Task+2


 * Task 2: Operate Computer Hardware **

Create a video for Stage 5 students to teach them about the hardware components and peripherals on a computer (a list of inclusions is attached). Also include an overview of the boot process, the role of the operating system and the difference between two different computer platforms (e.g. AppleMac/PC).
 * Part A: **

To assist you with Part A of this task, refer to the following pdf file:

__ Scenario: __ You are a member of an IT department in a large company. The role of the IT department is to maintain the company’s computer hardware so it continues to function efficiently.
 * Part B:**

To fulfill this function, the IT department needs to follow safe work practices; establish the location requirements for the hardware and peripherals; establish maintenance practices; and determine appropriate hardware quality standards.


 * Demonstrate a variety of practical skills and submit written documentation: **
 * 1) **** Establish the minimum hardware and software specification for the above scenario’s business requirements. **** q **
 * 2) **** Create a maintenance schedule log for a computer, based on the computer manufacturer’s recommendations. **** q **
 * 3) **** Develop a maintenance manual to care for a computer. Then based on your manual, carry out an inspection and cleaning of a computer, complete your maintenance log. **** q **
 * 4) **** Relocate a computer. This involves taking the computer apart, following OH+S principles whilst moving and setting it up in a different location. You should chose and justify the position of the location. Create a report on this relocation of a computer **** q **
 * 5) **** Carry out diagnostic testing on the computer such as a disk scan, defragment the hard drive and a virus scan. **** q **
 * 6) **** Complete the maintenance worksheet you created in Step 2. **** q **


 * Part C:**
 * Create a maintenance/log schedule for assigned classrooms (teacher will assign). Your schedule must include: **


 * ** Building ** || ** Room # ** || ** Teacher ** || ** Computer # ** || ** Blue Tag # ** || ** PC Serial # ** || ** Network ID ** || ** Monitor Model ** || ** Monitor Serial # ** || ** Actions Taken ** ||


 * 1) ** Carry out an inspection and the cleaning of computers with a completed maintenance log. **** q **
 * 2) ** Tidy up the area – making sure that the computers are neat, cables untangled, etc. **** q **
 * 3) ** Carry out diagnostic testing on the computer such as a virus scan. **** q **
 * 4) ** Complete the maintenance worksheet. q **