Assignment Brief

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

To be filled by the Student

Name of the Student : F. Hassan

Edexcel No : JH55560 Registration No: KAL/A-002266 Batch No: 17

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 : “ABC” Law Firm (CS – 17 – 001)

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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otherwise you may be guilty of plagiarism.
9. If you are caught plagiarizing 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 Pearson 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.
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own, and where I have made use of another’s work, I will attribute the source in the correct
way.
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agreement between myself and Pearson 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
Scenario:
“ABC” has been a reputed law firm in Kiribathgoda for over 30 years and currently they are trying to
modernize their business with the newest technologies. As the first step they have recruited a new IT
officer in order to develop a new computer system for the staff members (lawyers) who have been using
outdated computers, purchased 10 years ago (Both hardware and the software).
Some of the staff members of this firm work both at office and from home. Rest of them are based in
the office.
The IT officer had a brief discussion with each member individually to identify the requirements for a
new computer system. Then he understood that most of them are working only with word processing
and spread sheet applications, and they repeatedly mentioned that they need to have a virus guard to
prevent corrupting their documents by virus attacks.
They also had some bad experience with the previous computer systems with regard to virus attacks.
Also they need to have a high quality web camera, higher bandwidth Internet connection to make video
calls with their clients.
Those lawyers who are working at both firm and from home, need to have laptops and get printouts
from the firm’s printer even when they are at home.
As the IT officer, you have to design and implement a new computer system (for both categories of staff
members) to cover firm’s above requirements using newest technologies and installed with a vendor
based client operating system.
In the same time the management of the firm expects you to design a centralized server where the
shared fodders, printers etc. to be stored for the usage of different users. This should be a high end
configured computer which is installed with a vendor based server operating system.

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Main Tasks:
Task 01:
Explain 5 different environments where the computer systems available are and should be able to
describe what are the technologies (current technologies and future trends), usage and roles of
computers in such environments. (LO 1.1) (M2.7)
Task 02:
Identify and explain various hardware, software and peripheral components of a computer system.
Provide an organizational chart with sub categories of hardware, software (Both Open Source and
Proprietary) and peripheral components with appropriate 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 for both
server and clients. (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 Summery) (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, 07 and 08 (LO 3.2)

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 Task 07:
a) Suggest the owner of “ABC” law firm that it is a waste of money to purchase a cloud printer for
those who are working from home because google has now provided a way to convert your
classic printer to a cloud printer. Describe how would you do this with proper screen shots.
(Activity 08) (LO 4.2)
b) Suggest the owner of “ABC” law firm, having a server for file sharing and store old document is
easy to work with clients and also for the staff members. Describe with proper screen shots,
how you would install the Windows Server 2016 using a Virtual Machine software to make the
normal PC as the server. (Activity 09) (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 10 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 10 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 and (LO 4.1)

create a recovery disk for windows 10.

8 Add classic printer to google cloud print (LO 4.2)

and make a printer job.
9 Install windows server 2016 operating (LO 4.2)
system in 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 Task 1
different environment

1.2 explain the hardware, software and Task 2

peripheral components of a computer system
1.3 compare different types of Computer Task 3
Systems
LO2 Be able to design Computer Systems
2.1 produce a system design specification to Task 4
meet a Company’s needs
2.2 evaluate the suitability of a system design Task 5
specification
LO3 Be able to build and configure Computer Systems
3.1 build and configure a computer system to Activity Outcomes covered
meet a design specification 1,2,3
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 Activity

computer system 5,6,7
Outcomes covered through
4.2 upgrade the hardware and software on a Task 7,
computer system. Activity Activities
8, 9

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 Grade Descriptor for MERIT Possible evidence Feedback
M1 Identify and apply strategies to
find appropriate solutions
To achieve M1, you
M1.1 Effective judgments have been must demonstrate
made
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 demonstrate the
M2.7 appropriate learning usage of appropriate
methods/techniques have been methods and
applied 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 must
M3.3 A range of methods of be well structured
presentation have been used and adhering to the
technical language has been formatting guidelines
accurately used 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
D1 Use critical reflection to
evaluate own work and justify
valid conclusions
D1.1 Conclusions have been arrived
at through synthesis of ideas and have
been justified
D2 Take responsibility for
managing and organizing
activities
D2.3 Activities have been managed
D3 Demonstrate convergent /
lateral / creative thinking
D3.7 Effective thinking has taken
place in unfamiliar contexts.
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Possible evidence Feedback
To achieve D1, you
must demonstrate
Effective Judgments
made when producing
system 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.
To achieve D2, you
must follow secured
and safety methods to
perform the Activity
01 and Activity 07 and
Gantt Chart must be
provided at the
appendix section and
Submit the Work On
Time.
To achieve D2, you
must provide 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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