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1 name Assignment front sheet Learner name In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria. Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found. Criteria reference To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to: Task no. Page numbers P1 Explain the benefits of installing and maintaining hardware for two different technology systems. M1 Review how installing and maintaining hardware for one technology system could impact an individual or organisation. D1 Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of hardware for a given technology system. Learner declaration I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged. Learner signature: : T J Prosser

2 name Grading Criteria Level 1 Level 2 Pass Level 2 Merit Level 2 Distinction Learning aim A: Understand the benefits and implications of installing and maintaining hardware in technology systems 1A.1 Identify the benefits of installing and maintaining hardware for two different technology systems 2A.P1 Explain the benefits of installing and maintaining hardware for two different technology systems. 2A.M1 Review how installing and maintaining hardware for one technology system could impact an individual or organisation. 2A.D1 Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of hardware for a given technology system. T J Prosser

3 name Assignment brief Scenario ou work as a consultant for an IT company that specialises in maintaining technology systems. For this scenario, a client, West Mercia Employment, is a small company with employees who use technology systems. The client is an employment agency, placing potential employees into suitable job roles. They have two banks of customers, prospective employers and their possible employees. Their role is to match candidates to vacancies. They need to maintain client data, have good communication systems and provide both sets of customers with relevant information (both electronic and hard copy). They have found a few technical problems and are considering upgrading their systems. Before the client decides whether to buy a brand new system, they would like some advice from you about repairing and maintaining their two existing systems. System 1 is a stand-alone computer used in the CEO s office which is connected to an ink-jet printer. System 2 is in their general office where they have eighteen stand-alone computers and one ink-jet printer. Task 1 (outcome P1) Prepare a presentation or a report for the client. Record the current status for the two systems (see attached form), noting the hardware and operating systems, including any peripheral devices and connectivity possibilities. Explain the benefits of installing and maintaining hardware in the two different technology systems of West Mercia Employment. ou should include at least one internal component and one external device that could be added to each system. (our report should be about T J Prosser

4 name 500 words). Hints: ou should explain 4 reasons why we maintain systems. ou should explain at least four reasons why faults develop in systems and give examples of at least four components that could develop a fault that would impair a system. ou should describe at least three benefits that arise from installing and maintaining hardware. Task 2 (Outcome M1) Choose one of their two systems and explain the implications for the organisation of maintaining hardware in that system. These implications should include training, compatibility, decommissioning, service level agreements and risks (to the organisations s business, systems or data). ou should explain the possible impact of some of these on the organisation, its employees or its clients. (This report should be about 500 words). Hints ou should include at least 4 possible effects on an individual or organisation that could arise from installing or maintaining hardware. Explain at least two examples of possible implications arising from maintaining or installing hardware and how these could impact on an individual or organisation. Task 3 (Outcome D1) West Mercia Employment is considering the possible complete replacement of its existing hardware. Before it does so the management need to understand the strengths and weaknesses of their current system. Prepare a report of about 500 words discussing the current General Office system. Hint ou need to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the hardware for a given technology system. ou must discuss both strengths and weaknesses, discussing at least one example of each. T J Prosser

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6 name Internal verification of assignment brief checklist Comments Are accurate programme details shown? Are accurate unit details shown? Are clear deadlines for assessment given? Is this assignment for whole or part of a unit? P P1, M1, D1 Are the grading and assessment criteria to be addressed listed? Does each task show which criteria are being addressed? Are these criteria actually addressed by the tasks? Is it clear what evidence the learner needs to generate? Are the activities appropriate? Is there a scenario or vocational context? Are the language and presentation appropriate? Is the timescale for the assignment appropriate? Overall is the assignment fit for purpose? * If No is recorded and the internal verifier recommends remedial action before the brief is issued, the assessor and the internal verifier should confirm that the action has been undertaken. T J Prosser

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