Unit 2 Computer Systems

IT (Systems Support &

Software Development)
Unit 2
Computer Systems

Assignment 3
Setting up and maintaining computer systems

Date Set : 04/11/13

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Review Date : 25/11/13

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Learning outcomes to be partially or fully covered

1 Understand the components of computer systems
2 Be able to recommend computer systems for a business purpose
3 Be able to set up and maintain computer systems.

Grading criteria
To achieve the following Pass criteria
P5: Set up a standalone computer system, installing hardware and software
components.
P6: Configure a computer system to meet user needs.
P7: Test a configured computer system for functionality.
P8: Undertake routine maintenance tasks on a standalone computer system

To achieve the following Merit criteria

M3: Evaluate the performance of a computer system.

To achieve the following Distinction criteria

D2: Explain and justify improvements that could be made to a computer
system.

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COURSE NAME / CODE

Unit 3 Computer Systems

UNIT / MODULE / K/F SKILL / CODE

Level 3

LEVEL

Assignment 3

ASSIGNMENT TITLE
LECTURER/ASSESSOR
ISSUE DATE
DEADLINE DATE
RETURN MARKED WORK TO STUDENT

Student declaration
I declare that this assignment is all my own work and the sources of information and material I have used
(including the internet) have been fully identified and properly acknowledged as required.

STUDENT NAME

SIGNATURE

ASSESSMENT DETAILS & GRADING CRITERIA

(NB: Columns 1 &2 of the table below will be completed once the assignment has been submitted) Please note
that criteria & evidence should be aimed to give the learner the maximum grade available within their
qualification (i.e. A, Pass, Distinction)

CONTEXT FOR TASK

.

TASK

GRADING CRITERIA FOR TASK

EVIDENCE

P5

P6

P7

P8

M3

D2

1) EVIDENCE SEEN
Y
P
N

2) CRITERIA MET
Y
P
N

Set up a standalone
computer system,
installing hardware and
software components.
Configure a computer
system to meet user
needs.
Test a configured
computer system for
functionality.
Undertake routine
maintenance tasks on a
standalone computer
system
Evaluate the performance
of a computer system.
Explain and justify
improvements that could
be made to a computer
system.

KEY: Y = Yes, P = Partially, N = No

BREAKDOWN OF HOW GRADES WILL BE AWARDED:
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(NB: Please tick as appropriate)
TYPE OF QUALIFICATION
NVQS
BTECS / WORKSKILLS
FUNCTIONAL / KEY SKILLS
A LEVELS / A2
DILPOMAS
ACCESS to HE
OTHER (Please Indicate)

TICK

DESCRIPTION
Pass / Fail
Pass / Merit / Distinction / Fail
Pass / Fail
A-U
A*-U (Found Dip A*-B or U / Higher Dip A*-C or U / Advanced Dip A*-E or U
Pass / Merit / Distinction / Fail

Internal Verification of Assignment Brief

IV Full Name
LIV Full Name

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Date:
Date:

ASSIGNMENT FEEDBACK SHEET

Assessor Feedback:
Main Strengths:

Main Weaknesses:

General comments:

Actions on how to improve the assignment for resubmission where relevant. Including
actions to be addressed by Assessor.
Action

To be Completed by

Date for Completion

Feedback from Learner:

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Grade Awarded:
Signed (Assessor)

Date:

Signed (Learner)

Date:

Resubmission
NB: Where work is resubmitted, use the resubmission form below. This should indicate the learners improved grade
where applicable

Resubmission Date

Resubmissions (use if applicable)

Assessor Feedback:
Main strengths:

Main Weaknesses:

General comments:

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Actions on how to improve the assignment for resubmission where relevant. Including
actions to be addressed by Assessor.
Action

To be Completed by

Date for Completion

Feedback from Learner:

Date resubmission
New Grade Awarded:
Signed (Assessor)

Date:

Signed (Learner)

Date:

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Setting up a System
You are currently working in the ICT Support Section of a relatively new web development company that
specialises in the incorporation of high-resolution graphics and video on web pages. Recently the company has
been experiencing good growth and has taken on more designers and programmers to meet increased business
needs. However, it is generally accepted that the commercial success (and professionalism) of their designs
and solutions is limited by hardware and software which is quickly becoming obsolete in such a fast-changing
industry.
This new web development company have acquired new hardware and software. As an IT technician you have
been asked to ensure all items are installed correctly.
Tasks
1) Set up a standalone computer system and correctly install a printer and scanner.
Note: You will need a photographic evidence of you completing this task. (P5)
2) You need to ensure that a selection of computers have different settings.
Firstly, create a checklist to include; mouse setting set to left hand; screen resolution; desk top themes;
font size; configuration and use of narrator and magnifier.
Note: Now configure a computer system to have all the setting as stated above. Also use annotated screen
shots for evidence of completing each task. (P6)
3) Having completed the practical activities above, you must test the configured system and software
settings that made the system more appropriate for end-users. Using the test plan provided, test each of
the configurations. (P7)
4) Write an evaluation of the performance of the system ensuring that you link it to how you configured the
computer system and software setting in order to help the users perform their tasks
Explain how and why these configurations made the system more usable for end users. (M3)

5) In a report explain and justify improvements that could be made to a computer system to further help the
users. (D2)
6) Undertake routine maintenance tasks on a standalone computer system e.g. defragmentation, disk
clean-up, deleting temporary files from your system, cleaning hardware (i.e. keyboard, mouse, display
screen equipment), replacing consumables e.g. printer paper, ink or toner cartridges etc. and other
maintenance tasks you might discover. (P8)

You are encouraged to use Internet and books as resource tools. However, any
student discovered to have plagiarised Internet or non-ICT sources will
receive a severe reprimand and be placed on a Learner Contract.

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This will also apply if you copy from other students or allow students to copy from
you! In addition, you will have to do all the work all over again.
So, please make the wise decision not to copy and paste! In the long run,
you will learn more, apply your knowledge better and NOT GET INTO
TROUBLE!

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Please note! All your assignment must have the following:

Work to be submitted

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Cover page
Contents page
Introduction
Conclusion
Completed tasks for assessment criteria P5, P6, P7, P8, M3 and D2

6. Bibliography, Reference, Sources and Website Page/s.

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Recommended Sources:
Indicative reading for learners
Textbooks
Anderson H and Yull S BTEC Nationals IT Practitioners: Core Units for Computing
and IT (Newnes, 2002) ISBN 0750656840
Bocij P, Chaffey D, Greasley A and Hickie S Business Information Systems:
Technology Development and Management (FT Prentice Hall, 2005) ISBN 0273688146
French C Computer Science (Thomson Learning, 2002) ISBN 082646761X
Knott G and Waites N BTEC Nationals for IT Practitioners (Brancepeth Computer
Publications, 2002) ISBN 0953884821

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