Unit 2 P8

Witness statement
Learner name		Emily Keir
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
Emily successfully created a folder and then changed the name by clicking ‘new folder’ on the document page. She then backed up her computer to iCloud by going onto iTunes and backing up the computer. She then deleted files and folders that she didn’t want by sending them to the recycle bin. Emily replaced the broken mouse by putting a new one into the USB port. Emily then replaced the paper in the printer by putting new paper in the printer drawer. She also cleaned the computer desktop screen, mouse and keyboard with computer cleaning spray and a cloth. Emily showed that she could defragment the computer system and set up the computer system to delete files automatically. She showed that she could archive documents by saving them to google drive.
Witness name	Jemma Mackay		Job role	Student
Witness signature	J,Mackay		Date	21/11/14
Assessor name
Assessor signature			Date

Unit 2 P6

Witness statement
Learner name		Emily Keir
Qualification		BTEC National 1st certificate in IT
Unit number and title		Unit 2.2 computer system. s.
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, powersaving 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
Emily successfully changed the icon size to large. She also showed how to change the font size to large. Emily changed the desktop background. She demonstrated this by left clicking the home screen and clicking personalise. She then clicked a new theme and applied it. This changed the background. She then went on to the documents to change the icon size. Emily clicked on the button in the right hand corner and proceeded to change the icon size to large. Emily changed the font size to large by left clicking on the home screen and clicking personalise and she went to adjust the settings and change the font size to 200%. Emily then logged off and logged back in to ensure that the font size was bigger.
Witness name	Jemma Mackay		Job role	Student
	MB
Witness signature	J.Mackay		Date	21/11/14
Assessor name
Assessor signature			Date

Unit 2 P5

Witness statement
Learner name		Emily Keir
Qualification		BTEC National 1st certificate in IT
Unit number and title		Unit 2.2 computer systems.
Assignment		P5 set up a standalone computer system, installing hardware and software components [SM3]
Description of activity undertaken (please be as specific as possible)
After making a successful start in your role as an IT trainer for the IT Support Department of RS Components, you have been have been asked to prepare training material of a more advanced and practical kind. Before you are allowed to do this you are required to prove your abilities in hardware and software upgrades. Task Achieved Date achieved Connect a monitor to a computer yes 21/11/14 Connect a keyboard to a computer yes 21/11/14 Connect a mouse to a computer yes 21/11/14 Demonstrate where the graphics card is installed yes 21/11/14 Install MS Office 2003 yes 21/11/14 Install MS security essentials yes 21/11/14 Create a user account yes 21/11/14 Configure system software, application software and documents yes 21/11/14
Assessment and grading criteria
P5 set up a standalone computer system, installing hardware and software components [SM3] For P5, learners must install at least one hardware and one software component in a stand-alone system. This is best evidenced with a witness statement or observation record and screen shots. Learners must use suitable safety equipment/tools and pay due regard to health and safety issues.
How the activity meets the requirements of the assessment and grading criteria, including how and where the activity took place
Emily was able to connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse successfully because when she turned the computer on it worked. She knew were the graphics card went and knows what It does. She correctly installed Microsoft office 2003 and all the security essentials to make sure that the computer was protected from viruses. Emily showed that she could create a user account as she accessed the control panel and selected ‘create a new user account’. She showed that she could configure the systems software, application software and documents too.
Witness name	Jemma Mackay		Job role	Student
Witness signature	J.Mackay		Date	21/11/14
Assessor name
Assessor signature			Date