DEFECTS IN COMPUTER SYSTEM AND NETWORKS - Week 10

DEFECTS IN
COMPUTER SYSTEM
AND NETWORKS
2nd Sem. Quarter 4
Direction: Read carefully and put check in Not Much if you haven’t experience
it, A Little if you have experience it but not regularly and A Lot if you always
experience it.
Problems Not Much A Little A Lot

Blue Screen
Blank Monitor
Mouse Problem
Keyboard Problem
Weak Wi-Fi Signal
COMPUTER
NETWORKS
• Computer networks
do not work in
isolation. A single
network is one of the
many components
that are
interconnected to
ensure that essential
services are available
on request all the
time.
Defects in
computer
system.
• However, hardware
and software faults can
cause some errors and
a likely system failure if
the error is not
contained. Some
software is needed so
that clients and servers
can communicate on
how to share resources
on a network.
ALWAYS
REMEMBER:
• As a computer
administrator. Your
main objective, with
your operating system,
should be to keep it
online and functioning
correctly. But you can
only do this if you
know what the most
common computer
problems are.
COMMON
COMPUTE
R
PROBLEMS
• SOFTWARE PROBLEM
• HARDWARE PROBLEM
SOFTWARE
PROBLEMS
ERROR IN
CONFIGURATION
When you initially set up your
system, the load balance that the
network could handle at that time
was small compared to now.
When the demand for resources
increases, you can either adjust
the configuration to match the
existing resource demands and
complexities that come with
network growth.
WRONG SETUPS OF
USER CREDENTIALS
Wrong user credentials on

server software will cause
problems when it comes to
sharing or accessing resources.
The biggest issue caused by this
is that a user cannot logon to the
system and his account remains
locked out until the problem is
sorted out.
PROTOCOL
ISSUE
Transmission control protocols and
other TCP/IP based protocols may
have bug that will halt or slow down
the delivery of packed. Data packets
being transported via Internet
Protocol may fail to reach their
destinations because of packet
collisions. Frequent collisions affect
data transfer from one host to
another. Running repair tools from
within the server software utilities
can resolve such an issue.
SECURITY
FLAWS
Failure to set up security features
for your system leaves it open to
threats from malicious attackers.
Malware can also change the
registry settings and leave the
system open to attacks and
hacking. Some of this
interconnectivity issues can be
sorted out by installing an
intelligent switch or router that
listens to incoming connections
and blocks suspicious sites.
Slow Connectivity
If there’s one thing that
frustrates an employee, then it’s
slow connectivity over a
network. PCs can grind to a halt
and even the simplest task can
take an age to complete. It’s
often caused by large file
transfers, so a limit should be
put in place on the size that is
permitted.
IP Conflicts
Each PC on your network should have
a unique IP address such as
209.85.255.255, but sometimes two
PCs can be assigned the same IP
address. And this can create major
connectivity issues for both parties.
Sometimes these conflicts will work
themselves out, but you can help
speed up the process. Restarting the
router is the simplest approach as it
should assign new IP addresses to
every PC on the network.
A computer network relies on cables to facilitate its connectivity.
FAULTY And when just one cable fails it can have massive implications for
your network. However, it’s easy to overlook cables as the source
CABLES of network issues. People tend to concentrate on software and
hardware troubleshooting first. Nonetheless, investigating the
condition of cables in the affected network area is vital.
UNABLE TO
CONNECT TO
LOCAL PRINTER
Printers on a network tend to be
shared by multiple users, but
occasionally an error can arise that
leaves people unable to access the
printer. This problem is often caused
by a sharing issue whereby different
security settings between PCs and the
printers fail to agree with each other.
When this occurs, it’s recommended
that you check firewall settings and
that your Windows network adapters
have printer sharing enabled.
WEAK WI-
FI SIGNAL
If you rely on wireless
connections in your
organization then you will be
aware of the issues caused a
weak signal. This can often be
caused by environmental
issues such as the presence of
a microwave or even the
layout of an office. It’s
important to eliminate these
factors to identify the cause of
the fault. Alternatively, the
connection issues could be
caused by outdated firmware,
so make sure all updates are
installed.
HARDWARE
PROBLEMS
BLANK
MONITORS
A blank monitor is the most
common computer problem.
Most people who work with
computers might have dealt with
such a non-working blank
monitor at least once. In such
cases, first and foremost is to
check the supply cord and power
systems. Sometimes, the video
cable might be loosened. Just
push the video cable and place it
again, it should help you now.
MOUSE
PROBLEMS
The mouse is used for a
variety of purposes, such as
playing games or opening
files, and moreover, it
facilitates easy navigation,
thus easy access to your
data. The most common
problems related to the
mouse include failure to
move, connection problems,
freezing on the screen, or
damage to the mouse.
Jumpy Mouse
Jumpy Mouse! Sounds strange

right? A jumpy mouse is just a
muted mouse i.e., cannot be
scrolled. If you have a track and ball
mouse, then simply turn it over and
open the ball container and remove
the excess debris and clean the dirt
that lines the rollers. For an optical
mouse, eliminate the dust that has
collected around the optical sensor.
SMARTPHONE WILL
NOT SYNCH WITH
PC
In order to ensure backup of your
smartphone, it is important that
you regularly sync your phone
content with your computer. At
times, your PC might fail to sync
with your smartphone. It can be
due to many reasons. Sometimes
it is required that all programs
are closed, during syncing or
backup.
MOTHERBOARD
PROBLEMS
The motherboard contains several
parts of the computer including the
RAM, BIOS system, mass storage, and
CPU. The computer motherboard
contains several devices, which can
create numerous potential problems.
Problems with the motherboard range
from too little RAM to BIOS problems.
Fixing the problems will depend on
the specific problem and, in the worst-
case scenario, purchasing a new
motherboard will fix the problems.
POWER CORD
PROBLEMS
Whether it is a laptop or a
desktop, power cords are a vital
part of any computer. The desktop
needs the power cord to work. A
laptop can run on batteries for a
limited amount of time but then
needs the power cord for
recharging. The most common
problem with the power cord is an
improper connection.
INSUFFICIENT
MEMORY
Processor-intensive programs also
demand a lot of memory.
Random access memory (RAM)
aides the central processing unit
(CPU) by storing instructions
linked to common operations.
Without enough RAM, software
crashes and slowdowns can occur.
THANK
YOU
Questions, Comments and opinions
would be appreciated.
Prepared by: Mr. Peter James Calucin

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