Project Name    Peripheral Acquisition

 

Description                

Investigate a peripheral device and make recommendations for its acquisition.

 

Competencies        

This project addressed the following units of competency:

ICAITTW002B           Communicate in the workplace

ICAITTS009B            Interact with clients

Elements from the following units of competency may also be addressed

ICAITTW001B           Work effectively in an information technology environment

ICAITTW004B           Apply Occupational Health and Safety procedures         

ICAITU006B              Operate computing packages – application desktop     

ICAITU005B              Operate computer hardware          

ICAITU012B              Design organisational documents using commercial computing packages    

ICAITD003B              Receive and process oral and written communication    

ICPMM63bA              Access the Internet  

 

Background

Information technology systems in the workplace are commonly made up of the system unit and it’s peripherals. The need for the purchase of a peripheral device is often required as a common occurrence in the development of the information system.

 

Requirements

            Approach the workplace supervisor (client) and ask if there is a peripheral device that needs to be purchased. The student is required to complete the following tasks to investigate and make a recommendation for the purchase of a peripheral.

·        Obtain at least 3 quotes.

·        Make a list of names and phone numbers of suppliers.

·        Prepare a short script that you will use when contacting the suppliers to obtain the quotes.

·        Contact each of the suppliers on your list and record the quoted price of the item. In addition, ask the supplier to fax through any available information about the item.

·        Where appropriate use information technology, such as Internet, to obtain information about a peripheral or service.

·        Prepare a specification for equipment to be faxed to the supplier.

·        Determine the service requirements for he peripheral device.

Prepare a recommendation for the purchase of the peripheral device.