ICA05 Information and Communication Technology

Western NSW Region

Registered Training Organisation

90333

ICA20105 Certificate II in Information Technology

UNIT 6

Operating System

ASSESSMENT TASK 14

Operating System Analysis

Unit of competency:ICAI3020A – Install and Optimise Operating System Software

ICAS3031A – Provide Advice to Clients

Unit 6 – Task 14 /
WESTERN NSW REGION
90333
ASSESSMENT TASK 14 COVER SHEET
Student Name:
Assessor’s Name:
Date handed out:
Training Package:
(code & name) / ICA05 – Information & Communication Technology
Qualification:
(code & name) / ICA20105 Certificate II in Information Technology

UNITS OF COMPETENCY BEING ASSESSED:

CODE / UNIT
ICAI3020A / Install and Optimise Operating System Software
ICAS3031A / Provide advice to clients

STUDENT CHECKLIST:

Please tick

YES / NO
I understand the purpose of this Assessment Task
I have been provided with information on RPL
I have been provided with information on the Appeals system
I have notified the assessor of any special needs to be considered during this Assessment Task
I have completed a Self-Assessment Checklist for these units

Student signature: ______Date: ______
ASSESSMENT TASK 14

Task Name / Operating Systems Analysis
Assessment Date
Assessment Method / Multimedia presentation. Memo.
Time / 3 Weeks
Instructions to Assessors / Unit may be assessed through submission of documents in paper or electronic form
Instructions to Students / Complete task and submit required documents by due date
Tools & Equipment / PC workstation, internet and library resources.
OH&S Requirements / PC workstation setup according to OH&S standards
Completion / Submit multimedia presentation and office memo in paper and/or electronic form as directed.

UNITS, ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA BEING ASSESSED

ICAI3020A – Install and Optimise Operating System Software (p 67)

1 Determine function of operating systems
1.1 Identify and demonstrate understanding of the purposes of the operating system
1.2 Distinguish between batch system, real-time system, multi-tasking system
1.3 Identify and demonstrate understanding of the basic functions of operating system, including file system, memory management, process scheduling
1.4 Identify and demonstrate management of virtual memory
2 Obtain operating system
2.3 Determine and apply knowledge of licensing, hardware and security requirements
ICAS3031A Provide advice to clients
2 Provide advice on software, hardware or network
2.9 Provide manuals and help documentation to the client

TASK DESCRIPTION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENT

As part of your job at Zip-D Inc, you have been approached by management to prepare a presentation to senior executives as part of their continual education programme.

Management have expressed an interest in increasing their knowledge of the purposes and functions of operating systems. Executives have also requested clarification on licensing, hardware and security requirements.

You are required to produce a multimedia presentation using a software package of your choice that can be used to help management understand these issues. Management also require you to produce a memo to all staff.

TASK 1 – MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION / St / Te
Using software of your choice, prepare a multimedia presentation that clearly outlines the following :
a) The purpose of an operating system including:
(i)first program loaded into the computer by a boot program and remains in memory at all times
(ii)manage all other programs including the allocation and usage of hardware resources such as:
-memory
-central processing unit (CPU) time
-access and security
-hard disk space
-peripheral devices
(iii)foundation software on which other application / application programs depend
b) The benefits and limitations of the following operating systems:
(i)single – user / task
(ii)multi – user / task
(iii)network
c) Operating systems features included in:
(i)open source (such as Linux)
(ii)windows
(iii)apple (Mac OS-X)
d) Include a table outlining the basic features, functions, benefits and limitations of:
(i)batch file systems
(ii)real-time systems
(iii)multi-tasking systems
TASK 2 - MEMO
Prepare an office memo that outlines the following :
(i)The responsibilities of the user with regard to End User License Agreements (EULA)
(ii)The differences between single user, network and site licenses
(iii)Copyright issues with copying software
Unit 6 – Task 14
STUDENT SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
& ASSESSOR FEEDBACK FORM /
WESTERN NSW REGION
90333
Student Name:
Assessor’s Name:
Assessment Date:
Training Package: / ICA05 – Information & Communication Technology
Qualification: / ICA20105 – Certificate II in Information Technology

Student: Place a tick in the ‘I can’ column if you believe you can perform the task described

UNITS, ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA BEING ASSESSED

ICAI3020A – Install and Optimise Operating System Software (p 67)

/ I can / Assessment
Decision
1 Determine function of operating systems
1.1 Identify and demonstrate understanding of the purposes of the operating system
1.2 Distinguish between batch system, real-time system, multi-tasking system
1.3 Identify and demonstrate understanding of the basic functions of operating system, including file system, memory management, process scheduling
1.4 Identify and demonstrate management of virtual memory
2 Obtain operating system
2.3 Determine and apply knowledge of licensing, hardware and security requirements
ICAS3031A Provide advice to clients
2 Provide advice on software, hardware or network
2.9 Provide manuals and help documentation to the client

Student Comment:

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Student Signature______Date______

ASSESSOR FEEDBACK FOR FUTURE ACTION

Gaps in Performance:
Strategies for further improvements:

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Assessor Signature______Date______

Student Comment:

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Student Signature______Date______

Department of Education & Training Western NSW Region 90333

ICA05 Information Technology Assessment Task 14 Version 04/2007

Table of Specifications: Unit 6 Task 14

Units of Competence: / ICAI3020A - Install and Optimise Operating System Software (p 67) / Industry area: / ICA05 Information and Communication Technology
Activity / Performance Criteria (Link to elements of competency) / Methods of Assessment
Prepare and submit multimedia presentation covering:

the purpose of an operating system
the benefits, limitations and features of operating systems

Prepare and submit an office memo outlining user responsibilities, copyright and licenses /

ICAI3020A – Install and Optimise Operating System Software (p 67)

1 Determine function of operating systems
1.1 Identify and demonstrate understanding of the purposes of the operating system
1.2 Distinguish between batch system, real-time system, multi-tasking system
1.3 Identify and demonstrate understanding of the basic functions of operating system, including file system, memory management, process scheduling
1.4 Identify and demonstrate management of virtual memory
2 Obtain operating system
2.3 Determine and apply knowledge of licensing, hardware and security requirements
ICAS3031A Provide advice to clients
2 Provide advice on software, hardware or network
2.9 Provide manuals and help documentation to the client
/ Self assessment checklist and assessor feedback form
Multimedia presentation and memo task.

Department of Education & Training Western NSW Region 90333

ICA05 Information Technology Assessment Task 14 Version 04/2007