PC Pro Certification LABS

You work at a computer repair store. You're building a computer. You just installed four 8-GB memory modules for a total of 32 GB of memory (32,768 MB). When you try to boot the computer, the screen is blank, and the computer beeps several times. In this lab, your task is to diagnose and correct the problem as follows: Identify which memory modules are not working. Use the memory tester to identify working and non-working modules. Install 32 GB of working modules. Use spares from the Shelf if necessary. Place any non-working memory modules on the Shelf. After you install the memory, boot into the BIOS setup and verify that the correct amount of memory is detected.

-Power on the computer -The computer beeps twice (Parity/Memory error) -Click the motherboard tab -Drag the memory tester out from the PC tools tab -Put in the first and last memory modules (you can only put one at a time) -Replace the broken memory module -Turn on the computer

In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Configure RAID for the SATA drive mode. Define LD1 as a striped array using all of the space on two disks. Define LD2 as a mirrored array using all of the space on two disks.

1. Configure RAID for the SATA drive mode as follows:On the computer, select the power button to turn the computer on. 2. When you see the BIOS load screen, press Delete to enter the BIOS.In the left pane, expand System Configuration.Select SATA Operation.In the right pane, select RAID On.Select Apply.Click Exit. 3. Define LD1 and LD2 as follows:Enter CTRL + I to enter the RAID Configuration Utility.With Create RAID Volume highlighted, press Enter.In the Name field, enter the volume name.Press the TAB key to highlight RAID Level.Select the RAID Level.Use the up and down arrow keys to select the RAID level.Press the TAB key to highlight Select Disks.Press Enter.Select disks 2 and 3; then press Enter.Press the TAB key to highlight Create Volume.Press Enter.Press Y to create the first RAID array.Repeat steps 2b-2k to create the second RAID array.

You work in a computer repair shop. You're building two computers using spare parts. You need to recognize each expansion card by sight and install the component in the correct slots on each motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, view the Details of the object on the Shelf to verify that the card will fit in the destination slot.

1.Answer the following questions using the zoom feature in the Workspace area: What expansion card slots does each motherboard have?On Computer 1, how does the bottom slot differ from the other white slots? 2. Install a video card as follows: On the Shelf, expand Video Cards.Select a video card.Select Details to evaluate each component.Identify the possible video cards that will fit into the motherboard.Repeat steps 2b-2d for each video card.From the Shelf, drag the correct video card to the correct slot on the motherboard for Computer 1.From the Shelf, drag the correct video card to the correct slot on the motherboard for Computer 2. 3. Install a network adapters as follows: On the Shelf, expand Network Adapters.Select a network adapter.Select Details to evaluate each component.Identify the possible network adapters that will fit into the motherboard.Repeat steps 2b-2d for each network adapter.From the Shelf, drag the correct network adapter to the correct slot on the motherboard for Computer 1.From the Shelf, drag the correct network adapter to the correct slot on the motherboard for Computer 2.

You have installed Hyper-V on ITAdmin. You're experimenting with creating virtual machines. In this lab, your task is to create two virtual machines named VM1 and VM2. Use the following settings as specified for each machine:

1.Create VM1 on ITAdmin as follows: Select Start.Select Windows Administrative Tools.Select Hyper-V Manager.Right-click ITADMIN.Select New > Virtual Machine.In the Before You Begin window, select Next.In the Name field, enter VM1 for the virtual machine.Select Store the virtual machine in a different location to modify the path to the virtual machine files.In the Location field, make sure D:\HYPERV appears in the field and then select Next.Make sure Generation 1 is selected and then select Next.In the Startup memory field, enter 1024 MB of memory to use with the virtual machine and then select Next.In the Connection field, select External from the drop-down list and then select Next.Make sure Create a virtual hard disk is selected.In the Name field, make sure VM1.vhdx appears.In the location field, make sure D:\HYPERV\Virtual Hard Disks appears.In the Size field, enter 50 and then select Next.Make sure Install an operating system later is selected and then select Next.Select Finish to create the virtual machine. 2. Create VM2 on ITAdmin as follows: Right-click ITADMIN.Select New > Virtual Machine.In the Before You Begin window, select Next.In the Name field, enter VM2 for the virtual machine.Select Store the virtual machine in a different location to modify the path to the virtual machine files.In the Location field, make sure D:\HYPERV appears in the field and then select Next.Make sure Generation 1 is selected and then select Next.In the Startup memory field, enter 2048 MB of memory to use with the virtual machine.Mark Use Dynamic Memory for this virtual machine and then select Next.In the Connection field, select Internal from the drop-down list and then select Next.Make sure Create a virtual hard disk is selected.In the Name field, make sure VM2.vhdx appears.In the location field, make sure D:\HYPERV\Virtual Hard Disks appears.In the Size field, enter 250 and then select Next.Make sure that Install an operating system later is selected and then select Next.Select Finish to create the virtual machine.Under Virtual Machines, right-click VM2 to adjust virtual machine memory.Select Settings.From the left pane, select Memory.In the Minimum RAM field, enter 512.In the Maximum RAM field, enter 4096 and then select OK.

In this lab, your task is to configure the proxy server settings as follows: Address: proxy.corpnet.com Port: 9000

1.From the taskbar, open Internet Explorer. 2.To the right of the URL field, select Tools. 3.Select Internet options. 4.Select the Connections tab. 5.Select LAN settings. 6.Enable Use a proxy server for your LAN. 7.In the Address field, enter proxy.corpnet.com. 8.In the Port field, enter 9000. 9. Click OK. 10. Click OK.

You work at a computer repair store. You're building a new computer for a customer. The customer is cost-conscious and would like you to choose the least expensive processor that will work with the new computer. You've installed the motherboard and power supply. Now you need to select the processor based on the customer's cost requirement. Begin by reading the motherboard documentation to identify supported processors. Then select a processor that meets the scenario requirements.

1.Install the least expensive processor as follows: Above the computer, select Motherboard.Select the motherboard.Under Selected Component, identify the socket type of the motherboard.In the Selected Component window, select Details.Select the Specifications tab.Read the motherboard documentation to identify additional requirements for the CPU.Identify the location of the CPU fan connector.Close the Motherboard Details window.On the Shelf, expand Processors.Read the description for each processor.Select the i7-930 LGA 1366 processor.Drag the i7-930 LGA 1366 processor to the processor socket on the motherboard. 2. Connect the heat sink and fan as follows: On the Shelf, expand Fans.Select Details for the heat sink and fan combination supported by the motherboard.Select Bottom to view the bottom of the processor.Why is thermal paste unnecessary in this case?Close the Heat Sink and Fan Details window.From the Shelf, drag the Heat Sink and Fan, Socket 1366 to it's motherboard location.In the Selected Component window, drag the fan power connector to the motherboard location.

You need to update the drivers for two devices in your system, the Realtek network adapter and the Mustek scanner. You have downloaded the driver for the network adapter to a USB drive that is currently on the Shelf.

1.Remove the external hard disk as follows: On the monitor, select Click to view Windows 10 to enter the operating system view of the computer.In the notification area, select ^ to show the hidden icons.Select the removable device icon.Select Eject USB DISK.From the top navigation tabs, select Bench to switch to the hardware view to remove the external hard drive.Above the external hard drive, select Back to switch to the back view of the hard drive.Select the USB Type B 5-pin Mini Connector connected to the back of the external hard drive.Drag the USB cable from the external hard drive and release the connector in the Workspace. This disconnects the cable while leaving the hard drive on the Workspace. 2/ Connect the USB drive as follows: Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.On the Shelf, expand Storage Devices.Drag the USB drive from the Shelf to the USB port on the back of the computer.On the monitor, select Click to view Windows 10 to enter the operating system view of the computer. 3. Update the driver for the network adapter: Right-click Start and select Device Manager to open Device Manager.In Device Manager, expand Network adapters to update the network adapter driver.Right-click Realtek 8169 and select Update Driver.Select Browse my computer for driver software to use the driver on the USB drive.Select Browse.Select JumpDrive (E:).Click OK.Make sure Include subfolders is selected.Select Next.After the driver is installed, click Close. 4. Update the driver for the scanner: Expand Imaging devices to update the scanner driver.Right-click Mustek ScanExpress 1200 Pro and select Update driver.Select Search automatically for updated driver software.After the driver is installed, click Close.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. You need to set up the Executive laptop with a dial-up connection as a backup precaution in case the broadband goes out. In this lab, your task is to configure a dial-up connection to a workplace using the Network and Sharing Center and the following settings: Phone Number: 801-555-4321 Destination name (connection name): Dial-up My Work Allow other users to use the connection Username: ITS49 Password: ab18$ut Remember this password: Enabled

Access the Network and Sharing Center program.Right-click Start and then select Settings.Maximize the window for easier viewing.Select Network & Internet.Select Network and Sharing Center. Set up a new connection dial-up connection.Select Set up a new connection or network to create the dial-up connection.Select Connect to a workplace and then click Next.Select Dial directly.In the Telephone number field, enter: 801-555-4321In the Destination name field, change to: Dial-up My WorkSelect Allow other people to use this connection.Click Next.In the User name field, enter ITS49 as the username.In the Password field, enter ab18$ut as the password.Select Remember this password.Click Next.Click Close.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. Some of your workstations are having issues, and you need to correct them with a firmware update. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Restart the computer and enter the BIOS. Which version of BIOS is currently running? Use the biosupdater.exe program at the root of C: to update the BIOS. Restart the computer and enter the BIOS. Which version of BIOS is running now?

Check the current BIOS version as follows: Select Start.Select Power.Select Restart.As the computer restarts, press F2 to enter the BIOS.On the System Information page, make sure the BIOS version is 1610.Click Exit to continue to boot the computer. Update the BIOS firmware as follows: On the taskbar, open File Explorer.Maximize the window for easier viewing.In the left pane, expand This PC.Select System (C):.Double-click biosupdater.exe.Click Next to update the BIOS version.After the BIOS is successfully updated, click Close. Check the new BIOS version as follows: Select Start.Select Power.Select Restart.As the computer restarts, press F2 to enter the BIOS.On the System Information page, make sure the BIOS version is 1724.Click Exit to continue to boot the computer.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. You have been asked to install and configure a printer for the CEO in the Executive Office. The printer should use a USB connection and allow the CEO to print color reports. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Select the appropriate printer. Choose the printer with the best quality and the fastest print capabilities. Connect the printer to the computer using the appropriate cable for a local printer. Plug the printer into the surge protector. Switch to the operating system and verify the printer's installation. Set the new printer as the default printer.

Choose a printer as follows: Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.On the Shelf, expand Printers.Read the description for each of the available printer types.Identify the printer that best meets the scenario requirements.Drag the HP Photosmart Plus printer to the Workspace. Connect the printer as follows: Above the printer, select Back to switch to the back view of the printer and examine the connection port.On the Shelf, expand Cables.Read the description for each cable.Select the USB cable (A/B).Under Selected Component, drag the USB Type B Connector to the port on the back of the printer.Under Selected Component, drag the USB Type A Connector to the port on the back of the computer.On the Shelf, select the Power Adapter for HP.Under Selected Component, drag the Power Adapter, DC to the connector on the printer.Under Selected Component, drag the Power Adapter, AC to an AC power port on the surge protector. Verify the installation and set the printer as the default printer: On the monitor, select Click to view Windows 10.Select Start.Select Settings.Select Devices.From the left menu, select Printers & scanners. You should see the newly installed printer.Select HP Photosmart Plus.Select Set as default.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. You have been asked to install and configure a printer for the CEO in the Executive Office. The printer should use a USB connection and allow the CEO to print color reports.In this lab, your task is to complete the following:Select the appropriate printer. Choose the printer with the best quality and the fastest print capabilities.Connect the printer to the computer using the appropriate cable for a local printer.Plug the printer into the surge protector.Switch to the operating system and verify the printer's installation.Set the new printer as the default printer.

Choose a printer as follows:Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.On the Shelf, expand Printers.Read the description for each of the available printer types.Identify the printer that best meets the scenario requirements.Drag the HP Photosmart Plus printer to the Workspace.Connect the printer as follows:Above the printer, select Back to switch to the back view of the printer and examine the connection port.On the Shelf, expand Cables.Read the description for each cable.Select the USB cable (A/B).Under Selected Component, drag the USB Type B Connector to the port on the back of the printer.Under Selected Component, drag the USB Type A Connector to the port on the back of the computer.On the Shelf, select the Power Adapter for HP.Under Selected Component, drag the Power Adapter, DC to the connector on the printer.Under Selected Component, drag the Power Adapter, AC to an AC power port on the surge protector.Verify the installation and set the printer as the default printer:On the monitor, select Click to view Windows 10.Select Start.Select Settings.Select Devices.From the left menu, select Printers & scanners. You should see the newly installed printer.Select HP Photosmart Plus.Select Set as default.

In this lab, your task is to configure the system to boot using devices in the following order: Internal HDD. CD/DVD/CD-RW drive. Onboard NIC. USB storage device. Disable booting from the diskette drive.

Click the Power button on the computer. As the BIOS loads, press the Delete key. In the left pane, select Boot Sequence. On the right-hand side, select the device to modify the boot device order. Move the device up or down using the arrows to the right of the device list. Repeat steps 4-5 to modify additional device priorities as required. To the left, unmark Diskette Drive to disable the device. Select Apply. Select Exit.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. You're working on a computer for an employee. She says that when she turns the computer on it comes up with a funny screen that she doesn't recognize. In this lab, your task is to evaluate and repair the computer. The computer is automatically running the Windows Recovery Environment, which indicates that a boot failure has occurred. Your best option is to try an automatic repair.

Click the power button on the computer to turn it on. -Select Advanced options. -Select Troubleshoot. -Select Advanced options. -Select Startup Repair. -Allow the computer to boot into Windows

In this lab, your task is use Device Manager to complete the following: The new network card you installed isn't working as expected (speed is only 1 Mbps). Until you can figure out what the problem is, disable the Broadcom network adapter and enable the Realtek network adapter. To make sure the network adapter has the latest drivers, update the driver for the Realtek network adapter by searching Microsoft Update. You recently updated the driver for your video card. However, the system experiences periodic crashes that you suspect are caused by the new driver. Roll back the driver to a previous version. Move the Ethernet cable to the integrated network port on the motherboard.

Complete the following steps: 1.Right-click Start and select Device Manager. 2.Expand Network adapters. 3. Disable the network adapter as follows: a.Right-click Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller and select Disable device. b. Click Yes. 4. Right-click Realtek 8169 and select Enable device. 5.Update the driver as follows: a. Right-click Realtek 8169 and select Update driver. b. Select Search automatically for updated driver software. c.After the driver is installed, click Close. 6. Roll back the video card driver as follows: a. Expand Display adapters. b.Right-click ATI Radeon HD 3300 and select Properties. c. Select the Driver tab.Select Roll Back Driver.Click Yes.Click OK. 7.Move the Ethernet cable to the integrated network port on the motherboard as follows: a. From the top navigation tabs, select Support Office. b.Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer. c.Drag the Ethernet connector from the PCIe NIC to the integrated network port on the motherboard.

You work at a computer repair store. A customer has just bought a used computer at a very good price. The previous owner said the computer won't start, but he says it should have the following components: AMD Phenom II X4 quad-core processor 8-GB DDR3 memory One SATA hard drive with Windows 10 installed In this lab, your task is to diagnose and correct the problems on this system.

Complete this lab as follows: Replicate the problem by turning on the computer. Troubleshoot possible reasons the computer is not receiving power. In this lab, the power supply voltage needs to switch to 115 volts. After correcting the problem with the power supply, try booting the computer.What might cause the problem that you see?Which three hardware components does the computer need before it can load the BIOS? Use components on the Shelf to identify and replace failed components that prevent the computer from booting. In this lab, add a CPU to the computer. Be sure to plug in the CPU fan. Boot the computer into the BIOS. Verify that all components are correctly detected.Is all of the installed memory detected? Take actions to correct the problems you find. If necessary, use spare parts from the Shelf. In this lab, replace the memory modules because they have failed. After correcting the problems, boot into Windows. Verify that the hard disk drive is recognized.

In this lab, your task is to repair the Security Evaluator program.

Complete this lab as follows: Select Start. Select Settings. Select Apps. Maximize the window for easier viewing. Under Apps & features, select Security Evaluator. Select Modify. Click Next. Click Finish.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. The computer is connected to the network as shown in the Exhibit. One morning, you find that the workstation in Office 1 can no longer connect to the network. In this lab, your task is to diagnose and fix the problem. Be aware of the following: The network does not have a DHCP server. The default subnet mask should be used for all computers. The connection problem might be in the operating system configuration, the hardware, or both. There might be more than one problem. During the lab, the Diagnose and repair option is not available. Instead, review the configuration of the system to identify the problem. You can view the connection properties or use the ipconfig command. Use the information in the Exhibit to verify the required network connection settings. Use Network & Internet settings to help you verify whether you have fixed the problem(s).

Complete this lab as follows: Verify the problem as follows: In the notification area, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network & Internet settings. The network map shows no connection to the internet. Select Change adapter options to help determine why. Notice the status for the network connection is network cable unplugged. Close the window. Connect the cable as follows: In the top navigation tabs, select Office 1 to work with the computer hardware. Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer. The computer has a network cable, but the link light is not on. Select the network cable connected to the computer to see what is connected to the other end. In the Selected Component window, notice that one end is unconnected. Select the unconnected end and drag it to the network connection on the wall plate. Fix settings as follows: On the monitor, select Click to view Windows 10 to switch to the operating system view. The notification area shows a network connection. The network map in the Network Status does not show an internet connection. Maximize the Network Status window for easier viewing. Select Network and Sharing Center. Select Ethernet. Select Details. Compare the current TCP/IP configuration with the required configuration shown in the Exhibit. Click Close. Select Properties to modify the TCP/IP configuration. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Select Properties. In the IP address field, enter a correct IP address. In the Subnet mask field, enter 255.255.255.0. In the Default gateway field, enter 192.168.0.5. In the Preferred DNS server field, enter a correct DNS server address. Click OK. Click Close. Verify the internet connection in the Network and Sharing Center.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. To accommodate specific network communication needs for an upcoming project, you need to upgrade the network connection's speed for the workstation in the Support Office. In this lab, your task is to complete the following on the Support workstation: Select and install the network interface card with the fastest speed to connect to the local network. Select and install the corresponding cable and connect the computer to the local area network. In Network & Internet settings, confirm that the workstation is connected to the local network and the internet.

Complete this lab as follows:Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view of the computer.On the Shelf, expand Network Adapters.Drag the 1000BaseTX network adapter to a free PCIe slot on the computer.Connect the computer to the network as follows:Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.On the Shelf, expand Cables.Drag the Cat5e cable from the Shelf to the port on the 1000BaseTX network adapter.In the Selected Component window, drag the other connector to the Ethernet port on the wall outlet.Confirm that the computer is connected to the local network and the internet as follows:Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view of the computer.Click the power button on the computer case to turn the computer on.After the operating system loads, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network and Sharing Center.The diagram should indicate an active connection to the network and the internet.You can also confirm the speed of the connection by selecting Ethernet 2 in the Network and Sharing Center.

You work at a computer repair store. You are in the process of connecting several devices to a computer. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Connect the USB hub to the computer. Connect the inkjet printer to a USB port. Connect the laser printer to a USB port. Connect the scanner to a USB port. Connect the external hard drive to a USB port.

Connect the USB hub to the computer as follows: Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.On the Shelf, expand Hubs.Drag the External USB hub to the Workspace.Above the USB hub, select Back to switch to the back view of the USB hub.On the Shelf, expand Cables.Select USB Cable (A/5-pin mini).Under Selected Component, drag the USB Mini-B Vertical Connector to the USB port on the back of the USB hub.Under Selected Component, drag the USB Type A Connector to an open USB port on the back of the computer.Above the USB hub, select Front to switch to the front view of the USB hub. Connect the USB hub to the computer as follows: Above the inkjet printer, select Back to switch to the back view of the inkjet printer.Identify the USB port.On the Shelf, select USB Cable (A/B).Under Selected Component, drag the USB Type B Connector to the USB port on the inkjet printer.Under Selected Component, drag the USB Type A Connector to an open USB port on the computer or on the front of the USB hub. Connect the laser printer to a USB port as follows: Above the laser printer, select Back to switch to the back view of the laser printer.Identify the USB port.On the Shelf, select USB Cable (A/B).Under Selected Component, drag the USB Type B Connector to the USB port on the laser printer.Under Selected Component, drag the USB Type A Connector to an open USB port on the computer or on the front of the USB hub. Connect the scanner to a USB port as follows: Above the scanner, select Back to switch to the back view of the scanner.Identify the USB port.On the Shelf, select USB Cable (A/B).Under Selected Component, drag the USB Type B Connector to the USB port on the scanner.Under Selected Component, drag the USB Type A Connector to an open USB port on the computer or on the front of the USB hub. Connect the external hard drive to a USB port as follows: On the Shelf, expand Hard Drives.Drag the External Hard Drive onto the Workspace.Above the external hard drive, select Back to switch to the back view of the hard drive.Examine the ports on the hard drive. If necessary, zoom in to get a better view of the ports.Identify the USB port.On the Shelf, expand Cables.Select USB Cable (A/5-pin mini).Under Selected Component, drag the USB Mini-B Vertical Connector to the USB port on the external hard drive.Under Selected Component, drag the USB Type A Connector to an open USB port on the computer or on the front of the USB hub.

You are creating a home office network. The network's internet access is connected to the wall switch plate's network port. You have selected a router and a wireless access point to use. Now you need to connect the devices and configure the network connections. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Connect the router to the internet access at the wall plate.The default router configuration is on the 192.168.0 network with a default gateway of 192.168.0.1.The router will act as a DHCP server for clients on the local network and will provide IP addresses starting with 192.168.0.5. Connect the desktop computers to the router. Configure the desktop computers to receive DHCP addresses and be assigned DNS servers automatically. Connect the wireless access point to the router.The wireless access point management interface is configured on 192.168.0.100.The default username is admin, and the default password is password. Using Chrome on PC1, configure the wireless access point as follow:SSID: HomeWirelessAuthentication Mode: WPA2-PSKEncryption Method: AESPass Phrase: @hOMEwIRELESS! Configure the laptop to connect to the wireless network. Configure the iPad to connect to the wireless network.

Connect the router to the internet as follows: On the Shelf, expand Networking Devices.Drag the router from the Shelf to the Workspace area.Above the router, select Back to switch to the back view of the router.On the Shelf, expand Cables.Select the Power Adapter.Under Selected Component, drag the DC Power Connector to the power plug on the router.Under Selected Component, drag the AC Power Adapter to and AC power plug on the surge protector.Select Cat5e Cable.Under Selected Component, drag an RJ45 Connector to the WAN port on the router.Under Selected Component, drag the other RJ45 Connector to the left network plug on the wall plate. Connect the desktop computers to the router as follows: Above the PC1 computer case, select Back to switch to the back view of PC1.From the Shelf, select Cat5e Cable.Under Selected Component, drag an RJ45 Connector to a LAN port on the router.Under Selected Component, drag the other RJ45 Connector to the network plug on the computer.Repeat step 2 to connect PC2 to the router. Configure TCP/IP on the desktop computers as follows: On the PC1 monitor, select Click to view Windows 10.In the navigation area, right-click the network icon and select Open Network & Internet settings.From the left menu, select Ethernet.Under Related settings, select Change adapter options.Right-click Ethernet and select Properties.Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).Select Properties.Select Obtain an IP address automatically.Select Obtain DNS server address automatically.Click OK.Click Close.In the Network Connections window, verify that the computer is connected to the HomeOffice and has internet access.From the top navigation tabs, select Computer Desk to switch back to the Workspace view.On the PC2 monitor, select Click to view Windows 10.Repeat steps 3b-3m to configure PC2. Connect the wireless access point to the router as follows: On the Shelf, expand Wireless Access Points.Drag the wireless access point from the Shelf to the Workspace area.Above the wireless access point, select Back to switch to the back view of the wireless access point.On the Shelf, expand Cables.Select the Power Adapter.In the Selected Component window, drag the DC Power Connector to the power plug on the wireless access point.In the Selected Component window, drag the AC Power Adapter to the AC power plug on the surge protector.On the Shelf, select the Cat5e Cable.In the Selected Component window, drag an RJ45 Connector to the WAN port on the wireless access point.In the Selected Component window, drag the other RJ45 Connector to a LAN port on the router. Configure the wireless access point as follows: On the PC1 monitor, select Click to view Windows 10.From the taskbar, open Chrome.In the URL field, enter 192.168.0.100 and press Enter for the wireless access point management console.In the Windows Security pop-up dialog, enter admin for the username.In the Password field, enter password.Click OK.Maximize the window for easier viewing.From the left menu, select Wireless.Select Basic.In the Wireless Name(SSID) field, enter HomeWireless.Select Apply.In the Windows Security pop-up dialog, enter admin for the username.In the Password field, enter password.Click OK.Under Wireless, select Security.From the Security Mode drop-down list, select WPA2-PSK for the authentication.Under WPA, make sure AES is selected.In the Pass Phrase field, enter @hOMEwIRELESS! as the security key.Click Apply. Configure the laptop wireless connection as follows: From the top navigation tabs, select Computer Desk to switch back to the Workspace view.On the front of the laptop, click the wireless switch to enable wireless.On the laptop monitor, select Click to view Windows 10.In the navigation area, select the network icon.Select HomeWireless.Select Connect.Enter @hOMEwIRELESS! as network security key.Select Next.Click Yes. Configure the iPad wireless connection as follows:From the top navigation tabs, select Computer Desk to switch back to the Workspace view.On the iPad screen, select Click to view iOS.Select Settings.Select Wi-Fi.Under Choose a Network, select HomeWireless.In the Password field, enter @hOMEwIRELESS! as the password.Select Join.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. The employee in Office 1 needs your assistance managing files and folders. In this lab, your task is to use the command prompt to complete the following: Create the D:\utilities\recover directory. Use the md or mkdir command to create (make) a directory. Delete the D:\software\arch98 directory and all of its files. Use the rd command to delete (remove) a directory. Use the /s switch to remove the directory and all of its contents at once. Hide the following files:D:\software\apconf.exeD:\cmdstrt.cfgD:\strt.bat Set the following files to Read-only by using the attrib command to modify file attributes. Use + followed by the attribute letter (such as H for hidden or R for read-only) and the filename.D:\software\softcfg.cfgD:\software\pixel.cfg

Create a directory as follows: At the command prompt, type d: and press Enter to change the working directory to the D: drive.Type dir and press Enter to see the existing contents of the drive.Type md d:\utilities\recover and press Enter to create the directory.Type dir and press Enter to verify that the d:\utilities folder was created.Type cd utilities and press Enter.Type dir and press Enter to verify that the recover subfolder was created. Remove a directory as follows: Type cd or cd .. and press Enter to change the working directory back to the root of the hard drive.Type rd d:\software\arch98 and press Enter to delete the arch98 directory.Type rd /? and press Enter to see a list of switches that can be used with the command.Type rd d:\software\arch98 /s and press Enter to delete the directory an all of its contents.Type Y and press Enter to confirm the deletion. Set file attributes to hide files as follows: Type attrib /? and press Enter to see the syntax for using the command.Type attrib +H d:\software\apconf.exe and press Enter.Type attrib d:\software\apconf.exe and press Enter to verify that file attribute was set.Repeat step 3b to set hide additional files. Set file attributes to Read-only as follows: Type attrib +R d:\software\softcfg.cfg and press Enter to set the file to Read-only.Type attrib d:\software\softcfg.cfg and press Enter to verify that file attribute was set.Repeat step 4a to set additional files to Read-only.

In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Disconnect the monitor from the onboard video card. Install the video card with the HDMI connection. HDMI is an interface used by monitors and digital televisions for high-definition content. When installing the video card, connect the PCIe power connector to the video card. Connect the computer to the monitor using an HDMI cable. In Windows, configure a resolution of 1920x1080 for full HD content. Even though the monitor supports a higher resolution, this is the resolution for HD content.

Disconnect the monitor from the current video card as follows: Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.Above the monitor, select Back to switch to the back view of the monitor.Drag the DB-15 Connector from the computer to the Workspace area.Drag the DB-15 Connector from the monitor to the Shelf. Remove the current video card from the computer as follows:Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view of the computer.Drag the VGA Video Adapter from the computer to the Shelf. Install a new video card as follows: For each video card on the Shelf, select Details.Select Connectors for the video card to find the one with the HDMI connection.Close the Details window.Drag the HDMI video adapter from the Shelf to an open PCI Express slot on the motherboard.Select the power supply to provide power to the video card. The video card requires an additional PCIe power connection. Under Selected Component, drag a 6-pin PCIe power connector to the power port on the right side of the video card. Connect the computer to the monitor as follows: Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.On the Shelf, expand Cables.Select the HDMI cable.Under Selected Component, drag an HDMI Connector to the HDMI port on the video card.Under Selected Component, drag an HDMI Connector to the HDMI port on the monitor.Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view of the computer.Above the monitor, select Front to switch to the front view of the monitor.Click the power button for the computer. Modify the screen resolution as follows:After Windows loads, right-click the desktop and select Display settings.Under Resolution, select 1920x1080.Select Keep changes.

You work at a computer repair store. A customer wants to upgrade the video card in his computer to provide more memory, faster processing power, and additional features. He wants to be able to do the following: Use the computer to watch high-definition movies from a Blu-ray player. Connect his monitor to the computer using a connection designed for high-definition content. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Disconnect the monitor from the current video card and remove the card from the computer. Install the video card with the HDMI connection. HDMI is an interface used by monitors and digital televisions for high-definition content. When installing the video card, connect the PCIe power connector to the video card. Connect the computer to the monitor using an HDMI cable. In Windows, configure a resolution of 1920x1080 for full HD content. Even though the monitor supports a higher resolution, this is the resolution for HD content.

Disconnect the monitor from the current video card as follows: Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.Above the monitor, select Back to switch to the back view of the monitor.Drag the DB-15 Connector from the computer to the Workspace area.Drag the DB-15 Connector from the monitor to the Shelf. Remove the current video card from the computer as follows: Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view of the computer.Drag the VGA Video Adapter from the computer to the Shelf. Install a new video card as follows: For each video card on the Shelf, select Details.Select Connectors for the video card to find the one with the HDMI connection.Close the Details window.Drag the HDMI video adapter from the Shelf to an open PCI Express slot on the motherboard.Select the power supply to provide power to the video card. The video card requires an additional PCIe power connection.Under Selected Component, drag a 6-pin PCIe power connector to the power port on the right side of the video card. Connect the computer to the monitor as follows: Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.On the Shelf, expand Cables.Select the HDMI cable.Under Selected Component, drag an HDMI Connector to the HDMI port on the video card.Under Selected Component, drag an HDMI Connector to the HDMI port on the monitor.Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view of the computer.Above the monitor, select Front to switch to the front view of the monitor.Click the power button for the computer. Modify the screen resolution as follows:After Windows loads, right-click the desktop and select Display settings.Under Resolution, select 1920x1080.Select Keep changes.

In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Encrypt the D:\Finances folder and all of its contents. Add Emily as an authorized user for the D:\Finances\2018report.xlsx file.

Encrypt a folder as follows: From the taskbar, open File Explorer.Expand This PC.Select Data (D:).Right-click Finances and select Properties.Select Advanced.Select Encrypt contents to secure data; then click OK.Click OK to close the Finances Properties window.Make sure Apply changes to this folder, subfolder and files is selected; then click OK.Notice the lock that appears over the Finances folder. Authorize users for a file as follows: Double-click Finances.Right-click 2018report.xlsx and select Properties.Select Advanced.Select Details.Select Add.Select Emily; then click OK.Click OK.Select OK to close the Advanced Attributes dialog.Click OK to close the 2018report.xlsx Properties window.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. The CEO has complained about slow performance on his computer. You have determined that the hard disk on his computer needs to be cleaned and defragmented. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Run Disk Cleanup on the C: drive to do the following: Delete setup log files and thumbnails. Do not delete temporary files. Configure disk defragmentation to run on a schedule using the following settings: Run defragmentation weekly. Defragment the C: volume.

From the taskbar, open File Explorer to run Disk Cleanup. Expand This PC. Maximize the window for easier viewing. Run Disk Cleanup on the C: drive as follows: Right-click Local Disk (C:) and select Properties.Select Disk Cleanup.Under Files to Delete, select Setup Log Files.Unmark Temporary files.Make sure Thumbnails is selected.Click OK.Select Delete Files. Configure disk defragmentation to run on a schedule as follows: Select the Tools tab.Select Optimize.Select Change settings.Make sure Run on a schedule is selected.From the Frequency drop-down list, make sure weekly is selected.Select Choose to configure which disks are included.Unmark Data (D:).Unmark Local Disk (E:).Click OK.Click OK.

In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Restore the Layouts\June2020Issue.jpg file to the version that was last modified on March 16 at 11:15 AM. Restore the Images\coverart.jpg file to the version that was last modified on March 16 at 12:15 PM.

From the taskbar, open File Explorer. Maximize the window for easier viewing. In the left pane, expand This PC. Expand System C:. Expand Users. Expand Susan. Expand Pictures. Restore the June2016Issue.jpg file as follows: Select Layouts.Right-click June2020Issue.jpg and select Restore previous versions.Select the 11:15 AM version.Select Restore.When prompted that the file already exists, select Restore, and then OK.Select OK.Right-click June2020Issue.jpg and select Properties. Verify that the file is 115.44 MB in size and was last modified on March 16 at 11:15:12 AM. Restore the coverart.jpg file as follows: In the left pane, select Images.Right-click coverart.jpg and select Restore previous versions.Select the 12:15 PM version.Select Restore.When prompted that the file already exists, select Restore, and then OK.Select OK.Right-click coverart.jpg and select Properties.Verify that the file is 1.09 MB in size and was last modified on March 16 at 12:15:12 PM.

Susan, who uses Office1, produces your organization's monthly magazine. While working on an upcoming issue, she accidentally deleted significant portions of the layout image. In addition, she made extensive changes to the cover artwork, but has now been asked to discard the changes and use the original artwork. She has asked you to help her recover older versions of her files in the Pictures library so she can meet her publishing deadline. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Restore the Layouts\June2020Issue.jpg file to the version that was last modified on March 16 at 11:15 AM. Restore the Images\coverart.jpg file to the version that was last modified on March 16 at 12:15 PM.

From the taskbar, open File Explorer. Maximize the window for easier viewing. In the left pane, expand This PC. Expand System C:. Expand Users. Expand Susan. Expand Pictures. Restore the June2016Issue.jpg file as follows: Select Layouts.Right-click June2020Issue.jpg and select Restore previous versions.Select the 11:15 AM version.Select Restore.When prompted that the file already exists, select Restore, and then OK.Select OK.Right-click June2020Issue.jpg and select Properties.Verify that the file is 115.44 MB in size and was last modified on March 16 at 11:15:12 AM. Restore the coverart.jpg file as follows: In the left pane, select Images.Right-click coverart.jpg and select Restore previous versions.Select the 12:15 PM version.Select Restore.When prompted that the file already exists, select Restore, and then OK.Select OK.Right-click coverart.jpg and select Properties.Verify that the file is 1.09 MB in size and was last modified on March 16 at 12:15:12 PM.

Use the following user account naming standards and specifications as you create each account. User account name: First name + Last name. Logon name: first initial + last name with @CorpNet.com as the domain. Original password: 1234abcd$ (must change after the first logon). Place the user account in the departmental OU (Organizational Unit) corresponding to the employee's department. For example: The Marketing\MarketingManagers OU for the marketing manager.The Sales\PermSales OU for the permanent employee. The Sales\SalesManagers OU for the sales manager.The Sales\TempSales OU for the temporary employee. Configure the following for the temporary sales employee:Limit the logon hours to allow logon only from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.Set the user account to expire on December 31st of the current year.

In Hyper-V Manager, select CORPSERVER. Under Virtual Machines, right-click CorpDC and select Connect. Create a domain user account as follows: In Server Manager, select Tools > Active Directory Users and Computers.Maximize the window for easier viewing.In the left pane, expand CorpNet.com.Browse to the appropriate OU.Right-click the OU and select New > User.In the First name field, enter the user's first name.In the Last name field, enter the user's last name.In the User logon name field, enter the user's logon name which should be the first letter of the user's first name together with their last name. (e.g. jsuarez) Click Next. In the Password field, enter 1234abcd$. In the Confirm password field, enter 1234abcd$. Make sure User must change password at next logon is selected; then click Next. Click Finish to create the object. Repeat steps 3e-3m to create the additional users. Modify user account restrictions for the temporary sales employee as follows: Right-click Borey Chan and select Properties.Select the Account tab.Select Logon hours.In the Logon Hours dialog, select Logon Denied to clear the allowed logon hours.Select the time range of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.Select Logon Permitted to allow logon.Click OK.Under Account expires, select End of.In the End of field, enter 12/31 of the current year.Click OK.

In this lab, your task is to create the following user accounts on CorpDC: User Job Role Juan Suarez Marketing manager Susan Smith Permanent sales employee Mark Burnes Sales manager Borey Chan Temporary sales employee Use the following user account naming standards and specifications as you create each account. User account name: First name + Last name. Logon name: first initial + last name with @CorpNet.com as the domain. Original password: 1234abcd$ (must change after the first logon). Place the user account in the departmental OU (Organizational Unit) corresponding to the employee's department. For example: The Marketing\MarketingManagers OU for the marketing manager. The Sales\PermSales OU for the permanent employee. The Sales\SalesManagers OU for the sales manager. The Sales\TempSales OU for the temporary employee. Configure the following for the temporary sales employee: Limit the logon hours to allow logon only from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Set the user account to expire on December 31st of the current year.

In Hyper-V Manager, select CORPSERVER. Under Virtual Machines, right-click CorpDC and select Connect. Create a domain user account as follows: In Server Manager, select Tools > Active Directory Users and Computers.Maximize the window for easier viewing.In the left pane, expand CorpNet.com.Browse to the appropriate OU.Right-click the OU and select New > User.In the First name field, enter the user's first name.In the Last name field, enter the user's last name.In the User logon name field, enter the user's logon name which should be the first letter of the user's first name together with their last name. (e.g. jsuarez) Click Next. In the Password field, enter 1234abcd$. In the Confirm password field, enter 1234abcd$. Make sure User must change password at next logon is selected; then click Next. Click Finish to create the object. Repeat steps 3e-3m to create the additional users. Modify user account restrictions for the temporary sales employee as follows:Right-click Borey Chan and select Properties.Select the Account tab.Select Logon hours.In the Logon Hours dialog, select Logon Denied to clear the allowed logon hours.Select the time range of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.Select Logon Permitted to allow logon.Click OK.Under Account expires, select End of.In the End of field, enter 12/31 of the current year.Click OK.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. In your office building, you've installed a smart thermostat, smart light switches, smart cameras, and smart door locks. Using the TestOut Home app, you need to create rooms for where you've install the smart devices and configure the device settings.

In the TestOut Home app, create rooms for the devices as follows:On the iPad, select TestOut Home.In the left corner, select the 3-line icon to create a room.Select New Room.In the Room Name field, enter the name of the room.Select Save.Repeat steps 1b-1e to create additional rooms. Configure the Lobby smart devices as follows: Select the arrow on the right side of the screen to move to the Lobby room you created.On the Lobby page in the right corner, select + to add a smart device to the room.In the Pairing Code field, enter the pairing code for the device you wish to add.Select the smart device.Select Add Device.Repeat steps 2b-2e until you've added all the devices for that room.Select Smart Camera to verify that the camera is working.Select Done.Select Smart Light Switch to turn the light on.Select Smart Lock Switch to lock the doors. Configure the Main Hall smart devices as follows: Select the arrow on the right side of the screen to move to the Main Hall room you created.On the Main Hall page in the right corner, select + to add a smart device to the room.In the Pairing Code field, enter the pairing code for the device you wish to add.Select the smart device.Select Add Device.Repeat steps 3b-3e until you've added all the devices for that room.Select Smart Thermostat Temperature to modify the temperature.Under Cooling, select Down until the temperature reaches 72 degrees.Select Done. Configure the Office 1 smart devices as follows: Select the arrow on the right side of the screen to move to the Office 1 room you created.On the Office 1 page in the right corner, select + to add a smart device to the room.In the Pairing Code field, enter the pairing code for the device you wish to add.Select the smart device.Select Add Device.Repeat steps 4b-4e until you've added all the devices for that room.Select Smart Camera to verify that the camera is working.Select Done.Select the Smart Outlet Switch to set it to on.

Maggie Brown has lost her iPad. She has a lot of sensitive data on the iPad, and she is concerned that it could fall into the wrong hands. She would like you to help her remotely wipe the iPad. In this lab, your task is to assist her with the remote wipe as follows: Browse to icloud.com and login using the following credentials: Apple ID: [email protected]: maggieB123 Using Find iPhone, select her iPad and erase it. Enter a phone number and message to be displayed on the iPad.

In the URL field in Chrome, enter icloud.com and press Enter. Maximize the window for easier viewing. In the Sign in to iCloud field, enter [email protected] and press Enter. Enter maggieB123 and press Enter. Select Find iPhone. Select All Devices. Select Maggie's iPad. Select Erase iPad. Select Erase. In the Enter AppleID to continue field, enter [email protected] and press Enter. Enter maggieB123 and press Enter. In the Number field, enter a phone number of your choosing to be displayed on the iPad. Click Next. Enter a message of your choosing to be displayed on the iPad. Click Done. Click OK.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. The workstation computer is connected to the network as shown in the Exhibit. One morning, you find that the workstation in the Support Office can no longer connect to the Gigabit network.

In the notification area, hover the mouse over the Network icon. Notice that the computer is not connected to the network. Get more information about the problem as follows: Right-click Start and select Windows PowerShell.At the command prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter to view information about the network adapter.Notice that the media is disconnected. Verify the physical configuration of the computer as follows: From the top navigation tabs, select Support Office.Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.Select the network cable.Make sure the other end of the network cable is plugged into the wall outlet.Because the network cable is connect to the computer and the wall outlet, it appears that the cable might be faulty. Connect to the network using a known good networking cable as follows: On the back of the computer, drag the RJ45 connector to the Workspace to disconnect it.Drag the RJ45 connector from the wall outlet to the Shelf.On the Shelf, select the CAT6a Cable because it gives you Gigabit speed.Under Selected Component, drag the RJ45 connector to the network card on the computer.Under Selected Component, drag a other RJ45 connector to the network connection on the wall outlet. On the Support monitor, select Click to view Windows 10 to switch to the operating system view. Verify the connection as follows: At the command prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.In the notification area, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network & Internet settings.Verify the status of the Ethernet.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. You need to configure the workstation in the Support Office so it can connect to the local network and the internet. The workstation has two network interface cards. This allows the workstation to connect to the local network (as shown in the Exhibits) and another small network, which is not yet built.

In the notification area, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network & Internet settings. Select Change adapter options to configure the Local Area Connection adapter. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Select Properties. Select Use the following IP address. In the IP address field, enter the IP address. In the Subnet mask field, enter the subnet address. In the Default gateway field, enter the default gateway address. In the Preferred DNS server field, enter the DNS server address. Select OK. Click Close. Right-click Local Area Connection 2 and select Properties to configure the other network adapter. Repeat steps 4-12 to modify the TCP/IP settings for the other network adapter.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. You're repairing the computer in the IT Administration office, which appears to have a failed power supply. After testing the power supply and confirming the failure, you removed it from the computer. Now you need to select a replacement power supply.

Install a power supply.Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view.Select the motherboard to view the documentation.Under Selected Component, select Details to identify the existing connectors for the motherboard.Select the Specifications tab to determine how many pins the main motherboard and the CPU power supply require.Close the Details window.On the Shelf, expand Power Supplies.Select a power supply.Under Selected Component, examine each of the power connectors looking for all of the connectors required for this scenario.Repeat steps 1g-1h for each power supply. Install the power supply. From the Shelf, drag the power supply to the area in the case below the motherboard.Under Selected Component:Drag the 20+4 pin connector to the motherboard to connect the motherboard main power connector.Drag the 8-pin CPU power connector to the motherboard to connect the CPU power connector. Connect the SATA hard drives.Under Selected Component:Drag a 15-pin SATA power connector to the power port on the hard drive.Drag a 15-pin SATA power connector to the power port on the second hard drive.Drag a 15-pin SATA power connector to the power port on the third hard drive. Connect the optical drive. Above the computer, select Drive Bays to switch to the Drive Bays view for the computer.Under Selected Component, drag a 15-pin SATA power connector to the power port on the optical drive. Plug the computer into the wall outlet. Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.Above the power strip in Partial Connections, select the power cord.Under Selected Component, drag the AC Power Connector to the power supply port.On the power supply, select the power switch to move it to the On position.Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view for the computer.On the computer, select the power button to turn on the computer and boot into Windows.

You work at a computer repair store. You're building a new computer for a customer. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Add the computer case to the Workspace. Install the motherboard. Build the computer using the single motherboard and correct hardware on the Shelf. The motherboard will determine which processor, power supply, and hard drives to install. Connect the front panel connectors to the motherboard. Install a power supply. Install the processor. Install the memory so it will function in dual channel mode. Install the SSD hard drive. Install the SATA hard drive. Install the optical drive. Connect a monitor, mouse, and keyboard. Boot into the BIOS configuration utility to verify that you have installed the hardware correctly.

Install the motherboard as follows: On the Shelf, expand System Case.Drag the system case from the Shelf to the Workspace.Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view. Install the motherboard as follows:On the Shelf, expand Motherboards.Drag the motherboard from the Shelf to the motherboard plate in the system case. Connect the front panel connectors to the motherboard as follows:Under Selected Component, select Details to identify the location of the motherboard connectors.Select the Specifications tab.Read the documentation to identify the location for the following connectors:Power switch3-1 pin Power LED (Note: There is a spot for a 2-pin and a 3-1 pin Power LED connector on the motherboard. Make sure to use the 3-1 pin connector.)Case speakerHDD LEDFront fanRear fanUSBUSB 3.0Front panel audioMain motherboard powerCPU powerSelect the system case. The available connectors are shown in the Selected Component window.Under Selected Component, drag a connector to the port location on the motherboard to connect system case connectors. If necessary, zoom in to get a closer view of the motherboard.Repeat step 1g until all the case and front panel connectors are connected to the motherboard.How many pins does the main motherboard power supply require?How many pins does the CPU power require? Install the power supply as follows: On the Shelf, expand Power Supplies.Select a power supply.Under Selected Component, examine the power connectors looking for all of the connectors required for this scenario.Drag the Power Supply ATX 20+4-pin PCIe from the Shelf and to the area below the motherboard.Under Selected Components, drag the 20+4 pin connector to the motherboard connector to connect the motherboard main power connector.Under Selected Components, drag the 8-pin CPU connector to the motherboard connector to connect the CPU power.Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer to plug the computer into the wall outlet.On the Shelf, expand Cables.Select the AC Power Cable.Under Selected Component, drag the AC power connector (Female) to the power supply port on the computer.Under Selected Component, drag the AC power connector (Male) to an AC outlet on the wall plate.On the power supply, click the power supply switch to the on position. Install the processor, heat sink, and fan as follows: Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view.Select the motherboard to identify the socket type of the motherboard.Under Selected Component, select Details.Select the Specifications tab.Read the motherboard documentation to identify the socket type, additional requirements for the CPU, and the location of the CPU fan connector.On the Shelf, expand Processors.Read the description for each processor.Drag the i5-8600K, 3.60 GHz processor from the Shelf to the processor socket on the motherboard.On the Shelf, expand Fans.Drag the Heat Sink and Fan, Socket 1151 to the motherboard location.Under Selected Component, drag the fan power connector to the motherboard location. Install the memory as follows: Select the motherboard to identify the memory supported by the motherboard.Under Selected Component, select Details.Select the Specifications tab.Read the documentation to identify supported memory and installation procedures for dual channel mode.On the Shelf, expand Memory Modules.Read the descriptions for the available memory on the Shelf.Drag a DDR4 memory module to the memory slot on the motherboard to configure dual channel mode.Repeat step 5f to install additional modules. Install the hard drives as follows: Select the motherboard to identify the hard drives supported by the motherboard.Under Selected Component, select Details.Select the Specifications tab.Read the documentation to identify the location of the SATA ports.On the Shelf, expand Hard Drives.Drag the SSD drive from the Shelf to top 2.5" drive slot at the top of the hard drive tower.On the Shelf, expand Cables.Select the SATA cable.Under Selected Component, drag a SATA connector to the SSD drive.Under Selected Component, drag the unconnected SATA connector to a SATA port on the motherboard.Under Partial Connections for the computer, select the power supply.Under Selected Component, drag a SATA power connector to the SSD drive.On the Shelf, expand Hard Drives.Drag the SATA hard drive to a 3.5" drive slot.On the Shelf, expand Cables.Select the SATA cable.Under Selected Component, drag a SATA connector to the hard drive.Under Selected Component, drag the unconnected SATA connector to a SATA port on the motherboard.Under Partial Connections for the computer, select the power supply.Under Selected Component, drag a SATA power connector to the hard drive. Install the CD/DVD drive as follows: Select the motherboard to identify the CD/DVD drive supported by the motherboard.Under Selected Component, select Details.Select the Specifications tab.Read the documentation to identify the CD/DVD drive supported by the motherboard.Above the computer, select Drive Bays to install the CD/DVD drive.On the Shelf, expand CD/DVD Drives.Drag a CD-DVD Drive, Internal, SATA from the Shelf to an open 5.25" drive bay.On the Shelf, expand Cables.Select the SATA cable.Under Selected Component, drag a SATA connector to the CD/DVD drive.Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view.Under Selected Component, drag the unconnected SATA connector to a SATA port on the motherboard.Above the computer, select Drive Bays to connect power to the CD/DVD drive.Under Partial Connections for the computer, select the power supply.Under Selected Component, drag a SATA power connector to the CD/DVD drive. Connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse as follows: On the Shelf, expand Monitors.Drag the monitor from the Shelf to the Workspace.Above the monitor, select Back to switch to the back view of the monitor.Above the computer, select Back to connect the computer to the monitor.On the Shelf, expand Cables.Select the HDMI cable.Under Selected Component, drag a HDMI connector to the HDMI port on the computer.Under Selected Component, drag the other HDMI connector to the HDMI port on the monitor.Select the AC Power Cable.Under Selected Component, drag the AC power connector (Female) to the monitor.Under Selected Component, drag the AC power connector (Male) to an outlet on the wall.On the Shelf, expand Input devices.Drag the Keyboard, USB from the Shelf to the Workspace.Drag the Mouse, USB from the Shelf to the Workspace.Select the keyboard.Under Selected Component, drag the USB connector to a USB port on the back of the computer.Select the mouse.Under Selected Component, drag the USB connector to a USB port on the back of the computer. Boot into BIOS and verify the installation of the hardware as follows: Above the monitor, select Front to switch to the front view of the monitor.Click the power button on the monitor.Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view of the computer.Click the power button on the computer.As the BIOS loads, press the Delete key to enter the setup program.Under System Information, verify that all memory is recognized and that it is operating in dual channel mode.

You work at a computer repair store. A customer wants you to install a new sound card into his computer to run his home theater system. Currently, the computer uses the sound card built into the motherboard. You need to upgrade the computer with a better sound card that installs into an expansion card slot. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Install the sound card with the optical output. View the Details for each card to identify the card with an optical audio connector. Boot into the BIOS and disable the onboard sound card. Boot into Windows and verify that the new sound card is recognized and the onboard sound card does not appear in Device Manager.

Install the sound card with the optical output as follows: On the Shelf, expand Sound Cards.Select a sound card.Select Details.Select Connectors to identify the sound card with the optical input.Close Details.Repeat steps 1b-1e for each sound card.Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view.Drag the PCIe sound card to an open expansion slot on the motherboard. Boot into the BIOS and disable the onboard sound card as follows: Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view of the computer.Click the power button on the computer.As the BIOS loads, press the F2 key to enter the BIOS setup program.From the left menu, expand System Configuration.Select Audio.Unmark Enable Audio.Select Apply.At the bottom of the window, select Send+Ctrl+Alt+Del. Verify that the new sound card is recognized and the onboard sound card does not appear in Device Manager as follows: Right-click Start and select Device Manager.Expand Sound, video and game controllers.Verify that the SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio onboard audio card does not show and that the new SoundBlaster X-FI card does show.

In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Install two SATA hard drives in the computer. Initialize both disks using the MBR partition style. Create a volume on Disk 1 with the following properties: Volume size: 300000 MBDrive letter: E:File system: NTFSVolume label: Data Create a second volume using the remaining space on Disk 1 and all of the space on Disk 2 as follows: Drive letter: S:File system: NTFSVolume label: Art

Install two SATA hard drives as follows: Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view.Click Yes to power off the system.On the Shelf, expand Hard Drives.Drag a hard drive to a free 3.5" drive bay.Drag a second hard drive to a free 3.5" drive bay.On the Shelf, expand Cables.Select a SATA cable.Under Selected Component, drag a connector to the hard drive.Under Selected Component, drag the other connector to the motherboard SATA connector to connect the hard drive to the motherboard.Repeat step 1g-1i to connect the second hard drive to the motherboard.Under Partial Connections above the computer, select the power supply.Under Selected Component, drag a SATA power connector to a hard drive to provide power to the hard drive.Under Selected Component, drag a SATA power connector to the second hard drive. Initialize both disks using the MBR partition style as follows: Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view of the computer.Click the power button on the computer to turn the computer on.After Windows loads, right-click Start and select Disk Management.Make sure MBR is selected as the partition style.Select OK to initialize all disks.Maximize the Disk Management window for easier viewing. Create the Data volume as follows: Right-click the unallocated space on Disk 1 and select New Simple Volume.Click Next.In the Simple volume size in MB field, enter 300000 MB; then click Next.From the Assign the following drive letter drop-down list, select E.Click Next.Make sure NTFS is selected as the file system.In the Volume label, enter Data.Click Next.Click Finish. Create the Art volume as follows: Right-click unallocated space on one of the disks and select New Spanned Volume.Click Next.Under Available, select the disk.Select Add.Click Next.From the Assign the following drive letter drop-down list, select S.Click Next.Make sure NTFS is selected as the file system.In the Volume label, enter Art.Click Next.Click Finish.Click Yes to upgrade the disks to dynamic disks because spanned volumes can only be created on dynamic disks.

You manage a Linux server for your organization. Robert Cronn (user id = rcronn), the project manager for the PRCC project, has resigned. The CIO of your organization has appointed Maggie Brown (user id = mbrown) as the new project manager. Your manager has asked you to lock Robert's account and move the project files for this project. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Log in as root using the password 1worm4b8. Lock Robert's account. Copy the files proj_prcc_welcome and proj_prcc_proj_team_directory from /home/rcronn/project_prcc to /home/cflynn, the directory belonging to Maggie Brown's project administrator, Corey Flynn. Move the /home/rcronn/project_prcc directory to /home/mbrown so that Maggie has access to all of the project files. Remove the file personal_appointments from Robert's account. Change the user owner for the files in Corey's account to cflynn. Change the group owner for the files in Corey's account to proj.

Lock Robert's account as follows: At the prompt, type su - root and press Enter.At the password prompt, type 1worm4b8 and press Enter to login as root.Type passwd rcronn -l and press Enter to lock Robert's account. Copy files as follows: Type cp /home/rcronn/project_prcc/proj_prcc_welcome /home/cflynn and press Enter.Type cp /home/rcronn/project_prcc/proj_prcc_proj_team_directory /home/cflynn and press Enter. Move files as follows:Type mv /home/rcronn/project_prcc /home/mbrown and press Enter. Remove a file from a user Robert's account as follows: Type rm /home/rcronn/personal_appointments and press Enter to remove Robert's remaining file.Type Y and press Enter to remove the file. Change user owner as follows: Type chown cflynn /home/cflynn/proj_prcc_welcome and press Enter.Type chown cflynn /home/cflynn/proj_prcc_proj_team_directory and press Enter to change the file user ownership of these files to cflynn. Change group owner as follows: Type chgrp proj /home/cflynn/proj_prcc_welcome and press Enter.Type chgrp proj /home/cflynn/proj_prcc_proj_team_directory and press Enter to change the file group ownership of these files to proj.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. Several coworkers in the office need your assistance with their BIOS settings. To improve security, update the BIOS security settings on the Exec computer in the Executive Office. In the Support Office, you need to reset the CMOS settings on the Support computer to clear the system and admin passwords. You also need to set up a RAID array for data storage on the CorpData computer in the Network Closet. In this lab, you task is to complete the following: On Exec, configure the following security settings:BIOS password: t67xab1System password Execut1v3Order (O is a capital O)Hard disk password: dog8b0b (0 is a zero)TPM: Enable and activate On Support, reset the CMOS settings to clear the System and Admin passwords. On CorpData, configure a RAID5 array using the motherboard RAID configuration utility.RAID Level: RAID5 (Parity)Select Disks: second, third, and fourth installed disksStrip Size: 64 KBDo not format the first disk, as it contains the OS files.

On the Exec computer, configure the security settings as follows:Under Executive Office, select Exec to launch the Executive computer.Select Start.Select the Power button.Select Restart.As the BIOS loads, press the Delete key.On the left, expand Security.Select Admin Password.In the Enter the new password field, enter t67xab1.In the Confirm new password field, enter t67xab1.Select OK.On the left, select System Password.In the Enter the new password field, enter Execut1v3Order (O is a capital O).In the Confirm new password field, enter Execut1v3Order (O is a capital O).Select OK.On the left, select Internal HDD-1 Password to configure a hard drive password.In the Enter the new password field, enter dog8b0b (0 is a zero).In the Confirm new password field, enter dog8b0b (0 is a zero).Select OK.Read the Warning message on screen; then select Yes.On the left, select TPM Security to enable the TPM.Select TPM Security.Select Apply.Select Activate.Select Apply.Click Exit to exit and save the changes. The system reboots.Enter Execut1v3Order (O is a capital O) as the system password and press Enter.Enter dog8b0b (0 is a zero) as the hard drive password and press Enter. On Support, reset the CMOS settings to clear the System and Admin passwords as follows:From the top navigation tabs, select Floor 1 Overview.Under Support Office, select Support to launch the Support computer.Select Start.Select the Power button.Select Restart. As the computer boots, it prompts you for a password.From the top navigation tabs, select Support Office to change to the hardware view so you can clear the password.Select the power button on the computer to turn it off.On the surge protector, drag the power cable connected to the computer and to the Workspace.Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view for the computer.Expand the Shelf.On the motherboard, select the CMOS battery and drag it to the Shelf.Drag the CMOS battery it back to its original position.Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view of the computer.Under Partial Connections above the computer, select the power cable.Under Selected Component, drag the AC Power connector to the surge protector.Click the power button on the computer. After the workstation boots, select Floor 1 Overview, to return to the office environment. Under Networking Closet, select Hardware. On CorpData, configure a RAID5 array using the motherboard RAID configuration utility as follows:On the CorpData monitor, select Click to view Windows Server 2016.Select Start.Select the Power button.Select Restart.As the computer boots, press the Delete key to enter the BIOS setup program.On the left, expand System Configuration to configure the SATA drive mode.Select SATA Operation.On the right, select RAID On.Select Apply.Select Exit to restart the system. After the BIOS loads, the RAID controller will load.Press Ctrl + I when you see the message on the screen.With Create RAID Volume selected, press Enter.Press Tab to move the section to RAID Level.Use the up and down arrow keys to select RAID5 (Parity); then press Enter.With Select Disks highlighted, press Enter.Use the up and down arrow keys to select the disks for the RAID array.With the disk selected, press the space bar to select each disk.Press Enter when the required disks have been selected.Press Tab.Use the up and down arrow keys to select 64 KB, then press Enter.Press Enter to accept the default capacity and continue.Press Enter to create the RAID volume.When prompted, press Y to create the volume.Press Esc to exit.Press Y to exit and restart the computer.

In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Log in as root using the password 1worm4b8. Lock Robert's account. Copy the files proj_prcc_welcome and proj_prcc_proj_team_directory from /home/rcronn/project_prcc to /home/cflynn, the directory belonging to Maggie Brown's project administrator, Corey Flynn. Move the /home/rcronn/project_prcc directory to /home/mbrown so that Maggie has access to all of the project files. Remove the file personal_appointments from Robert's account. Change the user owner for the files in Corey's account to cflynn. Change the group owner for the files in Corey's account to proj.

Lock Robert's account as follows: At the prompt, type su - root and press Enter.At the password prompt, type 1worm4b8 and press Enter to login as root.Type passwd rcronn -l and press Enter to lock Robert's account. Copy files as follows:Type cp /home/rcronn/project_prcc/proj_prcc_welcome /home/cflynn and press Enter.Type cp /home/rcronn/project_prcc/proj_prcc_proj_team_directory /home/cflynn and press Enter. Move files as follows: Type mv /home/rcronn/project_prcc /home/mbrown and press Enter. Remove a file from a user Robert's account as followsType rm /home/rcronn/personal_appointments and press Enter to remove Robert's remaining file.Type Y and press Enter to remove the file. Change user owner as follows: Type chown cflynn /home/cflynn/proj_prcc_welcome and press Enter.Type chown cflynn /home/cflynn/proj_prcc_proj_team_directory and press Enter to change the file user ownership of these files to cflynn. Change group owner as follows: Type chgrp proj /home/cflynn/proj_prcc_welcome and press Enter.Type chgrp proj /home/cflynn/proj_prcc_proj_team_directory and press Enter to change the file group ownership of these files to proj.

In this lab, your task is to diagnose and correct the problem. The computer will successfully start and load Windows when the problem is corrected.

Observe the symptoms as follows: Click the power button on the computer. It should fail to turn on.Click OK. Test the power supply as follows: On the Shelf, expand PC Tools.Drag the Power Supply Tester from the Shelf to the Workspace area.Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view of the computer.On the motherboard, drag the 20+4-pin power supply connector to the 24-pin port on the Power Supply Tester.On the motherboard, drag the 8-pin CPU power connector to the 8-pin port on the Power Supply Tester.Under Selected Component, select an unconnected 15-pin SATA power connector and drag it to the SATA port on the Power Supply Tester. Replace the power supply as follows: Drag the power connector from the video card to the Workspace.Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.Drag the power cord from the power supply to the Workspace.Above the computer, select Drive Bays to switch to the drive bays view of the computer.Drag the SATA power connector from the SATA hard drive to the Workspace.Drag the SATA power connector from the optical drive to the Workspace.In the Workspace, drag the connectors from the Power Supply Tester to the Workspace. Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view of the computer.Drag the power supply to the Workspace.On the Shelf, expand Power Supplies.Select a power supply.Under Selected Component, examine each of the power connectors on the power supply looking for all of the connectors required for this scenario.Drag the ATX 20+4 PCIe power supply from the Shelf to the area above the motherboard.Under Selected Component, drag the 20+4-pin connector to the motherboard connector to connect the motherboard main power connector. Under Selected Component, drag the 8-pin connector to the CPU power connector to power the video card.Under Selected Component, drag the 6-pin connector to the video card.Above the computer, select Drive Bays to switch to the drive bays view to connect the SATA power for the computer. Under Selected Component, drag a SATA power connector to the hard drive.Under Selected Component, drag a SATA power connector to the optical drive.Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer to plug the computer into the wall outlet.Under Partial Connections for the wall plate, select the power cord.Under Selected Component, drag the AC Power Connector to the power supply port.On the power supply, click the power supply switch to turn it to the on position. Test and replace memory modules as follows: Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view of the computer.Click the power button on the computer to see if the computer boots. The computer beeps, so check the memory.From the top navigation tabs, select Bench to go back to the Workspace.Click the power button on the computer to turn it off. Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view of the computer.On the Shelf, expand PC Tools.Drag the Memory Tester from the Shelf to the Workspace area.Drag a memory module from the computer to the correct slot on the memory tester.Select Test. Notice the size, speed, and type of memory indicated on the memory tester.If the memory tester indicates BAD the module is bad. Drag the module to the Workspace,If the memory tester indicates OK, the module is good. Return the module to the computer.Repeat steps 4h-4i for each memory modules in the computer. On the Shelf, expand Memory Modules.Drag the memory module of the same size, speed, and type as the memory in the computer to the computer to replace the failed DIMM.Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view of the computer.Click the power button on the computer to see if the computer boots.

You work at a computer repair store. A customer brought in a computer that won't boot. In this lab, your task is to diagnose and correct the problem. The computer will successfully start and load Windows when the problem is corrected.

Observe the symptoms as follows: Click the power button on the computer. It should fail to turn on.Click OK. Test the power supply as follows: On the Shelf, expand PC Tools.Drag the Power Supply Tester from the Shelf to the Workspace area.Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view of the computer.On the motherboard, drag the 20+4-pin power supply connector to the 24-pin port on the Power Supply Tester.On the motherboard, drag the 8-pin CPU power connector to the 8-pin port on the Power Supply Tester.Under Selected Component, select an unconnected 15-pin SATA power connector and drag it to the SATA port on the Power Supply Tester. Replace the power supply as follows: Drag the power connector from the video card to the Workspace.Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.Drag the power cord from the power supply to the Workspace.Above the computer, select Drive Bays to switch to the drive bays view of the computer.Drag the SATA power connector from the SATA hard drive to the Workspace.Drag the SATA power connector from the optical drive to the Workspace.In the Workspace, drag the connectors from the Power Supply Tester to the Workspace.Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view of the computer.Drag the power supply to the Workspace.On the Shelf, expand Power Supplies.Select a power supply.Under Selected Component, examine each of the power connectors on the power supply looking for all of the connectors required for this scenario.Drag the ATX 20+4 PCIe power supply from the Shelf to the area above the motherboard.Under Selected Component, drag the 20+4-pin connector to the motherboard connector to connect the motherboard main power connector.Under Selected Component, drag the 8-pin connector to the CPU power connector to power the video card.Under Selected Component, drag the 6-pin connector to the video card.Above the computer, select Drive Bays to switch to the drive bays view to connect the SATA power for the computer.Under Selected Component, drag a SATA power connector to the hard drive.Under Selected Component, drag a SATA power connector to the optical drive.Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer to plug the computer into the wall outlet.Under Partial Connections for the wall plate, select the power cord.Under Selected Component, drag the AC Power Connector to the power supply port.On the power supply, click the power supply switch to turn it to the on position. Test and replace memory modules as follows: Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view of the computer.Click the power button on the computer to see if the computer boots. The computer beeps, so check the memory.From the top navigation tabs, select Bench to go back to the Workspace.Click the power button on the computer to turn it off.Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view of the computer.On the Shelf, expand PC Tools.Drag the Memory Tester from the Shelf to the Workspace area.Drag a memory module from the computer to the correct slot on the memory tester.Select Test. Notice the size, speed, and type of memory indicated on the memory tester.If the memory tester indicates BAD the module is bad. Drag the module to the Workspace,If the memory tester indicates OK, the module is good. Return the module to the computer.Repeat steps 4h-4i for each memory modules in the computer. On the Shelf, expand Memory Modules.Drag the memory module of the same size, speed, and type as the memory in the computer to the computer to replace the failed DIMM.Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view of the computer.Click the power button on the computer to see if the computer boots.

To improve security, update the BIOS security settings on the Exec computer in the Executive Office. In the Support Office, you need to reset the CMOS settings on the Support computer to clear the system and admin passwords. You also need to set up a RAID array for data storage on the CorpData computer in the Network Closet.

On the Exec computer, configure the security settings as follows: Under Executive Office, select Exec to launch the Executive computer.Select Start.Select the Power button.Select Restart.As the BIOS loads, press the Delete key.On the left, expand Security.Select Admin Password.In the Enter the new password field, enter t67xab1.In the Confirm new password field, enter t67xab1.Select OK.On the left, select System Password.In the Enter the new password field, enter Execut1v3Order (O is a capital O).In the Confirm new password field, enter Execut1v3Order (O is a capital O).Select OK.On the left, select Internal HDD-1 Password to configure a hard drive password.In the Enter the new password field, enter dog8b0b (0 is a zero).In the Confirm new password field, enter dog8b0b (0 is a zero).Select OK.Read the Warning message on screen; then select Yes.On the left, select TPM Security to enable the TPM.Select TPM Security.Select Apply.Select Activate.Select Apply.Click Exit to exit and save the changes. The system reboots.Enter Execut1v3Order (O is a capital O) as the system password and press Enter.Enter dog8b0b (0 is a zero) as the hard drive password and press Enter. On Support, reset the CMOS settings to clear the System and Admin passwords as follows:From the top navigation tabs, select Floor 1 Overview.Under Support Office, select Support to launch the Support computer.Select Start.Select the Power button.Select Restart. As the computer boots, it prompts you for a password.From the top navigation tabs, select Support Office to change to the hardware view so you can clear the password.Select the power button on the computer to turn it off.On the surge protector, drag the power cable connected to the computer and to the Workspace.Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view for the computer.Expand the Shelf.On the motherboard, select the CMOS battery and drag it to the Shelf.Drag the CMOS battery it back to its original position.Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view of the computer.Under Partial Connections above the computer, select the power cable.Under Selected Component, drag the AC Power connector to the surge protector.Click the power button on the computer. After the workstation boots, select Floor 1 Overview, to return to the office environment. Under Networking Closet, select Hardware. On CorpData, configure a RAID5 array using the motherboard RAID configuration utility as follows: On the CorpData monitor, select Click to view Windows Server 2016.Select Start.Select the Power button.Select Restart.As the computer boots, press the Delete key to enter the BIOS setup program.On the left, expand System Configuration to configure the SATA drive mode.Select SATA Operation.On the right, select RAID On.Select Apply.Select Exit to restart the system. After the BIOS loads, the RAID controller will load.Press Ctrl + I when you see the message on the screen.With Create RAID Volume selected, press Enter.Press Tab to move the section to RAID Level.Use the up and down arrow keys to select RAID5 (Parity); then press Enter.With Select Disks highlighted, press Enter.Use the up and down arrow keys to select the disks for the RAID array.With the disk selected, press the space bar to select each disk.Press Enter when the required disks have been selected.Press Tab.Use the up and down arrow keys to select 64 KB, then press Enter.Press Enter to accept the default capacity and continue.Press Enter to create the RAID volume.When prompted, press Y to create the volume.Press Esc to exit.Press Y to exit and restart the computer.

In this lab, your task is to add the shared HP Photosmart Plus printer to the list of available printers with the default settings. Complete this lab as follows:

Select Start. Select Settings. Select Devices. Maximize the window for easier viewing. From the left menu, select Printers & scanners. Select Add a printer or scanner. Select HPPhotosmart on Support. Select Add device.

The CEO of your organization has run out of disk space on her Windows 10 desktop system. To accommodate her data storage needs, you have decided to implement Storage Spaces. To do this, you have installed four 800 GB SATA hard disks in the system. In this lab, your task is to: Assign three of the 800 GB drives to a storage pool. Create a storage space named Extra Space from the storage pool. Assign drive letter S: to the storage space. Configure the storage space to use Parity for resiliency. Set the storage to its maximum size (including resiliency) without exceeding the total pool capacity.

On the computer, click the power button.In the search field on the taskbar, enter Storage Space.Under Best match, select Manage Storage Spaces.Select Create a new pool and storage space.Deselect one of the four disks.Select Create pool.In the Name field, enter ExtraSpace (with no spaces in the name).In the Drive letter drop-down list, select S:.In the Resiliency type drop-down list, select Parity.In the Size field, enter 1.6 TB.Select Create storage space.

You are a junior IT professional at a small startup company. Your manager has asked you to prepare the marketingdirector's iPad and notebook computer for an upcoming conference she is attending. While working on the notebook computer, you noticed that the integrated Wi-Fi adapter is not working. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: On the iPad, connect the iPad to the wireless network as follows:Disable Airplane ModeSSID: DevOps-5GHzPassphrase: D3vOps245 On the iPad, configure security settings as follows:Turn off Bluetooth.Turn on passcode.Passcode:1542Require a passcode after 15 minutes.Turn off simple passcode.New passcode: PCProR@cksEnable Erase Data. On the iPad, configure VPN settings on the iPad using the following parameters:Type: PPTPDescription: ExecVPNServer: 198.28.56.110Account: mbrown

On the iPad, connect the iPad to the wireless network as follows: On the iPad, select Click to view iOS.Select Settings.Slide the Airplane Mode slider to the off position.Select Wi-Fi.On the right, slide the Wi-Fi slider to the on position.Under Choose a Network, select DevOps-5GHz.In the Password field, enter D3vOps245 for the password.Select Join. On the iPad, configure security settings as follows: Under Settings, select Bluetooth.Slide the Bluetooth slider to the off position.Under Settings, select Touch ID & Passcode.Select Turn Passcode On.Enter 1542 for the passcode.Re-enter 1542 for the passcode.Select Require PasscodeSelect After 15 minutes.At the top, select Passcode Lock.Next to Simple Passcode, move the slider to the off position.Enter 1542 for the passcode.Enter PCProR@cks to change the passcode.Select Next.Enter PCProR@cks to re-enter the new passcode.Click Done.On the Touch ID & Passcode page, slide the Erase Data slider to the on position.Click Enable. On the iPad, configure VPN settings on the iPad using the follows: Under Settings, select General.Under General, and select VPN.Select Add VPN Configuration.Select PPTP.In the Description field, enter ExecVPN.In the Server field, enter 198.28.56.110.In the Account field, enter mbrown.Select Save.From the top navigation tabs, select Computer Desk to navigate back to the Workspace view. On the laptop, install the fastest USB wireless adapter as follows: Above the laptop, select Back to switch to the back view of the laptop.On the Shelf, expand Wireless Adapters.Drag the 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB Adapter to an open USB port on the laptop. On the laptop, create a manual wireless network connection as follows: Above the laptop, select Front to switch to the front view on the laptop.On the laptop, select Click here to view Windows 10 to enter the operating system view.In the notification area, right-click the Network icon and select Open Network & Internet settings.Under Change your network settings, select Network and Sharing Center.Select Set up a new connection or network.Select Manually connect to a wireless network.Click Next.In the Network name field, enter TechCon-WiFi.In the Security type drop-down list, select WPA2-Personal.In the Encryption type field, make sure AES is selected.In the Security Key field, enter T3chCon2016.Unmark Start this connection automatically.Click Next.Click Close.Close the Network and Sharing Center. On the laptop, configure power saving options as follows: In the upper left corner of Settings, select Home.Select System.In the left menu, select Power & sleep.Under Related settings, select Additional power settings.Under Choose or customize a power plan, select Power Saver.To the right of Power Saver, select Change plan settings.In the Turn off the display drop-down list, select 10 minutes.In the Put the computer to sleep drop-down list, select 30 minutes.Click Save Changes.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. You have several services you need to prevent from loading, applications that should not start when the system starts up, and other services that need to start up automatically when the system starts. In addition, you have a application that needs to run on an older operating system. In this lab, your task is to complete the following on Office1: Use System Configuration to prevent the following services from loading at system startup:Link-Layer Topology Discovery MapperSNMP TrapTelephony Use Task Manager to prevent the following applications from running at system startup:Compy DVD AppsDIRE Event MonitorinTuneSM66 Win32 Utility Use Computer Management to start the following services and configure them to start automatically when the system starts:Bluetooth Support ServiceOffline FilesPrint Spooler Configure compatibility settings for the C:\Program Files (x86)\AccountWizard\AccountWizard.exe application using the following compatibility mode settings:Run in Windows 8 modeRun in 640 x 480 resolutionRun as administrator every time

Prevent services from running at startup as follows: Select Start.Select Windows Administrative Tools.Select System Configuration.Select the Services tab.Unmark Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper.Unmark SNMP Trap.Unmark Telephony.Select Apply.Close System Configuration. Prevent applications from running as follows: Right-click Start and select Task Manager.Select Compy DVD Apps; then select Disable.Select DIRE Event Monitor; then select Disable.Select inTune; then select Disable.Select SM66 Win32 Utility; then select Disable.Close Task Manager. Start and modify services as follows: Right-click Start and select Computer Management.Maximize the window for easier viewing.In the left pane, double-click Services and Applications.In the middle pane, double-click Services.Right-click the service and select Properties.From the Startup type drop-down list, select Automatic.Select Apply.Select Start to get the service started.Click OK.Repeat steps 3e-3i for additional services.Close Services. To modify compatibility settings for an application: Open File Explorer.Expand This PC.Expand the C: drive.Double-click Program Files (x86).Double-click AccountWizard.Right-click AccountWizard.exe and select Properties.Select the Compatibility tab.Under Compatibility mode, select Run this program in compatibility mode for.From the drop-down list, select Windows 8.Select Run in 640 x 480 resolution.Select Run this program as an administrator.Click OK.

Scenario: You work as the IT Administrator for a small corporate network. The computer in Office 1 currently has three hard disks in computer. A single volume has defined on each disk taking up all of the space on the disk. Employees are running out of space on the E: volume and would like additional space. You've installed a new hard drive on the computer and booted into Windows.Your task in this lab is to extend the E: drive using 300000 mB on Disk 3. Use the GPT partition style.

Procedure 1. Right- Click on the Start Button. 2. Click on Disk Management. 3. Under Initialize Disk Disk 3 must be selected.4. Select GPT (GUID Partition Table).5. Click OK.6. Right-Click on Disk 2.7. Click on Extend Volume.8. When the Extend Volume Wizard appears Click Next.Note: The user can use space on one or more disks to extend the volume..9. Select Disk 3 and Click Add.10. In Select the amount of space in MB: Type 300000 MB.11. Click Next.12. Check the Extend Volume Wizard. Disk 3 (292.96 GB)

In this lab, your task is to diagnose and correct the problems. Complete this lab as follows:

Replicate the problem by turning on the computer. Troubleshoot the causes of no power to the computer. Consider potential issues with the CPU or power supply. In this lab, you need to turn on the power supply and plug the CPU power connector into the motherboard. After you correct the problems so that the computer starts, try to boot the computer into Windows. Because the computer cannot find the disk with the operating system installed, troubleshoot problems with boot devices (hardware problems such as not all disks recognized) or the boot order (BIOS settings where the wrong device is used to boot). In this lab, you need to connect the SATA drive to the motherboard and provide the SATA drive with power. After you correct problems with the hard drive, boot into Windows. Verify that all drives are recognized (three hard drives and an optical drive).

In this lab, your task is to create a Windows 10 backup using the following settings: Save the backup to the Backup (E:) volume. Back up files daily. Keep files for 6 months. Back up the entire Data (D:) volume. Make a backup now.

Right-click Start and select Settings. Maximize the window for easier viewing. Select Update & Security. From the left menu, select Backup. Select Add a drive. Select Backup E:. Verify that Automatically back up my files is on. Select More options. Under Back up my files, select Daily. Under Keep my backups, select 6 months. Under Back up these folders, select Add a folder. Expand This PC. Select Data (D:). Select Choose this folder. Select Back up now.

You recently upgraded the Exec workstation from Windows 7 to Windows 10. You need to implement backups to protect valuable data. In this lab, your task is to create a Windows 10 backup as follows: Use Settings to set the backup volume to the Backup (E:) volume. Back up files daily. Keep files for 6 months. Back up the entire Data (D:) volume. Make a backup now.

Right-click Start and select Settings. Maximize the window for easier viewing. Select Update & Security. From the left menu, select Backup. Select Add a drive. Select Backup E:. Verify that Automatically back up my files is on. Select More options. Under Back up my files, select Daily. Under Keep my backups, select 6 months. Under Back up these folders, select Add a folder. Expand This PC. Select Data (D:). Select Choose this folder. Select Back up now.

In this lab, you'll explore the file system using system commands in Windows PowerShell. Your task is to complete the following: Open a Windows PowerShell (Admin) window. Change to the E: drive. Use dir or ls to view the folders on the E: drive. Which folders are on the drive? Use md to create a folder called Graphics on the E: drive. Change to the D: drive. View the folders on the D: drive. Use cd to change into the Graphics folder. Use copy to copy cat.jpg to the E:\Graphics folder. Change back to the E: drive and verify that the cat.jpg file was copied. Use nslookup to query DNS for the CorpServer server using its full name (CorpServer.CorpNet.com). Which server responds to the query? What information did the command provide? Use chkdsk to check the file system on the D: Data volume. Use gpupdate to apply the latest group policy changes to your workstation. Use gpresult /r to see which policies are applied to the workstation. Which group policies were applied to your workstation? Use Task Manager to identify the process ID (PID) for the Language Application, then use taskkill to stop that process. From the root, use net use to map the P: drive to the Personnel shared folder on CorpFiles. Change to the P: drive and look at the folders on the drive. Which folders does the P: drive contain?

Right-click Start and select Windows PowerShell (Admin). At the prompt, enter E: and press Enter. Enter dir or ls and press Enter to view the folders. There are no folders on the drive. Enter md Graphics and press Enter. Enter D: and press Enter. Enter dir or ls and press Enter to view the folders. Enter cd Graphics and press Enter. Enter copy cat.jpg E:\Graphics and press Enter. Enter E: and press Enter. Enter cd Graphics and press Enter. Enter dir and press Enter. Enter nslookup CorpServer.CorpNet.com and press Enter. CorpDC responds to the query with the IP address for CorpServer. Enter chkdsk D: and press Enter. Enter gpupdate and press Enter. Enter gpresult /r and press Enter. You should see IE Settings, Deploy Printers, Default Domain Policy, and Outlook Settings applied to your workstation. Right-click Start and select Task Manager. Select the Details tab. Find the PID for Language Application. At the prompt, enter taskkill /pid #### and press Enter. Notice that Language Application was removed from the Task Manager window. Enter C: to return to the root. Enter net use P: \\CorpFiles\Personnel and press Enter. Enter P: and press Enter. Enter dir and press Enter. You should see Employee Actions, Employee Investigations, and Employee Reviews.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. The receptionist in the Lobby is concerned that while she is away from her desk, someone might be able to access files on her computer. You need to help her protect her computer with a screen saver that requires a password.

Right-click the desktop and select Personalize. Maximize the window for easier viewing. From the left menu, select Lock Screen. Select Screen saver settings. Under Screen Saver, select the screen saver to use. In the Wait field, enter 10. Select On resume, display logon screen. Click OK.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. The employee in Office 1 will use her computer to run a virtual machine. You need to enable virtualization technology (VT) in the BIOS. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Restart the computer. As the computer boots, press F2 to enter the BIOS configuration utility. Enable VT. Save your changes. Restart the computer to verify the changes you have made.

Select Start. Select Power. Select Restart. When you see the BIOS loading screen, press F2 to enter the BIOS. In the left pane, expand Virtualization Support. Select Virtualization. Select Enable Intel Virtualization Technology. Select Apply to save the changes. Select Exit. The system reboots.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. The Office 1 computer needs the Windows Firewall enabled. In this lab, your task is to configure the Windows Firewall as follows: Turn on the Windows Firewall for the Public network profile only. In addition to the programs and ports currently allowed, allow the following service and applications for the Public network profile:Key Management Service Arch98 Apconf

Select Start. Select Settings. Maximize the window for easier viewing. Select Network & Internet. Select Windows Firewall. In the left pane, select Turn Windows Firewall on or off to enable the firewall. Under Public network settings, select Turn on Windows Firewall. Click OK. In the left pane, select Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall to allow a program through the firewall. Select Change settings. For the Key Management Service, select the box in the Public column. Select Allow another app to configure an exception for an uncommon program. Select the program from the list. Select Add. For the program you just added, make sure the box in the Public column is selected. For the program you just added, unmark the box in the Domain column. Repeat steps 12-16 for additional programs. Click OK.

You need to customize Remote Desktop settings on your computer to allow Tom Plask, a help desk technician, remote access to your system.

Select Start. Select Settings. Maximize the window for easier viewing. Select System. On the left, select Remote Desktop. Under Remote Desktop, drag the Enable Remote Desktop slider right to ON. Select Keep my PC awake for connections when it is plugged in. Select Make my PC discoverable on private networks to enable automatic connection from a remote device. Under User Accounts, click Select users that can remotely access this PC to authorize users for Remote Desktop. Select Add. In the Enter the object names to select field, enter Tom Plask. Select OK. In the Remote Desktop Users window, select OK. Verify the firewall port configuration as follows:At the top left, select Home.Select Network & Internet.Select Windows Firewall.On the left, select Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall.Select Change settings.Select Remote Desktop.Select OK.

In this lab, your task is to complete the following on Office1: Add Office1 to the CorpNet.com domain:Administrative user: jgoldenPassword: PCProR@cks Restart the computer and verify that it is a member of the domain.

Select Start. Select Settings. Select Accounts. Select Access work or school. Under Access work or school, select Connect. Select Join this device to a local Active Directory domain. In the Domain name field, enter CorpNet.com. Click Next. In the User name field, enter jgolden. In the Password field, enter PCProR@cks Click OK. Click Restart. After the computer restarts, hover over the Network icon. Verify that Office1 is connected to the CorpNet.com domain and has internet access.

Actions you were required to perform: Require passwords of 10 characters or more Force password changes every 30 days Remember the last 4 passwords Do not allow password changes within 2 days Require complex passwords Lock accounts after 4 invalid attempts Count bad logon attempts within a 30 minute period Unlock locked accounts after 60 minutes

Select Start. Select Windows Administrative Tools. Select Local Security Policy. In the left pane, expand Account Policies. Select Password Policy. Double-click the policy you want to configure. Configure the policy settings. Click OK. Repeat steps 6-8 to configure additional policies. Select Account Lockout Policy. Repeat steps 6-8 to configure policy settings

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. You're configuring a new printer for the workstation in the Executive Office. However, when you send a print job to the printer, it prints out random characters instead of the documents you see on the screen. In this lab, your task is to correct the problem by completing the following: Change the printer to use the Canon Inkjet PIXMA iP1500 driver (for the x86 platform). Set the printer to be the default printer.

Select Start. Select Settings. Select Devices. Maximize the window for easier viewing. Under Related settings, select Devices and Printers. Right-click Canon Inkjet PIXMA iP1500 and select Printer properties. Select the Advanced tab. Select New Driver. Click Next. Under Manufacturer, select Canon. Under Printers, select Canon Inkjet PIXMA iP1500. Click Next. Click Finish. Click OK. Right-click Canon Inkjet PIXMA iP1500 and select Set as default printer.

In this lab, your task is to create a wireless network as follows: Select a wireless access point that meets the following criteria: Transmission speeds up to 600 Mbps.Backwards compatible with other wireless standards that use 2.4GHz. Install the wireless access point as follows: Place the wireless access point on the computer desk.Select the correct cable to connect the wireless access point to a free LAN port on the existing router.Connect power to the wireless access point through an outlet on the surge protector or wall plate. Configure the owner's new laptop to connect to the wireless network: Slide the wireless switch on the front of the laptop to the On position. This will enable the integrated wireless network interface card on the laptop.Use the default settings as you connect the laptop to the wireless network, and save the wireless profile with these settings.

Select and install a wireless access point on the Workspace as follows: On the Shelf, expand Wireless Access Points.Read the device descriptions to identify the correct wireless access point.Drag the Wireless Access Point, 802.11b/g/n to the Workspace.Above the wireless access point, select Back to switch to the back view of the wireless access point. Provide power to the wireless access point as follows: On the Shelf, expand Cables.Select the Power Adapter.In the Selected Component window, drag the DC Power Connector to the port on the wireless access point.In the Selected Component window, drag the AC Power Adapter end to an outlet on the surge protector. Connect the wireless access point to the router as follows: On the Shelf, select the Cat6a cable.In the Selected Component window, drag a connector to the Ethernet port on the back of the wireless access point.Above the router, select Back to switch to the back of the router.In the Selected Component window, drag the other connector to one of the free LAN ports on the switch. On the front of the laptop, click the wireless switch to enable the integrated wireless network interface on the laptop. This will slide the switch to the ON position. Connect the laptop to the TrendNet-BGN wireless network and create a wireless network profile as follows:On the laptop's monitor, select Click to view Windows 10.In the notification area, select the Network icon.Select TrendNet-BGN.Make sure Connect automatically is selected.Select Connect.Select Yes to make the computer discoverable on the network.

In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Set the following default settings for the power button action (all existing power plans):On battery: HibernatePlugged in: Shut downRequire a password on wakeup. Set the computer to use a password on wakeup. Select the High Performance power plan.

Set the default settings for the power button as follows: Select Start.Select Settings.Maximize the window for easier viewing.Select System.Select Power & sleep.Under Related settings, select Additional power settings.Maximize the window for easier viewing.In the Power Options window on the left, select Choose what the power buttons do to modify the power button behavior.From the When I press the power button drop-down list, select Hibernate for On battery.From the When I press the power button drop-down list, select Shut down for Plugged in. Set the computer to use a password on wakeup as follows: Select Change settings that are currently unavailable to change the password protection settings.Under Password protection on wakeup, select Require a password.Select Save Changes. Under Hide additional plans, select High Performance. Modify the High Performance power plan settings as follows: Select Change plan settings next to High Performance.From the Turn off the display drop-down list, select 5 minutes for On battery.From the Turn off the display drop-down list, select 1 hour for Plugged in.From the Put the computer to sleep drop-down list, select 30 minutes for On battery.From the Put the computer to sleep drop-down list, select 5 hour for Plugged in.Select Change advanced power settings to modify the power plan advanced settings.Expand Power buttons and lid.Expand Lid close action.For On battery, make sure Sleep is selected.Select Plugged in.From the Plugged in drop-down list, select Do nothing.Click OK.Select Save Changes.

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. The receptionist, Maggie Brown, uses an iPad to manage employee schedules and messages. On the device, her email settings are configured to communicate with an IMAP mail server over the unsecure port 143. Maggie also needs to use the new password to connect to the wireless network named CorpNet. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Use the Accounts and Passwords option to go to Maggie Brown's email account settings and change the advanced configuration to Use SSL to securely communicate with the IMAP server over server port 993. Connect Maggie to the CorpNet access point through the Wi-Fi configuration using @CorpNetWeRSecure!& as the password.

Set the email account to use SSL and the secure port 993 as follows: Select Settings.From the left menu, select Accounts & Passwords. You may need to scroll down to see this option.Under Accounts & Passwords, select Gmail.Under Gmail, select [email protected] Advanced.Slide the button to enable Use SSL.Make sure the server port is set to 993.At the top, select Account.Click Done. Connect to CorpNet Wi-Fi as follows: From the left menu, select Wi-Fi.Select CorpNet.In the Password field, enter @CorpNetWeRSecure!& as the password.Select Join.

You work at a computer repair store. A customer is having trouble with their hard drives. The computer is not recognizing all the drives in the machine. In this lab, your task is to diagnose and correct the problem. In the computer, the top hard drive contains the operating system files. Troubleshoot the hard drives to see why they are not all being recognized. Verify that all drives are detected in the BIOS. NOTE: This one I kind of guessed on, what worked for me is replacing the top hard drive and the SATA cable that goes along with it.

Verify the problem as follows: Click the power button on the computer to start the computer.As the BIOS loads, press the Delete key.How many drives have been detected?From the top navigation tabs, select Bench to switch to the Bench view to verify the hardware configuration of the drives.Click the power button to turn the computer off. Troubleshoot the hard drives and cables as follows:Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view for the computer.Select the SATA cable connector on a hard drive.Under Selected Component, make sure the cable connectors are correctly connected to the hard drive and the motherboard.Repeat steps 2b-2c for each hard drive.Select a power connector on a hard drive.Under Selected Component, make sure the power connectors are connected correctly to the hard drives.Repeat steps 2e-2f for each hard drive.Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view of the computer.Click the power button on the system case to start the computer.As the BIOS loads, press the Delete key.How many drives have been detected?From the top navigation tabs, select Bench to switch to the Bench view to to troubleshoot the final drive.Click the power button to turn the computer off.On the Shelf, expand PC Tools.Drag the Power Supply Tester from the Shelf to the Workspace area.Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view.Drag the 20+4 pin power supply connector from the motherboard to the ATX Main port on Power Supply Tester.Drag the 15-pin SATA power connector from the hard drive to the SATA port on the Power Supply Tester.What do the lights and values on the Power Supply Tester indicate?Drag the 15-pin SATA power connector from the Power Supply Tester to the hard drive connector.Drag the second 15-pin SATA power connector from the second hard drive to the SATA port on the Power Supply Tester.What do the lights and values on the Power Supply Tester indicate?Drag the 20+4 pin power supply connector from the Power Supply Tester to the motherboard connector.Drag the 15-pin SATA power connector from the Power Supply Tester to the hard drive connector. Connect a known good SATA cable as follows: Drag the SATA connector from the bottom hard drive to the Workspace to disconnect it. Drag the other end of the SATA connector from the motherboard to the Workspace.On the Shelf, expand Cables.Select the SATA cable.Under Selected Component, drag a SATA connector to a SATA port on the motherboard.Under Selected Component, drag the unconnected SATA connector to the connector on the hard drive.Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view for the computer.Click the power button on the computer to start the it.As the BIOS loads, press the Delete key.In the BIOS, what is the status of the final hard drive? Replace the hard drive as follows: From the top navigation tabs, select Bench to switch to the Bench view.Click the power button to turn the computer off.Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view.Disconnect the SATA power cable from the hard drive.Disconnect the SATA data cable from the hard drive.Drag the hard drive to the Shelf.Expand Hard Drives.Drag the hard drive to the open 3.5 inch bay.Under Partial Connections for the computer, drag the unconnected SATA cable to the connector on the hard drive.Under Partial Connections for the computer, select the power supply.Under Selected Component, drag the unconnected SATA power cable to the connector on the hard drive.Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view for the computer.Click the power button on the computer to start the computer.As the BIOS loads, press the Delete key.In the BIOS, what is the status of the final hard drive?Click Exit to restart.After Windows loads, right-click Start and select Disk Management.Click OK.Verify that Windows recognizes all the disks.

You work as the IT administrator for a small corporate network. Several coworkers in the office need your assistance with their Windows systems. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: On Exec:Encrypt the D:\Personnel folder and all of its contents.Add Emily to the list of users who can access the encrypted file D:\Personnel\Personnel Report.xlsx. On Office1:Enable Remote Desktop.Allow Chloe to connect to the computer using a Remote Desktop connection.Prevent the following applications from running at system startup:SM66 Win32 UtilityVoice ManagerShare D:\software and make it available to all users to read files through a network connection. On Office2:Increase security as follows:Require complex passwords.Require at least 10 characters for passwords.Enable account lockout after three incorrect logon attempts and accept the suggested values for the duration and counter.Force the Ethan user to change his password at the next logon.Restore Documents\Presentations\Executive Brief.pptx to the version that was last modified on March 17th at 12:00:00 p.m. On IT-Laptop, configure the following compatibility settings for the C:\ProgramFiles (x86)\NetworkWizard\Network Wizard.exe application:Run in Windows 7 modeRun as administrator every time

You work as the IT administrator for a small corporate network. Several coworkers in the office need your assistance with their Windows systems. In this lab, your task is to complete the following: On Exec: Encrypt the D:\Personnel folder and all of its contents. Add Emily to the list of users who can access the encrypted file D:\Personnel\Personnel Report.xlsx. On Office1: Enable Remote Desktop. Allow Chloe to connect to the computer using a Remote Desktop connection. Prevent the following applications from running at system startup: SM66 Win32 Utility Voice Manager Share D:\software and make it available to all users to read files through a network connection. On Office2: Increase security as follows: Require complex passwords. Require at least 10 characters for passwords. Enable account lockout after three incorrect logon attempts and accept the suggested values for the duration and counter. Force the Ethan user to change his password at the next logon. Restore Documents\Presentations\Executive Brief.pptx to the version that was last modified on March 17th at 12:00:00 p.m. On IT-Laptop, configure the following compatibility settings for the C:\ProgramFiles (x86)\NetworkWizard\Network Wizard.exe application: Run in Windows 7 mode Run as administrator every time Complete this lab as follows: 1. Encrypt a folder on Exec as follows: > Under Executive Office, select Exec. > From the taskbar, open File Explorer. > Expand This PC. > Select D:. > Right-click the Personnel folder and select Properties. > Select Advanced. > Select Encrypt contents to secure data. > Click OK. > Click OK to close the Personnel Properties window. > Select Apply changes to this folder, subfolders and files. > Click OK. > Double-click the Personnel folder to view files. > Right-click Personnel Report.xlsx and select Properties. > Select Advanced. > Select Details. > Select Add. > Select Emily; click OK. > Click OK to close the User access to Personnel Report.xlsx window. > Click OK to close the Advanced Attributes window. > Click OK to close the Personnel Report.xlsx Properties window. 2. Enable Remote Desktop on Office1 as follows: > From the top navigation tabs, select Floor 1 Overview. > Under Office 1, select Office1. > From the taskbar, open File Explorer. > Maximize the window for easier viewing. > Right-click This PC and select Properties. > From the left menu, select Remote settings to enable Remote Desktop. > Make sure Allow Remote Assistance connections to this computer is selected to enable Remote Desktop connections. > Make sure Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication (recommended) is selected. > Click Select Users to authorize users for Remote Desktop. > Select Add. > Under Enter the object name to select, enter Chloe and then click OK. > Click OK to close the Remote Desktop Users window. > Click OK to close the System Properties window. 3. Prevent applications from running at system startup on Office1 as follows: > Right-click Start and select Task Manager. > On the Startup tab, select an SM66 Win32 Utility. > Select Disable. > Select an Voice Manager. > Select Disable. > Close Task Manager. 4. Share a folder on Office1 as follows: > On the desktop, select File Explorer. > Expand This PC. > Select Data (D:). > Right-click Software and select Give access to > Specific people. > From the drop-down list, select Everyone. > Select Add. > Under the Permission Level column, make sure the Read permission is selected for Everyone. > Select Share. > Select Done. 5. Configure password security on Office2 as follows: > From the top navigation tabs, select Floor 1 Overview. > Under Office 2, select Office2. > Select Start. > Select Windows Administrative Tools. > Select Local Security Policy. > Expand Account Policies. > Select Password Policy. > Right-click the policy you want to configure. > Select Properties. > Configure the policy settings. > Click OK. > Repeat steps 5h-5k to configure additional policies as required. > In the left pane, select Account Lockout Policy. > Right-click Account lockout threshold. > Select Properties. > In the Account will lock out after field, enter 3. > Click OK. > Click OK to accept the suggest value changes. 6. Force a user to change password on Office2 as follows: > Right-click Start and select Computer Management. > In the left pane, expand Local Users and Groups. > Select Users. > Right-click Ethan and select Properties. > Select User must change password at next logon. > Click OK. 7. Restore a file on Office2 as follows: > From the taskbar, open File Explorer. > In the left pane, select Documents. > Double-click Presentations. > Right-click Executive Brief.pptx and select Restore previous versions. > Select the March 17th version. > Select Restore. > Select Restore when prompted that the file already exists, and then select OK. > Select OK. 8. Configure compatibility settings on IT-Laptop as follows: > From the top navigation tabs, select Floor 1 Overview. > Under IT Administration, select IT-Laptop. > From the taskbar, open File Explorer to modify compatibility settings for an application. > Browse to C:\ProgramFiles (x86)\NetworkWizard\Network Wizard.exe. > Right-click Network Wizard.exe and select Properties. > Select the Compatibility tab. > Select Run this program in compatibility mode for. > Make sure Windows 7 is selected in the drop-down list. > Select Run this program as an administrator. > Click OK.