PRACTICAL MANUAL

ON
PC TROUBLESHOOTING

DESIGNED

BY
NAME

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REG NO : FPI/ND/COM/11/
LEVEL : ND II
COURSE CODE: COM 216 (PC
TROUBLESHOOTING)
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE,
FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC IDAH.

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What is PC Troubleshooting?
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What are the difference between computer software debug and computer hardware debug

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How to speed the computer
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How to maintain computer system
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How memory can be test if its bad?
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What are the Software program designs to test the bad memory?
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What are the Hardware uses to test the bad memory
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How to troubleshoot computer

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How to Replace Ram?
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How to troubleshoot monitor
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Explain How you can troubleshoot the following
a. Printer
b. Scanner
c. Monitor
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Troubleshooting tips for a new network card
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How to install sound cards

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Explain the following Beeps, POST, interrupt request
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Function of the POST?
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What are the beep messages associated with AMI BIOS and AWARD BIOS

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What are the acronyms of the following?
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What are the interrupt report and their allocation?
Interrupt

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PART B
State the procedure and steps of clipping a cable
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How to clip straight cable and cross over cable using RJ45
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What are the difference between straight cable and cross over cable with their uses?

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What Cat 5 cable (category cable)
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Cat 5 cable colour

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Straight cable colour
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Cross over cable colour
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