Set Up an IT System

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
R/502/4211
Credits:
5
Guided learning hours:
40 hours

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Select and connect up a personal computer safely with associated hardware and storage media to meet needs

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Explain the reasons for choosing different system components and how to avoid any compatibility issues between hardware and software
  • 1.2
    Explain any health and safety issues associated with setting up an IT system
  • 1.3
    Explain the characteristics of IT systems that affect performance
  • 1.4
    Select and connect up the components of an IT system safely, including any peripheral devices and storage media
2 — Select and connect IT system to a communication service successfully to meet needs

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Explain the reasons for choosing a communication service
  • 2.2
    Explain what effect variations in data transmission speed may have
  • 2.3
    Select and connect communication hardware safely to an IT system
  • 2.4
    Select and connect to a communication service from an IT system
  • 2.5
    Explain the factors which influence choice of Internet Service Providers
3 — Install and configure operating system and application software for use

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Configure the user interface to meet needs
  • 3.2
    Explain what security precautions need to be addressed for the system to be used securely online by several users
  • 3.3
    Install, set up and configure virus protection and other security systems and software
  • 3.4
    Explain the benefits and risks of using disk partitions or other backup locations
  • 3.5
    Establish a backup routine for data and system
  • 3.6
    Install, set up and configure application software to meet needs
4 — Check that the IT system and communication service are working successfully

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Explain what system tests and communication tests are needed and why
  • 4.2
    Select and run suitable tests to make sure that the system and communication service are working successfully
  • 4.3
    Explain the range of help and troubleshooting facilities available to solve problems
  • 4.4
    Establish procedures for recovery in the event of system faults or failure
  • 4.5
    Respond to faults and error messages and use help and troubleshooting facilities to determine and take appropriate action