Wednesday, 8 October 2014

Unit 2.2 P7



Test
Expected Outcome
Actual Outcome
Action Required
software applications open and work as intended
After i have loaded up software, it should open on my desktop and work as it is supposed to, giving me all of the start options e.g internet, office etc.
The loaded software opens onto the desktop and works normally providing all of the options at the start menu.
n/a
default folder settings are correct
The default folder settings should be set correctly automatically, and easy to access. It should allow you to create new folders, open existing folders, delete chosen folders etc.
Automatically, the folder setting will be correct and ready to use,allowing you to customize your folders  therefore requiring no further action. However, if you desire to customize the settings of the folders on your computer, you can. You can change the layout, structure etc.
n/a
desktop shortcuts go to the right place
After creating a desktop shortcut and choosing where to place it, it should appear on your desktop exactly where you placed it, it should be clear and easy to find.
Sometimes desktop shortcuts can appear in the wrong place when created.
The desktop shortcut will have to be moved into the position you want it to be, using click and drop to place the shortcut icon into the right place on the desktop.
the correct device drivers are installed
The device driver that you install should be compatible with the computer system and should run as normal. The device driver should allow the computer system to operate as normal and allow you to access hardware functions.
The device driver may not be correctly installed, and the hardware connected to the computer may not operate as it should.
The hardware would have to be reconnected and the device driver would have to be installed manually and correctly. The device driver that you install will have to be compatible with your computer system, and should be a simple and easy procedure.
the correct paper sizes are set for printing
The paper in the printer should be the correct size to fit in the printer, and to print off documents onto the paper.
Sometimes the printer paper size can be set on the wrong size for printing documents.
You will have to go onto printer settings and manually change the paper sizes that are set for the printer. You will have to change the setting to A4 in order to print documents onto the paper.The printer file can be opened, you then click on "printer properties" and click
on "paper", which is displayed at the top. From there you can click on "print on" box which then allows you to changes the paper sizes.
menu options work as intended
The menu should show all of the options at the start when opened, for example the internet icon, office etc. All options that are available on the computer should be able to be identified on the menu when opened.
Some menu options may not be installed onto the computer when started up for the first time.
You would have to manually install the menu options that you desire to have which aren't there to begin with.
the correct date and time are set
The date and time on the computer should be set correctly. It should be displayed in the bottom right corner of the computer monitor screen.
The date and time on the computer will not be correct automatically, it won't be set yet. You will have to set it manually.
To set the correct time and date on the computer, click in the bottom right corner of the screen where the time and date is displayed, a calendar should appear, simply click the day that matches the date you are at. A clock will also appear so that you can manually change the time. After setting the date and time on the computer, there will be no action required as the procedure should be a success.The correct date and time should be displayed in the left bottom corner on the screen of the monitor.

Tuesday, 7 October 2014

Unit 2.2 P8

                                               

Witness statement
Learner name
Oran Doherty
Qualification
BTEC National 1st certificate in IT
Unit number and title
Unit 2.2 computer systems.
Assignment


Description of activity undertaken (please be as specific as possible)
Using the computer system provided, carry out the following routine maintenance:
       Create a file structure under user as follows
A folder labelled with your name and within this folder create 3 folders labelled Home, Work and Study
       Configure the operating system to perform the following:
       back-up procedures
       automatic scheduling and deletion of unwanted data
       archiving
       defragmentation
       deleting temporary files
       Cleaning keyboard, mouse, display screen of the computer provided
       replacing consumables printer paper in the printer provided
·         replacing the damaged mouse


Assessment and grading criteria
Task 4. Undertake routine maintenance tasks on a standalone computer system. P8


How the activity meets the requirements of the assessment and grading criteria, including how and where the activity took place
Firstly Oran created a file structure under his user. The folder that he created contained 3 folders within it, labelled Home, Work, and Study.
He then successfully completed all the necessary back-up procedures. After, he was able to do automatic scheduling on the computer, and then deleted all of the unwanted data on the computer system. Oran was able to complete the archiving activity quickly and successfully, as well as defragmentation of the computer system. Deletion of temporary files was also a success. He then cleaned the keyboard and mouse carefully and also cleaned the provided display screen of the computer. Oran was able to easily replace the printer paper in the provided printer. Finally, Oran was able to remove the damaged mouse and then replace and install a new mouse. This all took place in IV5, an ICT room in school.

Witness name
Irdi Cupi
Job role
Student




Witness signature

Date
08/10/14








Assessor name
Phil Wilkinson





Assessor signature

Date
08/10/14


Monday, 6 October 2014

Unit 2.2 P6

                                               

Witness statement
Learner name
Oran Doherty
Qualification
BTEC National 1st certificate in IT
Unit number and title
Unit 2.2 computer systems.
Assignment
Set up and maintain a computer system

Description of activity undertaken (please be as specific as possible)
Task 2 (P6)
Using the computer system provided:
Change the icon size to large
Change the font size to large
colour/background to red


Assessment and grading criteria
P6.configure a computer system to meet user needs

For P6, learners must configure some basic system settings, such as left and right mouse buttons, powersaving options, screen resolution, desktop theme, font size, default language setting, default folder locations etc.

How the activity meets the requirements of the assessment and grading criteria, including how and where the activity took place
I witnessed Oran complete all of the activities listed above in IV5, an ICT room in school.
I witnessed Oran change the icon size to large.
Secondly, he changed the font size to large successfully.
Irdi then changed the background colour to red on the computer home screen.


Witness name
Irdi Cupi
Job role
Student

MB


Witness signature

Date
07/10/14








Assessor name
Phil Wilkinson





Assessor signature

Date
07/10/14



Unit 2.2 P5

                                               

Witness statement
Learner name
Oran Doherty
Qualification
BTEC National 1st certificate in IT
Unit number and title
Unit 2.2 computer systems.
Assignment
P5 set up a standalone computer system, installing hardware and software components [SM3]

Description of activity undertaken (please be as specific as possible)
After making a successful start in your role as an IT trainer for the IT Support Department of RS Components, you have been have been asked to prepare training material of a more advanced and practical kind.
Before you are allowed to do this you are required to prove your abilities in hardware and software upgrades.

Task
Achieved
Date achieved
Connect a monitor to a computer
Yes
02/10/2014
Connect a keyboard to a computer
Yes
02/10/2014
Connect a mouse to a computer
Yes
02/10/2014
Demonstrate where the graphics card is installed
Yes
03/10/2014
Install MS Office 2003
Yes
03/10/2014
Install MS security essentials
Yes
06/10/2014
Create a user account
Yes
06/10/2014
Configure system software, application software and documents
yes
06/10/2014



Assessment and grading criteria
P5 set up a standalone computer system, installing hardware and software components [SM3]

For P5, learners must install at least one hardware and one software component in a stand-alone system.
This is best evidenced with a witness statement or observation record and screen shots. Learners must use suitable safety equipment/tools and pay due regard to health and safety issues.

How the activity meets the requirements of the assessment and grading criteria,
including how and where the activity took place
I witnessed Oran connect a monitor, keyboard and mouse to a computer. He demonstrated where the graphics card is installed and installed both MS Office 2003, and MS security essentials.   He then created a user account and configured system software, application software and documents. He completed all of the above with ease.

Witness name
 Irdi Cupi
Job role
 Student




Witness signature

Date
06/10/2014








Assessor name
Phil Wilkinson





Assessor signature

Date
06/10/2014