1. BTEC IT Unit 02 Lesson 09 Practical Work Briefing – P5, P6, P7
Mr C Johnston
ICT Teacher

2. Session Objectives
Understand how to install and configure software to suit a user,
Understand the grading requirements for the practical work,

3. Practical Work Tasks Your practical work Install missing hardware [P5]
Configure ROM BIOS [P6]
Install and configure an operating system to meet user needs [P5/6]
Select, install and configure security options and utilities to meet the needs to the user, [P6]
Select, install and configure application software to meet the needs of the user, [P6]

4. Practical Overview Install Hardware T E S I N G Configure Bios
Install and Configure Operating System
Install and Configure Software

5. Testing
Testing is the process of checking that things works as we are expecting,
For P7 you need to test the configured computer system for functionality, taking screen shots as appropriate,
In ICT we test by writing a test table first with a range of tests and their expected result…
Test Description
Expected Outcome
Pass / Fail
Actual Outcome
Corrective Action
Check that MS Word allows text to be entered
On screen showing “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog”

6. Testing Ideas Time and date correct
Programs installed function – save, print, etc
Printer works
OS loads
Testing Ideas
Username and Password works
Programs installed run
Display settings are correct
Scheduled tasks run at required time

7. BTEC Book – Unit 02 p20-26

8. Practical Planning
Whilst the practical demonstration is taking place you need to create a project plan / test plan to help you with your work.
Use the activity column to makes notes on the different tasks you will perform and write some tests for each.
Activity
Test Plan
Test
Expected Outcome
Pass / Fail
Actual Outcome
Corrective Action
Install HDD
Has power
Power cable connected to HDD drive
Data cable present
IDE Cable attached to drive
Data cable connected properly
Red strip towards power connector (pin 1) on the drive – red strip towards pin 1 on the board
Jumpers set proper
Set to master
HDD is secure in the case
HDD is inserted properly and doesn’t move
Leave these column blank: they will get filled in when you do the practical work

9. Activities Hardware Install Activities BIOS Config Activities
HDD, Optical Disk Drive, RAM, Processor
BIOS Config Activities
Date, Time, Drive Configuration, Boot Sequence, Password
Operating System Pre-Install Activities
Partition, Format Drive, Regional Options, Languages, Product Key, Admin Password,
Operating System Post-Install Activities
User accounts, appearance, organise folders, install printers, scanners, webcams, security setting (firewall, malware, antivirus) - schedule, setup internet, activate windows, windows updates, install required drivers, customise start menu (do at end)

10. Task Guidance
Ensure you have written your test plan before you start your practical work,
Take lots of photos and screen shots to show you have carried out the practical work… use some within your testing,
Ensure your teacher completes the required witness statement,
To write up the practical add few lines under each picture to state what you have done – especially important for M3 where you need to justify the configuration selected.

11. P6 - configure a computer system to meet user needs,
P5 - set up a standalone computer system, installing hardware and software components,
P6 - configure a computer system to meet user needs,
P7 - test a configured computer system for functionality.
For P5, you must install at least one hardware and one software component in a stand-alone system. This is best evidenced with a witness statement or observation record and screenshots. You must use suitable safety equipment/tools and pay due regard to health and safety issues.
For P6, you must configure some basic system settings, such as left and right mouse buttons, powersaving options, screen resolution, desktop theme, font size, default language setting, default folder locations etc. You may have needed considerable prompting to do so. This is best evidenced with a witness statement or observation record and screenshots.
To achieve M3, you will need to have configured system and software settings in order to make the system more appropriate for the specified purpose,
For P7, evidence will be provided by a test plan and subsequent test results. Screenshots may be relevant. Any test failures should be explained, with reasons.