Assignment Brief

BTEC Level 4-5 HNC/HND Diploma (QCF)

To be filled by the Student

Name of the Student : K. S. Sanjeewa

Edexcel No : Registration No: 7222 Batch No: HNDCOM 10

Unit Assessment Information

Qualification : Higher National Diploma in Computing and Systems Development

Unit Code & Title : L/601/0446– UNIT 02 COMPUTER SYSTEMS (CS)

Assessment Title & No’s RELOCATION of iTechno (Pvt) Ltd.

Learning outcomes and grading opportunities:

LO 01:Understand the function of Computer Systems
Learning Outcomes LO1.1 LO1.2 LO1.3
LO 02: Be able to design Computer Systems
Learning Outcomes LO2.1 LO2.2
LO 03: Be able to build and configure Computer Systems
Learning Outcomes LO3.1 LO3.2
LO 04: Be able to undertake routine maintenance on Computer Systems.
Learning Outcomes LO4.1 LO4.2

Merit and Distinction Descriptor

M1 M2 M3 D1 D2 D3

Date Issued : Date Due :

Date of Submission:

Assessor : Date Assessed:

Internal Verifier (IV): Date of IV:

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General Guidelines
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7. Non-submission of work without valid reasons will lead to an automatic REFERRAL. You will then
be asked to complete an alternative assignment.
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reference them, using the HARVARD referencing system, in you text and any bibliography,
otherwise you may be guilty of plagiarism.
9. If you are caught plagiarising you could have your grade reduced to A REFERRAL or at worst you
could be excluded from the course.

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 Statement of Originality and Student Declaration

I hereby, declare that I know what plagiarism entails, namely to use another’s work and to present it as
my own without attributing the sources in the correct way. I further understand what it means to copy
another’s work.

1. I know that plagiarism is a punishable offence because it constitutes theft.

2. I understand the plagiarism and copying policy of the Edexcel UK.
3. I know what the consequences will be if I plagiaries or copy another’s work in any of the
assignments for this program.
4. I declare therefore that all work presented by me for every aspects of my program, will be my
own, and where I have made use of another’s work, I will attribute the source in the correct way.
5. I acknowledge that the attachment of this document signed or not, constitutes a binding
agreement between myself and Edexcel UK.
6. I understand that my assignment will not be considered as submitted if this document is not
attached to the attached.

Student’s Signature: …………………………… Date:.………………

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 Assignment Brief
INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of this assignment is to: learn about the main system components and how they
communicate, understand what different types of system software are available; be able to specify a
computer specification to meet a user need. Carryout routine system maintenance and upgrades. finally,
test and evaluate a computer system.

“iTechno Colombo” has been restructured and is shortly opening a new headquarters building in
Colombo. The headquarters will house all the communications and computer systems. “iTechno” is a
computer and parts importers and distributers company in Gampaha.

iTechno covers huge area with two floors and has a IT Manager who is responsible for Billing system,
Proxy, Payroll system and other IT services and security. So the chairmen decided to shift all the
computer system to the new building located in Colombo. Therefore, the IT manager should be plan and
implement computer system in the new building using newest technologies. IT manager has an idea for
keep away from traditional IT structure and changeover to Cloud computing technology. So when
purchasing the computers and device, should be concerned about capability of cloud and virtualization
technologies. All the computers should be consisted with latest Windows operating system (64bit) and
should have the capability for running computerized accounting packages without any matters.

Company requirement
1. High performance computer for optimize regular works
2. Capability of implement cloud technology and virtualization
3. High security
4. Printer sharing facility
5. Internet service
6. System testing regularly

As an IT manager, you have to design and implement new computer system for covering company
requirement which mentioned in above using new technologies

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Main Tasks:
Task 01:
Explain what are the environments where the computer systems available are and should be able to
describe what are the new technologies, usage and roles of computers in such environments. (LO 1.1)
(M2.7)

Task 02:
Explain what makes Computer system and draw a hierarchical chart to represent how they are
categorized (Internal, Input, Output and Peripheral) with suitable examples. (LO1.2)

Task 03:
What are the different types of computers have been/ are being built to cater different requirements?
Present 5 such different types and explain their usage (LO 1.3)

Task 04:
Produce system design specifications to meet the requirements given in scenario above. (Software
and hardware) (LO 2.1) (M1.1) (D1.1)

Task 05:
Evaluate the suitability of system design specifications for the above tasks. (LO 2.2) (M1.1) (D1.1)

Task 06:
You are required to perform following tasks.
a) Use a tool to discover the details about hardware and software installed into the system
(System Information) (Activity 04) (LO 3.2)
b) Check the settings and functionality the of the Display, Sounds and Input devices through a
“Diagnostic Tool” of the system (Activity 04) (LO 3.2)

And document the readings of the activities

c) Prepare a “User Guide” (Technical Support Document) to guide users on how to perform
Activity 05, 06 and 07 (LO 3.2)

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 Task 07:
iTechno needed to use new Software for Distribution work; however, the new software does not work
on the usual operating system, all those other software work. You assure him, installing and running
a second Operating System on a virtual drive in a Virtual Machine software interface will be better
than repartitioning and installing a the same (second OS) in a multi-boot environment. Describe how
you would achieve the goal with screen shots with installing Windows Server 2012. (Activity 9) (LO
4.2)

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Practical Observation Sheet
Activity Activity Learning Date Signature
No Outcome (LO)
1 Assemble the computer system with the (LO 3.1)
given hardware resources

2 Install Windows 8 operating system in to (LO 3.1)

the computer system assembled
3 Install and configure a “Shared Printer” in (LO 3.1)
the computer system assembled and
installed with Windows 8 operating system

4 a) Obtain the complete “System (LO 3.2)

Summary" of the computer system
b) Check the settings and
functionality the of the
I. Display,
II. Sounds and
III. Input devices

through a “Diagnostic Tool” in the system

5 Change Drive Letter of a drive. (LO 4.1)

6 Format a removable Drive (LO 4.1)

7 Perform scan disk operation on a drive (LO 4.1)

8 Repartition a drive (LO 4.2)

9 Install Windows 2012 operating system in (LO 4.2)
the Virtual Machine

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 Possible
Outcomes/Criteria for PASS Page Feedback
evidence
LO1Understand the function of Computer Systems
1.1 explain the role of Computer Systems in different environment Task 1

1.2 explain the hardware, software and peripheral components of a Task 2

computer system
1.3 compare different types of Computer Systems Task 3

LO2 Be able to design Computer Systems

2.1 produce a system design specification to meet a Company’s needs Task 4

2.2 evaluate the suitability of a system design specification Task 5

LO3 Be able to build and configure Computer Systems

3.1 build and configure a computer system to meet a design specification Activity 1,2,3 Outcomes covered through
Activities
3.2 test and document a computer system Task 6 ,
Activity 4
LO4Be able to undertake routine maintenance on Computer Systems

4.1 perform routine maintenance tasks on a computer system Activity 5,6,7

4.2 upgrade the hardware and software on a computer system. Task 7, Outcomes covered through Activities
Activity 8, 9

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Grade Descriptor for MERIT Possible evidence Feedback
M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions

M1.1 Effective judgments have been made To achieve M1, you must demonstrate
Effective judgments made when
producing system design
specifications to meet the
requirements in the above given
scenarios in Task 04 and evaluating
your selections in Task 05
M2 Select / design appropriate methods / techniques
To achieve M2, you must
M2.7 appropriate learning methods/techniques have been demonstrate the usage of
applied appropriate methods and techniques
in explaining the role of Computer
Systems in different environments in
Task 01
M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings
To achieve M3 your documentation
M3.3 A range of methods of presentation have been used and must be well structured adhering to
technical language has been accurately used the formatting guidelines with non-
overlapping facts.
Data provided are accurate, reliable
and consistent.
Appropriate technical terms must
have been used with correct screen
shots where appropriate.

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Grade Descriptor for DISTINCTION Possible evidence Feedback
D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify To achieve D1, you must
valid conclusions demonstrate Effective Judgments
D1.1 Conclusions have been arrived at through synthesis of made when producing system
ideas and have been justified
design specifications to meet the
requirements in the above given
scenario in Task 04. And evaluating
your selections in Task 05
furthermore, you are expected to list
assumption being made during the
process.

D2 Take responsibility for managing and organizing To achieve D2, you must follow
activities secured and safety methods to
perform the Activity 01 and Activity
D2.3 Activities have been managed 07 and Gantt Chart must be
provided at the appendix section
and Submit the Work On Time.
D3 Demonstrate convergent / lateral / creative thinking
To achieve D2, you must provide
D3.7 Effective thinking has taken place in unfamiliar contexts. future enhancements for the
Computer Systems you proposed by
providing available new technologies
that could be implemented. And
how Computer Systems could
impact enhancing different
environments in future.

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Strengths: Weaknesses:

Future Improvements & Assessor Comment:

Assessor: Signature: Date: ____/____/______

Internal Verifier’s Comments:

Internal Verifier: Signature: Date: ____/____/______

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