Friday, 13 March 2015

Year 12, Unit 2.2, Task 3, P7


Test
Expected result
Final result
Action required
Software applications open and work as intended  
The software should be able to run and open without any problems to the computer and it should also be able to do it at a normal speed.
The software did run on the computer without any problems and it did run smoothly and quite fast in the end.
None
Default folder settings are correct
The file that is needed to be saved should go the right place that it is intended to go without any problems occurring.
The file saved in the place where I wanted it to go and there weren’t any problems in the process.
None
Desktop shortcuts go to the right place
The link that is clicked should open what it is supposed to, for example the specific document, or program.
The link took me to the place I intended it go without any problems.
None
The correct device drivers are installed
When the device management is opened then certain drivers should already be installed.
When I opened the management of the computer the right device driver was installed.
None
The correct paper size are set for printing
The printer should have A4 size paper to use.
The printer was set to A4 sized paper.
None
Menu options work as intended
When using a program/application the options should occur in case I need help or guidance on how to work a specific thing or if there is general problems or issues.
The menu option showed up as normal and was useful as I was able to use the program with no issues.
None
The correct date and time are set
The date and time on the computer should be set correctly.
The date and time was set correctly on the computer.
None

Year 12, Unit 2.2, Task 4, P8

                                                  

Witness statement
Learner name
Abbie Attfield
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
Abbie successfully created a folder and then changed the name by clicking ‘new folder’ on the document page. She then backed up her computer to iCloud by going onto iTunes and backing up the computer. She then deleted files and folders that she didn’t want by sending them to the recycle bin. Abbie replaced the broken mouse by putting a new one into the USB port. Abbie then replaced the paper in the printer by putting new paper in the printer drawer. She also cleaned the computer desktop screen, mouse and keyboard with computer cleaning spray and a cloth. Abbie showed that she could defragment the computer system and set up the computer system to delete files automatically. She showed that she could archive documents by saving them to google drive.

Witness name
Emily Keir
Job role
Student




Witness signature
E.Keir
Date
6/3/15








Assessor name






Assessor signature

Date



Year 12, Unit 2.2, Task 2, P6

                                                  

Witness statement
Learner name
Abbie Attfield
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
Abbie successfully changed the icon size to large. She also showed how to change the font size to large. Abbie changed the desktop background.
She demonstrated this by left clicking the home screen and clicking personalise. She then clicked a new theme and applied it. This changed the background. She then went on to the documents to change the icon size. Abbie clicked on the button in the right hand corner and proceeded to change the icon size to large. Abbie changed the font size to large by left clicking on the home screen and clicking personalise and she went to adjust the settings and change the font size to 200%. Abbie then logged off and logged back in to ensure that the font size was bigger.


Witness name
Emily Keir
Job role
Student

MB


Witness signature
E.Keir
Date
6/3/15








Assessor name






Assessor signature

Date




Year 12, Unit 2.2, Task 1, P5

                                                  

Witness statement
Learner name
Abbie Attfield
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
6/3/15
Connect a keyboard to a computer
Yes
6/3/15
Connect a mouse to a computer
Yes
6/3/15
Demonstrate where the graphics card is installed
Yes
6/3/15
Install MS Office 2003
Yes
6/3/15
Install MS security essentials
Yes
6/3/15
Create a user account
Yes
6/3/15
Configure system software, application software and documents
Yes
6/3/15



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
Abbie was able to connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse successfully because when she turned the computer on it worked. She knew were the graphics card went and knows what It does. She correctly installed Microsoft office 2003 and all the security essentials to make sure that the computer was protected from viruses. Abbie showed that she could create a user account as she accessed the control panel and selected ‘create a new user account’. She showed that she could configure the systems software, application software and documents too.

Witness name
 Emily Keir
Job role
 Student




Witness signature
E.Keir
Date
6/3/15








Assessor name






Assessor signature

Date