Unit 16757 Evidence Workbook

Unit 2780 Evidence Workbook

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of a personal computer system

Level 2 Credits 9

Created by: Rapid Results Date: January 08

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Date

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Assessor’s Name

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Section 2

ATTESTATION

Unit Standard 2780

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of a personal computer system

Candidate Name:

Manager / Workplace assessor Name:

To be awarded the Unit Standard 2780, each candidate is asked to have their manager testify that the evidence produced was completed by the candidate and was implemented by them.

It would be appreciated of you were to spend some time with the candidate viewing the evidence completed in this Evidence Folio and then complete this attestation and discussion paper.

Thank you.

Unit 2780: Demonstrate and apply knowledge of a personal computer system

Evidence Workbook 1

Level 2 Credits 9

PC No. / Observation / discussion points / Range / further information / Can be completed Yes / No / Manager Notes
4.1 / Ask candidate to either:
1)Connect up 5 of the components of the PC
OR
2)Show and explain how 5 of the components of the PC are connected and check the connections / Components may include but are not limited to:

System unit
Keyboard
Mouse or other pointing device
Monitor
Power leads
Digital camera
Scanner
Disk drive
Modem
Connection to a network or the internet

Evidence of five examples is required.
5.1 / Candidate to adjust PC set-up so it complies with accepted ergonomic principles for the safe operation of a PC system. / Includes all of the following:

Keyboard, mouse position
Monitor position
Posture in chair
Seating height
Feet placement

Answer shows candidate understands importance of micro and macro pauses, and can describe exercises which help to reduce risk of OOS.
4.2
4.3 / Candidate to power up their PC system / Candidate must be able to power up their system.
4.4 / Discuss with candidate the importance of anti virus software and why it is used / needed.
Discuss further security breach issues / To protect company computer system from unauthorised users.
Answer to cover:
Protect company computer system.
3.1
3.2 / Candidate to print a copy of document or email. / Answer to cover:
Check for error messages or faults such as lack of paper, jams, lack of power. Remedy these and print again.
3.2
4.4 / If a workplace document providing an example of fault call/email made to the PC support area, to replenish printer supplies, fix faults etc. if available, attach it to the assessment material as additional evidence. / Answer to cover:
Answer will vary depending on the organisation, but could include calling or emailing the IT Dept, logging a fault through the system, talking to manager etc.
Observation / Discussion Outcome
Manager Comments:
Managers Signature ______
ManagersName ______
Date: ______

Unit 2780: Demonstrate and apply knowledge of a personal computer system

Evidence Workbook 1

Level 2 Credits 9