Windows XP Learning Hours Information Sheet
Notional Learning Hours
Unit Titles Credits Guided / Independent Research Assessment Coursework Total
Contact Learning Activities / (self/class)
Learning Group Work
01 Features of the Windows XP environment 1.5 6 3 2 2 2 15
02 Installing Windows XP 1.5 6 3 2 2 2 15
03 Management console 1.5 6 3 2 2 2 15
04 Basic and dynamic storage 1.5 6 3 2 2 2 15
05 Creating and managing user accounts 1.5 6 3 2 2 2 15
06 Windows XP security 1.5 6 3 2 2 2 15
07 TCP/IP protocols and services 1.5 6 3 2 2 2 15
08 Remote access connections 1.5 6 3 2 2 2 15
09 Configuring and managing printing 1.5 6 3 2 2 2 15
10 XP performance tuning 1.5 6 3 2 2 2 15
11 XP system architecture 1.5 6 3 2 2 2 15
12 Registry architecture 1.5 6 3 2 2 2 15
13 XP bootup process 1.5 6 3 2 2 2 15
14 Backup and preventive maintenance 1.5 6 3 2 2 2 15
15 Troubleshooting 1.5 6 3 2 2 2 15
22.5 90 225
Rules of combination: All units are mandatory
Age Group: 18+
Qualification Type: Vendor/Industry
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Diploma in Unix & Windows Networking (200)
NQF Level 4
Subject Title: Windows XP Guided Learning Hours: 90
Exam Paper No.: 1 Duration: 15 weeks x 6 hrs
Prerequisites: Knowledge in Windows operating Corequisites: A pass or better in Certificate in
system. Networking or equivalence.
Aim: The purpose of this course is to address the implementation and desktop support needs of
customers that are planning to deploy and support Microsoft Windows XP Professional in a variety of
stand-alone and network operating system environments. The course provides in-depth, hands-on
training for Information Technology (IT) professionals responsible for the planning, implementation,
management, and support of Windows XP Professional.
Required Materials: Recommended Learning Supplementary Materials: Lecture notes and
Resources tutor extra reading recommendations.
Special Requirements: The course requires a combination of lectures, demonstrations, discussions,
and hands-on labs.
Intended Learning Outcomes: Assessment Criteria:
1 Describe the Windows Networking 1.1 Describe the major features of the
family of products Windows XP environment
1.2 Define the windows XP intelligent user
interface
1.3 Define the minimum system
requirements for Windows XP
Professional
1.4 Describe the major networking models
under which Windows XP can be used
1.5 Define the architecture of Windows XP
2 Identify how to boot multiple operating 2.1 Work with important setup and advanced
systems. Design an installation or upgrade. installation options
Understand the types of installations available 2.2 Work with WINNT and WINNT3
2.3 Describe partitioning, volume licensing,
and activating Windows XP
2.4 Set up Windows XP Professional and
upgrade to multiple processors
2.5 Remove Windows XP Professional
2.6 Determine if an upgrade is possible
3 Define how to use the Control Panel 3.1 Define Administrative Tools
applets. Describe the versatility of the Microsoft 3.2 Describe PCMCIA and PC Cards
Management Console
4 Outline basic and dynamic storage. 4.1 Discuss the drive configurations
Illustrate FAT, FAT32, and NTFS file systems supported by Windows XP
4.2 Define Windows XP drive, volume, and
partition maintenance and administration
4.3 Demonstrate how to manage folder-level
properties
4.4 Define permissions, sharing, and other
issues related to file systems
5 Define Windows XP Professional user 5.1 Define how to log on to Windows XP
accounts. Describe the different types of logons 5.2 Describe naming conventions
5.3 Create and manage local user accounts
5.4 Plan groups and system groups
5.5 Work with Windows XP as a domain
client
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5.6 Create user profiles
5.7 Work with group policies
5.8 Troubleshoot cached credentials
5.9 Describe the Files and Settings Transfer
Wizard and the User State Migration
Tool (USMT)
6 Describe the Windows XP security 6.1 Disable the default username
model, and the key role of logon authentication. 6.2 Discuss domain security concepts
Describe how to work with access control and 6.3 Describe the local computer policy
customise the logon process 6.4 Enable and use auditing
6.5 Encrypt NTFS files, folders, or drives
using the Encrypting File System (EFS)
6.6 Implement Internet security
7 Define networking in Windows XP. 7.1 Describe Windows XP networking
Configure and use TCP/IP protocols and services protocols
7.2 Describe how to access other servers and
services from Windows XP
7.3 Describe Windows XP Remote tools
8 Describe remote access under Windows 8.1 Install remote access hardware
XP. Configure various remote access connection 8.2 Describe remote access security
types for a Windows XP Professional system 8.3 Describe the Internet Options applet
8.4 Implement Internet Connection Sharing
and the Internet Connection Firewall
8.5 Describe the native Internet tools and
utilities
8.6 Troubleshoot remote access problems
9 Describe Windows XP print terminology 9.1 Work with printer driver software
and architecture. Identify how to work with the 9.2 Demonstrate how to print across the
Windows XP print subsystem architecture network and understand the printing
process
9.3 Install and manage printers
9.4 Configure a printer and manage the print
server
9.5 Troubleshoot printing
9.6 Configure Windows XP fax capabilities
10 Create a performance baseline. Describe 10.1 Log and use logged activity
the performance and monitoring tools found in 10.2 Describe how to use performance tuning
Windows XP Professional in the system applet
10.3 Detect and eliminate bottlenecks
10.5 Define how to boost Windows XP
Professional performance
10.6 Define how to optimise performance for
mobile Windows XP users
11 Describe the Windows XP Professional 11.1 Deploy Win32 applications
system architecture 11.2 Fine-tune the application environment
for DOS and the virtual DOS machine
11.3 Fine-tune the application environment
for Win16
11.4 Work with Windows application
management facilities
12 Describe the function and structure of the 12.1 Use the Registry editor and various other
Registry. Describe the purpose of the Registry Registry tools
keys and the hive files to which some of them 12.2 Work with Registry storage files and
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map fault tolerance
12.3 Restore and protect the Registry
12.4 Work with Registry tools in the
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Resource Kit
13 Describe the Windows XP boot process. 13.1 Work with the Windows XP boot phase
Understand troubleshooting and advanced startup 13.2 Demonstrate how to edit the Boot.ini file
options. Understand boot configuration and 13.3 Describe the XP load phase
selecting an operating system 13.4 Describe multiple-boot systems
14 Define IntelliMirror technology and 14.1. Work with the Microsoft Backup Utility
describe its key features. Define how to back up 14.2. Perform preventive maintenance
data and settings on Windows XP Professional 14.3. Repair an installation of Windows XP
Professional
15 Demonstrate general principles of 15.1 Use troubleshooting tools
troubleshooting 15.2 Troubleshoot installation and printer
problems
15.3 Troubleshoot RAS and network
problems
15.4 Troubleshoot disk problems and other
issues that apply service packs and hot
fixes
15.5 Understand the use of Microsoft
troubleshooting references
Methods of Evaluation: A 2½-hour written examination paper with five essay questions, each
carrying 20 marks. Candidates are required to answer all questions. Candidates also undertake
project/coursework in Windows XP with a weighting of 100%.
Recommended Learning Resources:
Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Easy) by Shelley O'Hara. ISBN-
10: 0789733382
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Resource Kit, Third Edition by
Text Books The Microsoft Windows Team with Charlie Russel and Sharon Crawford.
ISBN-10: 0735621675
Windows XP Manual: The Survival Manual by Kyle MacRae. ISBN-10:
1844250334
Study Manuals
BCE produced study packs
CD ROM
Power-point slides
Software
Windows XP Professional
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