WEB DEVELOPMENT AND DATABASE

ADMINISTRATION

Level-II

Administer Network Hardware

Unit of Competence:-
and Peripheral
Administering Network Hardware
Module Title:-
and Peripheral
LG Code:- EIS WDDBA2 M02 LO3
TTLM Code:- EIS WDDBA2 M02 0322

LO3: Connect hardware peripherals

 Information Sheet –
Removing old peripherals
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Removing old Peripherals

Almost every piece of hardware attached to your Windows computer will show up
in Device Manager as an installed device. This includes Graphics cards, CPUs,
USB devices, disk drives, network adapters and just about anything else.
When the device is first connected to the computer, Windows will pick it up and
either installs the device driver automatically or you install it yourself from CD or
the internet.
After that, it’s not a problem while the device remains connected but can
potentially become a problem if you disconnect it. The driver that was installed
when the new hardware was connected does not get uninstalled when the
hardware is removed. Over time this can leave dozens of driver entries on the
system for devices which have long since been removed. Some applications also
do the same and install a software driver but don’t remove it when you
uninstall the software.
 Environmental considerations
The components that go into computers are exceptionally valuable to
recycle, and are extremely toxic or dangerous to the environment if
released or disposed of incorrectly.
Heavy metals used in batteries or circuits pollute groundwater and kill
animals. Batteries are also readily flammable and are unsafe to go into
mixed garbage. There is a large quantity of plastic used in most
electronics, which will take decades to break down, and often this plastic
is ABS. ABS is based on polystyrene, and as such it will break down into
toxic particulate as it degrades.
You should do your best to make sure you buy equipment that will last as
long as is feasible for you and your business. The environmental impact of
the initial construction of electronic equipment can be quite high, so making
your equipment last as long as is practical would go a long way towards
making sure that you keep your footprint small. That being said, old
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To make sure you dispose of old computers and hardware safely follows these steps.
1. Backup your data. Before you do anything, backup your hard drive so you don't lose
any data.
2. Wipe your hard drive. Clearing data off our computer is no easy process.
3. Donate, resell, or recycle. You can't just throw your computer away.
A typical computer has many negative influences on the environment, anywhere from
the manufacturing of computers to the distribution of computers. This has caused many
questions and awareness among individuals who are concerned with the negative
influences on the environment; which may cause hurdles for the new generations to
come. There are various ways one should manufacture, buy, use and dispose computers
so the negative impact on the environment can be reduced.
3.2.1.2 Disposal of redundant hardware
Used computer disposal means that there will be a need for the disposal of computer
parts when equipment cannot be re-used. This raises issues within the WEEE directive
and at Concept we feel that environmental legislation is a difficult, oft misunderstood
topic that is subject to wide interpretations.
 When disposing of an old PC, there is really only one way to securely erase the
information on the hard drive: You must destroy the magnetic platter inside. Use a
T7 screwdriver to remove as many screws as you can access. You'll probably be
able to remove the main circuit board from the enclosure.
OHS standards
Occupational Safety and Health Standards. Written by Bureau of Working
Conditions Hits: 71973. The Occupational Safety and Health Standards were
formulated in 1978 in compliance with the constitutional mandate to safeguard the
worker's social and economic well-being as well as his physical safety and health.
Environmental and safety requirements. The operator or the application may not
been in a clean and air-conditioned room. Power supplies may not be well
regulated.

There is no computer room environment. Equipment designated to be installed in

the home will have to meet stringent standards regarding audio noise and radio
frequency interference. They also need to meet relevant safety standards.
Physical hazards
o A physical hazard is defined as "A factor within the environment that can harm the
body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of physical
hazards". Physical hazards include but aren't limited to electricity, radiation,
pressure, noise, heights and vibration amongst many others.
Chemical hazards
o A chemical hazard is simply the risks involved with using a chemical. So in the
workplace chemical hazards can be; Health hazards - where workers and other
personnel are exposed to hazardous chemicals through inhalation, absorption
through the skin, or ingestion and swallowing.
Ergonomics
o Ergonomics (from the Greek word ergon meaning work, and nomoi meaning
natural laws), is the science of refining the design of products to optimize them for
human use. ... Computers and related products, such as computer desks and
chairs, are frequently the focus of ergonomic design.
Psychological factors
o Physiological factors are things related to your physical body that affect your
thinking.
o For example, when your body's chemistry is off, due to unbalanced nutrition,
dehydration, alcohol, etc., the neurotransmitters that control your thinking
processes can be affected.
 Burglary
o The criminal offense of breaking and entering a building illegally for the purpose
of committing a crime.
o Burglary, at Common Law, was the trespasser breaking and entering of the
dwelling of another at night with intent to commit a felony therein.
o It is an offense against possession and habitation.
Fire
o Fire is the product from a chemical reaction between oxygen in the atmosphere
and some sort of fuel (wood or gasoline, for example).
"The combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen
from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke."
Power accidents
Nuclear power plants are complex systems operated by human beings who can
and do make mistakes. As such, they are vulnerable to accidents and failures
because of natural disasters such as flooding, earthquakes and extreme weather,
fires, equipment failures, improper maintenance, and human errors.
 Information Sheet – Connecting new peripherals by taking in to
3 account operating system

1. Connecting new peripherals by taking into account operating systems.

Install and configure computer peripheral devices

The peripheral devices are those devices which are connected to the computer and
it helps the computer function. These devices contain both the input devices, which
are used to give command to the computer and the output devices, which help
computer showing the result to the user.
The computer works with many peripheral devices so it's important to know that how
much these devices can be installed in the computer and how can a persona
configure them. Following are the devices which are used by the computer and the
ways they can be configured;
Hardware Minimum Requirements
Please keep the following hardware requirements in mind when selecting a laptop to
use in the Business School. Systems purchased within the past two (2) years will
typically be outfitted with the recommended features. Please confirm that your
laptop meets these requirements. Remember that if your laptop does not meet the
minimum requirements, among other issues, you will not have access to ITG
Support Specialists, who are key to getting your computer configured for the
School's network and keeping it correctly configured when you encounter problems.
Most critically, your laptop runs the risk of not supporting software that is required
for your courses.
How to Check Computer Configuration
Although most computer users are aware of the importance of basic PC
components like the RAM and hard drive, other components -like the graphics and
sound cards, network adapter and central processing unit - are also critical to a PC's
operation. You need this information to troubleshoot or upgrade your computer and
when downloading drivers.
For the best performance, business owners should keep up-to-date with their
computer equipment; to determine whether or not you should upgrade a
workstation, review the PC's configuration in Windows.

In communications or computer systems, a configuration of a system refers to

the arrangement of each of its functional units, according to their nature, number
and chief characteristics. Often, configuration pertains to the choice of hardware,
software, firmware, and documentation.
 Testing and confirming compatibility
Information Sheet –
issues and hardware peripherals to meet
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client satisfaction

Testing and confirming compatibility issues and hardware peripherals to

meet client satisfaction

 Compatibility testing is a type of software testing used to ensure compatibility of

the system/application/website built with various other objects such as other web
browsers, hardware platforms, users (in case if it's very specific type of
requirement, such as a user who speaks and can read only a particular
language).
 Compatibility is nothing but the capability of existing or living together. In normal
life, Oil is not compatible with water, but milk can be easily combined with water.
Compatibility Testing is a type of Software testing to check whether your software is
capable of running on different hardware, operating systems, applications, network
environments or Mobile devices.
Let's look into compatibility testing types
 Hardware: It checks software to be compatible with different hardware
configurations.
 Operating Systems: It checks your software to be compatible with different
Operating Systems like Windows, Unix, Mac OS etc.
 Software: It checks your developed software to be compatible with other
software. For example, MS Word application should be compatible with other
software like MS Outlook, MS Excel, VBA etc.
 Network: Evaluation of performance of a system in a network with varying
parameters such as Bandwidth, Operating speed, Capacity. It also checks
application in different networks with all parameters mentioned earlier.
  Browser: It checks the compatibility of your website with different browsers
like Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer etc.
 Devices: It checks compatibility of your software with different devices like
USB port Devices, Printers and Scanners, Other media devices and Blue
tooth.
 Mobile: Checking your software is compatible with mobile platforms like
Android, iOS etc.

 Versions of the software: It is verifying your software application to be

compatible with different versions of the software. For instance checking your
Microsoft Word to be compatible with Windows 7, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 7
SP2, Windows 7 SP3.