Assignment brief – QCF BTEC
Assignment front sheet
Qualification Unit number and title
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT UNIT 2 – Computer Systems
Credit Value: 10 Course Code: (M/601/6630)
Learner name Assessor name
Dovydas Sabaliauskas Terence Wong
Date issued Hand in deadline Submitted on
29 October 2014 9 November 2014 Assignment title U2_A1_P1P2P3M1D1 Computer systems components
In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria.
Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found.
Criteria reference To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the learner is able to: Task no. Evidence
P1 Explain the function of computer hardware components 1
P2 Explain the purpose of operating systems 2
P3 Explain the purpose of different software utilities 3
M1 Compare the features and functions of different operating systems 4
D1 Explain how software utilities can improve the performance of computer systems 5
Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources used in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.
Learner signature: Dovydas S Date: 03.11.2014
Assignment brief
Qualification BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT
Unit number and title UNIT 2 – Computer systems
Credit Value: 10 Course Code:
“This submission is entirely my own work unless I have used quotation marks to indicate my reference to the work of others”
Everytime Adobe Acrobat releases an update my computer pops up with a nessage asking if I want to update it now or later. It also gives me the option to check a box for automatic updates (updating without asking my permission). I am not required to provide a disk or file.
Plagiarised work may belong to another student or be from a published source such as a book, report, journal or material available on the internet.
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“The writing in this essay is my own work. If I have used outside sources, I have acknowledged them through correct documentation.”
This assignment represents my own work. It is not a recycled assignment from another course and it has not been purchased, borrowed, or obtained from another source. Nor has any part of it been plagiarized. I did not include sections written by or summarized by other students. I have not shared any part of my paper with other students. I have made myself familiar with the definition of plagiarism and I have properly documented and cited all of the referenced data and quotes in the sections in which they are used. I am familiar with the rules for documenting sources and further understand that any violations of the college code of student conduct will cause me to fail this course (and not just the assignment at issue) and the case turned over to the college vice president’s office for possible further action including possible expulsion from the college.
Ms. Almanza claimed she researched and provided the claimant’s entire personnel file for this investigation and stated she was not aware of any industrial-related injuries associated with the claimants said injuries, by noting that no treating physicians ever provided any causation or the implied injuries. She provided proof with the claimant’s personnel file taken into as evidence by stating there was no medical evidence, doctors note or request of modified work duties to suggest any medical
Academic integrity: All work submitted in each course must be your own original work. This includes all assignments, exams, term papers, and other projects required by your instructor. Knowingly submitting another person’s work as your own, without properly citing the source of the work, is considered plagiarism. This will result in an unsatisfactory grade for the work submitted or for the entire course. It may also result in academic dismissal from the University.
I declare that this is my own work. I understand that copying and/or plagiarism will result in rejection of the work with no opportunity for resubmission
Academic integrity: All work submitted in each course must be your own original work. This includes all assignments, exams, term papers, and other projects required by your instructor. Knowingly submitting another person’s work as your own, without properly citing the source of the work, is considered plagiarism. This will result in an unsatisfactory grade for the work submitted or for the entire course. It may also result in academic dismissal from the University.
Since the 1980 's, the growth of the technology sector has been exponential. The introduction of the personal computer (PC) was the true catalyst for the growth in popularity of computer technology. With this introduction also came the growth in popularity of being a computer scientist. The code used to write the software for these personal computers was brand new and easy to use. What made it easy to use was the fact that the computer code for the PC was very similar to the English language; whereas, previous computers used punch cards as a way to program them.. This change was revolutionary because it allowed anyone to learn how to program a computer. This, coupled with the major computer advancements occurring in the United States, such as the internet, created the idea that becoming a computer scientist almost guaranteed you a job. At the time, this was true. The idea still is mostly true, however, many computer science jobs, usually Information Technology (IT) and other entry level jobs that involve programming, have been moved overseas. This shift to outsourcing is not very widespread as some people might think, but it could become widespread with the increase in quality of life and job availability in other countries. The outsourcing, while currently not a major issue, does have very real consequences for the future. Such consequences include lack of job availability for college graduates in the United States and, as a result, an increase in unemployment. Another
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Pryor to undertaking this activity I did not understand the basic skills required in order to make computer use easier. In the past I completed computer task based off of head knowledge and at times I would find myself completing my assignments in long periods of time. Though technology has improved I have become comfortable with old technology and have not tried to explore current updates until now. When presented with the opportunity to update my computer I would often not take advantage of the opportunity. This assignment allowed me to have a hands on experience that assisted me in learning the basic use of a computer.
By submitting this work, I am declaring that I am the originator of this work and that all other original sources used in this work have been appropriately acknowledged. I understand that plagiarism is the act of taking and using the whole or any part of another person’s work and presenting it as my own without proper acknowledgement. I also understand that plagiarism is an academic offence and that disciplinary action will be taken for plagiarism.
Computer hardware engineers research, develop, and test computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, and many more (Bureau of Labor Statistics). They design new computer hardware, create blueprints of computer equipment to be built. Test the completed models of the computer hardware that they design. Update existing equipment so that it will work will new software. Oversee the manufacturing process for the computer hardware. Maintain knowledge of computer engineering trends and new technology(Bureau of Labor Statistics).