HN Computing (all pathways)
Unit Computer Platforms
Possible Evidence for Learning
Outcomes
2.1 The functions of different types
of operating system have been
contrasted.
2.2
Title Operating Systems
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An understanding of how to
customise operating systems
has been demonstrated.
Possible Evidence for Grade
Descriptors
D1
The functions and features of
operating systems have been
contrasted and conclusions are
valid and justified.
Course
HN Computing (all pathways)
Unit
Computer Platforms
Unit Leader
Brendan Coulson
Assessment No.
1
Version
03/11/2008
Assessment Title Operating Systems
Subject Tutor
(Please enter your Lecturer’s name here)
Unit Number
Hand-in date
20870V
Week 6
HN Computing (all pathways)
Unit Computer Platforms
Title Operating Systems
EVALUATION (Please complete all sections)
What knowledge or
skills have you learnt
from this assignment?
(Continue on separate
sheet if necessary)
How well do you think
your work addresses
the intended learning
outcomes and how do
you think you could
improve it?
(Continue on separate
sheet if necessary)
QUESTIONNAIRE (Please tick appropriate box)
1 How clear were the
aims and objectives
/learning outcomes
of the assessment?
3 How would you rate
the quality of
teaching and
learning styles
used?
5 How would you rate
the skills you have
learnt from this
assessment?
Additional comments.
(Continue on separate
sheet if necessary)
very unclear
not clear
OK
clear
very clear
very poor
poor
OK
good
excellent
learnt nothing
learnt a little
OK
good
excellent
2 How clearly were the
tasks and
assessment criteria
explained?
4 How good were the
assessment
resources? (books/
handouts/ Internet/
practical resources)?
6 What was your
experience of this
assessment overall?
very unclear
not clear
OK
clear
very clear
very poor
poor
OK
good
excellent
very unhappy
unhappy
no problems
enjoyed it
excellent
HN Computing (all pathways)
Unit Computer Platforms
Title Operating Systems
Introduction
You have been retained as a consultant by Appledore Accountants plc to advise on
the choice of operating system and application software for their new computer
system. To help them make a more informed choice you agree to train their board
members on the fundamentals of computer systems. As an introduction to this
training you prepare a report contrasting the functions of different types of operating
systems.
You go on to give a practical demonstration of the creation of user environments and
systems for a computer user.
Task 1
(Assessment Criteria 2.1)
Write a report comparing the functions of operating systems for personal computers,
networked computers and mainframe computers, (for example a network operating
system has to allow data files to be shared between users while a stand alone PC
does not).
Task 2
(Assessment Criteria 2.2)
The following customising tasks will be witnessed and signed off by your tutor, using
the checklist for task 2.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Create a new folder.
Create a file structure for storing word-processed documents. Your structure is
to use at least 3 levels.
Personalise your desktop by adding 3 icons/shortcuts.
Customise the start menu by adding 2 new shortcuts.
Backup files to disc.
Install a program.
Remove a program.
Replace the screen saver by a new one.
Change the background of the desktop.
This checklist must be handed in with your report.
Deliverables
An informal report comparing the functions of different types of operating systems.
A signed off checklist for task 2.
End of assignment brief
HN Computing (all pathways)
Unit Computer Platforms
Title Operating Systems
Student Name
Checklist for task 2
Task
Number
1
2
3
Task
Tutor Signature
Create a new folder.
Create a file structure for storing wordprocessed documents. Your structure is to use
at least 3 levels.
Personalise your desktop by adding 3
icons/shortcuts.
4
Customise the start menu by adding 2 new
shortcuts.
5
Backup files to disc.
6
Install a program.
7
Remove a program.
8
Replace the screen saver by a new one.
9
Change the background of the desktop.
Course
HN Computing (all pathways)
Unit
Computer Platforms
Unit Leader
Brendan Coulson
Assessment No.
1
Version
03/11/2008
Assessment Title Operating Systems
Subject Tutor
(Please enter your Lecturer’s name here)
Unit Number
Hand-in date
20870V
Week 6