ICTTEN622 Produce ICT network architecture designs

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ICTTEN622 Produce ICT network architecture designs

Student Assessment Task

Introduction

Please ensure that you read the instructions below carefully. It provides important information for you relating to completing assessment successfully.

A number of documents have been provided with this Student Assessment Task to support you to complete training and assessment including:

· Student Guide: The Student Guide provides you with learning content, activities and links to videos, further reading and additional material to help you to develop your knowledge and skills.

· Student Assessment Tasks: The Student Assessment Tasks include the tasks themselves as well as guidance about how to complete each assessment. Submission information and relevant forms are also included.

· Supporting resources: Supporting resources include templates, forms and portfolios which you can use to provide evidence of your competence. Your assessor will provide you with the relevant supporting resources when you are ready to complete assessment for each unit. You will find a list of the student resources relevant to each task in the Student Assessment Tasks.

Instructions

Safety

Regardless of the training or assessment setting, you must always work safely and comply with legislative requirements. Listen to and follow the direction of your trainer/assessor at all times.

Policies and procedures

The information in this guide is general in nature and should always be read in conjunction with your training organisation’s and (where relevant) workplace’s policies and procedures.

Icons

Icons are used throughout the Student Assessment Tasks to indicate important information.

	This information indicates that you will need to read information about a task and that you may need to seek further clarification or advice before beginning an assessment.
	This icon shows that you will need to meet with your assessor (and possibly other students) to complete a meeting or role play.
	This icon shows that you will need to communicate via email or send documents via email.
	This icon indicates that you will need to submit an item of evidence.
	This icon indicates that you will need to complete a practical element during a task which may include research, developing documents, brainstorming ideas and so on.
	This icon indicates that information is provided about completing or submitting your assessment.

Portfolio icons
	This icon indicates that you must attach evidence to support your written entry.

Preparing for assessment

Much of the quality of your assessment relies on the planning and preparation that you do. Take the time to:

· carefully read through the whole of the assessment task and each of the supporting documents

· ensure that you are clear about what it is that you are expected to do. Ask your assessor for clarification if you have any questions at all

· be clear on the time limits and due dates for each task

Understand expectations

You will find specific advice at the start of each assessment which will guide you in how to complete each assessment task. Make sure that you take the time to read this advice and to clarify any legislative and organisational requirements before proceeding with assessment.

Always ensure that you are clear about what is expected of you. If you need support, advice or assistance, speak to your trainer, your assessor or your workplace supervisor.

Time limits and due dates

Your assessor will provide you with a due date for each assessment task during your first day of your class.

Reasonable adjustment

You are encouraged to consult with your assessor prior to attempting an assessment task if you have a learning need or issue that you require additional support with or which may hinder your ability to successfully complete the assessment.

Types of assessment

The Student Assessment Tasks incorporate a range of assessment styles including:

· knowledge questions

· research tasks

· assessor observations

· portfolios

· projects, which may include case studies

· role plays.

Knowledge questions

Knowledge questions are designed to help you to demonstrate the knowledge which you have acquired during the unit. Knowledge questions can be completed in a variety of ways including:

· in a traditional, closed-book exam style setting in the classroom

· in an open-book setting in the classroom. This means that you can draw on your learning materials and other resources to answer questions

· in an open-book setting in your own time

· via your ATI’s learning management system (LMS)

· as verbal questions if required for the purposes of reasonable adjustment.

You should also refer to the section on Completing Written Assessment Tasks below for additional information.

Research tasks

Research tasks are provided to help you to demonstrate your ability to conduct and analyse research or to gather information. They also help you demonstrate your knowledge about a particular topic. When completing research tasks, consider the following tips.

· Ensure that you accurately quote your sources (including on-line sources).

· Use information from reliable, relevant sources.

· Use information sources that are current (while there are exceptions, a good guide is not more than six years old).

You should also refer to the section on Completing Written Assessment Tasks below for additional information.

Projects

Projects are provided to help you demonstrate a range of knowledge and skills that you have developed during your course. They may be completed in your own workplace, in a simulated workplace, in the classroom or in your own time. Supporting templates and resources are usually provided to help you. They often have a range of tasks within them which will include observations and portfolio completion.

You should also refer to the section on Completing Written Assessment Tasks below for additional information.

Assessor observations

Assessor observations are used where the unit of competency requires that you must be observed by an assessor demonstrating the skills and knowledge that you have learnt during your course. Before being observed, make sure that you read through the task information so that you understand what it is that you must demonstrate. Your assessor will advise you of when you will be observed for the purposes of assessment.

Observations may be in person, via video conferring software as and when necessary/relevant (e.g. pandemic conditions or distance-based learners) or you may like to video record evidence for your assessor to watch later. When submitting video evidence ensure the quality is suitable enough for the assessor to clearly observe what you are doing and that the audio quality is sufficient. Otherwise, you may be asked to resubmit.

Round table discussions

Round table discussions are a fantastic way for you to discuss your own real experiences and apply them in the context of the case study. Even though you may be participating in a project based on a case study business, you have a wealth of knowledge, experience and skills that you have gathered over the course of your life that can be reflected on and applied in discussion with your peers and fellow students. These can then be discussed and applied to the project you are working on, making it more industry realistic.

Role plays

Role plays are used to assess your knowledge and skills where it would not be possible to provide evidence in another way. For example, many Human Resources (HR) units will require you to demonstrate competency in processes like recruitment or termination of employment.

When participating in role plays, ensure that you behave as you would in real workplace. You will find more information about simulated workplaces below.

Simulated workplace environments

Many of the student assessment tasks that you undertake throughout your course will take place in the simulated business environment which could include your home and/or classroom. Simulated workplace tasks are designed to:

· reflect real life work tasks

· are assessed using criteria that relate to the quality of work expected by industry

· use authentic workplace documentation

· require you to work as part of a team

· involve the use of standard, workplace equipment (hardware, software and consumables)

· require you to consider usual workplace constraints such as time and budgets.

You should therefore ensure that you treat simulated workplaces as real workplaces for the purposes of assessment by:

· communicating professionally, using industry standard language and terminology

· adhering to an appropriate level of dress and behaviour

· working in a way which is client or team focussed (as relevant to the unit)

· completing group work in a professional, team-oriented way

· behaving in a way which is consistent with current industry practice.

Assessment task cover sheets

You must submit a completed, signed Assessment Task Cover Sheet with each assessment. Your assessor will provide you the Assessment Task Cover Sheet.

Submission instructions

The format that you will submit tasks in will vary, depending on the task. Some might require hand-written responses, some will require submission of electronic files and others will require emails. You will find specific instructions with each task.

File naming conventions

It is important that you use a consistent file naming convention for each file that you submit. For all files that you submit throughout the assessment for this course, use the following convention:

Student ID-Unit Code-Task Number

For example: ATI10001-BSBFIN501-Task 1

Completing written assessment tasks

The following advice applies to completing all types of written assessment (for example, knowledge questions, research reports, project portfolios and so on).

You should always apply the documentation principles that you have learned throughout your course when

· answering written questions, completing assessment tasks and presenting reports. In particular, you should:

· use clear, non-discriminatory language

· use business-like language

· follow your workplace’s policies and procedures

· respect the confidentiality of the people who you are providing services and support to.

Read each question carefully and focus on answering it in full. For example, if the question asks you to list five of something, ensure that you provide five examples.

Written answer question guidance

The following written questions use a range of “instructional words” such as “identify” or “explain”, which tell you how you should answer the question. Use the definitions below to assist you to provide the type of response expected.

Note that the following guidance is the minimum level of response required.

Analyse: when a question asks you to analyse something, you should do so in detail, and identify important points and key features. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long. Compare: when a question asks you to compare something, you will need to show how two or more things are similar, ensuring that you also indicate the relevance of the consequences. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long. Contrast: when a question asks you to contrast something, you will need to show how two or more things are different, ensuring you indicate the relevance or the consequences. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long. Describe: when a question asks you to describe something, you should state the most noticeable qualities or features. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long. Discuss: when a question asks you to discuss something, you are required to point out important issues or features and express some form of critical judgement. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long. Evaluate: when a question asks you to evaluate something, you should put forward arguments for and against something. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long. Examine: when a question asks you to examine something, this is similar to “analyse”, where you should provide a detailed response with key points and features and provide critical analysis. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long. Explain: when a question asks you to explain something, you should make clear how or why something happened or the way it is. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long. Identify: when a question asks you to identify something, this means that you are asked to briefly describe the required information. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long. List: when a question asks you to list something, this means that you are asked to briefly state information in a list format. Outline: when a question asks you to outline something, this means giving only the main points, Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long. Summarise: when a question asks you to summarise something, this means (like “outline”) only giving the main points. Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.

Following assessment

As you complete and submit each assessment task, your assessor will mark it and complete the Assessment Marking Checklist. You will be notified via email on outcome of your assessment which will be Competent (C) or Not Competent (NC)

If your work has been assessed as being not competent, your assessor will also discuss this verbally with you and provide advice on re-assessment opportunities as per your ATI’s re-assessment policy.

Depending on the task, this may include

· resubmitting incorrect answers to questions (such as knowledge questions and case studies)

· resubmitting part or all of a project, depending on how the error impacts on the total outcome of the task

· redoing a role play after being provided with appropriate feedback about your performance

· being observed a second (or third time) undertaking any tasks/activities that were not satisfactorily completed the first time, after being provided with appropriate feedback.

Your assessor will provide you with an appropriate timeframe in which to resubmit your work, according to your ATI’s reassessment policy and procedure.

Right of appeal

You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that you have been dealt with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.

You should refer to your ATI’s assessment appeals process for more information.

Assessment for this unit

ICTTEN622 Produce ICT network architecture designs describes the skills and knowledge required to compile and evaluate business specifications from a client and produce a set of architecture design solutions to cater for present and future forecast demands.

It applies to individuals working in the field who carry out design and implementation of technical solutions of information communications technology (ICT) networks, employed by information technology networking provisioning companies specialising in integrating converging and emerging technologies of ICT networks.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

For students to be assessed as competent, they must successfully complete two assessment tasks:

· Assessment Task 1: Knowledge questions – Students must answer all questions correctly.

· Assessment Task 2: Project – Students must work through a range of activities and complete a project portfolio.

Assessment Task 1: Knowledge questions

Information for students

Knowledge questions are designed to help you demonstrate the knowledge which you have acquired during the learning phase of this unit. Ensure that you:

· review the advice to students regarding answering knowledge questions

· comply with the due date for assessment which your assessor will provide

· adhere with your ATI’s submission guidelines

· answer all questions completely and correctly

· submit work which is original and, where necessary, properly referenced

· submit a completed Assessment Cover Sheet with your work

· avoid sharing your answers with other students.

Questions

Provide answers to all of the questions below:

Q1: Answer the following questions regarding the required legislation, codes, company work practices, regulations and standards, workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements for scoped work.

1.1. Discuss the legislation requirements for scoped work. Write your answer in 100-150 words.

1.2. Discuss the codes for scoped work. Write your answer in 50-100 words.

1.3. Discuss the following five (5) company work practices. Write your answer in 300-350 words.

Provide clear expectations
Give people the opportunity to use their skills
Support your team
Encourage people to contribute ideas and get involved in decisions
Encourage learning and development

1.4. Discuss the regulations and standards for scoped work. Write your answer in 400-450 words.

1.5. Discuss the workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements for scoped work. Write your answer in 500-550 words.

Q2:

2.1. Discuss the following five (5) principles of access networks. Write your answer in 250-300 words.

Ethernet
DSL
FTTH
Wireless LANs
3G and LTE

2.2. Discuss the following six (6) principles of core networks. Write your answer in 200-250 words.

Aggregation
Authentication
Call Control/Switching
Charging
Service Invocation
Gateways

2.3. Discuss the following six (6) information communications technologies (ICT) network topologies. Write your answer in 450-500 words.

Bus Topology
Ring Topology
Star Topology
Mesh Topology
Tree Topology
Hybrid Topology

2.4. Discuss the following five (5) mobile cellular networks. Write your answer in 350-400 words.

GSM
GPRS
CDMA
MOBITEX
EDGE

2.5. Discuss the following five (5) network protocols. Write your answer in 200-250 words.

SNMP
ICMP
SSL
SFTP
HTTPS

2.6. Explain the following six (6) operating systems. Write your answer in 350-400 words.

Batch OS
Distributed OS
Multitasking OS
Network OS
Real-OS
Mobile OS

2.7. What is an optical network. Explain its principle. Write your answer in 150-200 words.

2.8. What is radio frequency (RF) technologies. Explain its principle. Write your answer in 150-200 words.

2.9. Explain radio frequency identification (RFID) hardware and software. Write your answer in 50-100 words.

Q3: Answer the following questions regarding the ICT industry business processes, including software solutions and supplier costing.

3.1. What is the ICT business process? Give some examples of the ICT process. Write your answer in 200-250 words.

3.2. Discuss the following ICT software solutions for business. Write your answer in 150-200 words.

3.3. What is supplier costing? Write your answer in 100-150 words.

Q4: Explain the following five (5) network compatibility issues with their resolution procedure. Write your answer in 550-600 words.

Duplicate IP Addresses
IP Address Exhaustion
DNS Problems
Single Workstation Unable to Connect to the Network
Local Network is Unable to Connect to the internet

Q5: Answer the following questions regarding the configuration of internet protocol (IP) networks.

5.1. What is internet protocol? Write your answer in 100-150 words.

5.2. What does Internet Protocol Configuration (Ipconfig) mean? Write your answer in 150-200 words.

Q6: Answer the following questions regarding the desktop applications and operating systems.

6.1. What is a desktop application? Give some examples of desktop applications. Write your answer in 150-200 words.

6.2.  Explain the features of desktop applications. Write your answer in 50-100 words.

6.3. Discuss the following three (3) desktop operating systems. Write your answer in 350-400 words.

Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS
Linux

Q7: Answer the following questions regarding the security protocols, standards and data encryption.

7.1. Explain the four (4) following network security protocols. Write your answer in 200-250 words.

SSL Protocol
VPN
SSH
OSPF

7.2. Describe network security standards. Write your answer in 100-150 words.

7.3. What is data encryption. Write your answer in 100-150 words.

Q8: Explain network design documentation. Write your answer in 100-150 words.

Assessment Task 2: Project Portfolio

Information for students

In this task, you are required to demonstrate your skills and knowledge by working through a number of activities to:

· Produce at least two information communications technology (ICT) network architecture designs.

· Adapt technologies to specified technical solutions.

· Use site design software and hardware.

· Evaluate client specifications against accepted industry practices.

· Produce technical designs from business specifications.

· Analyse feedback from the client and adjust proposals.

· Apply design concepts to business solutions.

· Produce technical reports.

· Make recommendations and offer optimum design solutions.

To do so, you must complete the following activities:

· Activity 1: Obtain work details, specifications and scope from the relevant personnel and arrange for site access in compliance with required security arrangements, legislation, codes, regulations and standards.

· Activity 2: Consult with key stakeholders to identify their requirements for the scoped network architecture design.

· Activity 3: Assess business problems, opportunities and objectives, and confirm details with relevant personnel.

· Activity 4: Determine hardware, software and network requirements according to manufacturer specifications.

· Activity 5: Select required software solutions.

· Activity 6: Develop preliminary physical network diagrams as a preface to the architecture blueprint.

· Activity 7: Produce a document on the possible impact of the network design on the business requirements.

· Activity 8: Predict forecast traffic demands and impact on network design from current and future demand requirements.

· Activity 9: Benchmark design using expected performance parameters.

· Activity 10: Review the likely performance profile of the design.

· Activity 11: Determine costs involved with a range of supplier products.

· Activity 12: Produce an evaluation report on predicted performance and costs of the network architecture design, addressing business specifications and recommendations.

· Activity 13: Review benchmarks, requirements and final design proposed.

· Activity 14: Determine support and training requirements needed.

· Activity 15: Obtain the latest technical specifications and pricing by contacting possible vendors.

· Activity 16: Document network design and present documentation to the required person for approval.

· Activity 17: Obtain sign off on final business solution.

You will need access to:

· a suitable place to complete activities that replicates a business environment including a meeting space and computer and internet access

· your learning resources and other information for reference

· Simulation Pack

Ensure that you:

· review the advice to students regarding responding to written tasks.

· comply with the due date for assessment which your assessor will provide

· adhere with your ATI’s submission guidelines

· answer all questions completely and correctly

· submit work which is original and, where necessary, properly referenced

· submit a completed Assessment Cover Sheet with your work

· avoid sharing your answers with other students.