Knowledge Assessment

Criteria
Unit code, name and release number
ICTTEN611 - Produce an ICT network architecture design (1)

Qualification/Course code, name and release number

ICT50418 - Diploma of Information Technology Networking (1)

Student details
Student number

Student name

Assessment Declaration
 This assessment is my original work and no part of it has been copied from any other
source except where due acknowledgement is made.

 No part of this assessment has been written for me by any other person except
where such collaboration has been authorised by the assessor concerned.

 I understand that plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of

another person as though it is your own. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the
material used is not appropriately cited. No part of this assessment is plagiarised.

Student signature and Date

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 Assessment instructions
Table 1 Assessment instructions

Assessment details Instructions

Assessment overview The objective of this assessment is to assess your knowledge as

would be required to

Assessment Event 2 of 2
number

Instructions for this This is a written assessment and it will be assessing you on your
assessment knowledge of the unit.

This assessment consists of the following 2 parts:

1. Short-answer questions

2. Assessment feedback

Submission On completion of this assessment, you are required to upload it

instructions or hand it to your trainer for marking.

Ensure you have written your name at the bottom of each page of
this assessment.

It is important that you keep a copy of all electronic and hardcopy

assessments submitted to TAFE and complete the assessment
declaration when submitting the assessment.

What do I need to do To achieve a satisfactory result for this assessment all questions
to achieve a must be answered correctly.
satisfactory result?

What do I need to Pen, access to internet, USB with 1Gb of free space for saving your
provide? work

What the assessor Not Applicable if Assessment is take home.

will provide? If conducted in the classroom, assessor must provide:

 Computers
 Internet access

Due date and time Approximate time to complete the assessment is 5 hours

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 Assessment details Instructions

allowed

Supervision This assessment may take place in the classroom or at home.

The student may access their referenced text, learning notes and
other resources.

In accordance with the TAFE NSW policy Manage Assessment

Assessment
Appeals, all students have the right to appeal an assessment
feedback, review or decision in relation to how the assessment was conducted and
appeals the outcome of the assessment. Appeals must be lodged within
14 working days of the formal notification of the result of the
assessment.
If you would like to request a review of your results or if you have
any concerns about your results, contact your Teacher or Head
Teacher. If they are unavailable, contact the Student
Administration Officer.
Contact your Head Teacher for the assessment appeals
procedures at your college/campus.

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 Part 1: Short answer questions
Please read the following questions carefully and submit your response in accordance with
the word limit specified for each response. Where a question contains more than one parts,
please make sure that your response addresses all parts.

1. Summarise the principles of access networks, aggregation networks and core

networks. Include a simple network diagram with explanation that comprises the
three networks. (100-150 words including diagram)

2. Summarise the principles of at least three (3) different types of (ICT) network
topologies. (150-250 words limit applies)

3. Summarise the principles of mobile phone cellular networks. Include information

such as the concepts of cells, coverage and handover. (150-200 words limit applies)

4. a. Summarise the principles of network protocols. Include information on wired,

wireless and routing protocols. (150-200 words limit applies)

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 b. Summarise the broad principles of network operating systems.

5. On what principles, do optical networks operate? Describe at least two advantages of

optical networks over the traditional copper-based networks. (100-150 words limit
applies)

6. Summarise Radio Frequency (RF) technologies, including the underlying principles of

RF. (150-250 words limit applies)

7. Summarise the principles of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). Include

information on both hardware and software solutions. (150-200 words limit applies)

8. Explain what is meant by the term “business processes” as it relates to the ICT sector
(150-250 words limit applies)

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 9. Explain at least three current operating system compatibility issues and the associated
resolution procedures in the table below. (150-200 words limit applies)

O/S Compatibility Issue Resolution Procedures

10. Summarise at least 3 considerations that are important when configuring IP network
addressing systems. (150-200 words limit applies)

11. Outline the concept of operating systems verses applications. Include an explanation
of the relationship that exists between them. (150-200 words limit applies)

12. Summarise at least three security protocols including related standards and data
encryption. (150-200 words limit applies)

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 Part 2: Assessment Feedback
NOTE: This section must have the assessor signature and student signature to complete the
feedback.

Assessment outcome
☐ Satisfactory

☐ Unsatisfactory

Assessor Feedback
☐ Has the Assessment Declaration on page 1 of the assessment been signed and dated by
the student?

☐ Are you assured that the evidence presented for assessment is the student’s own work?

☐ Was the assessment event successfully completed?

☐ If no, was the resubmission/re-assessment successfully completed?

☐ Was reasonable adjustment in place for this assessment event?

If yes, ensure it is detailed on the assessment document.

Comments:

Assessor name, signature and date:

Student acknowledgement of assessment outcome

Would you like to make any comments about this assessment?

Student name, signature and date

NOTE: Make sure you have written your name at the bottom of each page of your
submission before attaching the cover sheet and submitting to your assessor for marking.

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