Test the hardware components Understand the process used to test the hardware components installed, ensuring that the:
● personal computer is functional, e.g. powers on and all devices are working, including the video display, memory, storage and output devices
● BIOS (Basic Input Output System)/UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is configured on the personal computer to accept all devices installed. Complete a systematic fault-finding process if any functional device does not appear to be working.
Performance testing
Understand the different types of tests available to determine the performance of a computer. Know the types of current performance testing software available, e.g. cnet, Performance Test™ and NovaBench. Performance tests should cover:
● the performance of individual hardware components such as the processor and external storage devices
● the overall performance of the personal computer.
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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 |
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