ICTSUS601 Sustainability And Energy Audit Assessment Task 1 – Australia.

Assessment Task 1 Instruction:
Provide Answers to all of the questions below:
1.Assume that you are an Operations Manager for a large organisation that manages ICT projects,what best practice approaches could you take to ensure sustainability is implemented.Discuss at least four best practice approaches.
2.Outline the purpose and scope of the Enviroment protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
3.Provide a summary of the AS/NZS 3598:2014 standards and explain what the purpose of each of these standards is.
4.Discuss Work Health & safety (why)Implications when developing a new Sustainability Policy and Procedures.
5.Explain how to estimate CO2 emissions for a computer using the annual energy usage (kWh) and greenhouse emissions calculations (kg x kWh).
ICTSUS601 Sustainability And Energy Audit Assessment Task 1 – Australia.

6.Explain the key steps in a policy development process.
7.Explain the main components of a policy document.
8.Outline policy development practices that may be used in response to resistance to the introduction of policies.
9.Describe the processes that should be followed when an organisation’s policies are being developed.
10. Summarise how a power consumption audit is carried out.
11.Identify five tools that can be used to bring about sustainability improvements with in an ICT business.these too\s can be practices, systems, techniques, or procedures
12.Explain what a Quality Management Plan is, and describe its main components
13.Explain what a pay back period is, and how it can be used to determine the cost effectiveness of ICT Projects.
14.Explain how sustainability criteria having as part of a procurement policy can help ensure workplace sustainability.

Assessment Task 1 written Questions

Task summary:
This is an open book test, to be completed in the classroom.A time limit of 1 hour to answer the questions is provided.You need to answer all of the written questions correctly. ail attachment Your answers must be word processed and sent to the assessor as an email attachment .

Required
• Access to textbooks and other learning materials
• Computer with Microsoft Office and internet access

Timing
Your assessor will advise you of the due date of this assessment.

Assessment criteria:
All questions must be answered correctly in order for you to be assessed as having completed the task satisfactorily.

Re-submission opportunities:
You will be provided feedback on their performance by the Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you have satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.

If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide you written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance. Re-assessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date.

You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that you have been dealt with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.

You are encouraged to consult with the assessor prior to attempting this task if you do not understand any part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part
of the assessment.

Written Answer Question Guidance:
The following written questions use a range of “instructional words” such as “identify” or”explain”, which tell you how you should answer the question. Use the definitions below to assist you to provide the type of response expected.
Note that the following guidance is the minimum level of response required.

Analyse:
when a question asks you to analyse something, you should do so in detail, and identify important points and key features. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

compare:
when a question asks you to compare something, you will need to show how two or more things are similar, ensuring that you also indicate the relevance of the consequences.Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

ICTSUS601 Sustainability And Energy Audit Assessment Task 1 – Australia.

Contrast:
when a question asks you to contrast something, you will need to show how two or more things are different, ensuring you indicate the relevance or the consequences. Generally,you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

Discuss :
when a question asks you to discuss something, you are required to point out important issues or features and express some form of critical judgement. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

Describe :
when a question asks you to describe something, you should state the most noticeable qualities or features. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.

Evaluate:
when a question asks you to evaluate something, you should put forward arguments for and against something. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

Examine: when a question asks you to examine something, this is similar to “analyse”, where you should provide a detailed response with key points and features and provide critical analysis.Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

Explain : when a question asks you to explain something, you should make clear how or why something happened or the way it is. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long

Identify : when a question asks you to identify something, this means that you are asked to briefly describe the required information. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.

ICTSUS601 Sustainability And Energy Audit Assessment Task 1 – Australia.

list : when a question asks you to list something, this means that you are asked to briefly state information in a list format.

Outline: when a question asks you to outline something, this means giving only the main points,Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.

Summarise : when a question asks you to summarise something, this means (like “outline”) only giving the main points. Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.