ICTNWK304 Administer Network Peripherals Project Assessment

Project assessment: Install network peripherals

Criteria

Unit code, name and release number

ICTNWK304 - Administer network peripherals (1)

Qualification/Course code, name and release number

ICT30118 - Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology (2)

Assessment instructions

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.

Specific task instructions

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.

Part 1: Plan to install network peripherals

Before installing the peripherals, you need to plan where they’ll be located and demonstrate your knowledge of network peripherals.

  1. Outline at least three recommendations for locating the required peripherals, considering work health and safety (WHS) standards. Things to consider may include:
    • suitable environmental conditions for the equipment and accessories
    • safety precautions when connecting to electricity and moving the equipment.

Minimum 100 words

  1. Summarise the industry standards that are expected of a peripheral device to enable it to be added to a network.

Minimum 40 words

  1. Match the following network peripherals to their names (in the table below the images) by writing its letter next to the correct name, in the Device letter Write a description of each peripheral in the Description column (75-125 words total).

a.

b.

c.

d.

Note: image attributions are listed in Trainer & Assessor Marking Guide

Device name

Device letter

Description

Network printer

Network attached storage (NAS)

IP phone

Network security camera

Part 2: Install network printer

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.

  • You are required to record your completion of the tasks using screenshots and submit them as evidence for this assessment.

When taking screenshots:

  • Use the Snipping Tool (Windows), print screen or a video screen capture tool, such as Skype, to record your actions.
  • To show you are using your machine, use Sticky Notes (Windows) or an equivalent tool to record your name and ensure you capture the sticky note in the screen shot or recording.
  • For each of the tasks 1 to 9 below, take a screenshot of the process and a screenshot of the final setting. Place the screenshots into the box following each activity.
  • Your assessor will complete Observation checklist 1. Check the observation checklist to ensure that you’ve covered all the required tasks.

Tasks

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:

  • Click on the Start icon and search for Computer Management.
  • Under Local Users and Groups, click Users.
  • Double-click Guest to open Properties.
  • Make sure Account is disabled is not checked.
  • Exit the virtual machine and restart it.

Complete the following tasks:

  1. Install the Print Server.
  1. Install the following printer as a network printer with manual settings, according to the operating system vendor approved method:
    • Port: FILE: (Print to File)
    • Model of printer: HP Universal Printing PCL 6 (this is a universal driver used for the HP Color LaserJet E87660)
    • Printer name: Use an abbreviation for the printer name that indicates:
      • it belongs to Red Opal Innovations Multimedia Department
      • it’s the second printer in that department
    • Ensure the printer is shared on the network
    • Location: ROI Multimedia Department
    • Comment: Main printer for ROI Multimedia
    • Do not set as the default printer
    • Print a test page (this will save a .prn file – name it Testpage1).
  1. Assign a priority level of 20 to this printer.
  1. Add the following printer accessories and upgrades for this printer:
    • Printer auto select: A4
    • Manual Feed: Envelope DL
    • Tray 1: A4
    • Tray 2: A3
    • Duplex Unit (for 2-sided Printing): Installed
    • Accessory Output Bin: Single Output Bin
    • Printer Hard Disk: Installed
  1. Configure access to the printer as follows:
    • Ensure the Everyone account has the following security permissions:
      • Print (Allow)
      • Manage Documents (Allow).
  • Ensure Guest account has the following security permissions (Hint: you may need to add the Guest user first):
    • Print (Allow)
    • Manage Documents (Deny)
  1. Create printing shortcuts as follows. These are printing presets, not desktop shortcuts.
    • Shortcut 1
      • Name: Envelopes
      • Paper: Envelope DL
      • Paper source: Manual feed
      • Pages per sheet: 1
      • Print on both sides: No
  • Shortcut 2
    • Name: Landscape double sided
    • Paper: A4
    • Paper source: Auto
    • Print on both sides: Yes, flip up
    • Orientation: Landscape
  1. Configure the printer so that usage logs are enabled.
  1. Create a filter on your printer to send an email notification when it’s low on toner. Use the following settings:
    • Recipient email address: [Your TAFE email address]
    • Sender email address: [Your teacher’s email address]
    • SMTP server: mail.tafensw.edu.au
    • Message: [your printer name] is low on toner.

Send a Test email to make sure it works and include a screenshot of the email.

  1. Create a cost centre for the Multimedia Department. Use a name and code that indicates:
    • it applies to Red Opal Innovations Multimedia Department
    • it is the second cost centre.
  1. Document the installation, configuration and testing of the installation using the Installation Completion form (ROI_Installation_comp.docx).

Part 3: Connect and share a storage device

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:

  • Use the Snipping Tool (Windows) or print screen to record your actions.
  • To show this is your machine, use Sticky Notes (Windows) or an equivalent tool to record your name and ensure you capture the sticky note in the screen shot.
  • For each of the tasks 1 to 5 below, take a screenshot of the process and a screenshot of the final setting. Place the screenshots into the box following each activity.

Tasks

  1. Connect your storage device and perform the following according to the operating system vendor approved method:
    • Configure it correctly to enable sharing.
    • Share the device.
  1. Name the storage device by using an abbreviation that indicates:
    • it belongs to Red Opal Innovations Accounts Department
    • it is the first shared drive in that department.
  1. Configure security for your storage device so that the Guest user has Read access only.
  1. Copy the docx file onto your storage device. You’ll need to do this outside of the virtual machine, so you’ll need to exit, copy, then restart the virtual machine. Open the test document in Notepad and print it to the networked printer. This will save a .prn file – name it as Testpage2.
  1. Document the installation, configuration and testing of the installation using the Installation Completion form (ROI_Installation_comp.docx).

Part 4: Demonstrate peripheral devices

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:

  • a person, such as another student, to act as the user
  • your video recording device and set up.

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:

  • use effective listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding
  • use specific and relevant language suitable to the audience
  • address cultural differences in a work environment.

Role play participants:

  • User — the person acting in this role
  • ROI employee — you.

Demonstrate to the user how to do the following tasks:

  • Print a document to the printer.
  • Access and use one of the printing shortcuts you created.
  • Map the network drive.

Assessment checklist

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

Observation checklist 1

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
(Describe the student’s ability in demonstrating the required skills and knowledge)

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.

Part 2.2

Connects printer to network using OS vendor-approved method

Part 2.2

Uses a meaningful name for printer

Part 2.2

Tests printer successfully

Part 2.3

Assigns priority level to printer queue

Part 2.4

Adds printer accessories as listed

Part 2.5

Configures access to the printer for users as listed

Part 2.6

Creates printing shortcuts (templates) as listed

Part 2.7

Configures settings to enable usage logs

Part 2.8

Configures settings to create maintenance schedules and usage statistics (when low on toner) and to work with email application

Part 2.9

Configures settings to create cost centre usage statistics

Observation checklist 2

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
(Describe the student’s ability in demonstrating the required skills and knowledge)

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.

Part 3.2

Uses a meaningful name for storage device

Part 3.3

Configures security for the storage device as listed

Part 3.4

Tests storage device successfully using an application

Observation checklist 3

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
(Describe the student’s ability in demonstrating the required skills and knowledge)

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.

Part 4

Uses specific and relevant language suitable to the audience

Part 4

Addresses cultural differences in a work environment

Part 4.1

Demonstrates methods for using peripheral services

Part 4.2

Responds appropriately to additional questions

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