Unit code, name ICTNWK304 - Administer network peripherals (1) Qualification/Course code, name ICT30118 - Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology (2) TAFE NSW
Table 1 Assessment instructions
Assessment details |
Instructions |
Assessment overview |
The objective of this assessment is to assess your knowledge and performance required to plan the installation of, install, and demonstrate peripheral devices to a network. |
Assessment Event number |
1 of 2 |
Instructions for this assessment |
This is a project-based assessment and will be assessing you on your knowledge and performance of the unit. This assessment is in four parts: 1. Plan to install network peripherals 2. Install network printer 3. Connect and share a storage device 4. Demonstrate peripheral devices. The assessment is also supported by: · Assessment checklist · Observation checklist 1 · Observation checklist 2 · Observation checklist 3 · Assessment feedback. Check the Assessment and Observation checklists to ensure that you’ve covered all the required tasks. |
Submission instructions |
When you have completed this assessment, submit it online for marking by your assessor. Submit the following files or documents for each part: · Part 1: Plan to install network peripherals o This document · Part 2: Install network printer o This document with screenshots or a screen recording using Skype o Testpage1.prn o Installation Completion form · Part 3: Connect and share a storage device o This document with screenshots o Testpage2.prn o Installation Completion form · Part 4: Demonstrate peripheral devices o A video recording of a demonstration. Follow the Video recording instructions (.pdf) to record and submit your video. It is important that you keep a copy of all electronic and hardcopy assessments submitted to TAFE and complete the assessment declaration when submitting the assessment. |
What do I need to do to achieve a satisfactory result? |
To achieve a satisfactory result for this assessment all questions must be answered correctly and all items in the Assessment Checklist and Observation Checklists must be marked Satisfactory. |
Assessment conditions |
Assessment conditions will replicate the workplace, including noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances. Make sure there is background noise, such as music for example, and interruptions while you are completing this assessment. |
What do I need to provide? |
· Computer, internet and login details. · A person, such as another colleague, to play the role of a user. · Peripherals for installation. · A video recording device, such as a smartphone to record your demonstration to a user. · Installation of a virtual machine using the Instructions_for_virtual_machine.docx in the resource folder. · an external hard drive or USB drive, which can be formatted, renamed and shared on a network. |
What will the assessor provide? |
· Access to the Learning Management System · Scenario documents as outlined in assessment: o Red Opal Innovations (ROI_Scenario.pdf) o Installation Completion form (ROI_Installation_comp.docx) · Files that are included in the resource folder (ICTNWK304_AE_Pro_1of2_SR1.zip), which are: o Instructions_for_virtual_machine.docx o Test_document.docx |
Due date and time allowed |
Indicative time to complete assessment: · Two hours. |
Supervision |
Your assessor may ask for additional evidence to verify the authenticity of your submission and confirm that the assessment task was completed by you. |
Reasonable adjustment |
If you have a permanent or temporary condition that may prevent you from successfully completing the assessment event(s) in the way described, you should talk to your assessor about ‘reasonable adjustment’. This is the adjustment of the way you are assessed to take into account your condition, which must be approved BEFORE you attempt the assessment. |
Assessment feedback, review or appeals |
In accordance with the TAFE NSW policy Manage Assessment Appeals, all students have the right to appeal an assessment decision in relation to how the assessment was conducted and the outcome of the assessment. Appeals must be lodged within 14 working days of the formal notification of the result of the assessment. If you would like to request a review of your results or if you have any concerns about your results, contact your Teacher or Head Teacher. If they are unavailable, contact the Student Administration Officer. Contact your Head Teacher for the assessment appeals procedures at your college/campus. |
You currently work for Red Opal Innovations in the IT section. The Network Manager, Terrence Stewart, has asked you to install and configure a printer (HP Colour LaserJet E87660) and an external hard drive shared on the network.
Download the resource folder which contains Instructions for a virtual machine and a test document referred to in Parts 2 and 3 of the assessment.
Before installing the peripherals, you need to plan where they’ll be located and demonstrate your knowledge of network peripherals.
Minimum 100 words
Minimum 40 words
a. |
b. |
c. |
d. |
Note: image attributions are listed in Trainer & Assessor Marking Guide
Device name |
Device letter |
Description |
Network printer |
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Network attached storage (NAS) |
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IP phone |
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Network security camera |
The next step is to install a network printer onto the system, as well as document the installation. You will complete this using a virtual machine (VM).
Follow the Instructions_for_virtual_machine.pdf in the resource folder to set up the VM.
When taking screenshots:
You will be granting permissions to the Guest user, so once you have installed your virtual machine, you will need to make sure this is enabled, as follows:
Complete the following tasks:
Send a Test email to make sure it works and include a screenshot of the email.
Next, you will need to connect and share a storage device. This can be an external hard drive or a USB drive.
When taking screenshots:
You need to demonstrate to a user how to use the peripherals that you’ve installed on the network in a demonstration of 5-10 minutes.
Prepare for your demonstration by organising:
Follow the Video recording instructions (pdf) to record and submit your video.
You are encouraged to rehearse the demonstration before completing the assessment.
During the meeting, make sure that you:
Role play participants:
Demonstrate to the user how to do the following tasks:
The following checklist will be used by your assessor to mark your performance against the assessment criteria of your activities. Use this checklist to understand what skills and/or knowledge you need to demonstrate in your assessment. All the criteria described in the Assessment checklist must be met. The assessor may ask questions while the activity is taking place or if appropriate directly after the activity has been completed.
Table 2: Assessment Checklist
TASK/STEP # |
Instructions |
S |
U/S |
Assessor Comments |
Part 1.1 |
Plans the location of peripherals, considering WHS standards |
The Observation checklist will be used by your assessor to mark your performance in Part 2 of this assessment. Use this checklist to understand what skills you need to demonstrate. The checklist lists the assessment criteria used to determine whether you have successfully completed this assessment event. All the criteria must be met. Your demonstration will be used as part of the overall evidence requirements of the unit. The assessor may ask questions while the demonstration is taking place or if appropriate directly after the task/activity has been completed.
Table 3 Observation Checklist 1
Task # |
Task/Activity Performed |
S |
U/S |
Assessor Comments |
Part 2.1 |
Installs Print Server software |
Date of Observation: Assessors are to record their observations in sufficient detail to demonstrate their judgement of the student’s performance against the criteria required. |
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Part 2.2 |
Connects printer to network using OS vendor-approved method |
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Part 2.2 |
Uses a meaningful name for printer |
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Part 2.2 |
Tests printer successfully |
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Part 2.3 |
Assigns priority level to printer queue |
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Part 2.4 |
Adds printer accessories as listed |
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Part 2.5 |
Configures access to the printer for users as listed |
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Part 2.6 |
Creates printing shortcuts (templates) as listed |
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Part 2.7 |
Configures settings to enable usage logs |
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Part 2.8 |
Configures settings to create maintenance schedules and usage statistics (when low on toner) and to work with email application |
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Part 2.9 |
Configures settings to create cost centre usage statistics |
The Observation checklist will be used by your assessor to mark your performance in Part 3 of this assessment. Use this checklist to understand what skills you need to demonstrate. The checklist lists the assessment criteria used to determine whether you have successfully completed this assessment event. All the criteria must be met. Your demonstration will be used as part of the overall evidence requirements of the unit. The assessor may ask questions while the demonstration is taking place or if appropriate directly after the task/activity has been completed.
Table 4 Observation Checklist 2
Task # |
Task/Activity Performed |
S |
U/S |
Assessor Comments |
Part 3.1 |
Connects and shares a storage device on the network using direct connection and OS vendor-approved method |
Date of Observation: Assessors are to record their observations in sufficient detail to demonstrate their judgement of the student’s performance against the criteria required. |
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Part 3.2 |
Uses a meaningful name for storage device |
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Part 3.3 |
Configures security for the storage device as listed |
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Part 3.4 |
Tests storage device successfully using an application |
The Observation Checklist will be used by your assessor to mark your performance in Part 4 of this assessment. Use this checklist to understand what skills you need to demonstrate. The checklist lists the assessment criteria used to determine whether you have successfully completed this assessment event. All the criteria must be met. Your demonstration will be used as part of the overall evidence requirements of the unit. The assessor may ask questions while the demonstration is taking place or if appropriate directly after the task/activity has been completed.
Table 5 Observation Checklist 3
Task # |
Task/Activity Performed |
S |
U/S |
Assessor Comments |
Part 4 |
Uses effective listening and questioning techniques |
Date of Observation: Assessors are to record their observations in sufficient detail to demonstrate their judgement of the student’s performance against the criteria required. |
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Part 4 |
Uses specific and relevant language suitable to the audience |
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Part 4 |
Addresses cultural differences in a work environment |
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Part 4.1 |
Demonstrates methods for using peripheral services |
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Part 4.2 |
Responds appropriately to additional questions |
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