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Assessment Type Report
Assessment Number 02
Assessment
Name
Weighting
Designing a Computer Network for a Small to Medium Enterprise
25% (Marks = 50)
Alignment with
Unit Learning
Outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes Graduate Attributes Assessed
ULO 3: Describe and discuss the
key functions and various
elements (routers, modems, etc.)
of modern computer networks
(LANs, WANs, and wireless
networks).
ULO 4: Design, configure, build,
and troubleshoot a simple
asic
local area network (LAN).
ULO 5: Identify and critically
assess key security and data
verification issues related to the
creation and maintenance of
computer networks.
GA 1: Communication
GA 2: Collaboration
GA 3: Research
GA 4: Critical Thinking
GA 5: Ethical Behaviour
GA 6: Flexibility
Due Date/Time XXXXXXXXXXWeek 11
XXXXXXXXXXOnline Moodle Submission; 23:59 (AEST) Sunday 7 June 2020
Assessment
Description
You are required to write a report that proposes a network design that meets
the business and technical goals of an organization. This assessment is to
e done in groups of four to five students.
Detailed
Submission
Requirements
The word limit of the report is 3000. It should be written in size 12 Arial Font.
You must submit your own work and use appropriate references in Harvard
style where needed. The similarity index of your report should not be more
than 20%. You must email the group names and chosen organization to your
instructor by week 8. Instructor will discuss the project with each group in the
online sessions of week 9 and week 10.
BISY2002/ISY2002/ISY202 Information Systems Networking
Essentials
Unit
2
Context and Requirements
• Choose an organization that has a small to medium computer network environment, with
multiple network services and locations.
• You should clearly discuss the business and technical goals of the chosen organization.
• You should critically analyse various networking technologies that can be used to meet the
usiness and technical goals.
• You should clearly label and draw the logical topology diagram of your organization.
HOW TO PRESENT YOUR ASSIGNMENT / SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Your report must follow the structure given below;
1. Executive Summary
• It should concisely explain the aims, objectives and content of the report.
• It should be between 250 – 300 words long (tip: write the abstract last)
2. Introduction
• In few paragraphs mention details and background of the organization e.g. type of
organization, number of employees, number of
anch offices, key business and technical
goals.
3. Business and Technical Goals
• Explain at least five key business goals of the organization.
• Explain at least five key technical goals of the organization.
4. Designing of Network
• You must explain the various components of your network in this section.
• You must explain the various networking technologies that you have used to meet the
usiness and technical goals of the organization.
• Draw and explain the logical topology diagram of your network.
• Provide appropriate citations in Harvard style.
5. Hardware and Software Requirements
• Clearly mention the hardware and software required for your network.
• Various devices e.g. routers, switches, firewalls etc. that fit your goals and requirements
should be clearly mentioned. Provide appropriate citations in Harvard style.
6. Conclusion
• Conclude your report by highlighting key business and technical goals of the new
network, and how these goals are met in the new design.
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RETENTION OF RECORDS
Students are required to keep a copy of all items submitted or completed for assessment or
evaluation until the end of the grade appeal period.
INFORMATION ABOUT HOW AND WHEN FEEDBACK WILL BE PROVIDED
Your results of the assessment will be available within 1 week of the submission of the report.
Feedback will be in the form of comments on the document along with the marks awarded
following the marking criteria.
GROUP CONTRIBUTION FORM
You must submit the Group Contribution Form with the report. Group Contribution Form is given
on the next page.
MARKING CRITERIA
See the ru
ic at the end of this assessment
ief.
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XXXXXXXXXXGroup Contribution Form
Unit Name/Code BISY2002/ISY2002/ISY202 Information Systems Networking
Essentials
Assessment Number 2
Assessment Name Designing a Computer Network for a small to medium enterprise
Due Date and Time Report submission deadline is 23:59 (AEST) Sunday 7 June 2020
Instructions • Report will not be marked without the submission of this form with the report.
• This form should be completely filled.
• This form should be signed by all group members.
• Attach this form at the end of the report.
Names of Student Tasks Worked on Percentage Contribution to
Assessment
e.g. If you have contributed
equally then mention
33.33% contribution by
each
Signature
insert student name>
insert student name>
insert student name>
insert student name>
Assessment Ru
ic
Total Marks = 50
Executive Summary, Introduction and Conclusion (15 marks)
Executive Summary
(5 marks)
Clearly explains key
aims, objectives and
content of the report
(5 marks)
Lacks some explanation of
key aims, objectives and
content of the report
XXXXXXXXXXmarks)
Not clearly explains
the key aims,
objectives and content
of the report
XXXXXXXXXXmarks)
Poorly explains key
aims, objectives
and content of the
eport
(0.25 –2.25 marks)
Executive
Summary is not
written
(0 marks)
Introduction
(5 marks)
Clearly describes the
ackground and
details of the chosen
organization
(5 marks)
Lacks some description of
the background and details
of the chosen organization
XXXXXXXXXXmarks)
Not clearly describes
the background and
details of the chosen
organization
XXXXXXXXXXmarks)
Poorly describes
the background
and details of the
chosen
organization
(0.25 –2.25 marks)
Introduction is not
written
(0 marks)
Conclusion
(5 marks)
Clearly and
accurately
summarizes key
esults of the report
(5 marks)
Lacks in summarizing
some key results of the
eport
XXXXXXXXXXmarks)
Not clearly
summarizes key
esults of the report
XXXXXXXXXXmarks)
Poorly summarizes
key results of the
eport
(0.25 –2.25 marks)
Conclusion is not
written
(0 marks)
Business and Technical Goals (10 marks)
Business Goals
(5 marks)
All five goals are
clearly explained
(5 marks)
Few goals are missing
and/or not clearly
explained
(4 – 4.75 marks)
Many goals are
missing and/or not
clearly explained
(2.5 – 3.75 marks)
Many goals are
missing and are
poorly written
(0.25 – 2.25 marks)
Goals are not
written
(0 marks)
Technical Goals
(5 marks)
Designing of Network (20 marks)
Network Design
(15 marks)
All components and
networking
technologies related
to business and
technical goals are
clearly explained
(15 marks)
Some components and
networking technologies
elated to business and
technical goals are
missing and/or not clearly
explained
(12 – 14.75 marks)
Many components and
networking
technologies related to
usiness and technical
goals are missing
and/or not clearly
explained
(7.5 – 11.75 marks)
Many components
and networking
technologies
elated to business
and technical
goals are missing
and are poorly
explained
(0.25 – 7.25
marks)
Network Design
is missing
(0 marks)
Logical Topology Diagram
(5 marks)
Logical Topology
Diagram is clearly
drawn and explained
(5 marks)
Few parts of Logical
Topology Diagram are not
clearly drawn and
explained