In this module, topics will be introduced progressively for easy understanding. After carefully answering the pre assessment exercises, reading all the lessons, answering all the guide questions, skilfully performing all the activities, showing evidences of learning and finally answering the summative test you will gain a considerable knowledge and skills in configuring computer systems and networks essential to be successful in computer hardware servicing as one of the career option in ICT.
There are three learning objectives (LO) in this module: (1) plan and prepare for configuration; (2) configure computer systems and networks; and (3) inspect and test configured computer systems and networks. These three learning objectives (LO) contain sub-topics that discuss the details on configuring computer systems and networks. This module has four essential parts, namely: what to KNOW, what to PROCESS, what to REFLECT and UNDERSTAND and finally, what to TRANSFER. The competencies for this module are the following:
Follow Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures in planning and preparing for configuration of computer systems and networks;
Prepare computer systems tools, devices, equipment and materials;
Check computer systems and networks configuration against specified requirements; and
Identify the procedures in using the tools and equipment.
Follow OHS procedures in configuring computer systems and networks;
Inspect networking devices, media and connectors;
Create cross-over and straight-through cables;
Assign IP address to clients and servers;
Configure the assigned IP address to clients and servers;
Enable network security to the computer systems; and
Configure file and printer sharing.
Follow OHS procedures in testing systems and networks;
Test computer systems and networks in accordance with the job requirements; and
Accomplish technical reports on the tests conducted.