Installation and Testing of Peripheral Devices

Information Technology Assessment

Assessment Task Installation and Testing of Peripheral Devices Title Assessment ID HW_2 Anticipated Duration Two hours Due Date W10T1 9:00 am Monday 2 April 2007 Short Description Installation and testing of a keyboard, a mouse, a printer, an external zip drive and a scanner Assessment Types Short answers/practical task HSC Requirement Connect hardware peripherals – installation and testing of peripheral devices Assessment Value

Performance Criteria Addressed (Partly Addressed) ü indicates criteria assessed Code Performance Criteria ICAITS014B 2.1  Peripherals are obtained under instruction from management/supervisor ICAITS014B 2.2  Peripherals are entered into equipment inventory according to organisation’s procedures ICAITS014B 2.3  Contents are validated and method of ensuring the physical contents match the packing list is demonstrated ICAITS014B 2.4  Peripherals are stored according to vendor/manual guidelines ICAITS014B 3.2  Existing peripherals are disconnected and replaced, with minimal disruption to clients ICAITS014B 3.3  New peripherals are connected with minimum disruption ICAITS014B 3.4  Computer is configured to accept new peripherals ICAITS014B 3.5  Hardware peripherals are tested and client satisfaction is confirmed ICAITS014B 3.6  Amendments are made as required for client ICAITU005B 3.1  OH & S regulations are followed ICAITU004B 1.3  Workplace and OH & S procedures are followed to ensure safe working environment.

Resources Required  A working computer with a mouse, a keyboard and a printer  A box with a keyboard, a mouse, a printer, an external zip drive, a scanner, and the associated software, manuals, warranties and documentation. The mouse and printer drivers should be different from the existing ones  A packing list (on the box)  An equipment inventory (may be prepared by students in another assessment task)

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Assessment Task Installation and Testing of Peripheral Devices Title Due Date Short Description Installation and testing of a keyboard, a mouse, a printer, an external zip drive and a scanner Student Name Short answers/practical task

Performance Criteria Addressed (Partly Addressed) ü indicates criteria assessed Code Performance Criteria Compete Not Yet nt Compete nt ICAITS014B 2.1  Peripherals are obtained under instruction   from management/supervisor ICAITS014B 2.2  Peripherals are entered into equipment   inventory according to organisation’s procedures ICAITS014B 2.3  Contents are validated and method of   ensuring the physical contents match the packing list is demonstrated ICAITS014B 2.4  Peripherals are stored according to   vendor/manual guidelines ICAITS014B 3.2  Existing peripherals are disconnected and   replaced, with minimal disruption to clients ICAITS014B 3.3  New peripherals are connected with   minimum disruption ICAITS014B 3.4  Computer is configured to accept new   peripherals ICAITS014B 3.5  Hardware peripherals are tested and client   satisfaction is confirmed ICAITS014B 3.6  Amendments are made as required for client   ICAITU005B 3.1  OH & S regulations are followed   ICAITU004B 1.3  Workplace and OH & S procedures are   followed to ensure safe working environment.

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of 6 Page 3 of 6 Detailed Task Description You are part of the IT support team. A delivery of IT equipment has just arrived. You have been asked to install a new mouse, keyboard, printer, zip drive and scanner to an existing computer system in the boss’s office.

Short Answer Questions (should be typed and include footers with page numbers and name)  Write down the questions you need to ask before installing the equipment. Specify the personnel you should direct the questions  Describe briefly how you would check the contents of the delivery and the areas you would pay attention to.  How would you enter the peripherals into the equipment inventory ?  Where should the software, manuals, warranty information and other documentation be stored? What procedures would you recommend for the storage of these items? Justify your answer  Discuss the OH & S and ergonomic considerations for the set-up of the equipment  Describe how you would test the new equipment  How would you ascertain client satisfaction with the new equipment?  What procedures would you recommend for the storage/disposal of the disconnected equipment?

Practical Task  Disconnect the mouse, printer and keyboard from the existing system  Connect the new equipment  Install new software and configure the computer to accept the new equipment  The hardware should be tested  Client satisfaction should be confirmed (teacher sign off) and changes should be made if necessary

Evidence Information  Ability to connect hardware peripherals according to vendor instructions with a minimum of down time to the system needs to be demonstrated  Ability to interpret vendor manuals needs to be demonstrated  OH & S regulations relating to working with electrical equipment must be adhered to

of 6  Printout of appropriate answers to the short answer questions  Teacher sign off sheet

of 6 Confirmation of Client Satisfaction of Peripheral Installation

Periphe Date Client signature ral mouse keyboa rd printer Zip drive scanner