IT BTEC 3 UNIT 9 Assignment 2010
BTEC National Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma in IT
Portfolio Evidence for Unit 9 – Computer Networks (2010)
You MUST provide coursework for ALL of the ‘P’ tasks or you will not pass this piece of work. To gain a Merit you must, satisfactorily, complete all of the ‘P’ and ‘M’ tasks and gain a Distinction you must, satisfactorily, complete all of the ‘P’, ‘M’ and ‘D’ tasks.
The assessment grid attached to this piece of coursework will help you.
Section 1: Networks
P1/P2/M1
You are working as an IT consultant for the Senior Management team of a large comprehensive school. The management team has asked for information regarding different types of networks as they are considering upgrading all of the IT systems within the school. You have been asked to provide some information for them about different types of networks, network standards and protocols..
P1
Produce a series of information sheets or leaflets or small set of linked web pages that describes each of the different types of network available and how they relate to particular network standards and protocols.
P2
Add a separate information sheet/leaflet/web page that describes why different network standards and protocols are necessary. Your examples should be realistic.
M1
Write a report that compares the benefits and disadvantages of peer-to-peer networks and client/server networks.
Section 2: Bespoke Systems
P3/P4/M2/D1
P3
You have been asked to design some easily accessible Information Posters that can be displayed in staff work areas, which will enable staff with few IT skills to link their laptop to the CCA network and to access network resources. Your posters should explain the key components necessary for this and how they are connected.
P4
Produce a leaflet for staff that explains the function of interconnection devices.
M2
Using the Design Brief given to you by the IT Manager, design a networked solution to meet those specific requirements.
D1
Write a justification of the design and
Portfolio Evidence for Unit 9 – Computer Networks (2010)
You MUST provide coursework for ALL of the ‘P’ tasks or you will not pass this piece of work. To gain a Merit you must, satisfactorily, complete all of the ‘P’ and ‘M’ tasks and gain a Distinction you must, satisfactorily, complete all of the ‘P’, ‘M’ and ‘D’ tasks.
The assessment grid attached to this piece of coursework will help you.
Section 1: Networks
P1/P2/M1
You are working as an IT consultant for the Senior Management team of a large comprehensive school. The management team has asked for information regarding different types of networks as they are considering upgrading all of the IT systems within the school. You have been asked to provide some information for them about different types of networks, network standards and protocols..
P1
Produce a series of information sheets or leaflets or small set of linked web pages that describes each of the different types of network available and how they relate to particular network standards and protocols.
P2
Add a separate information sheet/leaflet/web page that describes why different network standards and protocols are necessary. Your examples should be realistic.
M1
Write a report that compares the benefits and disadvantages of peer-to-peer networks and client/server networks.
Section 2: Bespoke Systems
P3/P4/M2/D1
P3
You have been asked to design some easily accessible Information Posters that can be displayed in staff work areas, which will enable staff with few IT skills to link their laptop to the CCA network and to access network resources. Your posters should explain the key components necessary for this and how they are connected.
P4
Produce a leaflet for staff that explains the function of interconnection devices.
M2
Using the Design Brief given to you by the IT Manager, design a networked solution to meet those specific requirements.
D1
Write a justification of the design and