Performing a Backup and Restore

Information Technology Assessment

Assessment Task Title Performing a Backup and Restore

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Anticipated DurationOne hour

Due Date

Short DescriptionConduct a backup of system files and documents on a Windows 95/98 machine. Format the hard disk of the system and restore the machine to a prior state.

Assessment TypeDemonstration

HSC RequirementsSystem unit, operating systems, network, file server, system administrator. The use of the operating system tools and utilities, to determine hardware properties and status. The use of software to manage and report upon hardware devices. Backup and restore policies and procedures, backup media, file security, backups (partial, full and incremental), interpreting a backup policy

Performance Criteria Addressed

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Performance Criteria

ICAITS017B.1.1

File Back ups are carried out

ICAITS017B.1.2 /

Back-ups are determined and stored according to organisational guidelines

ICAITS017B.1.3 /

Records or back-up are maintained

ICAITS017B.5.1 /

Back ups are restored

ICAITS017B.5.2 /

Restore procedure are determined according to organisational guidelines

ICAITS017B.5.3 /

Restore is carried out under supervisor instruction

ICAITS017B.5.4 /

Restore carried out is recorded according to the organisational guidelines

ICAITU005B.1.1 /

Functions of office peripherals are identified

ICAITU005B.1.2 /

Requirements of task are determined

ICAITU005B.1.3 /

Appropriate hardware is selected to perform task

ICAITU005B.1.4 /

Hardware is used to produce required outcome

ICAITU005B.2.1 /

A range of hardware equipment is operated to complete routine tasks

ICAITU005B.2.2 /

Hardware consumables are determined and replaced

Minimum Resources Required

Computer running Windows 95/98, Windows 95/98 CD-ROM LS120 drive with Superdisk OR ZIP drive with zip disk OR tape drive, large hard disk.

Detailed Task Description

System files and document files are stored on the computer. Identify the system files and document files present to the teacher for checking
Configure the backup tool to backup the system and document files
Check validity by performing a restore on the system and observing computer actions

Delete the system and document files and restore again. Check the system for faults

Evidence Information

List of system and document files and locations
Set the back up to the correct media type, hardware devices and correct location
Perform back up
Delete those files
Carry out restore and check for any problems

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