After completing Introduction to PCs: Inside Your PC, the user should be able to:

	Identify the motherboard, BIOS and microprocessor
	Explain the use of jacks, ports and other connections
	Recognize types of disk drives
	Define, idenify and add memory

Introduction to PCs: Inside Your PC covers the following topics:

	The motherboard and BIOS
	The microprocessor
	Connecting to the motherboard
	Using the PC's clock
	Jacks and ports
	Using USB ports
	Using FireWire and serial ports
	Using other connections
	Types of disk drives
	The hard disk drive
	CD-ROM and DVD drives
	Other disk drives
	Defining memory
	Identifying your PC's memory
	Adding memory to your PC

This course has the following features:

	Exercises that allow users to practice skills learned
	A file containing the text of the exercises
	Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the real application
	Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
	A glossary
	A Skill Assessment

	Introduction to PCs: Introducing the PC (PCS401)
	Introduction to PCs: Using Your PC (PCS402)
	Introduction to PCs: Working with Folders and Files (PCS403)

	Introduction to PCs: Basic Peripherals (PCS405)
	Introduction to PCs: Other Peripherals (PCS406)
	Introduction to PCs: Understanding Software (PCS407)
	Introduction to PCs: Introducing the Internet (PCS408)
	Introduction to PCs: Internet and E-mail Tips (PCS409)
	Introduction to PCs: Troubleshooting and Tips (PCS410)

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