Computer Systems

HND Division Head Office - IDM Nations Campus

HND Computing & Systems Development / Software Development

Assignment Specification Institute Name

: IDM Nations Campus (Pvt) Ltd

Unit Name

: Computer Systems

Unit Value

: Unit 2

Lecturer

: Mr.Pathum

Unit Outcomes:

1. 2. 3. 4.

(LO1) Understand the functions of computer system (LO2) Be able to design computer system (LO3) Be able to build and configure computer system (LO4) Be able to undertake routing maintenance on computer system

Grading Opportunities Available Outcomes/ Grade Descriptors

P2.1

P2.2

P2.3

P2.4

M1

M2

M3

D1

D2

D3

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M1

M2

M3

D1

D2

D3

Outcomes/Grade Descriptors Achieved (Please Tick) Outcomes/ Grade Descriptors

P2.1

P2.2

P2.3

P2.4

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I confirm that this is my own work and that I have not plagiarized any part of it. I have also noted the assessment criteria of the assignment.

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Criteria for PASS

P2.1.1Explain the role of computer systems in different environments P2.1.2Explain the hardware, software and peripheral components of a computer system P2.1.3Compare different types of computer systems

Possible evidence concise analysis of computer

systems in different environments(T1.1) concise analysis of computer systems (T1.2)

concise analysis of different types of computer systems(T1.1)

P2.2.1 Produce a system design specification to meet aclient’s needs P2.2.2 Evaluate the suitability of a system design specification

report of specifications tomeet a client’s needs(T2.1)

P2.3.1Build and configure a computer system to meet a design specification P2.3.2 Test and document a computer system

Setup lab for Build and configure a

P2.4.1 Perform routine maintenance tasks on a computer system P2.4.2Upgrade the hardware and software on a computer system.

User guides and maintenance tasks (T4.1)

discussion of the features, comparisons, cost benefits and pros and cons (T2.2)

computer system to meet clients needs ( T3) Test plan and hardware and software details(T4.2)

list of hardware and software upgrade in future (T4.1)

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Grade Descriptors for MERIT

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Investigate the evolution Detailed definitions, investigation methods and analysis process of Networks from environments M1

M2

Install software for a system

Identify copyright low, investigation SW and identified suitable SW for LAB

M3

Install/upgrade hardware for a system

Identification of latest computer HW and Server computers with upgrades

M4 Support for user to use

Making plan and making user manuals

new software products

Grade Descriptors for Distinction

Possible evidence

D1 Investigate the evolution

Detailed definitions, investigation methods and analysis need required images on correct place

process of Networks from environments D2 Install software for a

system D3 Install/upgrade hardware

for a system

D4 Support for user to use

new software products

Identify copyright low, investigation SW and identified suitable SW for LAB, any suitable screenshots Identification of latest computer HW with images , more technical details and Server computers with upgrades with price considerations Making plan and making user manuals – all plan and user manual should be clear and readable need screenshots

Scenario PATH Education (pvt) Ltdis a company that specializes in IT training courses like Computer Networks, Computer Hardware, Linux Professional, and CCNA.PATH Education has decided to introduce a NEW training course for IT Executives called ITET (IT Executive Training) starting in January 2012. The training course will be similar, in content, to BTECH HND Computer Systems. You have been appointed as an IT Consultant for PATH Education. Your main role is an implement NEW LAB (Practical and Theory) for new ITET course. PATH management will hope maximum 15 studentsper batch. Once the specification has been accepted you will be required to set up the hardware and software for the ITET lab. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

The PCs should have sufficient hardware requirements. The PCs should have installed required software. There should be at least one printer accessible to all PCs via the network. Wherever possible compact peripheral devices should be used. “Health and Safety is crucial to the effective operation of a computer”. When designing lab must follow Ergonomics rules.

Aim To enable learners to understand computer systems and apply theoretical knowledge to practical application when building, configuring and maintaining computer systems. Task 1 1. Create brief report for two Branded Micro computers and server computers(Hint: HP and DELL) and role of computers in different environments. 2. Research and prepare a report that describes the hardware and software, which could be used to implement the required solution namely: A. Identify followings,  Mother boards  Processors  RAM  Hard disk  NIC  Sound card  VGA card  Display devices  Backup devices B. Printers (Color Ink Jet and Laser Printer) C. Two different Operating Systems (MS Windows or Linux) D. Application software (Open Source).

Task 2 1. Submit a separate report that contains your specification of the hardware and software required for the ITET lab. 2. Include a full discussion of the features, comparisons, cost benefits and pros and cons of any suggested hardware and software (at least 5 peripherals). Hint: (Although the hardware and software will not be replaced for at least 3 years, it should provide scope for expansion) 3. Clearly explain Ergonomics or Ergonomics rules which attached with the computers.

Task 3 Produce a report on followings that contains appropriate screen dumps as evidence. A. Set up the ITET lab with your specified hardware, system software, other software (minimum 3 applications) installed and configured. B. Make sure VGA, Sound and NIC has installed properly. C. Make sure each computer has at least three partitions called “MASTEROS”, “SOFTWARE” and “DATA”. D. Create new user account called “ITET” and which has no administrator rights. E. Assign strong password for inbuilt administrator account.

Task 4 1. Create user guide for considering following, it will be used by the lab technician and by student’s who may need support for running the applications in the computer lab.  User guide for one application software which help to ITET user  User guide for Lab technician with list of hardware and software upgrade in future (Wire connections, BIOC CMOS configurations, hardware devices, software updating, and defragment, disk clean up, file or folder management and backup) 2. Make a TEST plan to make sure all PC are working perfectly and design small sticker for computers, which shows the hardware and software details.

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