Unit 2.2 Task 1

Task 1 (P5)
You are required to:
set up and connect the provided computer:

• monitor
• keyboard
• mouse

Install additional hardware:

• The Memory (RAM) provided

Install software:

• Microsoft Office 2003
• Microsoft security essentials
• device driver for printer

Create the following folder structures on the c: drive:

• User
• Systems Software
• Application Software
• Documents

Configure: BIOS configuration:

• Setting or change password

Editing anti-virus configurations:

• change the time of day when the virus database is updated, OR the time of day when the system is scanned.

13th May

Witness statement
Learner name		Callum James
Qualification		BTEC National 1st certificate in IT
Unit number and title		Unit 2.2
Assignment		Set up and manage a computer system
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 / 15/05/14 Connect a keyboard to a computer / 15/05/14 Connect a mouse to a computer / 15/05/14 Demonstrate where the graphics card is installed / 15/05/14 Install MS Office 2003 / 15/05/14 Install MS security essentials / 15/05/14 Create a user account / 15/05/14 Configure system software, application software and documents / 15/05/14
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
Ryan connected the monitor to the computer, as well as the keyboard and mouse by simply looking at the appropriate ports to plug the peripherals in. When another student in the group had their computer opened, Ryan pointed out where the graphics card was installed. Ryan then moved onto the laptop in the room and installed MS Office 2003 by opening the setup file, as well as the security essentials. A user account was already present on the computer, however Ryan displayed knowledge of how to complete this task.
Witness name	Rosey Sellars		Job role	Student
Witness signature	RSellars		Date	15/05/14
Assessor name	Chris Sumpter
Assessor signature			Date	15/05/14