Enderoth School
OCR Cambridge TEC (Certificate/Diploma) in IT
Unit 07 - Computer Network Systems
Student Name: Daniel McGinley
Grade Awarded by: STR
Date Awarded: __________
Grade: PASS/MERIT/DISTINCTION
Unit 07 - Assignment Checklist - 11-12-2013
TASKS &
LEVEL
ACTIVITIES
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LO1 - Know types of network systems and protocols
Task 1 (P1.1)
Task 2 (M1.1)
Task 3 (P1.2)
Task 4 (P1.3)
Task 5 (M1.2)
Task 6 (P1.4)
Task 7 (M1.3)
Task 8 (P1.5)
Task 9 (M1.4) Task 10 (P1.6)
Task 11 (M1.5)
Task 12 (P1.7)
Task 13 (P1.8)
Task 14 (P1.9)
Describe the 3 different types of networks
 Describe how information is transferred around the system in terms of
information flow
Suggest and justify a network system type and workstation purchase that will suit the
needs of your client and describe the benefits and drawbacks of this network
Describe with examples WAN information transfer technologies.
ATM
X.25 and Frame Relay
MPLS
Describe how the 5 different network topologies work and how they transfer information
Star
Ring
Bus
Mesh
Tree
Suggest and justify a network topology for your client and describe the benefits and
drawbacks of this topology
Describe how the 2 different network access methods work and how they transfer
information
CSMA
Token Passing
Suggest and justify the benefits and drawbacks of the internal network access methods
for the client and users
Describe how the 2 different network access methods work and how they transfer
information (HARDWARE)
TCP/IP
Peer to Peer
Suggest and justify the benefits and drawbacks of the external network access methods
for the client and users
Describe what a Client Server network is and the technical hardware necessary to provide
internal and external access
Suggest and justify the benefits and drawbacks of operating a Client Server network for
the client and users
Describe the technologies behind the Network Layer Protocols
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Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each Protocol within a school
environment
TCP/IP
Appletalk
UDP
802 Standards
FDDI
Describe what the following network connections are - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 3G/4G
 Outline the factors affecting range and speed of wireless connections within a
school environment
WIFI
Bluetooth
3g and 4g
Describe what the functions are for the following application layers - DNS, DHCP, HTTP,
FTP and SMTP
 Outline the practical applications used within a school environment
DNS
DHCP
HTTP
FTP
SMTP
LO2 - Understand the key components used in networking
Task 1 (P2.1)
Task 2 (M1.6)
Task 3 (P2.2)
Task 4 (M1.7)
Task 5 (M1.8)
Task 6 (P2.3)
Task 7 (M1.9)
Task 8 (P2.4) Task 9 (M1.10)
Task 10 (P2.5)
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Describe the practicalities of Base and Thin client workstations.
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Outline the benefits and drawbacks of the different forms of networked
workstations
Suggest and justify a network setup for your client and focus on the benefits and
drawbacks
Describe the functions and uses of the different servers
Print Server
Mail Server
File Server
Proxy Server
Web Server
Suggest and justify the network setup of server(s) for your client and focus on the benefits
and drawbacks
Suggest and justify the network setup of hardware component(s) for your client and focus
on the benefits and drawbacks
Network
Connection
Motherboard
Hard Drives
Memory
Processor
Power Supply
Describe the purposes, features and functions of a NIC, Router, Switch and Wireless
Access Point
Network Interface Cards –
Router
Switch
Wireless Access Point - WAP
NIC
Suggest and justify the network setup of interconnection device(s) for your client and
focus on the benefits and drawbacks
Describe what a Leased and Dedicated Line connection is
Suggest and justify the type of line connection for your client and focus on the benefits
and drawbacks
Describe the different kinds of Connections and Cabling within a Networking Environment
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Task 11
(M1.11)
Task 12
(M1.12)
Coaxial
Category 5e and 6
Fibre Optic
BNC Connector
Task 14 (P2.6)
Task 15
(M1.14)
Task 16 (P2.7)
Task 17
(M1.15)
Twisted Pair
STP
UPT
RJ45 Connector
Wireless Mobile Technology
Suggest and justify the type(s) of Connections and Cabling methods your client would
require within their network setup and focus on the benefits and drawbacks
Suggest and justify the type of Network Operating System (Microsoft Server versus Novell
Netware) your client would require within their network setup and focus on the benefits
and drawbacks
Windows NT Server
Task 13
(M1.13)
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Novell NetWare
Mac OSX
Linux
Suggest and justify the alternative Commercial Systems your client would require within
their network setup and focus on the benefits and drawbacks
Describe the different forms of Software used for a Network Operating System
File Sharing
Security
Directory
Network Support
Suggest and justify the type(s) of Software your client would require within their network
setup and focus on the benefits and drawbacks
Describe the importance of the different forms of protections used within a Networking
Environment
Suggest and justify the type(s) of protection measures your client would require within
their network setup and focus on the benefits and drawbacks
LO3 - Know the services provided by network systems
Task 1 (P5.1)
Describe the facility and importance of Directory Services within a network environment.
Account Management
Authentication Management
Active Directory
DNS
Task 2 (M3.1)
Describe the need for implementation of these Directory Services within a Primary School
System in terms of security, Data Protection and ease of student use.
Task 3 (D2.1)
Within your PowerPoint, evaluate the Directory Services need your business needs to
take to secure their Networks.
Task 4 (P5.2)
Describe the Range of Communication Services available to companies and the potential
benefits of monitoring and controlling access to these.
Task 5 (M3.2)
Describe the need for monitoring Communication Services within a Primary School
System in terms of security, Data Protection and filtered student use.
Task 6 (D2.2)
Within your PowerPoint, evaluate the procedures your organisations should take to
secure their Communication Systems.
Account Management
Account Management
Task 7 (P5.3)
Task 8 (M3.3)
Task 9 (D2.3)
Task 10 (P5.4)
Task 11 (M3.4)
Task 12 (D2.4)
Task 13 (P5.5)
Task 14 (M3.5)
Task 15 (P5.6)
Task 16 (M3.6)
Task 17 (D2.5)
Task 18 (P5.7)
Task 19 (M3.7)
Task 20 (P5.8)
Task 21 (M3.8)
Task 22 (D2.6)
Email
Remote Desktop
Email
Remote Desktop
Email
Remote Desktop
Authentication Management
Authentication Management
IRC
IRC
IRC
Active Directory
Active Directory
Discussion Boards
Social Networking
Discussion Boards
Social Networking
Discussion Boards
Social Networking
DNS
DNS
Remote Access
File Transfer
Remote Access
File Transfer
Email
File Transfer
Describe the Process and Benefits to companies of configuring File Sharing management
services.
Describe the circumstances in which File Sharing management takes place with a school
environment.
Within your PowerPoint, evaluate the procedures your organisations should take to
secure their student information if instigating file sharing rights.
Describe the need for Databases, Web and Proxy Services on a system to ensure
consistent functionality.
Describe the circumstances in which Application Management takes place with a school
environment.
Within your PowerPoint, evaluate the procedures your organisations should take to
secure their Application Software if instigating student management rights.
Describe the need for sharing devices on a system to ensure consistent availability.
Describe the circumstances in which Device Sharing Management takes place with a
school environment.
Describe the need for Storage Space allocation and management on a system to ensure
consistent functionality.
Describe the circumstances in which Storage Management takes place with a school
environment.
Within your PowerPoint, evaluate the Storage Space needs of your organisations and the
procedures that should be taken to allocate required student and department space.
Describe the facility of VOIP and Mobile Working within a Networking environment.
Describe the circumstances in which VOIP and Mobile Working takes place with a school
environment.
Describe the Policies of Authentication and the benefits of setting these access rights.
Describe the circumstances in which Authentification Rights takes place with a school
environment.
Within your Client’s system, describe the different Access and Authentification Rights
between Students and Staff and discuss the need for this security measure.
LO4 - Be able to make networked systems secure
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Task 01 (P6.1)
State why Passwords are essential to Network systems with examples of the risks and
give examples of strong and weak passwords.
Task 02 (P6.2)
State the policy of Access Control Lists and Permission Rights on files, folders and
programs and state the need to secure these right within a school environment.
Task 03 (P6.3)
Describe the importance and method of restoring files on a network and give examples
related to your Client of the need to generate a Policy of Recovery.
Task 04 (P6.4)
Describe Encryption and Encryption Keys and state how secure this method might be in
securing the data within a school environment.
Task 05 (P6.5)
Describe the different technologies that exist in biometrics and analyse their relative value
within your Clients Network.
Task 06 (P6.6)
State the different methods of physical security available and for your client, state the
possible benefits and implications of these security measures.
Task 07 (P6.7)
Describe the two different kinds of firewalls available for Networks and explain the need
for your Client to maintain this protection.
Task 08 (P6.8)
Describe with examples Spyware, Adware and Malware and describe how your company
can minimise the threat of each of these.
Task 09 (P6.9)
Describe the different types of risks that exist to information storage and describe to your
client and the level of risk they pose.
Task 10 (P6.10)
Describe what an Antivirus program is and in detail describe the precautions your client
should take to protect their network.
Task 11 (P6.11)
State and explain the different Software methods of detecting an intruder and state the
need for your Client to manage the network needs through software and vigilance.
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Confidentiality
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Evaluate the current levels of security the school will need to prepare for in order to
maintain a degree of security.
Task 12 (D2.7)
Task 13 (P6.12)
Task 14 (P6.12)
Task 15 (P6.12)
Task 16 (P6.12)
Task 17 (P6.12)
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Passwords
Authorisation
Levels of Risk
Security Issues
Backing up and
restoring
Intrusion Detection
Systems
Encryption
Biometrics
Antivirus
Software
Physical
Security
Create a guide that demonstrates to a new user with network rights the stages of
installing and configuring a Virus Checker and Firewall protections.
Create a guide that demonstrates to a new user with network rights the stages of
configuring a new User Account.
Within this guide that demonstrates to a new user with network rights the stages of
configuring the TCP/IP setting to connect to an existing network.
Within this guide that demonstrates to a new user with network rights the stages of
configuring Pop3 and SMTP Mail services.
Within this guide that demonstrates to a new user with network rights the stages of
configuring a Network Printer.
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