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• IT 280 Capstone
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IT 280 Capstone
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• IT 280 Entire Course
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IT 280 Week 1 CheckPoint Computer Hardware
Simulator and Computer Research   IT 280 Week 2
CheckPoint Comparing Computers   IT 280 Week 2
Assignment Motherboard Components Identification
Paper
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• IT 280 Final Project Computer Maintenance and
  Training Manual
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You are in charge of computer support at a major
U.S. retailer. Business has been growing fast,
and your company is about to open several new
facilities across the country. Management has
asked you to develop training materials for new
IT employees at these facilities. After some
consideration, you decide to create a computer
maintenance and training manual that addresses
certain issues.
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• IT 280 Week 1 CheckPoint Computer Hardware
  Simulator and Computer Research PART 1 OF 2
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Review the computer and components described in
the Computer Hardware Simulator (CHS) under the
Week One Materials section of the student website.
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• IT 280 Week 1 DQ 1
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What concerns are there when disposing of old
personal computers and monitors? What are the
benefits of recycling? What resources in your
community handle the proper disposal of computer
equipment?
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• IT 280 Week 1 DQ 2
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What are three considerations you must keep in
mind when choosing a motherboard? Explain your
answer. How might the choice of motherboard
change the effectiveness of the central
processing unit?
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• IT 280 Week 2 Assignment Motherboard Components
  Identification Paper PART 1 OF 2
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Write a 350- to 700-word technical description of
the sequential process of replacing a
motherboard. You may design the description to
look like a technical document or paper that
might appear in a computer maintenance and
training manual.
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• IT 280 Week 2 CheckPoint Comparing Computers
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Due Day 5 Assignment section Complete Appendix
D by comparing your dream computer with real
computers. Post your completed Appendix D to the
Assignment section of eCampus.
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• IT 280 Week 3 CheckPoint Power Supply and Power
  Supply Installation PART 1 OF 2
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Write a 200- to 300-word outline for the
technical description of the sequential process
of replacing a power supply. You must use this
outline to develop the paper for your individual
project. You may design the outline to look like
a technical document or paperthat might appear in
a computer maintenance and training manual.
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• IT 280 Week 3 DQ 1
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What should one look for when choosing a power
supply? How does one decide which power supply is
right for ones computer?
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• IT 280 Week 3 DQ 2
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What adjustments should one consider making to a
computers architecture when the central
processing unit doubles in size and speed?
Provide details
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• IT 280 Week 4 Assignment CPU and Memory
  Installation Paper
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One describing the sequential process of
replacing a central processing unit One
describing the sequential process of adding
memory to a motherboard
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• IT 280 Week 4 CheckPoint CPU and Memory PART 1
  OF 2
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Review the computer and components described in
the Computer Hardware Simulator (CHS)under the
Week Four Materials section of the student
website.
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• IT 280 Week 5 CheckPoint Hard Drive and Hard
  Drive Installation PART 1 OF 2
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Write a 200- to 300-word outline for the
technical description of the sequential process
of replacing a hard drive. You must use this
outline to develop the paper used for your
individual project. You may design the outline to
look like a technical document or paper that
might appear in a computer maintenance and
training manual.
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• IT 280 Week 5 DQ 1
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Why is a hard drive one of the most important
parts of a computer? What factors must one
consider when buying a hard drive?
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• IT 280 Week 5 DQ 2
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How has the configuration for connecting
input/output (I/O) devices to computers on the
motherboard changed since the late 1980s? How
might new and future I/O devices change the PC
architecture?
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• IT 280 Week 6 Assignment Windows 7Upgrade
  Technical Information Paper
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Write a 350- to 700-word technical description of
the challenges in upgrading computers from
Microsoft Windows XP to Microsoft Windows 7.
You may design the description to look like a
technical document or paper that might appear in
a computer maintenance and training manual.
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• IT 280 Week 6 CheckPoint I/O Devices
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Write three 350- to 700-word technical
descriptions of the sequential process of
installing three different I/Odevices of your
choice. You may design the descriptions to look
like technical documents or papers that might
appear in a computer maintenance and training
manual.
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• IT 280 Week 7 CheckPoint I/O and Multimedia
  Devices and Video Card Installation PART 1 OF 2
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Write a 200- to 300-word outline for the
technical description of the sequential process
of replacing a video card. You must use this
outline to develop the paper used for your
individual project. You may design the outline to
look like a technical document or paper that
might appear in a computer maintenance and
training manual.
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• IT 280 Week 7 DQ 1
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What are the differences between standard
Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) and PCI
Express? How might increasing computer power
change the motherboard configuration and options
for attached multimedia devices? Provide details.

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• IT 280 Week 7 DQ 2
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What issues must one consider when archiving
data? What happens to archived data as mass
storage technology changes?
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• IT 280 Week 8 Assignment External Mass Storage
  Letter
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Write a 350- to 700- word letter to management,
justifying your position on using external mass
storage devices instead of DVD-ROM dual-layer
drives. The letter, in business letter form, must
have a persuasive voice justifying your decision,
acting as the IT Director.
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• IT 280 Week 8 CheckPoint Mass Storage Devices
  PART 1 OF 2
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Review the computer and components described in
the Computer Hardware Simulator (CHS)under the
Week Eight Materials section of the student
website.
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