Units of Competency Being Assessed

NORTHERN SYDNEY REGION
RTO 90226
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT TASK - Year 12 Information Technology
Student Name:
Assessor/Teacher Name:
Assessment Task Title: / Install a Computer Operating System to a USB Drive
Concept: / Install an Operating System
Key Learning Ideas: /

Start the computer
Install the Operating System
Configure the Operating System

Date handed out:
Due date:
Training Package:
(code & name) / Information and Communications Technology Training Package (ICA05)
Qualification:
(code & name) / Statement of Attainment towards Certificate IIIin Information Technology (ICA30105)

UNITS OF COMPETENCY BEING ASSESSED:

CODE / UNIT / HSC REQUIREMENTS
(Part B of Syllabus)
ICAU1128B / Operate a personal computer / pp 83 – 87
ICAI3020B / Install and optimise operating system software
ICAU2231A / Use computer operating system

STUDENT CHECKLIST:

Please tick

YES / NO
I understand the purpose of this Assessment Task
I have been provided with information on RPL
I have been provided with information on the Appeals system
I have notified the assessor of any special needs to be considered during this Assessment Task
I can perform the task described (refer to performance criteria)

Student Comment:

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ASSESSMENT TASK

Task Title / Install a Computer Operating System to a USB Drive
Date handed out
Assessment due date
Methods of Assessment
(e.g. Report, Demonstration, Project) / Practical observation
Time / Over 5 hours
Tools & Equipment / PC, networked computer, access to internet, 2Gig USB key
OH&S Requirements / Apply safe working practices in all areas, according to OHS legislation and codes of practice.

Task Description and Instructions to Students

TASK 1
The school is investigating to possibility of moving to a Linux based operating system for their desktop environment. Your task is to evaluate the new operating system on desktop and laptop computers without altering the existing setup of the systems. Therefore, you are required to create a USB drive that can be used to boot the computers at the school so evaluation can take place. Once you have the system working, you will be given a number of tasks to perform for evaluation purposes.
INSTALL A COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEM CHECKLIST

Collect a 2gig USB key from your teacher, or provide your own.
Check all cables on the computer are plugged inand turned on and are in line with OH&S.
Use the Microsoft Windows Operating System to create a Linux USB boot disk. Your teacher has information to help you with this.
Set the BIOS so that the computer will boot from the USB
Insert USB drive and boot the computer from it.
NOTE! After you boot the computer with linux, it may ask you if you wish to Install linux to the system. DO NOT install linux to the computer!
Once Linux has booted, configure the web browser to use the school’s proxy server to connect to the internet.
Use your local username and password to connect to the school’s student server.
Use the Linux version of a wordprocessor to document the steps taken to perform steps 7 and 8 above.
Use the linux package management system to download and install a new application (this could be a game if you like).
Evaluate the operating system with respect to : Speed, Ease of Use, general functionality, cost, total cost of ownership when compared to Microsoft Windows.
Write a report evaluating the system when compared to Microsoft Windows. In your report you are to discuss the feasibility of moving the school to a Linux Desktop.
Upload your document to the school’s moodle server.
Show your working USB key to your teacher.

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UNITS, ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA BEING ASSESSED

C

NYC

ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer
ICAI3020AInstall and optimise operating system software
1. Start the computer
1.1 Check peripheral device connections for correct position
1.2 Switch on power at both the power point and computer
2. Access basic system information
2.1Insert user name and password as prompted and note access, privacy, security
and related conditions of use displayed on introductory screens
2.2Navigate through the operating system to access system information to identify
system configuration and application versions inoperation
2.3Use on-line help functions as required
3. Navigate and manipulate desktop environment
3.1Create and customise desktop icons
3.2Select, open and close desktop icons to access application programs
3.3Manipulate application windows and return desktop to original condition
4.Determine function of operating systems
4.1 Identify and demonstrate understanding of the purposes of the operating system
5.Obtain operating system
5.1 Contact operating system vendors to obtain technical specifications and system requirements
5.2 Document adjustment recommendations and provide to appropriate person
5.3 Determine and apply knowledge of licensing, hardware and security requirements
6. Install, configure and optimise operating system
6.1 Install, configure and test the operating system software in accordance with installation procedures and organisational requirements
6.2 Optimise the system to meet organisational requirements
6.3 Document the system according to organisational requirements
6.4 Install the operating system with minimal disruption to client or users
7. Shut down computer
7.1Save any work to be retained and close all open application programs correctly
7.2 Shut down computer correctly

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ASSESSOR FEEDBACK AND

STUDENT COMMENT FORM NORTHERN SYDNEY REGION

RTO 90226

ASSESSOR FEEDBACK FOR FUTURE ACTION

Gaps in Performance:
Strategies for further improvements:

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Student Comment:

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