In order to begin your lab, click on the title of the lab (i.e., Week 1: Installing Windows 7, Installing Fedora 14, and Hardware Components).
• When the lab starts, you will see additional content load under the Virtual Lab area. Instructions for your lab can be found under the Exercises tab.
• Click the numbers on the bottom of the screen to navigate the instructions. When you are ready to begin, access the vLab Pcs necessary for your lab.

Note: If all lab resources are currently being used when you try to start your lab, you will be given an opportunity to schedule the lab at a later time.

ILAB STEPS

Step 1: Capturing Screenshots

Back to TopThe eight screenshots below are to be inserted into the lab report. In addition to the screenshots, answer the questions in the lab report.

Step 2: Submit Your iLab

Back to TopSubmit your completed lab report to the Week 7 iLab Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step instructions or watch this Dropbox Tutorial.

See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due date information.

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