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Evaluate system status

Evaluate system status

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTSAS414
State Code
AUW38
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
029999 - Information Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to evaluate the status of a running system, covering both hardware and software aspects to determine system performance and reliability.It applies to individuals who apply specialised and technical knowledge and a systematic approach to assessing and evaluating systems prior to problem resolution or upgrades.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine scope and evaluation parameters
  • 1.1 Determine scope of the system evaluation
  • 1.2 Comply with organisational requirements when planning a ‘change of status’ test
  • 1.3 Review reason for the evaluation, its objectives, deliverables and key performance indicators, using appropriate capacity tools
  • 1.4 Plan and document status evaluation and factor in time, environment, internal and external issues
  • 1.5 Alert affected users if evaluation is likely to impact their operations
  • 1.6 Develop a plan for the evaluation and identify resources and methods to be used
2. Carry out evaluation
  • 2.1 Organise required resources as outlined in the plan, and put in place manual or computerised evaluation methods
  • 2.2 Run evaluation process according to agreed scope and evaluation parameters
  • 2.3 Record status as per procedural parameters and plan
  • 2.4 Observe and document during evaluation the effects of changes to system status that are made, according to effect being evaluated
  • 2.5 Observe and record effects not listed and that may require further investigation
3. Report on evaluation
  • 3.1 Prepare a report to the appropriate person, indicating results of status check in the documentation
  • 3.2 Highlight anomalies observed in status check that are outside the expected results
  • 3.3 Make recommendations for changes to improve system
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8076 ICASAS414A Evaluate system status Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBS58 ICTSAS436 Evaluate ICT system status Unit of competency