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CIS 293 Wk 1 Discussion – Upgrade Decisions

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Upgrading an existing system can sometimes be a wise thing to do, but sometimes the upgrade costs more than the system is worth. Also, if existing components are old, they might not be compatible with components you want to use for the upgrade. A friend has asked for your advice about several upgrades he is considering. Research your friend’s request.

Share your research with the class, and discuss the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Your friend Bob has a four-year-old desktop computer that has an out-of-date processor and 2 GB of memory. It does not have an eSATA port. Bob wants to use an external hard drive that has an eSATA interface to the computer to back up and store entertainment media. How would you suggest that he performs the upgrade, and what is the cost?
• The computer has one USB port, but Bob wants to use a USB printer at the same time he uses the USB scanner. How can this be done, and how much will it cost?
• Bob uses a Windows® 8 computer for gaming and wants to get a better gaming experience. The computer is using onboard video and has an empty PCI Express video slot. What is the fastest and best graphics card that can be used? How much does it cost?
• What is the total cost of all the upgrades Bob wants? Do you think it is wise for him to make these upgrades or would it be wiser to purchase a new system? How would you explain your recommendation to Bob?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

CIS 293 Wk 2 Discussion – Troubleshooting

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Suppose a user has selected a combination of foreground and background colors that makes it impossible to read the screen and correct the display settings. Booting Windows® 10 into Safe Mode, which loads VGA mode with basic display settings, is a possible solution.

Research ways to boot Windows 10 into Safe Mode. In a minimum of 175 words, share with the class what you find and discuss what steps you would take to correct the problem.

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

CIS 293 Wk 3 Discussion – Network Architecture Devices

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Your friend Susan owns an auto dealership and is upgrading the network in the offices. She asks you to help monitor the project.

Research the common network architecture devices and create a list of the devices your friend should expect to see in the “parts list” from the company that is completing the design and install (e.g., routers, gateways, switches, and hubs). Include a description of what each component does and how it interacts with other components.

Each device on your list is available in a different quality and price. In a minimum of 175 words, share with the class which devices you would suggest to your friend and why.

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

CIS 293 Wk 4 Discussion – Setting Up a Wireless Access Point

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

As a computer and networking consultant to small businesses, you are frequently asked to find solutions to increasing demands for network and Internet access at a business. One business rents offices in a historical building that has strict rules for wiring. They have come to you asking for a solution for providing Wi-Fi access to their guests in the lobby of the building.

Research options for a solution and share your findings with the class in a minimum of 175 words. Discuss the following questions in your response:

• Print or save webpages showing two options for a Wi-Fi wireless access point that can mount on the wall or ceiling. For one option, select a device that can receive its power by PoE from the network cable run to the device. For the other option, select a device that requires an electrical cable to the device as well as a network cable.
• Print or save two webpages for a splitter that can be mounted near the second wireless access point and that splits the power from data on the network cable. Make sure the power connectors for the splitter andthe access point can work together.
• To provide PoE from the electrical closet on the network cable to the wireless access point, print or save the webpage for an injector that injects power into a network cable. Make sure the voltage and wattage output for the injector are compatible with the needs of both wireless access points.
• You estimate that the distance for network cabling from the switch to the wireless access point is about 200 feet (61 meters). What is the cost of 200 feet of PVC CAT-6a cabling? For 200 feet of plenum CAT-6a cabling?
• Of the options you researched, which do you recommend? Using this option, what is the total cost of the Wi-Fi hotspot?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

CIS 293 Wk 5 Discussion – Benefits of Certification

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

This course is aligned to the CompTIA® A+ certification exam. Visit the CompTIA website to learn more about the CompTIA® A+ certification and determine if pursuing this industry certification is right for you and your career goals.

Share your thoughts with the class in a minimum of 175 words. Discuss the following in your response:

• How could this industry certification benefit you and your goals?
• Create a study plan that includes using the discount/voucher code available to you on CBIT Central.

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.