CapstoneAssignmentInstructionsSettingthe scene:
You work for the IT department at your school and you are tasked with the responsibility of purchasing 6 computers for the school. These computers will be used by individuals working as secretaries and clerical support for the school, so the machines will be used for record keeping and general office work. You job is to research various types of computers on the market and determine which computer(s) will be the most cost effective for your school.Using two retail computer websites, you will need to compare two systems, listing the features of each, and total price. You will then make a recommendation to your School Board as to which system your school should purchase.
Description
- You are buying 6 new computers
- You want the computer to run Microsoft Office 2016 or Office 365 and Windows 10 or higher.
- You want to make sure you are protected against security threats
- You need a printer
- You have a limited budget, and can spend no more than $3500 for everything
To recommend the purchase of this system to your School Board, you will need to provide a few things:
Clarification. This presentation will showcase the two systems (from two retailers) you are considering, with images of each, technical specifications for each, price for each,
***I have attached an example (Example
Flyer
)… this is the flyer that was created in the video. Please feel free to download it and check out the things I did. Use it if you want but be sure to make it your own!***
Submit all files for this assignment (presentation, or link to the presentation; document/flyer; spreadsheet) to the given folder in assignment dropbox below.
See Examples of each below
Flyer
The Flyer in Word (You can use Canva.com or another free graphic design program if you like) will showcase the one system that you are recommending for purchase. Include an image and description of the computer system you are recommending. In order to create a word flyer, You need to take screen shots ( press Ctrl+PrtScr) or save images (right click and save image/picture as…), and to copy/paste specifications (tech specs). Screen shots can be pasted into the document and manipulated as any other image in your document. Make sure to write the source/hyperlink of that site beneath the screen shot.
Here are some images of what the flyer might look like. Remember, this is just for one system… not both!
Excel Expense Report
Create an expense report in Excel to document how you will spend the $3500.00.
You must compare prices and specifications of the computer systems you are considering for purchase between 2 retailers. For example, I choose to purchase an all in one HP desktop and in my excel expense report, I will document the prices and specifications of the computer from Best Buy and Office Depot
Expense Report Example
(re-create this in Excel, or download the sample expense report attached).
Include the number of computers you will purchase in your grand total. Be sure to include a hyperlink to the website where you found the information.
Computer Specifications
Retailer #1: Name of Store
Retailer #2: Name of Store
Name of Store (Best Buy, Walmart, Dell.Com, etc.) and Link to Website.
Cost of 1 Computer:
What Windows Edition is installed on the computer?
What is the brand and speed of the processor?
How much RAM is on the computer?
How much hard disk space (memory) is on the computer?
What kind of monitor and size comes with the computer?
What kind of printer are you purchasing?
Include a link to the website where we can verify the pricing.
What Anti-virus software are you purchasing?
What edition of Microsoft Office 2013 or Office 365 are you purchasing? (i.e. Student and Teacher Edition or Professional Edition)
Include links to websites for pricing verification.
Cost of 6 Computers:
Additional Costs such as the printer, Microsoft Office or Office 365, anti-virus software:
Grand Total*:
* This should include a calculation with the total for 6 computers, plus the cost of anti-virus and other software/applications, and printer(s).
To submit multiple files to this drop box, you will click on the dropbox name (BCIS Core Assessment) to access the dropbox.
- Click Browse My Computer to attach the first file.
- Verify that the file has been attached.
- Click Browse My Computer to attach the next file.
Verify that the file has been attached.Click Browse My Computer to attach the next file.Verify that the file has been attached.etc.