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| Preventative maintenance tasks |
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1. scanning for file system errors
2. scanning for virus and malware
3. updating virus and spam definitions and emergency boot disks
4. backing up data and CMOS settings
5. defragmenting hard drives
6. removing unnecessary hard drive files
7. cleaning screens, mice, keyboards, floppy and tape drives, and internal and external surfaces
8. ensure external system fans and venters, internal fans, and heat sinks are functioning and free of dirt and debris.
9. Check power protection devices and all cable connections internal and external |
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| Hardware tools for maintenance |
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Definition
- Compressed air
- Computer vacuum
- cleaning cloths
- cleaners and chemicals
- cleaning pads
- manufacturer-approved cleaning kit |
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| Software tools for maintenance |
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- Auto-update tools
- Firmware updates
- Driver updates
- OS-level tools
- 3rd-party maintenance tools
- Recovery or rescue boot CD |
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| is more problematic in a higher humidity area |
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-Perform preventative maintenance to increase productivity
- Conduct preventative maintenance tasks at scheduled intervals
- standard tools for preventative maintenance include cleaning materials, vacuums, compressed air, and software tools like defrag.exe, chkdsk.exe
- Factors that affect computer lifespan are heat and humidity, ESD, dirty and dust, and incoming power issues |
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What 2 factors affect the storage life of computer media?
1. Media length
2. Age of facility
3. Temperature
4. Humidity |
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Tool that measures:
- Voltage (V)
- Resistance (ohms; Ω)
- Continuity and current (milliamps[mA] and amps [A]) |
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| used for testing parallel and serial ports. makes the computer think it is connected to a network and helps prevent error messages |
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| helps you manage hard disk issues by booting from a CD |
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| Why would you use an extension magnet? |
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Definition
| to retrieve dropped metal objects |
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| What is the purpose of a security bit? |
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Definition
| to reduce the chance of users opening system cases |
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