COC 1 Title

INSTALL AND CONFIGURE COMPUTER SYSTEMS

a. Disassemble and assemble computer hardware
b. Configure the BIOS and test the assembled unit to check whether it will boot or not.
c. Prepare the installers
d. Install the operating system
e. Install application softwares

1. You want to set up a dual-boot scenario between Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. How would you do this?
Answer:
Step 1: Partition hard drive
Step 2: Install Windows 7 first
Step 3: Then install Windows Server 2008 in the second partition
2. What do you call the computer software which you configure before installing the OS?
Answer: BIOS
3. How many RID (Relative Identification) Master in one domain?
Answer: Single
4. What would you advise to a client who wants to improve the computer’s built-in video card?
Answer: Buy an internal video card having higher memory capacity
5. What may be the problem and what should be done if the display does not match what you expect to view on the monitor?
Answer: Probably, the video driver is not installed. Install the video driver
6. What type of screw driver will you use for small screws usually found in Compaq and Apple computers?
Answer: Torx Screwdriver
7. How will you check and what instrument will you use to determine whether the power supply is providing enough voltage
output or not?
Answer: Voltmeter. Measure the output voltage of the power supply using
appropriate setting on the voltmeter
8. What will you do if a customer wants to install an operating system in his PC but does not have an optical drive?
Answer: Create a bootable flash disk
9. What may be the problem if a computer does not recognize a bootable flash drive? What would you do to resolve this?
Answer: Maybe the BIOS is not properly configured to boot on the
flash drive. Configure the BIOS to boot on the flash drive
10. After testing the assembled product, you have noticed that the product is not working, what are the possible causes?
Answer:
• Cold solder
• wrong component placement,
• wrong polarity
11. What will you do if after installing both the IDE hard drive and optical drive you have noticed that only one drive is
working?
Answer: Check the jumper setting
12. If after assembling a brand new computer the monitor does not display any image or character, what may be the possible
causes?
Answer:
• Power on switch
• monitor cable
13. Enumerate possible causes when the computer does not produce any sound from the speaker.
Answer:
• Speaker’s power may not be turned on
• the signal cable of the speaker
• sound card driver not installed
14. Where should you keep peripheral cards or computer memory cards?
Answer: Anti-static bag
15. What should you do after installing peripheral devices such as a sound card?
Answer: Install driver
16. What should you configure in the BIOS when you are going to install an operating system using an optical media?
Answer: Boot sequence
17. Prior to assembling a computer, what should you wear to protect computer parts from ESD?
Answer: Anti-static wrist strap
18. What should you do if suddenly there is a lightning storm that occurs while assembling a computer?
Answer: Power off the computer and unplug it from the outlet.
19. What should you do if accidentally, water spilled on the computer which you are currently using?
Answer: Power off the unit immediately, wipe with dry cloth the external parts and blow dry to ensure that internal portions
are completely dry before turning the power on.

You want to set up a dual-boot scenario between Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. How would you do this?
Answer:
Step 1: Partition hard drive
Step 2: Install Windows 7 first
Step 3: Then install Windows Server 2008 in the second partition

• How many RID (Relative Identification) Master in one domain?

Answer: Single
• What may be the problem and what should be done if the display does not match what you expect to view on the monitor?
Answer: Probably, the video driver is not installed. Install the video driver
• What will you do if a customer wants to install an operating system in his PC but does not have an optical drive?
Answer: Create a bootable flash disk
• What may be the problem if a computer does not recognize a bootable flash drive? What would you do to resolve this?
Answer: Maybe the BIOS is not properly configured to boot on the
flash drive. Configure the BIOS to boot on the flash drive
• After testing the assembled product, you have noticed that the product is not working, what are the possible causes?
Answer:
• Cold solder
• wrong component placement,
• wrong polarity
• What will you do if after installing both the IDE hard drive and optical drive you have noticed that only one drive is working?
Answer: Check the jumper setting
• If after assembling a brand new computer the monitor does not display any image or character, what may be the possible
causes?
Answer:
• Power on switch
• monitor cable
• What should you configure in the BIOS when you are going to install an operating system using an optical media?
Answer: Boot sequence
• What should you do if accidentally, water spilled on the computer which you are currently using?
Answer: Power off the unit immediately, wipe with dry cloth the external parts and blow dry to ensure that internal portions
are completely dry before turning the power on.

COC 2 Title
SET UP COMPUTER NETWORKS
a. Perform network cabling management/arrangement
b. Perform network cable splicing (straight cable) – at most 16 pieces RJ45
c. Set network configuration
d. Test the Network (SOHO networks/AD HOC networks)
e. Set up Router/Wi-Fi/Wireless
f. Create wireless network with security
g. Set up internet connection sharing
h. Set up wireless access point
i. Set up firewall, quality of service (QOS), MAC authentication
j. Conduct test

1. What do you call a bootable disk that contains a full usable OS?
Answer: Live CD/DVD
2. What term is used to define one or more IP subnets that are connected by the fast links?
Answer: Site
3. When modifying the scheme, Microsoft recommends adding administrator, to what group only for the duration of the task?
Answer: Schema Task
4. What kind of cable are you going to use if you want to network two computer units only?

5. Based on rules, what type of network would you suggest to your client who wants to network more than 100 computers?
Answer: Client/Server type of network
6. What type of network would you recommend if your client has only few computer units?
Answer: Peer to peer network
7. What if the computer you have to network is more than 100, and you have noticed that the network is slowing down, what
are you going to do? Give at least one recommendation?
Answer: Divide the network into groups or subnet the network
8. What would you do if the devices that you are going to network are far from each other?
Answer: Use an extender or repeater
9. What would you do if you suspect that the cause of the trouble in the network is the cable?
Answer: Get a LAN tester and check the cable
Swap a good or working cable in place with the suspected cable
10. After checking the cable with LAN tester and the tester indicates that the output of the two ends swapped: pin one goes to
pin three from the other end, and pin two goes to pin six on the other end, what does it signify? Is it good or bad?
Answer: The cable is good and it is a crossover type cable
11. After replacing a good cable, still the computers cannot connect to each other, what are the possible causes if the network
is using static IP addresses?
Answer:
- Wrong IP address
- Maybe some computers don’t belong to the workgroup
- Wrong subnet mask
12. After configuring the network interface card, how will you going to test the connectivity of your network?
Answer :
- Ping each other
- Using net view
13. What type of cable will you use to connect two computers?
Answer:
Crossover cable
14. What is the common type of cabling standards used for straight thru cable?
Answer: 568B standard
15. In order for computers to network, what are the things you are going to set or configure?
Answer: Workgroup name should be the same, IP addresses should have the same
network address and host address should be different; for subnet mask,
computers in the same network or subnet should be the same.

• What term is used to define one or more IP subnets that are connected by the fast links?
Answer: Site
• When modifying the scheme, Microsoft recommends adding administrator, to what group only for the duration of the task?
Answer: Schema Task
• Based on rules, what type of network would you suggest to your client who wants to network more than 100 computers?
Answer: Client/Server type of network
• What if the computer you have to network is more than 100, and you have noticed that the network is slowing down, what
are you going to do? Give at least one recommendation?
Answer: Divide the network into groups or subnet the network
• What would you do if the devices that you are going to network are far from each other?
Answer: Use an extender or repeater
• What would you do if you suspect that the cause of the trouble in the network is the cable?
Answer: Get a LAN tester and check the cable
Swap a good or working cable in place with the suspected cable
• After checking the cable with LAN tester and the tester indicates that the output of the two ends swapped: pin one goes to
pin three from the other end, and pin two goes to pin six on the other end, what does it signify? Is it good or bad?
Answer: The cable is good and it is a crossover type cable
• After replacing a good cable, still the computers cannot connect to each other, what are the possible causes if the network is
using static IP addresses?
Answer:
- Wrong IP address
- Maybe some computers don’t belong to the workgroup
- Wrong subnet mask
• After configuring the network interface card, how will you going to test the connectivity of your network?
Answer :
- Ping each other
- Using net view
• In order for computers to network, what are the things you are going to set or configure?
Answer: Workgroup name should be the same, IP addresses should have the same
network address and host address should be different; for subnet mask,
computers in the same network or subnet should be the same.

COC 3
SET UP COMPUTER SERVERS 1.5
a. Create Peer-to-Peer Networks
b. Configure Network Server
c. Remote Desktop
d. Perform file and printer sharing
e. Perform testing of networks and documentation

1. What should you do if you want to transfer file/files into another computer? How do you share a folder named TESDA in
DRIVE C?
Answer: Create a folder using windows explorer. Right click the folder
and click Sharing and security
2. Name the two (2) kinds of Linux boot loader.
Answer: GRUB and LILO
3. What is the term used for software which is not part of the OS?
Answer: Third party software/installer
4. What do you call a bootable disk that contains a full usable OS?
Answer: Live CD/DVD
5. Why there are different executable programs running in Task Manager when you start a RemoteApp from a full desktop?
Answer:
RemoteApp and full desktop use different shells and logon mechanisms. Full desktop uses EXPLORER.EXE to present the user
with the desktop, whereas th RemoteApp use RDINIT.EXE, the equivalent of USERINIT .EXE used un full desktop sessions,
which in turn both launch RDPSHELL.EXE and updates the client-side taskbar and handles logoff logic
6. Do you still need to lock down the server when you use RemoteApp programs?
Answer:
Absolutely yes. RemoteApp programs are for display convenience not for security feature. If users can get to the file system,
they can run any executable they have access to, so, you need to lock down the server. You can use AppLocker (or Software
Restriction Policies), NTFS Permissions and Group Policy to lock down your servers.
7. Can you configure a server to permit users only to connect via RemoteApp and block users from connecting to the desktop?
Answer: No. This option is not supported
8. What contains the rules and definitions that are used for creating and modifying object classes and attributes within the
Active Directory?
Answer: Schema
9. What allows businesses to define, manage, access and secure network resources including files, printer, people and
applications?
Answer: Directory Services
10. What Windows Server 2008 feature is a special installation option that creates a minimal environment for running only
specific service or roles?
Answer: Server Core
11. What is the minimum amount of storage space required for the Active Directory installation files?
Answer: 200MB
12. You set up a network where each computer acts as a client and server and in which each user shares other’s resources,
including printers. What do you call this setup?
Answer: Peer-to-peer networking
13. What special identity group contains all authenticated users and domain guest?
Answer: Everyone
14. What account name refers to each user’s login name?
Answer: SAM account
15. What do you call the group that you cannot manually modify or view its membership?
Answer: Special Identity Group
16. What can be used to add, delete, or modify objects in Active Directory, in addition to modifying the schema, if necessary?
Answer: LDIFDE
17. What may be the problem if the shared folder could not be accessed? What will you do to resolve the problem?
Answer: Maybe the computer does not belong to the network.
Check the network address portion and the workgroup
18. Aside from installing anti-virus software, how can you protect your server from viruses?
Answer: Install firewall, install updates
19. If one of the users forgot his/her password, how are you going to change the password? Enumerate the steps in resetting a
password using GUI.
Answer: Reset the password, Login as administrator. Click Start, right click My Computer, then click Manage. Click Local Users
and groups, double click Users folder, select and right click the username, select Set password.
20. What are you going to do to access a server located far from the client computer which you are troubleshooting?
Answer: Remotely access the server using Remote Desktop connection
21. What may be the reason why you cannot access and connect to other computers remotely? How would you resolve the
problem?
Answer: Maybe the computer has no password. Assign a password to that computer
22. After installing an anti-virus to your network, you cannot connect to other computers, what could be the possible cause of
it?
Answer: Possibly, the anti-virus is blocking the network access. You have to configure the anti-virus so as to not to block
network access
23. After logging, you noticed that you cannot change the IP address of other users, what could be the possible cause?
Answer: The password or account is not an administrator account
24. What policies are you going to suggest to secure your server?
Answer: Use anti-virus software, Prohibit downloading unless authorized
By the Administrator, Restrict administrative access
25. What would you suggest in order to come up with a strong admin password?
Answer: Apply Kerberos, use password that has combination of letters and numbers, upper and lower case letters and special
characters
26. As an Administrator and security precaution, what type of account will you use in performing ordinary tasks?
Answer: Power user account. Limit the use of administrator account

COC 4
MAINTAIN AND REPAIR COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS

a. Prepare materials needed for maintenance

b. Evaluate or diagnose problems
c. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance
d. Create backup or system image
e. Restore backup or system image
f. Check and test computer systems and networks for safe operation
1. What may be the causes why the computer displays a black screen and produces no beeps when power is turned on? What
should you do to correct the situation?
Answer: The probable cause must be the RAM. Turn off the computer, unplug it, remove the cover, and remove the card. Then
take a plain old pencil eraser and rub it over the contacts on the part of the card that fits into the slot.
2. If RAM is not the cause, what may be another cause and what should you do to solve the problem?
Answer: The other probable cause maybe the video card. Again, turn off the computer, unplug it, remove the cover, and
remove the card.
Then take a plain old pencil eraser and rub it over the contacts on the part of the card that fits into the slot.
3. If one of the users forgot his/her password, how are you going to change the password? Enumerate the steps in resetting a
password using GUI.
Answer: Reset the password. Login as administrator. Click Start, right click My Computer, then manage, properties. Click Local
users and groups, double click Users folder, right click its username, select Set password.
4. How would you avoid overheating of devices such as CPU, or any other devices that produces more heat?
Answer: Provide the computer proper ventilation or just cleaning or removing the dust from the fans. Dust can slow down the
moving rotation of fans.
5. The computer power supply fan is creating noise. If after inspection you found out that it is rotating slowly, what would you
do?
Answer: Replace the power supply.
6. After transferring the computer unit, the monitor has no more display but the power indicator is on. What are the steps that
you must do? Name two causes of the problem.
Answer: Cable, ATX Power Supply on the mother board, Graphic Card
Steps: Check the cable, check the on board power supply, check graphic card and then test the unit.
7. How would you avoid power supply overloading?
Answer: Be sure to buy a power supply that has its proper wattage rating.
For computers having plenty of peripherals, it is recommended to have a higher wattage rating power supply (e.g.1000 watts)
8. How would you avoid overheating of devices such as CPU, or any other devices that produces more heat?
Answer: Provide the computer proper ventilation or just cleaning or removing the dust from the fans. Dust can slow down the
moving rotation of fans.
9. What are the possible causes if the printer is not responding?
Answer:
- The printer cable is defective or not connected
- Printer driver is not installed correctly or corrupted.
- No power supply
10. What are the possible causes if the computer system does not boot?
Answer:
- Cables are defective or not properly connected
- Defective or No power supply
- No OS installed
11. What do you call a pool of open source applications?
Answer: Software Repository/Repositories
12. In the absence of an internal/external optical drive, what option can you use to install an OS?
Answer: Pin drive/USB/Flash drive
13. What command line tool is used for monitoring Active Directory and provides functionality such as performing
connectivity and replication tests?
Answer: dcdiag
14. What defines a chain of site links by which domain controller from different sites can communicate?
Answer: Site Link Bridge

• What may be the causes why the computer displays a black screen and produces no beeps when power is turned on? What
should you do to correct the situation?
Answer: The probable cause must be the RAM. Turn off the computer, unplug it, remove the cover, and remove the card. Then
take a plain old pencil eraser and rub it over the contacts on the part of the card that fits into the slot.
• If RAM is not the cause, what may be another cause and what should you do to solve the problem?
Answer: The other probable cause maybe the video card. Again, turn off the computer, unplug it, remove the cover, and
remove the card.
Then take a plain old pencil eraser and rub it over the contacts on the part of the card that fits into the slot.
• If one of the users forgot his/her password, how are you going to change the password? Enumerate the steps in resetting a
password using GUI.
Answer: Reset the password. Login as administrator. Click Start, right click My Computer, then manage, properties. Click Local
users and groups, double click Users folder, right click its username, select Set password.
• After transferring the computer unit, the monitor has no more display but the power indicator is on. What are the steps that
you must do? Name two causes of the problem.
Answer: Cable, ATX Power Supply on the mother board, Graphic Card
Steps: Check the cable, check the on board power supply, check graphic card and then test the unit.
• How would you avoid power supply overloading?
Answer: Be sure to buy a power supply that has its proper wattage rating.
For computers having plenty of peripherals, it is recommended to have a higher wattage rating power supply (e.g.1000 watts)
• How would you avoid overheating of devices such as CPU, or any other devices that produces more heat?
Answer: Provide the computer proper ventilation or just cleaning or removing the dust from the fans. Dust can slow down the
moving rotation of fans.
• What do you call a pool of open source applications?
Answer: Software Repository/Repositories
• In the absence of an internal/external optical drive, what option can you use to install an OS?
Answer: Pin drive/USB/Flash drive
• What command line tool is used for monitoring Active Directory and provides functionality such as performing connectivity
and replication tests?
Answer: dcdiag
• What defines a chain of site links by which domain controller from different sites can communicate?
Answer: Site Link Bridge
 ASSEMBLE COMPUTER HARDWARE
12 OHS Procedures for Computer System Servicing NC II
OHS or Occupational Health and Safety refers to the legislation, policies, procedures and activities
that aim to protect the health, safety and welfare of all people at the workplace.

1. Do not work alone so that there's someone who

can take care of you in case of emergency.
2. Always power off the computer and unplug the
computer before working on it.
3. Take away any liquid near your working area to
avoid getting electrocuted or accidentally damaging
computer parts.
4. Be careful with tools that may cause short circuit.
5. Always ground or discharge yourself before
touching any part of the computer.
6. Do not use excessive force if things don't quite slip
into place.
7. Clean the area before and after using it to maintain
sanitation and prevent accidents.
8. Hold the components on the edges and do not
touch the Integrated Circuit (IC) parts.
9. Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
in accordance with the organization's OHS
procedures and practices.
10. Make sure that the pins are properly aligned when
connecting a cable connector.
11. Contingency measures during workplace accidents,
fire and other emergencies are recognized.
12. Use brush, compressed air or blower in cleaning
the computer system.
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Department of Education
Sta. Fe Senior High School
Sta. Fe, Leyte

TASK SHEET

Title: Dis/Assembling Computer System Unit

Performance Objective: Perform the dis/assembling computer System unit
Supplies/Materials: Screw Driver, anti-static bag
Equipment: Computer System Unit
Time Duration: 15 MINUTES
Steps/ Procedures:

Disassembling Computer System Unit

1. Prepare the workplace
2. Prepare the necessary materials, tools, and equipment
3. Prepare the Computer System Unit to be disassembled
4. Start disassembling by opening the system unit case/chassis
5. Check and record the components installation setup
6. Detached the cables from the motherboard and the components.
7. Remove the Expansion Card/s if any and place it inside the anti-static container
8. Remove the Memory Module/s and place it inside the anti-static container
9. Remove the motherboard and place it inside the anti-static container
10. Remove the power supply.
11. Remove the ODD and HDD and place it inside the anti-static container
12. If necessary remove the CPU and its attachments(heat sink/fan) and place it inside
the anti-static container
13. Clean all the system unit parts by using the appropriate tools and equipment.

Assembling Computer System Unit

14. Prepare the workplace
15. Prepare the necessary materials, tools, and equipment
16. Install the CPU to the motherboard (use thermal paste)
17. Installing the following components to the system unit case/chassis:
a. ODD and HDD
b. Power Supply
c. Motherboard
d. Memory Module
e. Expansion Card
18. Attach all the cables
19. Check the components installation setup based on your record before
disassembling.
20. Close the System Unit Case/Chassis
21. Clean the work place

SETUP THE COMPUTER SYSTEM AND POWER ON.

 DIS/ASSEMBLE COMPUTER SYSTEM UNIT
RUBRICS
CRITERIA COMPETENT SATISFACTORY NOT YET COMPETENT
MASTERY/SPEED Done within 15 minutes Almost done Did not finished
OHS Observed all the OHS Missed 1 OHS Did not observed OHS
Materials, Tools, Used the appropriate Missed to use Did not appropriate
Equipment, and PPE Materials, Tools, appropriate material/tool/
Equipment, and PPE material/tool/ equipment/PPE
(use improvised) equipment/PPE for 1
the task
Procedures Followed the proper Missed to follow 1 Did not follow the
procedures procedure procedures
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Sta. Fe Senior High School
Sta. Fe, Leyte

INSTALLER PREPARATION CHECKLIST

Criteria YES NO
The student has…
1. Bootable installer of Windows 7
2. Bootable installer of Windows Server 2008 R2
3. Disk image of Windows 7
4. Disk image of Windows Server 2008 R2
5. DVD installer of Device Drivers Pack
6. Installer of Microsoft Office
7. Installer of Hirens/any troubleshooting OS
8. Installer of any PDF Reader& virtualization software
9. Installer of any browser
10. Installer of PC Refresh
11. Installer of Rufus
12. Installer of Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool
13. Installer of PowerISO
14. Installer of Deep Freeze
15. Installer of Anti-Virus/ anti-malware

Points Indicators
15 Points Competent
14-Below Not Yet Competent

INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
Criteria YES NO
The student can…
1. Create bootable device using Rufus/ Windows 7
USB/DVD Download Tool
2. Install Windows 7
3. Install Windows Server 2008 R2
4. Install Device Drivers
5. Install and use hirens/any troubleshooting OS
6. Install Microsoft Office
7. Install and use PC Refresh
8. Burn installers to Optical Disk using PowerISO/
Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool
9. Install 5 applications (any)
10. Install anti-virus

Points Indicators
10 Points Competent
9-Below Not Yet Competent
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Ethernet Cable - Color Coding Diagram

The information listed here is to assist Network Administrators in the color coding of
Ethernet cables. Please be aware that modifying Ethernet cables improperly may cause
loss of network connectivity. Use this information at your own risk, and insure all
connectors and cables are modified in accordance with standards. The Internet Centre
and its affiliates cannot be held liable for the use of this information in whole or in part.

T-568A Straight-Through Ethernet Cable

The TIA/EIA 568-A standard which was ratified in 1995, was replaced by the TIA/EIA 568-
B standard in 2002 and has been updated since. Both standards define the T-568A and
T-568B pin-outs for using Unshielded Twisted Pair cable and RJ-45 connectors for
Ethernet connectivity. The standards and pin-out specification appear to be related and
interchangeable, but are not the same and should not be used interchangeably.

T-568B Straight-Through Ethernet Cable

Both the T-568A and the T-568B standard Straight-Through cables are used most often
as patch cords for your Ethernet connections. If you require a cable to connect two
Ethernet devices directly together without a hub or when you connect two hubs together,
you will need to use a Crossover cable instead.

RJ-45 Crossover Ethernet Cable

A good way of remembering how to wire a Crossover Ethernet cable is to wire one end
using the T-568A standard and the other end using the T-568B standard. Another way of
remembering the color coding is to simply switch the Green set of wires in place with the
Orange set of wires. Specifically, switch the solid Green (G) with the solid Orange, and
switch the green/white with the orange/white.

Ethernet Cable Instructions:

1. Pull the cable off the reel to the desired length and cut. If you are pulling cables
through holes, its easier to attach the RJ-45 plugs after the cable is pulled. The total
length of wire segments between a PC and a hub or between two PC's cannot exceed
100 Meters (328 feet) for 100BASE-TX and 300 Meters for 10BASE-T.
2. Start on one end and strip the cable jacket off (about 1") using a stripper or a knife. Be
extra careful not to nick the wires, otherwise you will need to start over.
3. Spread, untwist the pairs, and arrange the wires in the order of the desired cable end.
Flatten the end between your thumb and forefinger. Trim the ends of the wires so they
are even with one another, leaving only 1/2" in wire length. If it is longer than 1/2" it will
be out-of-spec and susceptible to crosstalk. Flatten and insure there are no spaces
between wires.
4. Hold the RJ-45 plug with the clip facing down or away from you. Push the wires firmly
into the plug. Inspect each wire is flat even at the front of the plug. Check the order of
the wires. Double check again. Check that the jacket is fitted right against the stop of
 the plug. Carefully hold the wire and firmly crimp the RJ-45 with the crimper.
5. Check the color orientation, check that the crimped connection is not about to come
apart, and check to see if the wires are flat against the front of the plug. If even one of
these are incorrect, you will have to start over. Test the Ethernet cable.

Ethernet Cable Tips:

 A straight-thru cable has identical ends.

 A crossover cable has different ends.
 A straight-thru is used as a patch cord in Ethernet connections.
 A crossover is used to connect two Ethernet devices without a hub or for connecting
two hubs.
 A crossover has one end with the Orange set of wires switched with the Green set.
 Odd numbered pins are always striped, even numbered pins are always solid colored.
 Looking at the RJ-45 with the clip facing away from you, Brown is always on the right,
and pin 1 is on the left.
 No more than 1/2" of the Ethernet cable should be untwisted otherwise it will be
susceptible to crosstalk.
 Do not deform, do not bend, do not stretch, do not staple, do not run parallel with
power cables, and do not run Ethernet cables near noise inducing components.

Basic Theory:

By looking at a T-568A UTP Ethernet straight-thru cable and an Ethernet crossover cable
with a T-568B end, we see that the TX (transmitter) pins are connected to the
corresponding RX (receiver) pins, plus to plus and minus to minus. You can also see that
both the blue and brown wire pairs on pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are not used in either standard.
What you may not realize is that, these same pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are not used or required
in 100BASE-TX as well. So why bother using these wires, well for one thing its simply
easier to make a connection with all the wires grouped together. Otherwise you'll be
spending time trying to fit those tiny little wires into each of the corresponding holes in the
RJ-45 connector.

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Sta. Fe, Leyte

CHECKLIST
Criteria YES NO
The student can…
1. Create Ethernet cable within 5 minutes
2.
3.
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Points Indicators
15 Points Competent
14-Below Not Yet Competent