p6 witness statement

Witness statement
Learner name		Benjamin spence
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: yes 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
Benjamin clearly showed how to change the icon size by using the drop down icon. Benjamin understood all tasks set and completed them with success. He also completed all tasks within a reasonable time.
Witness name	Jake buckingham		Job role	16-10-14
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Witness signature	j.buckingham		Date	16-10-14
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Assessor signature			Date

p5 witness statement

Witness statement
Learner name		Benjamin Spence
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 16-10-14 Connect a keyboard to a computer Yes 16-10-14 Connect a mouse to a computer Yes 16-10-14 Demonstrate where the graphics card is installed yes 16-10-14 Install MS Office 2003 Yes 16-10-14 Install MS security essentials yes 16-10-14 Create a user account Yes 16-10-14 Configure system software, application software and documents yes 16-10-14
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
He plugged the mouse using a cereal connector while checking the pins were not broken. He plugged the keyboard using an usb cable and connected the RGB cable. He also showed where the graphics card is on the computer and what it does. He was completely fine and cormfortable with all tasks set.
Witness name	Jake Buckingham		Job role
Witness signature	j.buckingham		Date	16.10.97
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Assessor signature			Date

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unit 2 p2

The Purpose of Operating Systems

An operating system is the low level software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks and controlling peripherals. Examples of operating systems are mac OS 9, mac OS XN and mac OS snow leopard.

Unit 2 Task 2:

Machine and Peripheral Management: Peripheral management controls peripheral devices by sending them commands in their own computer language. The software routine that knows how to deal with each device is known as a driver, and the Os needs drivers for the peripherals connected to the computer. When a new peripheral is added, that device's driver is installed into the operating system. The operating system communicates with the computer's peripherals via the software drivers for the devices. The operating systems controls the whole machine and all the components there. It also controls peripherals such as keyboards, mouses and printers.

Security: The purpose of security software (in this case an antivirus) is to do two things: block any viruses from downloading themselves onto your computer and if any are downloaded then the software will remove them. Depending on the antivirus you get, they will do basic scans and removals but some will also optimise your computer for speed.

File Management:  The purpose of having file managing software in your computer is to mainly help you keep organised and prevent you from losing your work and other documents.

Device Drivers: Device drivers are a set of software instructions that control the interface between a computer and a connected peripheral device. Device drivers tell your machine what the device is, what the device does, and all the other instructions needed for operation. 

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