ICTCLD301 — Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services

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What an assessment for ICTCLD301 must cover

31 assessable components: 3 elements (14 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to review cloud technology solutions and services

1.1Identify data handling organisational policies and procedures required for cloud computing solutions and services
1.2Identify cloud computing solutions and services according to organisational needs
1.3Identify and confirm business and industry technology terminology, characteristics and concepts
1.4Identify organisational roles affected by implementation of cloud services and solutions and their impact on cloud computing solutions and services
1.5Identify requirements to transferring to cloud computing solutions and services according to organisational policies and procedures

2 Review cloud delivery and deployment models

2.1Identify and review capability and characteristics of different cloud service platforms and delivery models against business requirements
2.2Research and identify emerging cloud deployment models
2.3Discuss differences, advantages and disadvantages between cloud cost models and different hybrid deployment models
2.4Identify the most suitable cloud service and delivery platform according to organisational needs

3 Finalise evaluation

3.1Identify and document benefits of adopting best cloud solutions and services according to business needs
3.2Identify and document challenges of adopting cloud solutions and services according to business needs
3.3Finalise cloud solutions and services evaluation and seek and respond to evaluation feedback according to organisational policies and procedures
3.4Communicate outcomes of evaluation to required personnel
3.5Save and lodge evaluation document to required personnel

Performance evidence

determine at least one suitable cloud computing solution and associated services according to business needs.
collate information on the business’ need for cloud technology
articulate total cost of ownership for cloud computing solution as it applies to business needs
document finalised evaluation findings.

Knowledge evidence

technology trends in cloud computing
industry technology standards used in cloud computing solutions and services
functions and features of cloud computing solutions and services vendor products
principles and functions of cloud computing solutions, models and technologies, including: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platforms as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS)
industry standard hardware and software products, their general features, capabilities and application
different cost models and cloud economic theories as they apply to different cloud services, and benefits to each
uses and different features of private, hybrid and public cloud deployment models.

Foundation skills

Reading: Analyses and consolidates information and data from a range of sources against defined criteria and requirements, and checks for accuracy and completeness
Writing: Records required information and prepares documentation outlining findings and analysis succinctly
Oral communications: Obtains and responds to information and feedback from required personnel using succinct verbal language
Learning: Identifies ideas for other applications and considers them in current contexts
Planning and organising: Plans and implements routine tasks and workload, making limited decisions on sequencing, timing and collaboration, and seeks assistance in setting priorities
Self-management skills: Makes low-impact decisions within familiar situations, based on a range of predefined or routine solutions and evaluates effectiveness of outcome

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What does an assessment tool for ICTCLD301 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICTCLD301 needs to address all 31 unit components: 3 elements with 14 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 7 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for ICTCLD301?

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