Author: Neftaly Malatjie

  • 114074 FA 1.1 Question 1

    Question 1 (SO 1, AC 1, AC 2)

    1. Define the term computer network using examples. (2 marks)
    2. Identify and distinguish 3 types of computer networks. (6 marks)
    • Identify and distinguish 4 network topologies. Use diagrams to illustrate your answer. (8 marks)

  • 114072 1.18 SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

    SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 

    REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

    Install and commission a local area computer network 

    SAQA US ID

    UNIT STANDARD TITLE

    114072 

    Install and commission a local area computer network 

    ORIGINATOR               

    SGB Information Systems and Technology 

    PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY

    –  

    FIELD

    SUBFIELD

    Field 10 – Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences

    Information Technology and Computer Sciences 

    ABET BAND

    UNIT STANDARD TYPE

    PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL

    NQF LEVEL

    CREDITS

    Undefined 

    Regular 

    Level 5 

    Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 

    9 

    REGISTRATION STATUS

    REGISTRATION START DATE

    REGISTRATION END DATE

    SAQA DECISION NUMBER

    Reregistered 

    2015-07-01 

    2018-06-30 

    SAQA 10105/14 

    LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT

    LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT

    2019-06-30  

    2022-06-30  

    In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

    This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

    PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 

    This unit standard is intended: 

    ·  To provide fundamental knowledge of the areas covered.

    ·  For those working in, or entering the workplace in the area of Data Communication & Networking.

    ·  As additional knowledge for those wanting to understand the areas covered. 

    People credited with this unit standard are able to: 

    ·  Install local area network devices.

    ·  Install local area network system software and application software.

    ·  Test the installation of local area computer networks. 

    The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area. 

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 

    The credit value of this unit is based on a person having prior knowledge and skills to: 

    ·  Demonstrate competence to resolve technical computer problems

    ·  Demonstrate an understanding of wide-area networks (WAN`s), comparing them with local area networks (LAN`s). 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 

    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 

    Install local area network devices. 


    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

    1. The installation ensures that the LAN devices complete the manufacturer`s diagnostic tests free of errors. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

    2. The installation ensures that the LAN devices are located and interconnected according to manufacturer`s specifications and installation specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

    3. The installation ensures that the LAN devices are configured and customised according to manufacturer`s specifications and installation specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 

    The installation ensures that the LAN system software and application software performs accordingly. 

    OUTCOME RANGE 

    The installation ensures that LAN system software and application software are installed according to manufacturer`s guidelines. 


    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

    1. The installation ensures that the LAN system software and application software operates according to manufacturer`s and installation specification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

    2. The installation ensures that the LAN system software and application software is configured and customised according to installation specification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

    3. The installation ensures that the LAN system software and application software performs according to manufacturer`s and installation specification. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 

    Test the installation of local area computer networks. 


    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

    1. The testing ensures that the LAN operates according to manufacturer`s and installation specification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

    2. The testing procedure meets the manufacturer`s guidelines and installation specification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

    3. The testing ensures that results are recorded according to installation specification. 


  • 114072 1.17 PROGRAMME ALIGNMENT – 114072

    PROGRAMME ALIGNMENT – 114072 

    SO – Specific Outcomes

     AC – Assessment Criteria

     

    Install and commission a local area computer network 

    114072 

    NQF LEVEL 5

      9 CREDITS

    1.

    SO’S

    AC’S

    MANUAL NAME

    UNIT/CHAPTER

    TOPIC

    PAGE

    Install local area network devices. 

    S O 1

     

    AC 1

    Install and commission a local area computer network 

    1

    Install local area network devices

    9

     

    AC 2

    Install and commission a local area computer network 

    1

    Install local area network devices

    9

     

    AC 3

    Install and commission a local area computer network 

    1

    Install local area network devices

    9

     

    2.

    SO’S

    AC’S

    MANUAL

    UNIT/CHAPTER

    TOPIC

    PAGE

    The installation ensures that the LAN system software and application software performs accordingly.

     SO2

     

    AC 1

    Install and commission a local area computer network 

    2

    LAN system software and application.

    24

     

    AC 2

    Install and commission a local area computer network 

    2

    LAN system software and application.

    24

     

    AC 3

     

     

    Install and commission a local area computer network 

    2

    LAN system software and application.

    24

    3.

    SO’S

    AC’S

     

     

     

     

    MANUAL

    UNIT/CHAPTER

    TOPIC

    PAGE

    Test the installation of local area computer networks.

    S O 3

     

     

    AC 1

    Install and commission a local area computer network 

    3

    Test LAN installation

    29

     

    AC 2

    Install and commission a local area computer network 

    3

    Test LAN installation. 

    29

     

    AC 3

    Install and commission a local area computer network 

    3

    Test LAN installation

    29

     

    Specific Outcomes (Practical Competency, Skills) (SO)

    Implies the ability to apply acquired knowledge practically in the workplace to achieve a related task. An observation checklist relating to the set assessment criteria are used to assess the learner’s achievement of the specific outcomes.

    Assessment Criteria (AC)

    The criteria against which the achievement of the specific outcomes of a unit standard are measured. Assessment criteria are normally set for specific outcomes only, with essential embedded knowledge implied in the assessment criteria.

     

     

  • 114072 PG 1.16 UNIT STANDARD

    UNIT STANDARD

     

    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.

    SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 

    REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

    Install and commission a local area computer network 

    SAQA US ID

    UNIT STANDARD TITLE

    114072 

    Install and commission a local area computer network 

    ORIGINATOR               

    SGB Information Systems and Technology 

    PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY

    –  

    FIELD

    SUBFIELD

    Field 10 – Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences

    Information Technology and Computer Sciences 

    ABET BAND

    UNIT STANDARD TYPE

    PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL

    NQF LEVEL

    CREDITS

    Undefined 

    Regular 

    Level 5 

    Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 

    9 

    REGISTRATION STATUS

    REGISTRATION START DATE

    REGISTRATION END DATE

    SAQA DECISION NUMBER

    Reregistered 

    2015-07-01 

    2018-06-30 

    SAQA 10105/14 

    LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT

    LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT

    2019-06-30  

    2022-06-30  

    In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

    This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

    PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 

    This unit standard is intended: 

    ·  To provide fundamental knowledge of the areas covered.

    ·  For those working in, or entering the workplace in the area of Data Communication & Networking.

    ·  As additional knowledge for those wanting to understand the areas covered. 

    People credited with this unit standard are able to: 

    ·  Install local area network devices.

    ·  Install local area network system software and application software.

    ·  Test the installation of local area computer networks. 

    The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area. 

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 

    The credit value of this unit is based on a person having prior knowledge and skills to: 

    ·  Demonstrate competence to resolve technical computer problems

    ·  Demonstrate an understanding of wide-area networks (WAN`s), comparing them with local area networks (LAN`s). 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 

    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 

    Install local area network devices. 


    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

    1. The installation ensures that the LAN devices complete the manufacturer`s diagnostic tests free of errors. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

    2. The installation ensures that the LAN devices are located and interconnected according to manufacturer`s specifications and installation specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

    3. The installation ensures that the LAN devices are configured and customised according to manufacturer`s specifications and installation specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 

    The installation ensures that the LAN system software and application software performs accordingly. 

    OUTCOME RANGE 

    The installation ensures that LAN system software and application software are installed according to manufacturer`s guidelines. 


    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

    1. The installation ensures that the LAN system software and application software operates according to manufacturer`s and installation specification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

    2. The installation ensures that the LAN system software and application software is configured and customised according to installation specification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

    3. The installation ensures that the LAN system software and application software performs according to manufacturer`s and installation specification. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 

    Test the installation of local area computer networks. 


    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

    1. The testing ensures that the LAN operates according to manufacturer`s and installation specification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

    2. The testing procedure meets the manufacturer`s guidelines and installation specification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

    3. The testing ensures that results are recorded according to installation specification. 


  • 114074 LG 1.11 Local Area Network

    A local area network, or LAN, consists of a computer network at a single site, typically an individual office building. A LAN is very useful for sharing resources, such as data storage and printers. LANs can be built with relatively inexpensive hardware, such as hubs, network adapters and Ethernet cables.

    The smallest LAN may only use two computers, while larger LANs can accommodate thousands of computers. A LAN typically relies mostly on wired connections for increased speed and security, but wireless connections can also be part of a LAN. High speed and relatively low cost are the defining characteristics of LANs.

    LANs are typically used for single sites where people need to share resources among themselves but not with the rest of the outside world. Think of an office building where everybody should be able to access files on a central server or be able to print a document to one or more central printers. Those tasks should be easy for everybody working in the same office, but you would not want somebody just walking outside to be able to send a document to the printer from their cell phone! If a local area network, or LAN, is entirely wireless, it is referred to as a wireless local area network, or WLAN.