Assignment Overview

Duration: 2 hours
Total Marks: 20 points
Type: Individual practical work
Submission: Screenshots and written report

Learning Outcomes

By completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your ability to:

  • Install software applications on Windows
  • Configure network settings including IP addresses
  • Set up firewall and antivirus protection
  • Configure email clients
  • Troubleshoot basic installation and network issues

Part A: Software Installation (8 points)

Task 1: Install Microsoft Office (3 points)

Instructions:

  1. Install Microsoft Office on your computer (use trial version if you don’t have a license)
  2. Verify installation by opening Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  3. Take screenshots showing:
    • Installation progress
    • Successfully opened Word application with your name in a document
    • Successfully opened Excel with a simple formula (e.g., =2+2)
    • Successfully opened PowerPoint with one slide

Deliverable:

  • 4 screenshots labeled as Task1_Installation.png, Task1_Word.png, Task1_Excel.png, Task1_PowerPoint.png

Task 2: Install Antivirus Software (2 points)

Instructions:

  1. Install Windows Defender (if not already active) OR install a free antivirus (Avast, AVG, etc.)
  2. Update virus definitions
  3. Run a quick scan
  4. Take screenshots showing:
    • Antivirus dashboard/main screen
    • Updated virus definitions (with date)
    • Completed scan results

Deliverable:

  • 3 screenshots labeled as Task2_Dashboard.png, Task2_Update.png, Task2_Scan.png

Task 3: Software Inventory (3 points)

Instructions:

  1. Open Settings > Apps > Apps & features
  2. Create a table listing at least 10 installed programs on your computer
  3. Include the following columns:
    • Software Name
    • Type (System/Application/Utility)
    • Version
    • Size (MB/GB)
    • Installation Date

Deliverable:

  • Table in Word document or Excel spreadsheet named Task3_Inventory.docx or Task3_Inventory.xlsx

Example:

Software Name Type Version Size Installation Date
Microsoft Word Application 16.0 1.2 GB 2024-01-15
Google Chrome Application 120.0 350 MB 2024-01-10
Windows Defender Utility - - Pre-installed

Part B: Network Configuration (7 points)

Task 4: IP Address Configuration (3 points)

Instructions:

  1. View your current IP address using ipconfig command
  2. Take a screenshot of the command prompt showing your IP configuration
  3. Document the following information in a Word document:
    • IPv4 Address
    • Subnet Mask
    • Default Gateway
    • DNS Servers
    • Connection type (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)

Deliverable:

  • Screenshot: Task4_ipconfig.png
  • Document: Task4_Network_Info.docx

Task 5: Firewall Configuration (2 points)

Instructions:

  1. Open Windows Defender Firewall
  2. Verify that firewall is turned ON for both Private and Public networks
  3. View the list of allowed apps through firewall
  4. Take screenshots showing:
    • Firewall status (ON/OFF for Private and Public networks)
    • List of allowed apps (at least 5 visible)

Deliverable:

  • 2 screenshots: Task5_Firewall_Status.png, Task5_Allowed_Apps.png

Task 6: Internet Connectivity Test (2 points)

Instructions:

  1. Open Command Prompt
  2. Test connectivity to the following websites using ping command:
    • ping google.com
    • ping microsoft.com
    • ping facebook.com
  3. Take screenshots showing successful ping results (replies received)
  4. Document the average response time for each website

Deliverable:

  • 3 screenshots: Task6_Ping_Google.png, Task6_Ping_Microsoft.png, Task6_Ping_Facebook.png
  • Document with response times: Task6_Connectivity_Report.docx

Part C: Email Configuration (3 points)

Task 7: Email Client Setup (3 points)

Instructions:

  1. Configure your email account in Microsoft Outlook (or Windows Mail if Outlook not available)
  2. Send a test email to yourself with subject: “PRC110 - Unit 1 Assignment - [Your Name]”
  3. Take screenshots showing:
    • Email account successfully added in Outlook
    • Sent email in Sent Items folder
    • Received email in Inbox

Deliverable:

  • 3 screenshots: Task7_Account.png, Task7_Sent.png, Task7_Received.png

Part D: Reflection and Troubleshooting (2 points)

Task 8: Reflection Report (2 points)

Instructions: Write a brief report (300-500 words) addressing the following:

  1. Challenges Faced:
    • What difficulties did you encounter during software installation or network setup?
    • How did you resolve them?
  2. Learning Experience:
    • What new skills did you learn?
    • How will these skills be useful in your business studies or career?
  3. Best Practices:
    • List 5 best practices you will follow when installing software or configuring networks in the future

Deliverable:

  • Word document: Task8_Reflection.docx

Submission Guidelines

File Organization

Create a folder named: PRC110_Unit1_[YourName]

Inside this folder, organize files as follows:

PRC110_Unit1_[YourName]/
├── PartA_Software/
│   ├── Task1_Installation.png
│   ├── Task1_Word.png
│   ├── Task1_Excel.png
│   ├── Task1_PowerPoint.png
│   ├── Task2_Dashboard.png
│   ├── Task2_Update.png
│   ├── Task2_Scan.png
│   └── Task3_Inventory.xlsx
├── PartB_Network/
│   ├── Task4_ipconfig.png
│   ├── Task4_Network_Info.docx
│   ├── Task5_Firewall_Status.png
│   ├── Task5_Allowed_Apps.png
│   ├── Task6_Ping_Google.png
│   ├── Task6_Ping_Microsoft.png
│   ├── Task6_Ping_Facebook.png
│   └── Task6_Connectivity_Report.docx
├── PartC_Email/
│   ├── Task7_Account.png
│   ├── Task7_Sent.png
│   └── Task7_Received.png
└── PartD_Reflection/
    └── Task8_Reflection.docx

Submission Method

Submission Method is on Google Classroom. Deadlines and other instructions will be there.

Grading Rubric

Component Points Criteria
Part A: Software Installation 8  
Task 1: MS Office 3 All applications installed and screenshots clear (3), Missing one app (2), Missing multiple apps (1)
Task 2: Antivirus 2 Complete installation and scan (2), Installation only (1)
Task 3: Inventory 3 Complete table with 10+ programs (3), 5-9 programs (2), Less than 5 (1)
Part B: Network Configuration 7  
Task 4: IP Config 3 Complete information with screenshot (3), Missing some details (2), Incomplete (1)
Task 5: Firewall 2 Both screenshots clear and firewall ON (2), One screenshot or firewall OFF (1)
Task 6: Connectivity 2 All three pings successful with documentation (2), Partial (1)
Part C: Email Configuration 3  
Task 7: Email Setup 3 All three screenshots showing successful email flow (3), Missing one element (2), Incomplete (1)
Part D: Reflection 2  
Task 8: Reflection 2 Thoughtful reflection with all elements (2), Basic reflection (1)
Total 20  

Tips for Success

  1. Start Early: Don’t wait until the last minute
  2. Take Clear Screenshots: Ensure text is readable
  3. Label Everything: Use the exact file names specified
  4. Test Before Submitting: Open your ZIP file to verify all files are included
  5. Ask Questions: If stuck, consult your instructor during lab hours
  6. Document Issues: If something doesn’t work, document what you tried in your reflection
  7. Backup Your Work: Save copies in multiple locations

Additional Resources

Academic Integrity

  • All work must be your own
  • Screenshots must be from your own computer
  • You may help classmates understand concepts, but each student must complete their own assignment
  • Submitting someone else’s work or screenshots is considered plagiarism

Questions?

If you have questions about this assignment:

  1. Review the course notes for Unit 1
  2. Attend lab sessions for hands-on help
  3. Email your instructor with specific questions
  4. Post in the course discussion forum (without sharing answers)

Good luck with your assignment!

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