Unit Award Scheme

77239 INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING A PERSONAL COMPUTER

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1prepare a personal computer case ready for assemblySummary sheet
2identify at least three different components of a computerSummary sheet
3secure a motherboard and adapter cards inside the personal computer caseSummary sheet
4connect a CPU and RAM to the motherboardSummary sheet
5fit a hard drive and CD/DVD drive inside the personal computer caseSummary sheet
6connect internal power and data connections between each componentSummary sheet
7connect external cables to the personal computerSummary sheet
8install an operating system onto the hard diskSummary sheet

shown knowledge of

9how to troubleshoot personal computer hardware to find faultsSummary sheet
10what is meant by 'anti-static'Summary sheet
11at least three risks associated with handling personal computer componentsSummary sheet

experienced

12assembling a personal computer.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 10 November 2008Level - Level One