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Only part one of the assigment is due Monday. Will pay good money for whole project, but need part one for Sunday or Monday.
Case Study- Director’s Request for PCs using MS Word Table, MS Access, and MS PowerPoint
Case Study – Using MS Office 2010
Please use the document “Case Study – Director’s Requirements” for each of the parts described below.
Part 1: Specifications Table (MS Word)
For the case study provided to you, create MS Word tables that identify and contain the hardware and software requirements to meet the director’s requirements. The MS Word document in its final form will include 5 MS Word tables. It will conclude with a two-paragraph narrative summary that classifies the user type and identifies the PC category(ies) that will be recommended.
Students are expected to conduct external research to adequately address all aspects of the assignment requirements. Any outside sources should be correctly cited in APA style at the end of the table. Students will need to include specific requirements from the case study to show why each item is being recommended. Each element listed below must be incorporated into the assignment. Omissions will result in loss of points.
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Open and save an MS Word document with the following name: “Student’s Last Name Specs” Set normal text to Arial, 12 point. |
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This is the font in normal paragraphs. Heading and title fonts may be a larger size. |
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Title Page which shows title, your first and last name, course and due date. |
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The title must be “Specification for [insert your first and last name]”. |
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Use a footer to create page numbers for all pages except the title page. |
Right-align the numbers |
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Create a table that shows the various required hardware components. The table should have all the necessary columns, rows, and column headings to show the following: · Input Devices – Identify each device type and show which specific user requirements are met. · Output Devices – Identify each type and show which specific user requirements are met. · Communication Devices – Identify each type and show which specific user requirements are met. · Storage Devices – External (including portable) storage devices and show which specific user requirements are met. · Other Peripheral Devices – Identify each type and show which specific user requirements are met. |
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The table must be labeled “Hardware Components.” User requirements are posted in the case study. For example, you might include the following information in your table to describe one Input Device: Input Device – 1.2 Megapixel video camera Requirements met – create video files |
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Create a table that shows the various required system unit features. The table should have all the necessary columns, rows, and column headings to show the following: · Processor – Include type and clock speed and state how processor type and clock speed meets the Director’s specific user requirements. · RAM – Include type and amount and state how RAM type and amount meets the Director’s specific user requirements. · Adapter Cards – Identify each type and show which specific user requirements are met. · Ports – Include types, how many of each type, and show which specific user requirements are met. · Storage Devices – Identify internal system unit storage devices, size of hard drive, and state how each storage device and the hard drive size recommended meets specific user requirements. |
The table must be labeled “System Unit Features.” |
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Create a table that shows the various required Application Software. The table should have all the necessary columns, rows, and column headings to show the following: · Identify types, recommend specific product names, and show which specific user requirements are met. |
The table must be labeled “Application Software.” |
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Create a table shows that the various required System Software. The table should have all the necessary columns, rows, and column headings to show the following: · Operating System – Identify a specific operating system and version · Utility Programs – Include a comprehensive list and state how each utility program meets specific user requirements. |
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The table must be labeled “System Software.” |
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Create a table that shows the required Internet connectivity and Web-hosted applications and services. The table should have all the necessary columns, rows, and column headings to show the following: · Identify the specific type of ISP that should be used for Internet connectivity. · Identify the specific Web services that should be used. · State how the ISP type and Web services that were identified meet specific user requirements in the case study. |
The table must be labeled “Internet Connectivity & Web Services.” |
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Write a brief two-paragraph narrative that categorizes the user type, identifies the category of PC (s) required, and summarizes your recommendations. |
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Two well-written, concise and organized paragraphs not to exceed one-half a page. NOTE: There are 13 office requirements listed in the case study. Each one will need the appropriate hardware and software that will improve the productivity in the office. The users are the people working in the office that will be affected by the 13 requirements. The types of PCs could be anything from servers to mainframes (See Chapter 1, beginning on Page 20). It is essential that you connect the requirements with your recommendations. |
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Case Study – Director’s Requirements
This assignment addresses the following course outcomes:
· use information technology effectively for personal and professional productivity
· use office applications effectively and efficiently for real-world use to organize, analyze, and communicate information
· make informed consumer decisions that lead to self-sufficiency in managing and maintaining a personal computing environment
This assignment is designed to apply your understanding of the assigned readings and information from the weekly discussions in a case study. It is your opportunity to demonstrate your grasp of the course learning objectives, IFSM program outcomes, and critical thinking by applying what you have learned.
You will be required to read and analyze the case study, identify the specific user requirements, and recommend PCs and related equipment that will satisfy those requirements. See the Grading Information and Criteria section of the syllabus for the point values for each assignment. Note: This is a three-part assignment.
The case study and complete instructions for each assignment are located under Course Content.
A brief description of each assignment is contained in the following table. Detailed instructions and grading rubrics will be provided in Course Content.
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Specifications Tables (MS Word) |
Create 5 MS Word tables that identify and contain the hardware and software requirements to meet the case study requirements. In each of the 5 tables, you will also need to describe why each item is being recommended. This assignment will conclude with a two-paragraph summary that classifies the user type and identifies the PC category(ies) that will be recommended, |
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Part 2: Vendor database (Access) |
Create a vendor database with specific fields, a data entry form and a report. Answer 2 “critical thinking” questions about your database in an MS Word document. |
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Part 3: Executive presentation (PowerPoint) |
Create a presentation to the director that outlines your recommendations to meet the case-study requirements. |
