Pearson BTEC HND Diploma in Computing and Systems Development / Unit 2 Computer Systems
Student name / Assessor name
Terry Prosser
Date issued / Completion date / Submitted on
11/05/16 / 29/05/16 / See Turnitin
Assignment title / Assignment 3 Building, configuring and maintaining a computer system
Assignment front sheet
Learning Outcome / Learning Outcome / Assessment Criteria / In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to: / Task no. / Evidence(Page no)
LO3 / Be able to build and configure computer systems / 3.1 / Build and configure a computer system to meet a design specification / 1
3.2 / Test and document a computer system / 2
LO4 / Be able to undertake routine maintenance in computer systems / 4.1 / Perform routine maintenance tasks on a computer system / 3
4.2 / Upgrade the hardware and software on a computer system / 4
Learner declaration
By submitting this assignment on Turnitin, I certify that the work is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged.
In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT and DISTINCTION grades
Grade Descriptor / Indicative characteristic/s / Contextualisation
M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions / Not this assignment
M2 Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques / a range of methods and techniques have been applied / To achieve M2 a range (>4) of appropriate, different testing methods must have been selected and applied.
M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings / Not this assignment
D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions / the validity of results has been evaluated using
defined criteria / To achieve D1 you must explain how the tests carried out on task 4 prove that the upgrade is fit for purpose.
D2 Take responsibility for managing and organising activities / Activities have been managed / In task 3 you are asked to perform several items of routine maintenance. To achieve D1 you need to create a routine maintenance schedule and describe how the tasks could be automated.
D3 Demonstrate convergent/lateral/ creative thinking / Not this assignment / Not this assignment
Assignment brief
Purpose of this assignment
The ability to build and maintain computer systems will be an essential requirement for several types of jobs and a useful asset for anyone entering the IT profession.
Scenario
You work for a company that supplies PCs to small businesses in the local area. A local business has contracted your company to supply a new PC. This will be assembled from component parts, tested and then configured.
Task 1: (AC 3.1)
You have to assemble the PC from the component parts, install an operating system and then configure it. The specification calls for:
· A security password on the BIOS
· A boot order of USB, HDD and DVD
· Large fonts and icons
· An additional admin and standard user
· A folder for use only by admins
· A task bar shortcut to open Explorer on the admin folder
Complete the witness statement and take photographs and screenshots as supplementary evidence. Submit an illustrated report showing the steps you took.
Task 2: (AC 3.2, M2)
Write and complete a test plan to show that the PC and peripherals operated as expected.
Task 3 AC (4.1 and D2 )
You have to perform routine maintenance on a PC. This consists of:
· Anti-malware scan and verifying the firewall
· Check for updates
· Changing passwords
· Cleaning out temporary files and removing obsolete files
· Cleaning the registry and uninstalling unused applications
· Taking and verifying a backup
· Defragmenting the hard disk and running CHKDSK and SMART on all hard drives
· Checking for BIOS and driver updates
· Cleaning and removing dust
Complete the witness statement and take photographs and screenshots as supplementary evidence. Submit an illustrated report showing the steps you took.
For D2 you need to create a maintenance schedule which includes details of how the tasks can be automated wherever possible.
Task 4 (AC 4.2 and D1)
Review the specification of the Intel motherboard D101GGC and the Sapphire graphics card HD3650 and state if they are compatible and why.
Upgrade the desktop with the Sapphire card, update the drivers, adjust the resolution and test.
Complete the witness statement and take photographs and screenshots as supplementary evidence. Submit an illustrated report showing the steps you took. Write and complete a test plan to show that the upgrade operated as expected.
Evidence checklist / Summary of evidence required by student / Evidence presented
Task 1 / A completed witness statement and an illustrated report
Task 2 / A completed test plan
Task 3 / A completed witness statement and an illustrated report. For D2 a maintenance schedule and description of how the tasks can be automated
Task 4 / A completed witness statement, test plan and an illustrated report
Achievement Summary – see Turnitin
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Action Plan
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WITNESS STATEMENT
Learner name:Qualification: / HND in Computing and Systems Development
Unit number & title: / Unit 2: Computer Systems
Description of activity undertaken (please be as specific as possible)
ACTIVITY / ü / ACTIVITY / ü
Safe working area / Configure BIOS (date/time, power, security)
Electrostatic precautions / Install OS
Disassemble desktop PC / Install security applications
Install motherboard, CPU, heatsink, fan, memory / Configure desktop
Install power supply unit / Configure storage including permissions
Install drives / Connect and install a camera
Install adapter card(s) / Complete all tests on your test plan
Assessment & grading criteria (for which the activity provides evidence)
LO3.1 Build and configure a computer system to meet a design specification
(part)
How the activity meets the requirements of the assessment and grading criteria, including how and where the activity took place
Witness name: / Job role:
Witness signature: / Date:
Learner name:
Learner signature: / Date:
Assessor name:
Assessor signature: / Date:
WITNESS STATEMENT
Learner name:Qualification: / HND in Computing and Systems Development
Unit number & title: / Unit 2: Computer Systems
Description of activity undertaken (please be as specific as possible)
ACTIVITY / ü / ACTIVITY / ü
Anti-malware scan / Uninstall unused applications
Verify firewall / Take and verify a backup
Check updates / Defragment hard disk
Change passwords / Chkdsk and SMART all disks
Clean temporary files / Check BIOS updates
Clean the registry / Check driver updates
Remove obsolete files / Clean and remove dust (Proliant)
Assessment & grading criteria (for which the activity provides evidence)
LO 4.1 Perform routine maintenance tasks on a computer system (part)
How the activity meets the requirements of the assessment and grading criteria, including how and where the activity took place
Witness name: / Job role:
Witness signature: / Date:
Learner name:
Learner signature: / Date:
Assessor name:
Assessor signature: / Date:
WITNESS STATEMENT
Learner name:Qualification: / HND in Computing and Systems Development
Unit number & title: / Unit 2: Computer Systems
Description of activity undertaken (please be as specific as possible)
ACTIVITY / ü / ACTIVITY / ü
Prepared safe area / Install new drivers
Removal of existing card / No errors in device manager
Installation of new card / Screen resolution adjusted
Successful boot
Assessment & grading criteria (for which the activity provides evidence)
LO 4.2 upgrade the hardware and software on a computer system
How the activity meets the requirements of the assessment and grading criteria, including how and where the activity took place
Witness name: / Job role:
Witness signature: / Date:
Learner name:
Learner signature: / Date:
Assessor name:
Assessor signature: / Date: