ICTICT531 — Test network using virtual instruments

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What an assessment for ICTICT531 must cover

33 assessable components: 4 elements (13 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 11 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 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 Plan to test network

1.1Obtain work details and scope from relevant personnel and arrange for site access in compliance with organisational security arrangements, legislation, codes, regulations and standards
1.2Determine required features and applications of virtual instruments across networking systems
1.3Identify limitations of virtual instruments according to organisational standards
1.4Select simple and complex virtual instruments to test networking systems

2 Perform network simulation techniques

2.1Measure networking systems according to organisational policies and procedures
2.2Simulate and display properties of modulated signals with software-generated instruments according to organisational policies and procedures
2.3Simulate and display data signals transmitted through band-limited channels
2.4Monitor virtual instruments

3 Process network measurements

3.1Determine conversion processes used in virtual instruments
3.2Document effects of a simulation algorithm on recorded readings
3.3Analyse measurements in consideration of conversion process and simulation algorithm

4 Report network test results

4.1Prepare report on measurement results according to organisational procedures
4.2Submit report to relevant personnel and obtain sign-off

Performance evidence

test at least three different types of networks using at least one complex and at least one simple virtual instrument in each network.
use system manuals and equipment according to manufacturer specifications.

Knowledge evidence

organisational policies and procedures, including those for: - obtaining work details and scope from relevant personnel - arranging site access - security arrangements - report sign-off procedures - identifying limitations of virtual instruments - measuring networking systems
features and applications of: - simple and complex virtual instruments - band-limited channels - data buses - simulation algorithms - virtual instruments
differences between simple and complex virtual instruments
sampling and data conversion processes
instrumentation principles and practices
mathematical and problem-solving techniques of measuring networking systems using virtual instruments
technological developments of virtual instruments
internet support services
modulation methods, AM, FM and digital formats
report formats and requirements
legislation, codes, regulations and standards and workplace health and safety requirements for scoped work.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Selects and applies mathematical and problem-solving techniques in a broad range of contexts
Reading: Draws on a range of strategies to research and demonstrate knowledge of complex texts Analyses and consolidates test results and data from a range of sources against defined criteria and requirements
Writing: Demonstrates sophisticated writing skills and selects required conventions and stylistic devices to express precise meaning
Planning and organising: Accepts responsibility for planning and sequencing complex tasks, workloads and managing network capabilities, Negotiates key details with relevant personnel
Problem solving: Applies systematic and analytical decision-making processes for complex and non-routine situations Responds to problems requiring immediate resolution, drawing on past experiences
Self-management: Takes responsibility for following policies, procedures and legislative requirements
Technology: Investigates and uses new digital technologies and applications for testing, managing and manipulating data

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What does an assessment tool for ICTICT531 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICTICT531 needs to address all 33 unit components: 4 elements with 13 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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