MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

BY SIR LAU

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the Lesson the student must be able to:

1. know the types of maintenance plan;

2. prepare maintenance schedule according to job requirements; and

3. appreciate the importance and benefits of system and physical maintenance in a networked computer.

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PRE TEST: MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Run a malware scan to stay on top of virus prevention.

A) Monthly backup B) Daily backup C) Yearly backup

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2. Use the defragmentation tool to keep your PC running fast and efficiently.

A) Monthly backup B) Daily backup C) Yearly backup

3. Clean out your disk drive every few weeks. Similar to defragmentation, these are small pieces of trash that quietly accumulate over time.

A) Monthly backup B) Daily backup C) Yearly backup

PRE TEST: MULTIPLE CHOICE

4. Always use the option from the start menu! Never leave your computer on overnight either to save electricity and to prevent wear-and-tear.

A) Monthly backup B) Daily backup C) Yearly backup

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5. Install or secure passwords for server and client computers.

A) Software maintenance B) Hardware maintenance C) Yearly maintenance

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

PLANNING MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES FOR COMPUTER SYSTEM AND NETWORKING:

A. Design a systematic maintenance plan for hardware

1. Designs monitoring, evaluating, and updating plans.

2. Place your computer in a well-ventilated area.

3. Schedule the use of computer for its longer life.

4. Move the computer only when it is turned off and unplugged.

5. Treat your computer properly.

PLANNING MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES FOR COMPUTER SYSTEM AND NETWORKING:

B. Design a systematic maintenance plan for your software

1. Back up your files.

2. Install or secure passwords.

3. Delete temporary files.

4. Update anti-virus and spyware.

DESIGNS SYSTEMATIC MONITORING, EVALUATING, AND UPDATING PLANS FOR HARDWARE.

• Designs systematic monitoring, evaluating, and updating plans for hardware. Computers have significantly changed the working environment, simplifying, and speeding up many tasks across many work areas. However, with these advances, there are some potential problems and maintenance issues to consider. These guidelines describe how computer technicians, students, and computer users can work together to achieve a productive workplace environment. The guidelines reflect current knowledge and best practices for the use of computers so you can achieve maximum efficiency and safety in your workplace.

ASSESSMENT

1. A type of monitoring the ensures the system unit is working properly.

A) PC hardware maintenance B) Hardware maintenance C) Yearly maintenance

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2. Enduring that request change passwords of network users are properly allowed to access the shared data.

A) PC maintenance B) Network or Server maintenance C) Yearly maintenance

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3. Backing up your files is considered essential to achieve this type maintenance.

A) PC maintenance B) Network or Server maintenance C) Software maintenance

ASSESSMENT

4. Change passwords frequently as a general preventative measure against hackers should be done,?

A) Monthly B) As needed C) Yearly

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5. A practice for the use of computers so you can achieve maximum efficiency and promote safety in your workplace.

A) Monitoring Plan B) Maintenance plan C) Preventive plan