BTEC International Level 2 Information Technology

Unit 3: Setting up a Technology System — assessment criteria

Learners will carry out installation activities and investigate why the installation and upgrading of computer hardware and software plays an important part in ensuring that technology systems are able to support the business requirements.

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Assessment criteria

Reproduced verbatim from the Pearson specification — the same grid the assignment brief carries. A unit grade is the highest band where all criteria in that band (and every band below it) are met.

Pass

4 criteria
A.P1Identify the benefits and implications of installing and upgrading hardware and software in a technology system.
B.P2Produce a basic plan for installing and configuring a technology system.
B.P3Install and configure computer hardware and software in line with own basic planning.
C.P4Identify how the installation and configuration of a technology system is suitable for the intended purpose.

Merit

4 criteria
A.M1Explain the benefits and implications of installing and upgrading hardware and software in a technology system.
B.M2Produce a detailed plan for installing and configuring a technology system.
B.M3Install and configure computer hardware and software in line with own detailed planning.
C.M4Explain how the installation and configuration of a technology system is suitable for the intended purpose demonstrating awareness of the user requirements.

Distinction

3 criteria
A.D1Evaluate the benefits and implications of installing and upgrading hardware and software in a technology system.
B.D2Produce a comprehensive plan and install and configure a technology system demonstrating awareness of the user requirements.
C.D3Evaluate how the installation and configuration of a technology system is suitable for the intended purpose demonstrating a sound awareness of the user requirements.

Command verbs in this unit

The verb decides the depth expected — that is what separates Pass from Merit and Distinction work on the same learning aim.

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Pearson's ladder runs Identify → Describe → Explain → Compare / Analyse → Evaluate / Justify / Assess. A Merit or Distinction criterion on the same aim always implies the Pass beneath it: an “evaluate” answer that never first “explains” fails, however polished it reads. Hover a verb for what it demands.

Learning aims

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  • C. Review the effectiveness of the installation process and configuration of a

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