Set Up an IT System

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Connect up a personal computer, printer and peripheral devices safely

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1
  Identify what IT system components, storage and peripheral devices are needed and how to connect them
  
• 1.2
  Identify any health and safety issues associated with setting up an IT system
  
• 1.3
  Connect up the components of an IT system safely, including a printer and other peripheral devices
  
• 1.4
  Connect removable storage media to a PC safely
  

2 — Connect to an IT communication service

Assessment Criteria

• 2.1
  Connect communication hardware safely to a PC
  
• 2.2
  Identify the details needed to connect to an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
  
• 2.3
  Connect to a communication service from a PC
  

3 — Set up software for use

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1
  Configure the user interface to meet needs
  
• 3.2
  Identify what security precautions need to be addressed when connecting to the internet
  
• 3.3
  Set up and configure virus protection software
  
• 3.4
  Set up files and software to meet needs
  

4 — Check that the IT system and communication service are working successfully

Assessment Criteria

• 4.1
  Identify simple tests that can be used to check the system
  
• 4.2
  Identify simple communication tests that can be used to check the internet connection
  
• 4.3
  Run tests to check that the system and communication service are working successfully
  
• 4.4
  Identify how to report faults and seek expert help
  
• 4.5
  Respond to error messages and report faults as appropriate