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NAME OF INSTITUTION
UNDER

Ethiopian TVET-System
DATABASE ADMINISTRATION

Level III

LEARNING GUIDE # 40

Unit of Competence: Apply Quality

Control
Module Title: Applying Quality
Control
LG Code: ICT DBA3 M11 LO2
TTLM Code: ICT DBA3 TTLM 0817

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LO2- Assess quality of received articles

LO2- Assess quality of received articles

This learning guide is developed to provide you the necessary information

regarding the
following content coverage and topics –

 Final product against workplace

 using appropriate measuring instruments
 causes of any identified faults

This guide will also assist you to attain the learning outcome stated in the
cover page.
Specifically, upon completion of this Learning Guide, you will be able to –

 Check received materials, articles or final product

against workplace standards.
 Measure the materials, articles, or products using appropriate
measuring instruments in accordance with workplace procedures.
 Identify and correct the causes of any identified faults in accordance
with the workplace procedures.
.

Learning Activities

1. Read the specific objectives of this Learning Guide.

2. Read the information written in the “Information Sheet 1”.
3. Accomplish the “Self-check 1” in page 4.
4. Submit your accomplished Self-check 1. This will form part of your
training portfolio.
5. Read the information written in the “Information Sheet 2”.
6. Accomplish the “Self-check 2” in page 6.
7. Submit your accomplished Self-check 2. This will form part of your
training portfolio

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*Your teacher will evaluate your output either satisfactory or unsatisfactory.

If
Unsatisfactory, your teacher shall advice you on additional work. But if
satisfactory
You can proceed to the next topic.

Final product against workplace

Information Sheet – 1

Overview

Technological advances have made computers an important part of every

workplace. Many companies store valuable data on computer systems,
databases and networks, and most workplace communication is done using
computers and networks. Although computers allow businesses to
streamline processes, distribute information quickly and stay competitive, it
also allows the potential for security issues that can ultimately affect
business operations and integrity.

Benefits

Because most data is stored on computers and almost all communication is

done on an organization's computer network, the security of the data is
crucial for the success of an organization. Monitoring workplace computers
can be done using a variety of software products that monitor computer
networks. This software can also be used to monitor or track employee
activity and productivity as well. This ensures data is secure by using the
software to block certain websites, alert information technology staff of
potential threats, such as computer viruses, as well as monitor computer
and Internet usage by employees.

Effects

Monitoring workplace computers can secure data stored on computer

systems, as well as ensure employees are using workplace computers for
business purposes. Some monitoring software comes highly recommended
at a reasonable cost and can be customized to an organization's needs. This

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requires some additional efforts by management or information technology

staff, but proves it's a valuable tool to ensure the security of business data
and integrity. Although computer workplace monitoring has become a
necessity, employees often don't understand the reasons for computer
monitoring and may feel violated or micro-managed.

Considerations

When considering using computer monitoring software in the workplace, do

extensive research on different products and services. Although some
software is costly, it may be worth the investment to protect the integrity of
a business. If an organization decides to use this software--inform
employees. Allow employees to see the software and its capabilities by
demonstrating its features in a group setting. Be open and honest regarding
how the software will be used and how it will add security to the business.
Talk to employees about their rights regarding computer monitoring. The
Texas Workforce Commission has policies for workplace computer
monitoring and employees should be aware of those policies. Also allow
employees to ask questions in a private setting if they wish.

using appropriate measuring

Information Sheet – 2 instruments

Overview

If you've shopped around for just the right desk for your space, but haven't
found exactly what you're looking for, consider building your own. Counter
top desks are a unique way to modify your work area. Whether starting with
a brand new section counter top, or repurposing old counters after a
remodel, counter top desks make a sturdy addition to your office
furnishings. A moderately simple do-it-yourself project, building a counter
top desk is considerably less expensive than having a custom desk built, and
requires less than one day's work to complete from start to finish.

Instructions

1. Make a space plan and measure the area where the desk will sit to
ensure the right fit. Decide whether the desk will be straight or a
corner unit, and how the desk will be supported, and plan accordingly.

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Straight desks are a simpler project, but corner units afford more
workspace and often allow for the best use of the available area.

2. Purchase supplies for the project, including counter tops, support

system, and any brackets that may be required. Counter top can be
cut at the time of purchase, or ordered to fit, so be certain to have
exact measurements to ensure a correct fit without further cutting.
Collect all tools needed for the project before beginning.

3. Prepare your support system before assembling your desk. The

simplest support solution is to use kitchen cabinets, metal filing
cabinets, or sturdy plastic or medal drawers. This will make your desk
both sturdy and easy to move and requires no tools, cutting, or
drilling. This support solution is particularly idea for granite, metal, or
stone counter top materials which are difficult to cut or drill.

4. Install the chosen support system, ensuring that it is both the proper
height, and level, before applying counter tops. If you've chosen
cabinets or other form of freestanding support, be certain they're
positioned at appropriate intervals to support the weight of the
counter top.

5. Affix the counter top to the support system one section at a time. If
your counter is a heavy material, such as granite or stone, be certain
the support system is sufficient to harbor the weight before applying
the next section of counter. Once all sections of counter are installed,
use a level to check that there the desk is even and level.

6. Apply the end cap finishing kit where necessary and add any brackets
that might be required to anchor the counter top. This step is optional
but may be necessary to ensure your desk is both attractive and
stable.

causes of any identified faults

Information Sheet – 3

Identifying All Potential Failure Causes

When confronted with a systems failure, there is often a natural tendency to

begin disassembling hardware to search for the cause. This is a poor
approach. Failed hardware can expose precious information and
safeguards are necessary to prevent losing that information from careless

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remove procedures. One must know what to look for prior to disassembling
failed hardware.

Faults that come and go are the worst ones to track down, since just when
you think you know the cause of the problem and intend to do something
about it can disappear, leaving you wondering whether or not it's cured.

The most serious random problem is a spontaneous reboot, which can be

caused by a faulty, bad mains interference, or overheating, particularly of
the CPU. This is often caused by failure of the CPU fan, but this is easy
enough to check -- just open up the case and see if the fan is still spinning.
If your cooling arrangements are not broken but simply insufficient (this can
happen, particularly in the case of Athlon processors, which generate a lot
of heat), you'll need to upgrade your CPU heatsink and/or fan to bring its
top temperature down to a more sensible level.

However, your computer is most likely to go wrong when you've just

changed something, for instance when you've installed a new stick of RAM,
a soundcard, hard drive, or a new CPU. Even though this may work
perfectly well, you may have disturbed one of the cables inside your PC at
the same time, giving you a completely unrelated problem; or if you've been
overclocking your CPU, it may stop working when a new PCI card is
installed.

Power Supplies

If your PC won't boot up, no LEDs illuminate on the PC's front panel, and
you can't hear your hard drives or cooling fans spin up, you may have a
problem with your mains supply, or a faulty or dead computer PSU (Power
Supply Unit). Faulty power supplies can also cause random reboots: these
can also mean that your power supply is working properly but is under such
a heavy load that occasionally the voltages sag a bit, or even collapse.

BIOS Beep Codes

If the power supply is working, booting your PC will light the front panel-
power LED and let the BIOS perform a Power-On Self-Test, or POST. This
initializes system hardware; tests RAM the keyboard, serial and parallel
ports, initialize the floppy drive and hard disk controller, and diagnose any
basic problems. If none are found, you'll get one short beep from the
internal PC speaker. A combination of long or short beeps signifies a
problem, and in most cases your PC will refuse to carry on. Although many
'beep codes' are similar from motherboard to motherboard, you really need
to refer to the manual to find out what each sequence of beeps signifies.

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Cable Issues

Another source of sometimes weird hardware faults is internal cabling. For

instance, if the IDE cable connecting your motherboard and hard drive is
not inserted correctly, your drive may not be detected by the BIOS at all.
One of the conductors on all IDE cables will either be colored red or have
writing printing on it, so make sure these identification marks match up
with pin one on your hard drive, and pin one on the motherboard socket.

Summary on How to Fix and Avoid General Protection Faults

If you usually get a general protection fault when your computer has been
running for a certain length of time, then overheating is a likely cause. You
may have to reduce the level of over clocking or replace a fan that isn't
working. When the problem occurs after the addition of new memory,
remove or replace it to see if this cures the problem. If you can't do any of
this yourself, get an engineer to do it for you.

When the fault always occurs soon after turning on your computer, it may
be caused by a driver used by one of the programs that loads at start up or
by Windows itself. You can try a Windows install but choose the repair
option, which will fix corrupt or missing files without losing your data or
programs.
If the fault always happens when a particular program is running, uninstall
and then re-install it. Also, check the supplier's website for a later version of
the program or drivers and install them.
Actually finding the cause of the general protection fault can be a time-
consuming process and you can speed this up by using a tool that will
automate the task. One of the best I've found for this is Registry Patrol,
which, despite its name, does much more than just sort out the PC's
registry. It will, in fact, undertake a deep scan of the whole computer,
sorting out all the drivers and DLLs that are the most likely cause of general
protection faults. As a bonus, it will also fix all types of other problems so
that you end up with a machine that starts quicker, runs better and is less
likely to crash.
Registry Patrol comes with a guarantee that it will do what it promises and
is available to try as a free download from the company's website
(www.registrypatrol.com). Once you've installed it and run the scan, your
PC will run as it did when it was new and general protection faults will be a
thing of the past.

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