Assessment 2 Information
Subject Code: | TECH2100 |
Subject Name: | Introduction to Information Networks |
Assessment Title: | Report Evaluation |
Assessment Type: | Individual |
Word Count: 1,500 Words (+/-10%) |
Weighting: | 30 % |
Total Marks: | 30 |
Submission: | MyKBS |
Due Date: | Week 10 |
Your Task
This assessment is to be completed individually. In this assessment, you will prepare a written report that evaluates the network architecture and communication protocols of an organization and provide recommendations to address any problems identified.
Assessment Description
You are an IT consultant who has been hired by a small business that provides web design services to clients. The business has experienced growth in recent years and has expanded its operations to multiple locations. The management has noticed that the network has become slow and unreliable, and the employees are having difficulty accessing the resources they need to perform their work.
Your task is to evaluate the organization’s network architecture and communication protocols, identify any problems, and provide recommendations to address them. Your report should include an executive summary, an overview of the organization’s network architecture and communication protocols, a summary of the problems identified, and your recommendations for addressing them.
Case Study:
ABC Web Design is a small business that provides web design services to clients. The business has grown rapidly in recent years and has expanded its operations to multiple locations. The company’s employees work remotely from different locations and rely on the company’s network to access the resources they need to perform their work.
The company’s network architecture consists of a central server located at the head office, which is connected to satellite offices and remote employees via a virtual private network (VPN). The communication protocols used by the company include Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP).
Recently, the company’s employees have experienced slow and unreliable network performance, and they have difficulty accessing the resources they need to perform their work. Additionally, there have been instances of lost or delayed emails, which have caused communication breakdowns with clients.
You have been hired by ABC Web Design to evaluate the organization’s network architecture and communication protocols, identify any problems, and provide recommendations to address them.
This assessment aims to achieve the following subject learning outcomes:
LO1 | Evaluate the main technologies, models and protocols used in data communications and networking. |
LO3 | Identify problems that emerge among the networks that constitute today’s internet architecture. |
LO4 | Recommend and apply solutions for common internet architecture problems. |
Assessment Instructions
• Your report should be submitted in Word Document or PDF format and be approximately 1500 words in length, excluding references and appendices.
• Your report should include an executive summary, an introduction, a discussion of the organization’s network architecture and communication protocols, a summary of the problems identified, and your recommendations for addressing them.
• You should include relevant diagrams or figures to support your analysis and recommendations. • Your report should be properly formatted with headings and subheadings. • Your report should include a minimum of ten (10) academic references from credible sources,
such as peer-reviewed journal articles, industry reports, or academic books. These references should be cited using KBS Harvard referencing style.
• Please refer to the assessment marking guide to assist you in completing all the assessment criteria.
Important Study Information
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Generative AI Traffic Lights
Please see the level of Generative AI that this assessment is Level 2 has been designed to accept:
Traffic Light | Amount of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) usage | Evidence Required | This assessment (✓) |
Level 1 | Prohibited: No Generative AI allowed This assessment showcases your individual knowledge, skills and/or personal experiences in the absence of Generative AI support. | The use of generative AI is prohibited for this assessment and may potentially result in penalties for academic misconduct, including but not limited to a mark of zero for the assessment. | |
Level 2 | Optional: You may use Generative AI for research and content generation that is appropriately referenced. See assessment instructions for details This assessment allows you to engage with Generative AI as a means of expanding your understanding, creativity, and idea generation in the research phase of your assessment and to produce content that enhances your assessment. I.e., images. You do not have to use it. | The use of Gen AI is optional for this assessment. Your collaboration with Generative AI must be clearly referenced just as you would reference any other resource type used. Click on the link below to learn how to reference Generative AI. In addition, you must include an appendix that documents your Generative AI collaboration including all prompts and responses used for the assessment. Unapproved use of generative AI as per assessment details during the content generation parts of your assessment may potentially result in penalties for academic misconduct, including but not limited to a mark of zero for the assessment. Ensure you follow the specific assessment instructions in the section above. | ✓ |
Level 3 | Compulsory: You must use Generative AI to complete your assessment See assessment instruction for details This assessment fully integrates Generative AI, allowing you to harness the technology’s full potential in collaboration with your own expertise. Always check your assessment instructions carefully as there may still be limitations on what constitutes acceptable use, and these may be specific to each assessment. | You will be taught how to use generative AI and assessed on its use. Your collaboration with Generative AI must be clearly referenced just as you would reference any other resource type used. Click on the link below to learn how to reference Generative AI. In addition, you must include an appendix that documents your Generative AI collaboration including all prompts and responses used for the assessment. Unapproved use of generative AI as per assessment details during the content generation parts of your assessment may potentially result in penalties for academic misconduct, including but not limited to a mark of zero for the assessment. Ensure you follow the specific assessment instructions in the section above. | |
Assessment Marking Guide
Marking Criteria F (Fail) P (Pass) C (Credit) D (Distinction) HD (High Distinction) _____| 30 marks 0 – 49% 50 – 64% 65 – 74% 75 – 84% 85 – 100% |
Research and Analysis _____| 8 marks | Little or no evidence of research or analysis. The report lacks any meaningful analysis of the organization’s network architecture and communication protocols. | Some evidence of research and analysis but lacks depth or clarity. The report provides a basic analysis of the organization’s network architecture and communication protocols but fails to identify all relevant issues. | Thorough research and analysis, with clear evidence and explanation. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the organization’s network architecture and communication protocols, with a clear explanation of all relevant issues. | Extensive research and analysis, with insightful recommendations. The report provides an in depth analysis of the organisation’s network architecture and communication protocols, with insightful recommendations that are well-supported by evidence. | Exceptional research and analysis, with insightful and original recommendations. The report provides an exceptional analysis of the organisation’s network architecture and communication protocols, with insightful and original recommendations that demonstrate a deep understanding of the subject matter. |
Recommendations or Solutions _____| 8 marks | Fails to provide any recommendations or solutions. The report does not offer any recommendations or solutions for addressing the problems identified. | Provides some recommendations or solutions, but they may not be well-supported or practical. The report provides some recommendations or solutions for addressing the problems identified, but they are not well supported by evidence or may not be practical to implement. | Provides practical and well-supported recommendations or solutions. The report provides practical and well-supported recommendations or solutions for addressing the problems identified, which are based on sound analysis and evidence. | Provides innovative and well-supported recommendations or solutions that go beyond the scope of the instructions. The report provides innovative and well supported recommendations or solutions for addressing the problems identified, which demonstrate creativity and originality, and go | Provides creative, evidence-based recommendations or solutions that demonstrate exceptional critical thinking skills. The report provides exceptional and creative recommendations or solutions for addressing the problems identified, which demonstrate exceptional critical |
| | | | | beyond the scope of the instructions. | thinking skills and originality. |
Clarity and Depth of Discussion _____| 6 marks | The report provides a superficial discussion of the organization’s network architecture and communication protocols. The discussion lacks depth, coherence, and relevance to the assignment instructions. | The report provides a basic discussion of the organization’s network architecture and communication protocols but may lack coherence and relevance to the assignment instructions in some sections. | The report provides a clear and coherent discussion of the organization’s network architecture and communication protocols, with a focus on the assignment instructions. | The report provides a thorough and insightful discussion of the organisation’s network architecture and communication protocols, which is well organised and relevant to the assignment instructions. | The report provides an exceptional and engaging discussion of the organisation’s network architecture and communication protocols, which demonstrates a deep understanding of the subject matter and exceeds the requirements of the assignment instructions. |
Quality of Writing _____| 4 marks | Numerous errors that make the report difficult to read and understand. Writing is poorly organized and lacks coherence. | Several errors that occasionally detract from the overall readability and understanding of the report. Writing is organized but lacks coherence in some sections. | Minimal errors that do not detract from the overall readability and understanding of the report. Writing is well organized with a clear structure. | No errors. Writing is clear, concise, and well-organised with a coherent structure. | No errors. Writing is of exceptional quality, with a clear and concise structure that is highly coherent and engaging. |
Use of Evidence and Sources _____| 4 marks | Fails to use any sources or evidence to support claims. | Uses sources or evidence inappropriately or without sufficient relevance to support claims. | Uses sources or evidence appropriately and effectively to support claims, with some minor errors in referencing or citation. | Uses sources or evidence effectively and accurately to support claims, with accurate referencing and citation. | Uses sources or evidence exceptionally effectively and accurately to support claims, with exceptional referencing and citation that demonstrates a mastery of the subject matter. |
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