Unit 2: Task 6a: P4

Task 6a (P4)
Write a report in which you recommend a computer system for the marketing department to purchase.
You must consider ALL the hardware and software needed to complete the designs, think about the software minimum system requirements before deciding on components.
Explain why you have chosen the components and include the current cost of each component.

(For P4, learners could present the evidence as a report or presentation. The choice of components should be briefly explained but may not make reference to all the user requirements. It is important that the final specification includes all the necessary hardware and software components for the system to work).

Unit 2: Task 4: P8

Witness statement
Learner name		Larissa Meikle
Qualification		BTEC National 1st certificate in IT
Unit number and title		Unit 2.2 computer systems.
Assignment		Unit 2: Task 4: P8
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
Larissa has successfully completed the tasks specified; she carried out this routine maintenance accurately and swiftly.  She has knowledge of how to replace a damaged mouse by removing the cable that has been inserted into the main tower, then connecting a new working mouse into the port that the previous mouse had been designated to. Larissa has been able to create a file structure under user and then within that file create the three necessary files as asked.  She is also aware of how to correctly perform a back-up procedure, involving copying all of the files stored on the device onto storage for example backup discs which are useful in case something goes wrong on your system and wipes it clean it can all be restored via the back up. Backups help guarantee that no data shall be lost and ensure durability.  *
Witness name	Lorenzo Pagliuca		Job role	Student
Witness signature	Lorenzo Pagliuca		Date	03/11/2014
Assessor name	Phil Wilkinson
Assessor signature			Date

*She is also well-aware on how to set up scheduled scans and knows how to delete unwanted folders, by selecting in the settings a specific time for files to be scanned. Larissa is also aware on how to archive and create backups for the PC if any data needs to be restored it can be located when you have archived your files.  Is capable of deleting temporary files that have been previously permanent from the system; she can clean various components such as the keyboard, mouse and display screen. Larissa is highly capable of defragging a PC, by opening the SanDisk and can perform maintenance which can be scheduled, and then select the hard drive you desire to scan and clicking begin then finish by proceeding onto the next step. Or access through DiskDefrangmenter and follow the process accordingly. Finally Larissa is also knowledgeable of how to replace printer paper on any printer that may be provided for example Epson or Canon.