Assignment Computer Platforms

BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA Assignment

Institute Name

: IDM Computer Studies Pvt. Ltd.

Unit Name

: Co Computer Platforms

Unit Value

: Unit 1

Assignment Title

: Old Students Association

Date given

: 20th January 2010

Date to be submitted

: 20 20 th March 2010

Lecturer

: Mr. S. Mayuran

Rational

The objective of this assignment is to assure that the students have gained the relevant knowledge according to the outcomes specified in the syllabus.

Assessment requirements to meet learning outcomes 1. Investigate computer systems 2. Investigate operating systems 3. Design a computer system 4. Test your computer system.

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Criteria for PASS

Possible evidence

P1.1.1 Select machine components or sub-systems appropriate to given tasks P1.1.2 Evaluate the performance of the selected system

Explain the Total Computer System (Task 1.1, 1.2)

P1.2.1. Contrast the functions and features of different types of  operating systems P1.2.2 Understand how to customize operating systems

Analyze the history & the evolution of the OS (Task 2)

P1.3.1 Investigate and identify the key components for a computer system for a particular  user  P1.3.2 Specify a complete computer system to suit a given task 

Classify the primary components (Task 2, Task 3)

P1.4.1 Produce a plan that checks the main hardware and software components, using standard techniques P1.4.2. Produce user  documentation for your system P1.4.3 Produce a security policy for your system. P1.4.1 Demonstrate that the system meets health and safety requirements

Prepare justification for upgrade / installation of new hardware (Task 3)

Feedback   Y N

Comment

Select the appropriate computer system. (Task 1.3)

Identify the common features of  Windows OS (Task 2)

Understanding the PC installation requirements and Realizing the function of the motherboard. (Task 2, Task 3)

Produce a document describing the system requirements (Task 3)  Not assessed in this assignment   Not assessed in this assignment 

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Grade Descriptors for MERIT 

M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions

M2 Select / design appropriate methods / techniques

M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings

Feedback  Y N

Comment

Feedback  Y N

Comment

Conduct research about the latest hardware and software resources which can be used in the computer system and include the specifications. A range of techniques has been used to help inform technical and non-technical users of the operating systems (e.g. user  manual) Presentation and report provides a descriptions about the various new systems and peripherals.

Grade Descriptors for DISTINCTION 

D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and  justify valid conclusions

Consider two three hardware and software configurations and perform a critical comparison.

D2 Take responsibility for  managing and organizing activities D3 Demonstrate convergent / lateral / creative thinking

Substantial activities or investigations have been planned, managed and organized Student has shown extensive creative thinking in assembling the computers in order to improve the efficiency.

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Case Study

The Old Students Association of the school has asked the school management to get a technical and financial feasibility report on the implementation of the new student computer center. They also promised to undertake 50% of the total cost as their contribution to their old school. When you discussed this with the teachers and the management of the school you documented the following requirements. •

The computers should be in a position to run the latest GUI OS (Windows XP or later)

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Office productivity tools like MS Office XP / Open Office, Image manipulation, Web Development and Software Development tools, Anti Virus, Internet Browsers, System Utilities and Network  Troubleshooters. Wherever possible free and open source software are to be considered.

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They want to use network enabled media for accessing and saving the student assignments and tutorials.

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They would like to use a USB based image scanner, optical media backup, multimedia keyboard and a networked printer in the new setup.

You have written a comprehensive report covering the above items with features, comparisons, cost –   benefits and pros and cons, if any, of the suggested products. The school management is quite happy about your report and has awarded your company the contract to build the computer center with the following specifications. 1. Windows XP 2. Office productivity tools 3. GIMP or IrfanView 4. A free antivirus (such as AVG antivirus) 5. FireFox browser  6. Mozilla Thunderbird 7. Installation of Printers, optical media and scanner 

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Task 1

Prepare a good report to identify the computer environment of school with completing following needs: 1.1 Explain the Total computer system (P1.1.1) 1.2 Identify and explain the functions of the parts of the entire computer system(P1.1.1) 1.3 Select the appropriate computer system with convince the customer requirements (Namely) (P1.1.2)

Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Outcome

Assessment Criteria

Investigate computer Systems

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Select machine components or sub-systems appropriate to given tasks (1.1, 1.2) Evaluate the performance of the selected system (1.3)

Task 2 (P1.2.1, P1.2.2, P1.3.1, P1.3.2)

Research and prepare a word – processed document to describe the various new systems and peripherals available in the market which could be used to implement the recommended solution. 1. New system boards 2. Processor and memory architecture.(Intel / AMD) 3. Disk drive systems (ATA / SATA) 4. Peripherals (USB / Firewire, Bluetooth and Wi – Fi Access) 5. Printers (Laser / DeskJet) Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Outcome Investigate operating systems

Assessment Criteria •

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Design a computer system

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Contrast the functions and features of different types of operating systems (Task 2) Understand how to customize operating systems (Task 2) Investigate and identify the key components for a computer  system for a particular user  (Task 2) Specify a complete computer system to suit a given task  (Task 2)

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Task 3 (P1.3.1, P1.3.2)

First explain the topologies and their advantages / disadvantages. Discuss the network topologies that suits for this environment.

Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Outcome Design a computer system

Assessment Criteria •

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Test a computer system

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Investigate and identify the key components for a computer  system for a particular user  (Task 3) Specify a complete computer system to suit a given task  (Task 3) Produce a plan that checks the main hardware and software components, using standard techniques (Task 3) Produce user documentation for your system (Task 3) Produce a security policy for your system. –  Not assessed  Demonstrate that the system meets health and safety requirements - Not assessed 

End of Assignment

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