BTEC IT Unit 02 Lesson 09
Practical Work Briefing – P5, P6, P7
Mr C Johnston
ICT Teacher
www.computechedu.co.uk
Session Objectives
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Understand how to install and configure software to suit a
user,
Understand the grading requirements for the practical work,
Practical Work Tasks
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Your practical work
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Install missing hardware [P5]
Configure ROM BIOS [P6]
Install and configure an operating system to meet user
needs [P5/6]
Select, install and configure security options and utilities to
meet the needs to the user, [P6]
Select, install and configure application software to meet
the needs of the user, [P6]
Practical Overview
Install Hardware
Configure Bios
Install and Configure Operating
System
Install and Configure Software
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Testing
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Testing is the process of checking that things works as we are
expecting,
For P7 you need to test the configured computer system for
functionality, taking screen shots as appropriate,
In ICT we test by writing a test table first with a range of tests
and their expected result…
Test Description
Expected Outcome
Check that MS Word
allows text to be entered
On screen showing “The quick
brown fox jumps over the lazy
dog”
Pass /
Fail
Actual
Outcome
Corrective
Action
Programs installed
function – save, print,
etc
Time and date
correct
Printer works
Testing Ideas
Programs
installed run
Display settings
are correct
OS loads
Username and
Password works
Scheduled tasks run at
required time
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BTEC Book – Unit 02
p20-26
Practical Planning
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Whilst the practical demonstration is taking place you need to
create a project plan / test plan to help you with your work.
Use the activity column to makes notes on the different tasks
you will perform and write some tests for each.
Test Plan
Activity
Test
Expected Outcome
Install
HDD
Has power
Power cable connected to HDD
drive
Data cable present
IDE Cable attached to drive
Data
cable
properly
connected
Red strip towards power connector
(pin 1) on the drive – red strip
towards pin 1 on the board
Jumpers set proper
Set to master
HDD is secure in the case
HDD is inserted properly and
doesn’t move
Pass /
Fail
Actual
Outcome
Corrective
Action
Leave these column blank:
they will get filled in when
you do the practical work
Activities
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Hardware Install Activities
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BIOS Config Activities
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Date, Time, Drive Configuration, Boot Sequence, Password
Operating System Pre-Install Activities
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HDD, Optical Disk Drive, RAM, Processor
Partition, Format Drive, Regional Options, Languages, Product Key,
Admin Password,
Operating System Post-Install Activities
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User accounts, appearance, organise folders, install printers, scanners,
webcams, security setting (firewall, malware, antivirus) - schedule, setup
internet, activate windows, windows updates, install required drivers,
customise start menu (do at end)
Task Guidance
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Ensure you have written your test plan before you start your
practical work,
Take lots of photos and screen shots to show you have
carried out the practical work… use some within your testing,
Ensure your teacher completes the required witness
statement,
To write up the practical add few lines under each picture to
state what you have done – especially important for M3
where you need to justify the configuration selected.
P5 - set up a standalone computer system, installing hardware and
software components,
P6 - configure a computer system to meet user needs,
P7 - test a configured computer system for functionality.
• For P5, you 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 screenshots. You must use suitable safety equipment/tools and pay due
regard to health and safety issues.
• For P6, you 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. You may have needed considerable
prompting to do so. This is best evidenced with a witness statement or observation
record and screenshots.
• To achieve M3, you will need to have configured system and software settings in order
to make the system more appropriate for the specified purpose,
• For P7, evidence will be provided by a test plan and subsequent test results.
Screenshots may be relevant. Any test failures should be explained, with reasons.