ICTICT213 — Use computer operating systems and hardware

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What an assessment for ICTICT213 must cover

28 assessable components: 3 elements (14 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 Identify operating system and hardware components

1.1Identify and discuss differences between industry standard computer operating systems
1.2Determine ICT organisational requirements and specifications
1.3Identify and select operating system and application software according to required task
1.4Identify internal and external hardware components

2 Install and configure operating system, application software and hardware components

2.1Identify relationship between application software, operating system and hardware
2.2Install and configure operating system according to organisational requirements
2.3Identify functions associated with operating system and associated boot process
2.4Use graphical user interface and command line interface and perform basic tasks according to task requirements
2.5Install and configure application software on operating system
2.6Configure operating system to work with required hardware components according to organisational procedures

3 Optimise operating system and hardware components and seek feedback

3.1Optimise operating system using tools and vendor utilities
3.2Customise graphical user interface and command line interface using command line techniques
3.3Install identified hardware drivers and check functionality
3.4Seek review and feedback from required personnel and confirm actions were completed

Performance evidence

select, install, configure and use a computer operating system
install, configure and run at least one application software and at least one supporting hardware component
optimise at least one operating system using tools, drivers and vendor utilities

Knowledge evidence

basic specifications of operating systems, hardware and applications software products
compatibility and functions of operating systems, in respect to other versions
operating system optimisation tools and vendor utilities
functions and features of boot process
command line techniques
vendor utilities
organisational guidelines, procedures requirements and specifications

Foundation skills

Reading: Identifies and reviews both on-line and hard-copy text with terminology applicable to ICT industry and applies this knowledge in using and configuring computer operating systems Interprets and comprehends diagrams, icons, symbols, text, numbers and letters required in installing and configuring operating systems, software and hardware
Writing: Inputs commands using systems related syntax, text and numbers Uses required terminology, text, letters and numbers in responding to computer generated prompts
Planning and organising: Plans routine tasks with goals and outcomes, taking limited responsibility in decisions regarding sequencing and timing
Technology: Identifies purposes and uses specific functions and key features of basic digital systems and tools

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What does an assessment tool for ICTICT213 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICTICT213 needs to address all 28 unit components: 3 elements with 14 performance criteria, 3 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 ICTICT213?

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