Unit 2.2 Task1 P5

Witness statement
Learner name		Lara Cunningham
Qualification		BTEC National 1st certificate in IT
Unit number and title		Unit 2.2 computer systems.
Assignment		P5 set up a standalone computer system, installing hardware and software components [SM3]
Description of activity undertaken (please be as specific as possible)
After making a successful start in your role as an IT trainer for the IT Support Department of RS Components, you have been have been asked to prepare training material of a more advanced and practical kind. Before you are allowed to do this you are required to prove your abilities in hardware and software upgrades. Task Achieved Date achieved Connect a monitor to a computer X 06/11/14 Connect a keyboard to a computer X 06/11/14 Connect a mouse to a computer X 06/11/14 Demonstrate where the graphics card is installed X 06/11/14 Install MS Office 2003 X 06/11/14 Install MS security essentials X 06/11/14 Create a user account X 06/11/14 Configure system software, application software and documents X 06/11/14
Assessment and grading criteria
P5 set up a standalone computer system, installing hardware and software components [SM3] For P5, learners must install at least one hardware and one software component in a stand-alone system. This is best evidenced with a witness statement or observation record and screen shots. Learners must use suitable safety equipment/tools and pay due regard to health and safety issues.
How the activity meets the requirements of the assessment and grading criteria, including how and where the activity took place
Firstly Lara plugged in the monitor and tightened the screws on the plug to secure it. Next she plugged in the Ethernet cable to allow internet into the computer. After she plugged in the serial cable for the keyboard and mouse to be able to function. Finally she connected the cage to cover the wires for protection. Lara then installed Microsoft office and security essentials in front of me. She then created me my own user account and configured the system software. She the configured the application software and documents.
Witness name	Shannon Sludden		Job role	Student
Witness signature			Date	06/11/14
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