CAO107_Assessment 2_Brief
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ASSESSMENT 2 BRIEF |
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Subject Code and Title |
CAO107 Computer Architecture & Operating Systems |
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Assessment |
Practical implementation of hardware and operating systems |
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Individual/Group |
Individual |
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Length |
1000 words (+/- 10%) |
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Learning Outcomes |
The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by the successful completion of the task below include:
b) Explain the structure of modern operating systems, including types, features, and functions.
c) Identify how operating systems facilitate computer system components to work.
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Submission |
Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of Module 08. |
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Weighting |
40% |
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Total Marks |
100 marks |
Assessment Task
In this assessment, you are required to apply the theories and knowledge you have learned in Modules 5 to 7 to analyse the computer operating system, hardware, and software requirements and write a 1000-words report. You should include screenshots of the steps you took in performing the tasks.
Please refer to the Instructions for details on how to complete this task.
Context
In each organisation, the IT department is responsible to provide support related to computer hardware, software, network management, applications update, and keep the system running seamlessly that improves the organisation’s overall performance, production, and bring better return of the revenue. Due to the recent rapid business requirements changes like high-performance computer hardware /software applications and secure from the cyber-attacks, the operating system keeps updates itself. If these updates are done on time, then, the system performance improves, and systems are also prevented from malware attacks. These changes can be done weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually.
In this assessment, you are to demonstrate your understanding of the structure of modern operating systems, including types, features, and functions, and identify how these operating systems facilitate computer system components to work in the report.
Instructions
There are four tasks that you need to complete for Assessment 2. For each task, take note of the following:
• Each task carries an equal mark
• Answer all the questions for each task
• You should provide screenshots as supporting evidence
• For each task, the answer may be within the range of 250 words. When answering the questions for each task, it is important to note the total number of words.
Tasks:
1) Visit the Web site of a major operating system vendor and identify the patches that were issued in the last 12 months.
a. For each patch, find its criticality and size.
b. Then, as if you were assigned the task of installing these patches as manager of your company, decide the timing for their installation.
c. How many patches would you install immediately, and which ones could wait for the next patch cycle (assuming a four-per-year cycle)? Cite your sources appropriately.
2) You are given an opportunity to perform a software inventory of your (or your colleague’s) computer system to identify all applications resident on the computer.
a. If there are more than a dozen applications, choose 12 of them and check each for patches that are available for your software.
b. For each vendor, identify how many patches are available for that software, the number of critical patches, and what patch cycle you would recommend for that vendor’s patches: annual, quarterly, monthly, or weekly updates.
3) Perform an inventory of your (or your colleague’s) computer system to discover how many processes are active when it is connected to the Internet.
a. What is the total number of processes currently running?
b. For which processes can you identify the application?
c. How many processes are linked to applications that you cannot identify?
4) Describe how you would convince a co-worker to better manage a personal computer by performing regular backups and keeping the system patches. Compare and contrast availability and reliability. In your opinion, which is more important to a system manager?
Referencing
It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see more information on referencing in the Academic Skills webpage.
Submission Instructions
Your submission should contain the answers to tasks stated in the Assessment brief. Save your answer as a .pdf file and submit your assessment via the Assessment 2 link in the main navigation menu in the CAO107 Computer architecture and operating systems Blackboard portal. The file should be named with your first name, last name, and the subject code. For example:
CAO107_LastnameFirstname_A2.pdf
Your Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Grade Centre Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.
Note: Your Learning Facilitator may have cause to alter these requirements slightly for packaging and delivering your finished work. It is important you attend or watch class streams, keep track of
Blackboard announcements/emails and, if in doubt, ask questions of your Learning Facilitator well before the final due date.
Before you submit your assessment, please ensure you have read and understand the conditions outlined in the Academic Integrity Code Handbook. If you are unsure about anything in the Handbook, please reach out to your Learning Facilitator.
Academic Integrity
All students are responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is their own and is appropriately referenced and academically written according to the Academic Writing Guide. Students also need to have read and be aware of the Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. These are viewable online.
Students also must keep a copy of all submitted material and any assessment drafts.
Special Consideration
To apply for special consideration for a modification to an assessment or exam due to unexpected or extenuating circumstances, please consult the Assessment Policy for Higher Education Coursework and ELICOS and, if applicable to your circumstance, submit a completed Application for Assessment Special Consideration Form to your Learning Facilitator.
Assessment Rubric
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Assessment Attributes |
Fail
(Yet to achieve
minimum standard)
0-49%
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Pass
(Functional)
50-64%
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Credit
(Proficient)
65-74%
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Distinction
(Advanced)
75-84%
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High Distinction
(Exceptional)
85-100%
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Task 1 Major Operating Systems: Demonstrated understanding of the task and applied knowledge in computer architecture to answer the given task/problem. Marks for this criterion = 25% |
• Explanation of the major operating system vendor and identifying the installation of patches timing and frequency tasks indicates large gaps with the task description. Overall, the answer layout, detail, content and technical justification needs major improvement. |
• Explanation of the major operating system vendorand identifying the installation of patches timing and frequency task indicates considerable gaps with the task description. Overall, there are several inconsistencies in the answer layout, detail, content, and technical justification. High improvement is required in the answers. |
• Explanation of the major operating system vendor and identifying the installation of patches timing and frequency task indicates some gaps with the task description. Overall, there are inconsistencies in the answer layout, detail, content, and technical justification. More improvement is required in the answers. |
• Explanation of the major operating system vendor and identifying the installation of patches timing and frequency task indicates a few important gaps with the task description. Overall, there are a few inconsistencies in the answer layout, detail, content, and technical justification. Minor improvement is required. |
Explanation of the major operating system vendor and identifying the installation of patches timing and frequency task indicates no or very minimal important gaps with the task description. Overall, the answer layout, detail, content, and technical justification are very well done and consistent with the task. |
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Task 2 Software Inventory of Computer System: Demonstrated understanding of the task and applied knowledge in computer system software inventory to answer the given task/problem. Marks for this criterion = 25% |
• Explanation of the software inventory performance on the personal (or colleagues) computer, identification of applications, and recommendation for the patches task indicates large gaps with the task description. Overall, there are major inconsistencies in the answer content detail, and technical justification. Major changes are required to improve the answers. |
• Explanation of the software inventory performance on the personal (or colleagues) computer, identification of applications, and recommendation for the patches task indicates considerable gaps with the task description. Overall, there are several
inconsistencies in the answer content, detail, and technical justification. High improvement is required in the answers.
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• Explanation of the software inventory performance on the personal (or colleagues) computer, identification of applications, and recommendation for the patches task indicates some gaps with the task description. Overall, there are inconsistencies in the answer content, detail, and technical justification. More improvement is required in the answers. |
• Explanation of the software inventory performance on the personal (or colleagues) computer, identification of applications, and recommendation for the patches task indicates few important gaps with the task description. Overall, there are a few inconsistencies in the answer content detail, and technical justification. Minor improvement is required. |
• Explanation of the software inventory performance on the personal (or colleagues) computer, identification of applications, and recommendation for the patches task indicates no or very minimal important gaps with the task description. Overall, answer content, detail and technical justification is very well done and consistent with the task. |
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Task 3 Computer System Inventory for Processes: Answers provided demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of the computer systeminventory for processes to answer the given task/problem. Marks for this criterion = 25% |
• Explanation of the active processes on the personal (or colleague’s) computer, linked applications, and administrative challenges task indicates large gaps with the task description. Overall, there are major inconsistencies in the answer layout, detail, content, and technical justification. Major changes are required to improve the answers. |
• Explanation of the active processes on the personal (or colleague’s) computer, linked applications, and administrative challenges task indicates considerable gaps with the task description. Overall, there are several inconsistencies in the answer layout, detail, content, and technical justification. High improvement is required in the answers. |
• Explanation of the active processes on the personal (or colleague’s) computer, linked applications, and administrative challenges task indicates some gaps with the task description. Overall, there are inconsistencies in the answer layout, detail, content, and technical justification. More improvement is required in the answers. |
• Explanation of the active processes on the personal (or colleague’s) computer, linked applications, and administrative challenges task indicates few important gaps withthe task description.Overall, there are a fewin consistencies in the answer layout, detail, content, and technical justification. Minor improvement is required. |
• Explanation of the active processes on the personal (orcolleague’s) computer,linked applications, and administrativechallenges task indicates no or very minimal important gaps with the task description. Overall, answer layout, detail, content, and technical justification is very well done and consistent with the task. |
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Task 4 Computer Management and Backups for better Security: Answers provided demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the computer system management and understanding of co worker management to answer the given task/problem.
Marks for this criterion
= 25%
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• Explanation convincing a coworker, availability and reliability task indicates large gaps with the task description. Overall,there are severe inconsistencies in the answer layout, detail, content, and technical justification. Major changes are required to improve the answers. |
• Explanation to convince a co-worker, availability and reliability task indicates considerable gaps with the task description. Overall, there are several inconsistencies in the answer layout, detail, content, and technical justification. High improvement is required in the answers. |
• Explanation to convince a co-worker, availability and reliability task indicates some gaps with the task description. Overall, there are inconsistencies in the answer layout, detail, content, and technical justification. More improvement is required in the answers. |
• Explanation to convince a co-worker, availability and reliability task indicates few important gaps with the task description. Overall,there are a fewinconsistencies in theanswer layout, detail, content, and technical justification. Minor improvement is required. |
• Explanation of the convincing a coworker, availability and reliability task indicates no or very minimal important gaps with the task description. . Overall, answer layout, detail, content, and technical justification is very well done and consistent with the task. |
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The following Subject Learning Outcomes are addressed in this assessment |
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SLO b) |
Explain the structure of modern operating systems, including types, features, and functions. |
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SLO c) |
Identify how operating systems facilitate computer system components to work. |