Computer Systems Assignment-1

Appendix 1A

Engineering Appendix1A BTEC Assignment Brief and Feedback Form Student’s Name Course

1766 1/1 Performing Engineering Operations NVQ 2 Electrical

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Decoding the Jargon

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Key Skills covered (if applicable)

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Date 20/10/10

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Appendix 1A Student Signature ……………………………… Unit Numb er 32

Criteria included in this assessment Pass level P1 Explain the function of computer hardware components P2 Explain the purpose of operating systems Merit level M1 Compare the features and functions of different operating systems

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Appendix 1A Assessment Brief/Tasks Title Scenario (if applicable)

Decoding the Jargon Your business manager has asked for a presentation on computer components for staff development purposes. Note: Your presentation should include diagrams, notes and comparative tables.

Task 1

Unit number and criteria Unit 02 P1

Grading criteria covered Explain the function of computer hardware components.

1.1 Explain the function of following hardware components of a computer Internal system unit components o Processors o Motherboard o BIOS o Power Supply o Cooling o Hard drive configuration and controllers o Ports (USB, Parallel & Serial) o Internal Memory (RAM, ROM & Cache) o Specialized cards Peripherals o Output devices o Input devices Backing Storage o Types (Disks , pen drives, optical media and flash memory cards) o Portable and fixed drives Task 2

Criteria Number Unit 02 P2

Grading criteria covered Explain the purpose of operating systems

2.1 Explain the purpose of different operating system with examples. Your explanation should include client as well as server operating systems with an appropriate example for each type. Task 3

Criteria Number Unit 02 M1

Grading criteria covered Compare the features and functions of different operating systems

3.1 Compare the features and functions of different operating systems. Consider the following key features and functions, while comparing the operating systems: Features o Ability to customize o Support for connectivity of portable media o Security o Stability and reliability o Ease of management o Associated utilities o Cost and support for user Functions o Machine and peripheral management o Security o File management o Device drivers 3