Unit Award Scheme

74889 PERSONAL COMPUTERS (UNIT 1): COMPONENTS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	state at least three differences between a PC for use in the home and a PC for use in a work place	Student completed work
2	identify the functions of at least four input devices to include the keyboard, mouse and CD, DVD, CDRW or floppy disk drive	Student completed work
3	identify the functions of at least four output devices to include an LCD monitor, CRT monitor, inkjet printer, laser printer	Student completed work
4	identify the functions of at least four storage media components to include an IDE, SCSI or SATA hard drive, USB drive, zip, tape drive	Student completed work
5	identify the functions of at least four processing components, eg a central processing unit, a graphics card, a sound card, and a modem-NIC combination board	Student completed work
6	identify at least four different types of personal computer cases	Student completed work
7	identify the use of a motherboard in a personal computer system	Student completed work
8	identify the function of a computer memory	Student completed work
shown knowledge of
9	at least four problems that could be encountered while installing a PC.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 18 January 2010Level - Level One