Tuesday, 10 June 2014

P7

Test
Method
Expected outcome
Actual Outcome
Action Required
software applications open and work as intended
To test this I will double click on the file & wait for the software to open
The software should open, I should have full access to the document and be able to save the document without any issues
The software opened as planned and without issue
None
default folder settings are correct
To test this I will look at the folder name and size
The default folder settings should be in place and functional when opened, including all software within the folder
The folder settings are default and functional
None required
desktop shortcuts go to the right place
To test this I will click on the shortcut to ensure that it opens the correct software that it has been allocated to
Upon clicking the shortcut, I should be re-directed to the appropriate software allocated to the shortcut
The software that has been allocated to the shortcut opened without any issues
No actions are required
the correct device drivers are installed
To test this, I will install a driver for a scanner, and tried to scan a picture of Paul so I can Photoshop his face onto several locations of images across the internet
I should be able to scan a picture of Paul and ‘Photoshop’ his face onto several inappropriately appropriate pictures on the internet for my amusement
I scanned a picture of Paul and ‘Photoshopped’ his face onto several inappropriately appropriate pictures on the internet for my amusement
No action required – legal action taken
the correct paper sizes are set for printing
To test this, I will open the printer setting and check the size of paper that has been set for printing
The paper size should be set to A4 and should print in A4
The paper size was correct as it was set to A4
No action required
menu options work as intended
To test this, I will open the menu and ensure that the options perform the action that it should
The menu options should function correctly
The menu options worked as intended
No action required
the correct date and time are set
To test this, I will check that the time and date at the bottom corner of the screen are correct
The time & date stated should be correct
The time & date are correct
No action required

Thursday, 5 June 2014

P7

The Task & The Outcome
Was This Achieved?
Date Of Achievement
The software applications open and close as intended - there should be no complications during this process.
Yes
23rd/05/2014
All of the default folder systems are correct and operational – Default systems should work as desired.
Yes
23rd/05/2014
The default desktop shortcuts are named correctly and direct you to the expected area – The shortcuts should direct the system user to their stated area.
Yes
23rd/05/2014
The befitting device drivers are currently installed correctly – All device drivers should be installed correctly.
Yes
23rd/05/2014
The appropriate paper sizes have been set for printing – The right paper size should be set and ready for printing, helping avoid complications.
Yes
23rd/05/2014
The menu options function as intended and desired – Once opened and in operation, the menu should work without fault.
Yes
23rd/05/2014
The correct time & date have been set – The hardware (monitor) is expected to show the correct time and date.
Yes
23rd/05/2014

P8

                                              Witness statement
Learner name
Lee Kennedy
Qualification
BTEC National 1st certificate in IT
Unit number and title
Unit 2.2 computer systems.
Assignment


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
I witnessed Lee create a folder under his own name, and create 3 other folders within the original folder under the names of Study, Home & Work. From here, I witnessed him configure the operating system to perform the following;-
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Back-up procedures
- Automatic scheduling and deletion of unwanted data
- Archiving
- Defragmentation
- Deleting temporary files
- Cleaning keyboard, mouse, display screen of the computer
- Replacing consumables printer paper in the printer provided
- Replacing the damaged mouse


Witness name
Kyle Donnelly
Job role
Student




Witness signature
Kyle Donnelly
Date
21st May 2014








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Date

P6

                                               

Witness statement
Learner name
Lee Kennedy
Qualification
BTEC National 1st certificate in IT
Unit number and title
Unit 2.2 computer systems.
Assignment
Set up and maintain a computer system

Description of activity undertaken (please be as specific as possible)
Task 2 (P6)
Using the computer system provided:
Change the icon size to large
Change the font size to large
colour/background to red


Assessment and grading criteria
P6.configure a computer system to meet user needs

For P6, learners must configure some basic system settings, such as left and right mouse buttons, power saving options, screen resolution, desktop theme, font size, default language setting, default folder locations etc.

How the activity meets the requirements of the assessment and grading criteria, including how and where the activity took place
I witnessed Lee, using the computing system in question; change the icon size to large, change the font size to large. I also witnessed him change the background colour to red. This took place in IV5 and was done in under 5 minutes.

Witness name
Kyle Donnelly
Job role
Student

MB


Witness signature
Kyle Donnelly
Date
20th May 2014








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Date