Demonstrate An Understanding of Hardware Components For Personal Computers
Demonstrate An Understanding of Hardware Components For Personal Computers
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This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do. Special notes 1 Range hardware components include central processor, bus, memory, input and output devices, storage devices, power supply. Definition Industry recommended procedure refers to a procedure used and recommended by an organisation involved in the computer industry. For testing, this may include but is not limited to the use of industry recommended software diagnostic tool(s), burn-in testing, dummy load testing, test card(s).
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Element 2 Compare and select personal computer hardware components. Performance criteria 2.1 Personal computer hardware components are compared according to their specifications. Performance issues are explained in terms of the relationship between performance and system use. Selection of personal computer hardware components for a given situation is justified by comparisons of available options.
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Element 3 Test personal computer components for problems. Performance criteria 3.1 3.2 Tests are completed according to an industry recommended procedure. Problems identified as a result of testing are reported and/or components replaced according to an industry recommended procedure.
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