Lesson Plan
Course Title: Computer Technician
Session Title: Boot Process
Lesson Duration: 120 Minutes
Lesson length is subjective and will vary from instructor to instructor
Performance Objective:
Upon completion of this assignment, the sudent will be able to follow the boot process and
recognize boot startup errors available for today’s computers.
Specific Objectives:
 Define terms assiciated with the lesson
 Identify the boot process
 Identify the POST process
 Troubleshoot the boot process errors
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
130.275(c) Computer Technician
(1) The student demonstrates the necessary skills for career development, employability, and
successful completion of course outcomes. The student is expected to:
(E) solve problems and think critically
(F) demonstrate leadership skills and function effectively as a team member
(5) The student knows the concepts and skills that form the basis of computer technologies.
The student is expected to:
(D) identify proper troubleshooting techniques
(F) describe the architecture of various computer systems
(G) describe the function of central processing units, storage devices, peripheral devices,
and microprocessor units;
(6) The student knows the prper function and applciation of the tools, equipment, technologies,
and materials used in computer technologies. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate safe use of equipment in computer technologies such as hand and power
Tools
(7) The student applies the essential konwledge and skills for computer technologies to career
preparation, job shadowing, mentoring, or apprenticeship training in simulated and actual work
situations. The student is expected to:
(A) identify a problem relating to information technology
(B) develop a solution using appropriate technologies, information technology concepts, and
information technology industry standards;
(F) apply critical-thinking strategies to the analysis and evaluation of the proposed
technological solution
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(H) select and use the appropriate technological resources to conduct research, design, and
development activities
(I) develop the documentation of the research and development process
(10) The student provides support to computer users to maintain service. The student is
expected to:
(D) employ problem-solving skills in performing support, maintenance, and repair
Instructor/Trainer
References:
Subject Matter Expert Knowledge
Instructional Aids:
1. Boot Process Presentation
2. Boot Process Quiz
3. Boot Process Quiz Key
Materials Needed:
None
Equipment Needed:
• Projection system to display the Presentation
• Basic Computer Tech Tools Kit
• Bootable computers not used regularly in lab
Learner
Students should read appropriate curriculum material for Boot and POST process, depending
on the text/curriculum being used for the course. This lesson can be taught with only the slide
presentation, and the equipment needed outlined above.
Students should already be aware of and have working knowledge of basic technician’s tools
and basic internal computer parts.
Introduction
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Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
SAY: The more advanced our computer systems become the more we rely on the
system itself to report errors and failures.
ASK: What is POST? [Power-ON-Self-Test]
ASK: What can the POST tell you? [It will detect critical hardware component
failures.]
ASK: Is there any other systems (outside computers) which could or should have
something similar to POST?
Outline
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Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
I.
Instructor Notes:
Introduction to the Boot Process
A. Explain why we need the boot
process
B. Define the parts of the boot process
• Step 1: POST (Power On Self
Test)
• Step 2: ROM BIOS startup
program searches for and
initializes an OS
• Step 3: OS configures the
system and completes its own
loading
• Step 4: Load the Shell/GUI
Startup BIOS is in control for
first step of the boot, then it
turns over control to the OS
Slide 2
Slide 3
Slides 4-10
Slides 11-14
Slide 15
Slides 16-17
Application
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Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Students will work in pairs or small groups (3 or less). After successful identification
and understanding POST, computers should then be set purposely w/errors (ex.
remove RAM). Students then research error beep code patterns to solve problem.
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Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Students will locate, research and solve POST errors.
Summary
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Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Q. What components are checked during POST?
A. Power Supply, CPU, Memory, Keyboard, Mouse, Video, Hard Drive
Evaluation
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Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
Assess student understanding of concepts and terms during class instruction and
review.
Students should, at the end of the lab, complete a Lab Report which requires the
student to recount all that was done in the lab and draw conclusions.
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Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
Boot Process Quiz and Boot Process Quiz Key
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Extension
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Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
Students will be faced with a POST failure. They will have to apply research to
situation in order to solve boot problem.
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Verbal/
Linguistic
Logical/
Mathematical
Visual/Spatial
Musical/
Rhythmic
Bodily/
Kinesthetic
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Naturalist
Existentialist
Teaching Strategies
Personal Development
Strategies
Lecture, discussion, journal
writing, cooperative learning,
word origins
Reading, highlighting, outlining,
teaching others, reciting information
Problem solving, number
games, critical thinking,
classifying and organizing,
Socratic questioning
Mind-mapping, reflective
time, graphic organizers,
color-coding systems,
drawings, designs, video,
DVD, charts, maps
Use music, compose songs
or raps, use musical
language or metaphors
Organizing material logically, explaining
things sequentially, finding patterns,
developing systems, outlining, charting,
graphing, analyzing information
Developing graphic organizers, mindmapping, charting, graphing, organizing
with color, mental imagery (drawing in
the mind’s eye)
Use manipulatives, hand
signals, pantomime, real life
situations, puzzles and board
games, activities, roleplaying, action problems
Reflective teaching,
interviews, reflective listening,
KWL charts
Cooperative learning, roleplaying, group brainstorming,
cross-cultural interactions
Natural objects as
manipulatives and as
background for learning
Socratic questions, real life
situations, global
problems/questions
Creating rhythms out of words, creating
rhythms with instruments, playing an
instrument, putting words to existing
songs
Moving while learning, pacing while
reciting, acting out scripts of material,
designing games, moving fingers under
words while reading
Reflecting on personal meaning of
information, studying in quiet settings,
imagining experiments, visualizing
information, journaling
Studying in a group, discussing
information, using flash cards with
other, teaching others
Connecting with nature, forming study
groups with like minded people
Considering personal relationship to
larger context
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BOOT PROCESS QUIZ
1. When you use the OS to reboot it is called a ___________________.
a. Cold Boot
b. Warm Boot
c. Short Boot
d. Restore
2. When you use the Power switch to restart it is called a ________________.
a. Cold Boot
b. Warm Boot
c. Short Boot
d. Restore
3. A ______________ causes more stress on the system.
a. Cold Boot
b. Warm Boot
c. Short Boot
d. Restore
4. What is the first step when cold booting a machine?
a. OS initializing itself
b. Loading the OS
c. BIOS checking hardware (POST)
d. Load the Shell/GUI (DOS Prompt)
5. What is the correct boot process order?
1. OS initializing itself
2. Loading the OS
3. BIOS checking hardware (POST)
4. Load the Shell/GUI (DOS Prompt)
a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 2, 3, 4, 1
c. 3, 2, 1, 4
d. 3, 1, 2, 4
6. What does a fatal error mean?
a. It will halt the boot process immediately
b. It will report a problem and keep booting
c. It will pause for user input
d. It will reload from the system error
7. Who are the two major BIOS manufacturers?
a. AMD
b. AMI
c. Phoenix
d. Intel
e. BioStar
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BOOT PROCESS QUIZ – KEY
1. When you use the OS to reboot it is called a ___________________.
a. Cold Boot
b. Warm Boot
c. Short Boot
d. Restore
2. When you use the Power switch to restart it is called a ________________.
a. Cold Boot
b. Warm Boot
c. Short Boot
d. Restore
3. A ______________ causes more stress on the system.
a. Cold Boot
b. Warm Boot
c. Short Boot
d. Restore
4. What is the first step when cold booting a machine?
a. OS initializing itself
b. Loading the OS
c. BIOS checking hardware (POST)
d. Load the Shell/GUI (DOS Prompt)
5. What is the correct boot process order?
1. OS initializing itself
2. Loading the OS
3. BIOS checking hardware (POST)
4. Load the Shell/GUI (DOS Prompt)
a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 2, 3, 4, 1
c. 3, 2, 1, 4
d. 3, 1, 2, 4
6. What does a fatal error mean?
a. It will halt the boot process immediately
b. It will report a problem and keep booting
c. It will pause for user input
d. It will reload from the system error
7. Who are the two major BIOS manufacturers?
a. AMD
b. AMI
c. Phoenix
d. Intel
e. BioStar
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