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ICTTEN611 Produce an ICT Network Architecture - MILCOM Institute

Assessment Task 1: Written Questions

Provide answers to all of the questions below:

1. Explain access networks and list four types of access networks.

2. Explain core networks and three key functionalities of these.

3. Define network topology and summarise four main types of network topologies.

4. Define mobile cellular networks and key principles of such.

5. Explain the concept of a network protocol and the relationships to operating systems.

6. Explain optical networks and key principles.

7. Explain the concept of radio frequency in relation to ICT networks.

8. Explain radio frequency identification (RFID) and give one example of RFID hardware and one example of RFID software.

9. Explain the concept of a business process in the ICT sector.

10. Explain the concept of a compatibility issues, giving an example that includes the issue and how to resolve it. Your example should be relevant to ICT networks.

11. Summarise the process of configuring an IP address on an IP network and explain its importance.

12. Explain the concept of an operating system and give two examples.

13. Explain the concept of a desktop application and give two examples.

14. Identify and describe two types of security measures that can be put in place in a network.

15. Given the importance of network security, describe the key features that a network security policy should include, as well as procedures that should be included.

16. Identify and describe two network management and security process controls that can be put in place to ensure network security.

17. Explain data encryption and its purpose.

Assessment Task 2: Network architecture design project

Task summary
In this assessment task, you are required to identify and evaluate client business specifications from a client, and then design an ICT network architecture to meet client needs.

Instructions

Carefully read the following:

Grow Management Consultants specialises in leadership consultancy. It has been operational since 2010. The company offers a range of services to assist companies to assess leadership behaviour of existing managers and performance metrics. They also design and implement customised leadership programs based on the assessment. Services are offered Australia-wide.

The company offers regular professional development workshops on all aspects of leading and managing staff. The workshops are conducted every 3 months in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, where they also double as networking events. The workshops are the principle means of advertising for the company's consultancy services, where most of Grow Management Consultant's income is generated. Furthermore from next year the company will also run live webinars so as to facilitate access to professional development regardless of location. These will be held every two weeks and be facilitated by the senior consultants.

Currently the company is located in Sydney CBD. However, due to growth and an increasing number of clients in that city, the company has leased a floor of a building in Melbourne CBD where it will mirror the operations of its Sydney office.

The company requires a network architecture that will link the two offices.

Complete the following activities:
1. Identify client needs.
The first part of this assessment requires you to meet with the client (your assessor) to discuss their needs in relation to the ICT network, as well as the specifications for the proposed network.
At the meeting, you will need to:
• Discuss needs in relation to the ICT network. This should include:
• Business requirements i.e. the nature of the business and ICT requirements
• Objectives in relation to the ICT network
• Business specifications, including budget and timelines
• Problems associated with current ICT network
• Opportunities that will be created by the ICT network.

Take notes during the meeting.

During the meeting, you are required to demonstrate effective communication skills including:
• Speaking clearly and concisely
• Using non-verbal communication to assist with understanding
• Asking questions to identify required information
• Responding to questions as required
• Using active listening techniques to confirm understanding
2. Develop ICT Network Architecture Design.
Following the meeting you are to develop the ICT Network Architecture Design as per the discussions held at the meeting.

Determine the technical requirements of the ICT Network Architecture Design, including hardware, software and network elements as per the specifications provided at the meeting.
Then develop a diagram of your proposed design.

Document your findings and diagram in Preliminary ICT Network Architecture Design Report.

Your report should include:

• A summary of the outcomes of the meeting with the client including:
• Business requirements i.e. the nature of the business and ICT requirements
• Objectives in relation to the ICT network
• Business specifications, including budget and timelines
• Problems associated with current ICT network
• Opportunities that will be created by the ICT network.
• Diagram of the proposed network design.
• An outline of the hardware, software and network elements that will make up the design, as well as potential suppliers of, and costs of each of these elements. Include at least two recommendations for each hardware, software and network element you recommend and associated technical specifications, as well as costs.
• Likely impact of the network design on the business requirements.
• Predicted current and future traffic demands and how the network will perform based on these forecasted demands.
• Assessment of how the proposed network design will meet required performance, including target data rate and avoiding interference and any other factors as per the meeting discussion.

Use Preliminary ICT Network Architecture Design Report Template to guide your work.

3. Finalise ICT Network Architecture Design.
You are required to incorporate the feedback from your assessor on your preliminary design and incorporate this into your report.

Complete a final check on your ICT Network Architecture Design to ensure it meets all performance and business requirements.

At the same time you are to complete the following additional activity:

• Determine the support and training requirements that will be required to ensure your design is implemented as effectively as possible. Add a section to your Final ICT Network Architecture Design about the support and training that will be required.

Attachment:- Develop ICT Network Architecture Design.rar