PLATFORM TECHNOLOGY B-Q1. (45 marks) Computer Systems: Objective: To use your knowledge of modern computing components to select the appropriate components to create a number of computers. 1. Identify the cost of building a computer using components bought individually from a store. You should create a Bill of Materials (including URLs to an online shop) including the cost of the individual components and the total cost for your system. You should ensure that the components are compatible, and include a case. You should select the components to match each of the following profiles and budgets. a) A server computer (you should ensure you use ECC memory) (max $2200) to be used in a doctor's clinic, serving multiple doctors. [15 Marks] b) A computer (max $650) that would be used in the doctor's clinic by doctors and receptionists. [15 Marks] c) A gaming computer (max $1200). [15 Marks] You should briefly describe why the choices you have made would be appropriate for each of the computers. The gaming computer should have the ability to use SLI or CrossFire. Ensure that the feature is used in your system. The cheapest computer should be relatively small. B-Q2. (15 marks) 2. Identify an appropriate hardware backup solution for the server computer, as well as a process to ensure that the backups are performed regularly, and are secure. Identify possible risks associated with doing backups and how your strategy overcomes them. Marking Criteria: Marks are allocated as indicated on each question, taking the following aspects into account: Aspects Description Analysis (if appropriate) Investigation, comparison, discussion Explanation/justification Description/answer to the question Presentation Inadequate structure, careless presentation, poor writing Reference style (IEEE) Proper referencing if required Plagiarism Copy from another student, copy from internet source/textbook, copy from other sources without proper acknowledgement Marking Rubric for Assignment 1 Questions-Marks as shown Grade Mark HD 80%+ DI 70%-79% CR 60%-69% P 50%-59% Fail < 50% Excellent Very Good Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Analysis Logic is clear and easy to follow with strong arguments Consistency logical and convincing Mostly consistent and convincing Adequate cohesion and conviction Argument is confused and disjointed Explanation/ justification All elements are present and well integrated. Components present with good cohesion Components present and mostly well integrated Most components present Lacks structure. Reference style Clear styles with excellent source of references. Clear referencing/ style Generally good referencing/style Unclear referencing/style Lacks consistency with many errors Presentation Proper writing. Professionally presented Properly written, with some minor deficiencies Mostly good, but some structure or presentation problems Acceptable presentation Poor structure, careless presentation The End