COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING
(CSS NCII)
COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING
• Computer Systems Servicing (CSS NCII) is the upgraded version of what is
then called Computer Hardware Servicing (CHS NCII) qualification.
• It is used to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes of a Computer Service
Technician in accordance with industry standards.
• It covers basic and common competencies such as installing, maintaining,
configuring, and diagnosing computer systems and networks.
4 MODULES OF THE SUBJECT
• Install and Configure Computer Systems
• Setup Computer Networks
• Setup Computer Servers
• Maintain Computer Systems
• A.
• 1. Disassemble a computer system
• 2. Take inventory of everything that you remove from the system until the case is
empty
• 3. Assemble the computer
• 4. Create a bootable USB using Rufus application or DISKPART command
• 5. Configure Basic Input Output (BIOS) setup
• 6. Install an Operating System
• 7. Create multiple partitions (three (3) partitions) with corresponding percentages
• 8. Install the drivers
• 9. Install the applications (MS Office, Anti Virus) and pin them on the desktop
• B. Create cables – crossover, straight-through, patch panel
• 1. Configure a wireless router
• 2. Configure an access point
• 3. Connect the devices – one (1) laptop, one (1) desktop client, one (1)
desktop server
• 4. Test connectivity
• 5. Create folders and configure shares
• C.
• 1. Install and configure a Windows Server 2008/2012 OS
• 2. Promote the server to a Domain Controller
• 3. Configure the Domain Name Service (DNS) role on the server
• 4. Configure the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) role on the server
• 5. Create an Organizational Unit (OU) and create two (2) user accounts
• 6. Join the clients (laptop and desktop) to the domain
• 7. Install the File and Storage role on the server
• 8. Create a share in the server and map it on the clients
• 9. Create a folder in the server; share it (read/write) for FOLDER redirection.
• 10. Redirect documents and desktop of the clients
• 11. Configure remote desktop on all the machines
• 12. Install Print Management
• 13. Install a printer in the server, install the driver
• 14. Configure printer deployment
• D.
• 1. Create a system restore point
• 2. Create a system backup image
• 3. Use the created restore point to restore the system
• 4. Use the created backup image
• 5. Use disk defragmenter
• 6. Use disk cleanup
• 7. Scan the system for viruses
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS
SERVICING
•• Computer Assembler
•• Computer Service Technician
•• Network Technician
•• Computer Maintenance Technician