Reference no: EM133153955
ICT411 Principles of ICT Infrastructure - New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology
Course aim
To introduce students to the underlying infrastructure of computer technology and how it interacts to form a cohesive framework. Students will be introduced to the hardware, software and operating systems as well as the basic principles of networking.
Purpose
Learners will gain an understanding of selecting computer hardware, software, installing and configuration of computer operating system and applications,
Learning Outcome 1: Apply knowledge of single-user and multi-user computer operating systems to select, install configure and secure single-user and multi-user computer operating systems and a variety of common application software and device drivers to meet organisational requirements.
Learning Outcome 2: Use end-user security and basic performance optimisation techniques to ensure safe and efficient access to external internet sites and local and remote storage.
Learning Outcome 3: Demonstrate knowledge of the features and use of computer components and peripherals including PC assembly and disassembly.
1 Apply essential knowledge and concepts of computer hardware, operating systems, applications, and networks to provide support for hardware and software resources and a foundation for the IT Profession.
6 Apply appropriate professional, ethical and legal principles and practices to comply with legal and organisational requirements and provide a foundation for the IT Profession
7 Communicate clearly and professionally to maintain relationships and achieve objectives in a range of contexts within the IT industry.
Assessment - Scenario
Fruit & Veg Ltd Company are looking to install a Point-of-Sale (POS) system in a computer system to capture the daily sales transaction at one of their stores in Glenfield. They had previously contracted a technician to provide a computer to them. The contractor has since had an accident and is not capable of completing the task. As such you have been asked to complete the tasks of selecting the required hardware components and assembly and installation of the computer system.
They also require the operating system and the Point-of-Sales application to be installed. You will have to perform some research to select the appropriate software.
Also required, staff members need to have their own user login for both the computer and POS application. There are 5 staff members who will be using the system, Grace, Angela, Simon, Terrance, and Felix (the manager).
The computer is required to be connected to the local peer-to-peer network and access the shared folder, All_Staff.
They have a shared network printer which can be used for printing reports.
For this to be accomplished, the owner has asked you to do the following tasks:
• build the computer from the purchased hardware components;
• install the operating system, the point of sales software and anti-virus software; onto the computer, using the installation software provided;
• configure the computer operating system and POS software's security setting to meet the owner's requirements;
• connect to the stores local area network;
• give access to shared folder on network
• install the network printer for the purpose of printing documents;
• do a thorough check after installation of the machine and software to ensure that it is
meeting the store owner's requirements and can be used in the store; and
• take screenshots to verify that the installation & configuration tasks have been completed.
Based on the scenario above perform the following tasks.
Task 1: Planning and review
LO 2: Apply knowledge of single-user and multi-user computer operating systems to select, install configure and secure single-user and multi-user computer operating systems and a variety of common application software and device drivers to meet organisational requirements.
1. Develop a thorough plan for all the above tasks, your plan should include:
• review procedures, testing requirements and user acceptance document.
2. Recommend the hardware needed to build a computer to meet the user's requirements.
3. Select and recommend the appropriate software, e.g. operating system and Point of Sale.
4. Outline an installation procedure for system software and application software.
5. Produce a review that ensures that all hardware components are compatible and will meet the user's requirements.
Task 2: Assemble the computer
LO 4: Demonstrate knowledge of the features and use of computer components and peripherals including PC assembly and disassembly.
1. Build the computer.
2. Test that the computer boots and there is no POST (power-on self-test) errors.
Task 3: Install software and configure system
LO 2: Apply knowledge of single-user and multi-user computer operating systems to select, install configure and secure single-user and multi-user computer operating systems and a variety of common application software and device drivers to meet organisational requirements.
LO 3: Use end-user security and basic performance optimisation techniques to ensure safe and efficient access to external internet sites and local and remote storage.
In this task you are required to take screen shots showing each of the following as evidence.
1. Install and configure the operating system software.
2. Create user accounts for the different users, Felix requires to have administrative access to the computer.
3. Install and configure the application software.
4. Install and configure anti-virus software to perform a complete system scan each evening at 9:00pm.
5. Connect computer to company network.
6. Connect computer to shared printer.
7. Connect to shared folder on network.
Task 4: Test and evaluate
LO 4: Demonstrate knowledge of the features and use of computer components and peripherals including PC assembly and disassembly.
1. Test and evaluate the computer using the review procedure developed in task 1, to make sure the computer is ready to be used by the end user.
Task 5: Practical demonstration
LO 4: Demonstrate knowledge of the features and use of computer components and peripherals including PC assembly and disassembly.
1. Demonstrate to the end user that the computer functions as per requirements.
2. Tutor to sign off the user acceptance document.
Attachment:- Principles of ICT Infrastructure.rar