PROJ5_IT
hybridtek
IT_Proj5.pdf
Competency
In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency:
Describe the technologies, hardware, and so�ware used within the informa�on technology field
Scenario
You are working as a contracted informa�on technology specialist. You have been contacted by James O�s Tax Associates, a small tax prepara�on company. The company is growing
rapidly and is opening a new office. They are focused on hiring and retaining the best in the field, and they believe that one way to do this is to provide every employee with the
appropriate tools and technology they need to effec�vely complete their work. Your company has been asked to provide its exper�se in iden�fying the technology components needed
for the computer systems and network for the three employees in the new office. They would also like you to address the security needs of the various employees.
Direc�ons
The manager at James O�s Tax Associates has asked you to submit a report describing the technology hardware and so�ware needed to build a computer network for the new office.
The manager has asked you to describe the computer system for each new employee, including an explana�on of the purpose for each selected technology component, and to iden�fy
specific so�ware programs that the employees would need. He has also asked you to describe the security measures needed to support the systems. In your explana�on, include how
your knowledge of human-computer interac�on (HCI) impacted your choices for each component.
The manager has provided the following employee descrip�ons:
Cer�fied Public Accountant (CPA): The CPA is a senior posi�on at a tax prepara�on company. The CPA will be not only handling sensi�ve customer data from personal tax
returns but also preparing tax returns for corporate clients. The CPA is also responsible for the personal tax returns filled out by the tax and data-entry specialist employees.
Tax Specialist: The tax specialist has the dual role of entering data and verifying that tax returns are correct. This posi�on involves customer interac�on in gathering data for
minimizing taxes owed or maximizing tax refunds.
Data-Entry Specialist: This posi�on requires data entry for personal tax returns for customers who walk in the door. Although the data-entry specialist works with sensi�ve
customer data, they do not have access to the tax returns once the returns are submi�ed to the tax specialist for review.
For each employee, you must:
Describe all hardware components, including peripherals, needed to create the systems
Iden�fy specific so�ware programs (more than one) that would be beneficial to each iden�fied employee. Programs could include:
Opera�ng systems
Applica�ons such as:
Office automa�on products
Security products
Describe security measures needed to support this system. Security measures could focus on:
Access
Administra�on and user passwords
Firewalls
Along with each descrip�on, explain the purpose of each technology component in each system. In your explana�on, include how your knowledge of human-computer interac�on
(HCI) impacted your choices for components.
Finally, choose a network topology that could be used to connect all of the new employees iden�fied by the manager. Create a Visio diagram to iden�fy the networking equipment
needed to enable the workflow between the employees.
What to Submit
To complete this project, you must submit the following:
Technology Needs Report
Your technology needs report should be 3–5 pages in length. For each of the new employees, you must describe all hardware components needed to create the system, iden�fy
specific so�ware programs that the employees would need, and describe security measures needed to support the systems. Along with each descrip�on, explain the purpose of each
technology component in each system. In your explana�on, include how your knowledge of human-computer interac�on (HCI) impacted your choices for each component.
Network Diagram
You have also been asked to include a visual representa�on of the topology you selected and the network equipment needed to support interac�ons between these employees. Use
Visio to create a 1-page (or 1-slide) diagram that iden�fies the networking equipment needed to enable the workflow between these employees.
Suppor�ng Materials
Technology Needs Template Word Document
This template can be used as a note-taking or organiza�onal tool. You may submit it along with your report and diagram, but it is not a requirement and it will not be graded.
Project One Rubric
Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Hardware Components Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
sophis�cated, or crea�ve
manner
Describes all hardware
components, including
peripherals, needed to create
each system
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
mises�ma�ng level of
equipment needed to fit the
needs of the system or
missing key hardware
components
Does not a�empt criterion 15
So�ware Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
sophis�cated, or crea�ve
manner
Iden�fies specific so�ware
programs that would be
beneficial to each employee
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
recommending so�ware with
insufficient func�onality or
outside of the norms for
budget and purpose
Does not a�empt criterion 15
Security Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
sophis�cated, or crea�ve
manner
Describes security measures
needed to support each
system
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
thoroughness in descrip�ons
and security
recommenda�ons
Does not a�empt criterion 15
Component Purpose Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
sophis�cated, or crea�ve
manner
Explains the purpose of each
technology component in
each system
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
thoroughness in explana�ons
addressing each component
Does not a�empt criterion 15
Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Human-Computer
Interac�on
Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
sophis�cated, or crea�ve
manner
Explains how knowledge of
human-computer interac�on
(HCI) impacted choices for
components
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
thoroughness in explana�ons
addressing each component
and correct use of human-
computer interac�on concepts
throughout the explana�on
Does not a�empt criterion 15
Network Components Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
sophis�cated, or crea�ve
manner
Iden�fies all equipment
needed to create a
func�oning network for the
employees
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
ensuring the size and scope of
the equipment match the
needs of the network and
addressing all key hardware
components
Does not a�empt criterion 15
Ar�cula�on of Response Exceeds proficiency in an
excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,
sophis�cated, or crea�ve
manner
Clearly conveys meaning with
correct grammar, sentence
structure, and spelling,
demonstra�ng an
understanding of audience
and purpose
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors in
grammar, sentence structure,
and spelling, nega�vely
impac�ng readability
Submission has cri�cal errors
in grammar, sentence
structure, and spelling,
preven�ng understanding of
ideas
5
Cita�ons and A�ribu�ons A�ributes sources where
applicable using cita�on
methods with very few minor
errors
A�ributes sources where
applicable, but with consistent
minor errors
A�ributes sources where
applicable, but with major
errors
Does not a�ribute sources
where applicable
5
Total: 100%
