Unit 2 M3+ D2

The RAM score lets the user know how much information that the computer can hold at one time. This computing device has a RAM score of 6GB which is average. To improve this you can increase the RAM to 32GB to speed up the system and allow multitasking Adding more RAM would allow the user to be able to hold more programs at one time on the computer. You could also add an extra hard drive which will improve the computers storage space.

 The CPU score tells the user how fast the processor is and how many calculations it makes per second. This computer has a CPU score of 796 making the processor powerful and efficient. The score of the processor can be easily improved by installing a more powerful processor however this is not necessary to do so for this computer as the processor is already good. If the user was to do this it would improve the overall speed.

 The GPU score shows the user how powerful the GPU is. For this particular computing device it came out with a score of 954 which means that the GPU is high quality. However to improve this you could remove the current GPU and replace it with a higher quality one. This will allow the user the deliver the highest graphics performance possible.

Unit 2 M2

There are many different computer systems that could be used, however they all have different features, for example, costs. A PC has many different features in comparison to a Mac. For example security, many people use PC’s which have Windows installed, because of this the computer is therefore more vulnerable to security threats in comparison to Macs. Macs are much less vulnerable to viruses which would be much safer if being used by a company.

Price is another important aspect when it comes to choosing between a PC and a Mac. Between the two, the PC is much cheaper than the Mac. However many people think that the money spent on the Mac is worth it due to the fact there are no issues with security etc. In a big company though the cost of several Macs would be relatively high, so PC’s would be cheaper to buy. In the long run though I do believe that Macs are better in terms of saving money, because they need less repairs as they are more reliable that PC’s.

There is a big difference when it comes to software on the two computer systems. With the PC, there are lots of different programmes and software that can be installed. However with the Mac there is a limited amount of software that can be installed.

The operating systems on both computer systems are different. The Macs operating system is much more stable than the PC, although many people do not like the layout of this operating system. The PC’s operating system is less stable, this is because many PC manufacturers still place pre-installed software onto these computers which offers no advantage to the user.

All in all I believe that for a company, the better option of computer system to use would be the Apple Mac. This is because in general it is a much better/reliable computer e.g. security. Despite the fact that the cost is more, the Mac is worth the money as the operating systems are better than that of PC’s.

Unit 2 P7

Test	Expected Result	Actual Result	Action required
Software applications open and run as intended	The required software should open and run smoothly and cause no problems to the computer.	The software ran as intended and didn’t affect the performance of the computer on a whole.	No action required
Default folder settings are correct	Any files that are saved should go to the intended place without any problems occurring.	The file that was saved went to where it was intended.	No action required
Desktop shortcuts go to the right place	The links on the desktop should take you to the intended program or document.	The desktop shortcut worked as intended and went to the place expected.	No action required
The correct device drivers are installed	When the device management was opened the correct device drivers should be installed.	When the management was opened the correct drivers were installed.	No action required
The correct paper sizes are set for printing	The printer should have the correct sized paper available as well as the computer being set to the right size.	The paper size was set correctly so the computer was able to print in the correct size.	No action required
Menu options work as intended	When using a program the menu options should be able to offer what is needed, for example, guidance on using a tool.	The menu options worked as normal and the program was able to work as normal.	No action required
The correct date and time are set	The time and day should be accurately set.	The date and time settings were correct	No action required

Unit 2 P8

Witness statement
Learner name
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
He demonstrated that he can create a file structure. He set up the operating system to perform back-up procedures, automatic scheduling and deletion of unwanted data. He also configured the operating system to archive, defragment and delete temporary files. He showed that he could perform routine maintenance on the computer by cleaning the keyboard, mouse, display screen, replacing the printer paper and replacing the damaged mouse.
Witness name	Cory Melville		Job role	Student
Witness signature	C.Melville		Date	27th May 2014
Assessor name
Assessor signature			Date

Unit 2 P6

Witness statement
Learner name		Kyle Mair
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, power saving 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
He was able to change the icon size to large, he was able to change the font size and then he was able to change the background to red.
Witness name	Cory Melville		Job role	Student
Witness signature	C.Melville		Date	24th May 2014
Assessor name
Assessor signature			Date

Unit 2 P5

Witness statement
Learner name		Kyle Mair
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 20th May 2014 Connect a keyboard to a computer Yes 20th May 2014 Connect a mouse to a computer Yes 20th May 2014 Demonstrate where the graphics card is installed Yes 20th May 2014 Install MS Office 2003 Yes 20th May 2014 Install MS security essentials Yes 20th May 2014 Create a user account Yes 20th May 2014 Configure system software, application software and documents Yes 20th May 2014
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
He was able to connect the keyboard, mouse and monitor. They worked fine when he turned on the computer. He installed a graphics card and then installed Microsoft Security and Microsoft Office. He then created a user account.
Witness name	Cory Melville		Job role	Student
Witness signature	C.Melville		Date	21st May 2014
Assessor name
Assessor signature			Date