CIS 106 Unit 1 Assessment
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Lab Report
TASK SUMMARY
Required Actions
Install the PCIe network adapter
Install the PCI network adapter
Connect the networking cable between the wall plate and the computerShow Details
Turn the computer on after installing the network adapters
In the Networking Closet, remove the power cables from the wall plate
EXPLANATION
Complete this lab as follows:
1. Access the motherboard for the computer named Office2.
1. Under Office 2, select Office2.
2. Right-click Start and select Shut down or sign out > Shut down.
3. Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view of
the computer.
2. Install the PCI and PCIe network adapters in a free slot designed for the cards.
1. Under Shelf, expand Network Adapters.
2. Examine each expansion card. If necessary, select Details to get a larger view
of the expansion card. In the Details window, compare the tab size on the card
with the slot on the motherboard.
3. Drag the PCI Network Adapter to the applicable free slot on the motherboard.
4. Drag the PCIe Network Adapter to the applicable free slot on the motherboard.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable to the network card in the computer and to the wall plate.
1. Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.
2. Under Shelf, expand Cables.
3. Select the Networking Cable.
4. From the Selected Component pane:
■ Drag an RJ45 Connector to any of the network adapter ports on the
computer (motherboard, PCI, or PCIe).
■ Drag the unconnected RJ45 Connector to the network port on the
wall plate (the left port).
4. Turn the computer on and test for network and internet connectivity.
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1. Above the computer, select Front.
2. Select the power button on the computer.
The computer startup process begins, and you are automatically logged in to
Windows.
3. Right-select Start and select Settings to open the Microsoft Settings app.
4. Select Network & internet.
Notice that this view indicates a connection to the network.
5. Test to see if the uninterruptible power supply is functioning properly in the Networking
Closet.
1. From the top left, select Floor 1.
2. Under Networking Closet, select Hardware.
3. From the wall outlet, unplug the AC power connector (Male) from both outlets
by dragging them to the side.
Notice that the power and activity lights on the rack-mounted networking devices
are still flickering (zoom in if necessary) and that the computer monitors are still
on.
4. From the top right, select Score Lab to finish the lab and see the score report.
Your local area experiences brownouts or blackouts during frequent electrical storms.
Which of the following components could you add to your network rack to help protect your servers
from brownouts or blackouts?
UPS
Which of the following are considered input devices? (Select three.)
● Keyboard
● Microphone
● Scanner
Based on the back view of the network rack below, match each component on the left to the
label displayed on the network rack image.
1.1
Lab Report
TASK SUMMARY
Required Actions
Install the PCIe network adapter
Install the PCI network adapter
Connect the networking cable between the wall plate and the computerShow Details
Turn the computer on after installing the network adapters
In the Networking Closet, remove the power cables from the wall plate
EXPLANATION
Complete this lab as follows:
1. Access the motherboard for the computer named Office2.
1. Under Office 2, select Office2.
2. Right-click Start and select Shut down or sign out > Shut down.
3. Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view of
the computer.
2. Install the PCI and PCIe network adapters in a free slot designed for the cards.
1. Under Shelf, expand Network Adapters.
2. Examine each expansion card. If necessary, select Details to get a larger view
of the expansion card. In the Details window, compare the tab size on the card
with the slot on the motherboard.
3. Drag the PCI Network Adapter to the applicable free slot on the motherboard.
4. Drag the PCIe Network Adapter to the applicable free slot on the motherboard.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable to the network card in the computer and to the wall plate.
1. Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.
2. Under Shelf, expand Cables.
3. Select the Networking Cable.
4. From the Selected Component pane:
■ Drag an RJ45 Connector to any of the network adapter ports on the
computer (motherboard, PCI, or PCIe).
■ Drag the unconnected RJ45 Connector to the network port on the
wall plate (the left port).
4. Turn the computer on and test for network and internet connectivity.
, CIS 106 Unit 1 Assessment
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1. Above the computer, select Front.
2. Select the power button on the computer.
The computer startup process begins, and you are automatically logged in to
Windows.
3. Right-select Start and select Settings to open the Microsoft Settings app.
4. Select Network & internet.
Notice that this view indicates a connection to the network.
5. Test to see if the uninterruptible power supply is functioning properly in the Networking
Closet.
1. From the top left, select Floor 1.
2. Under Networking Closet, select Hardware.
3. From the wall outlet, unplug the AC power connector (Male) from both outlets
by dragging them to the side.
Notice that the power and activity lights on the rack-mounted networking devices
are still flickering (zoom in if necessary) and that the computer monitors are still
on.
4. From the top right, select Score Lab to finish the lab and see the score report.
Your local area experiences brownouts or blackouts during frequent electrical storms.
Which of the following components could you add to your network rack to help protect your servers
from brownouts or blackouts?
UPS
Which of the following are considered input devices? (Select three.)
● Keyboard
● Microphone
● Scanner
Based on the back view of the network rack below, match each component on the left to the
label displayed on the network rack image.
