1 Installing and Upgrading
Identify Windows Vista installation methods
Check for and install Windows Vista fixes, patches, and service packs
Upgrade Windows Vista to another version of Windows Vista
Use the Windows Upgrade Advisor
Activate and Repair a Windows Vista installation
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Duration 1 hour |
2 Interface and Device Options
Identify parts of the desktop used in Windows Vista
Use the Control Panel to configure certain aspects of Windows Vista
Load and manage device drivers
List the requirements for Windows Aero
Use the Ease of Access Center to enable accessibility technology
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Duration 1 hour |
3 Advanced Networking
Define and use TCP/IP addressing
Diagnose network problems
Use a wireless connection and identify the technology and security associated with it
Set up remote access through dial-up and broadband
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Duration 1 hour |
4 NTFS Security Features and File Sharing
List and describe the advantages and permissions of NTFS
Configure NTFS permissions
Encrypt files using the Encryption File System (EFS)
Compress and share a folder using Windows Explorer
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Duration 1 hour |
5 User Account Security
Describe the difference between standard, administrator, and guest accounts
Using the User Accounts console, create and manage users
Describe the purpose of UAC and how it affects users using the computer
Enable, disable, and configure UAC
Configure legacy software to work with Windows Vista
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Duration 1 hour |
6 Network Security
List the symptoms of a system infected by spyware
Configure a computer to resist spyware
Given a computer with spyware, use Windows Defender to remove the spyware
Use Software Explorer to configure items not loaded during startup
Configure and use Windows Firewall to protect your computer from unauthorized access
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Duration 1 hour |
7 Internet Explorer 7.0
Demonstrate how to zoom in and out within Internet Explorer
Configure common Internet Explorer options
Configure Internet Explorer security
Enable Protected mode in Internet Explorer
Configure RSS feeds for Internet Explorer
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Duration 1 hour |
8 Maintenance and Optimization
Use the Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor and Task Manager to identify bottlenecks
Run Chkdsk and Disk Defragmenter to Optimise and verify the integrity of the drive
Describe, enable, and configure ReadyBoost and ReadyDrive
Run multiple troubleshooting tools and configure the paging file for optimum performance
Use Event Viewer to view errors and warnings when troubleshooting a problem
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Duration 1 hour |
9 Media Applications
Configure your system, Windows Media Player, and Windows Media Center to be as secure as possible
Describe what a codec is and how it relates to Windows Media Player
Describe what a region is and how it relates to Windows Media Player
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Duration 1 hour |
10 Productivity Applications
Use WordPad and Notepad to create and modify files
Secure and access e-mail using Windows Mail
Use Windows Calendar to organize appointments, set reminders, and set tasks
Use Windows Fax and Scan to fax and scan documents
Use Windows Meeting Space to conduct meetings and share documents during the meeting
Configure the Windows Sidebar and its gadgets
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Duration 1 hour |
11 Mobile Computers
Configure Power Management to balance performance and battery life
Use the battery meter to monitor power levels
Use the Sync Center to synchronize offline files and connect mobile devices
Describe the use and features of Presentation mode and Windows SideShow
Configure Windows Vista to support Tablet PCs, including configuring flicks
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Duration 1 hour |
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