Assemble the personal computer Understand the assembly process and be able to complete this in a safe manner while protecting oneself, others and the equipment in use, ensuring that:
● the planned installation sequence is followed
● all components are assembled without damage
● all antistatic precautions are followed during assembly
● the processor and cooling fan are correctly seated on the motherboard
● the motherboard is correctly assembled, with processor, and seated in case
● connectors are correctly inserted from any devices
● cards/memory are correctly seated
● storage devices are correctly fixed in case
● the motherboard is correctly connected to the case
● the case is correctly closed and secured
● all external devices are correctly connected
● all packaging is disposed of in an environmentally friendly way
● all safety checks are performed
● operating system software is installed and configured
● performance testing software is installed and configured.
Be aware of health and safety issues throughout the assembly of a personal computer, e.g. hardware, electrical connection risks and guidelines, handling equipment. Be aware of anti-static issues throughout the assembly of a personal computer, ensuring oneself is ‘earthed’.
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Learning aim C: Build and test a personal computer |
1C.4 Build a personal computer, with guidance, ensuring that: ● all hardware components are assembled correctly ● all software resources are installed and configured correctly ● all health and safety checks are performed.
1C.5 Test the personal computer for functionality, with guidance, and repair any faults.
1C.6 With guidance, carry out performance tests on the functional personal computer.
2C.P4 Build a personal computer, ensuring that: ● the planned installation sequence is followed ● all hardware components are assembled correctly ● all software resources are installed and configured correctly ● all health and safety checks are performed.
2C.P5 Test the personal computer for functionality against the purpose, and repair any faults.
2C.P6 Carry out performance tests on the functional personal computer.
2C.M3 Modify the personal computer, using at least two of the alternative design ideas from the plan.
2C.M4 Test the modified personal computer for functionality against purpose, and repair any faults.
2C.M5 Carry out performance tests on the modified functional personal computer, and explain any changes in performance.
2C.D3 Using the test results, explain how further refinements to the personal computer could improve performance. |
Anonymous Assessment - Learners assess an anonymous piece of work containing deliberate mistakes against given success criteria.