These are the questions that need to be answered in your assignment.
Scenario
West Herts College is planning a new Multimedia course starting in the next few months. They wish to run a range of Multimedia software to produce outstanding Multimedia solutions. As an IT expert called in by the college to suggest what Hardware and software is needed, you are asked to produce a report and a short flash presentation.
1. [P1] Specify the hardware required for the college to be able to teach all the Multimedia Systems and to future proof the systems as much as possible by using cutting edge technology. including processor, memory,
sound cards, video cards, input devices and
output devices
2. [P2] describe the installation of a variety of
cards/boards in the processor, and the linking
together of hardware devices
3. [P3] describe the installation of a suitable operating
system and of a relevant applications software
package
4. [P4] understand a selection of common faults that
occur with multimedia systems, and how they
are resolved
5. [P5] explain a range of the most common terms used
when discussing multimedia technology.
6. [M1] produce a detailed specification of hardware to
meet a client specification including specific
examples of processor, memory, sound cards,
video cards, input devices and output devices
7. [M2] show a detailed understanding of the
installation of RAM, sound cards and video
cards to build a multimedia system to a client
specification
8. [M3] show a detailed understanding of the
installation of a specified operating system, a
specified multimedia applications package and
a specified software upgrade
9. [M4] produce and implement a test plan for a
specified multimedia system and produce a test
log of faults encountered and their solution.
10. [D1] evaluate the specification by justifying the
hardware selections made and stating how the
specification meets the client needs
11. [D2] produce a comprehensive installation and
testing plan for the hardware specified, an
operating system and one relevant applications
package
12. [D3] make good use of technical language
throughout which provides evidence to show a
clear and accurate understanding of the subject.
To achieve a pass all of the following conditions must be met.
P1 specify the hardware required to meet a client
specification including processor, memory,
sound cards, video cards, input devices and
output devices
P2 describe the installation of a variety of
cards/boards in the processor, and the linking
together of hardware devices
P3 describe the installation of a suitable operating
system and of a relevant applications software
package
P4 understand a selection of common faults that
occur with multimedia systems, and how they
are resolved
P5 explain a range of the most common terms used
when discussing multimedia technology.
To achieve a merit, all the pass criteria must be met and all the following criteria must also be met:
M1 produce a detailed specification of hardware to
meet a client specification including specific
examples of processor, memory, sound cards,
video cards, input devices and output devices
M2 show a detailed understanding of the
installation of RAM, sound cards and video
cards to build a multimedia system to a client
specification
M3 show a detailed understanding of the
installation of a specified operating system, a
specified multimedia applications package and
a specified software upgrade
M4 produce and implement a test plan for a
specified multimedia system and produce a test
log of faults encountered and their solution.
To achieve a distinction all these criteria must be met in addition to all the above criteria
D1 evaluate the specification by justifying the
hardware selections made and stating how the
specification meets the client needs
D2 produce a comprehensive installation and
testing plan for the hardware specified, an
operating system and one relevant applications
package
D3 make good use of technical language
throughout which provides evidence to show a
clear and accurate understanding of the subject.
Pass
Evidence is probably best written, but could conceivably be through questioning, or a
presentation, witnessed by the tutor.
At this level specification of hardware and description of installation of hardware need only be
generic. The operating system and applications package may also be regarded as non-specific.
Learners should select at least three common faults and their solutions.
A good range of technical terms, again at least three, should be included.
Merit
The detailed specification must include specific examples. Evidence may be written, oral or by
delivering a presentation. In the case of the latter two a detailed witness statement is required.
Likewise the installation criteria refer to specific examples being given. Evidence in this case
could be by tutor observation of the learner carrying out practical tasks, backed up by learner
commentary.
The test plan should be tailored to a specific system and should be relatively comprehensive. The plan must exist either in writing or in a computerised version, for which evidence must be printed copy. A test log of faults will probably be written evidence. There should be a detailed tutor witness statement which emphasises that the testing has been undertaken.
Distinction
The evaluation evidence could be in many forms, but is probably best written. It must describe
learners’ reasoning for making the selections in their specification, and include descriptions of
how they think it meets the client’s criteria.
The test and installation plan must be specific to the work done before in selecting hardware
and installing software. This is also probably best evidenced by a written report.
Learners will be expected to show wide knowledge of technical language in all of their work,
written or oral, and there must be clear evidence of this. Technical language must used
correctly.