Question

(20 marks) Read the following scenario and write a report according to the requirements:

The Company you work for is purchasing brand new desktop computers to replace the old outdated ones that it has had in its offices. A local distributor has been contacted, requesting specifications of the types of PCs they offer for businesses. They have responded providing specifications for two different types of PCs. Your boss has requested that you write a report with your recommendations regarding which option is the best (PC 1 or PC2). Write a 1-2 page report with your recommendation, specifying reasons for your recommendation. Please make sure that all technical concepts are explained on the report.

Additional Notes:

• Describe the type of business that you work for (i.e. business type, industry, services provided), and how computers would be used.
• You may make whatever assumptions you would like to support your case, but make sure they are noted on your report.
• Please make sure that all technical concepts (described in the specifications for each computer hardware/software) are explained on the report. The specifications provided for each of the Proposed PC models are shown on the next page.
• Refer to the lecture notes, text, and research the Internet (if required) to complete your analysis and report. Please be sure that you reference your research source(s).

The specifications provided for each of the Proposed PC models are below (see next page for details):

Computer Hardware
Specifications	PC1	PC2
CPU:	1.8GHz AMD quad-core processor	2.3 GHz dual-core processor
Bus Speed:	SATA: 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps	SATA: 1 Gbps and 2.0 Gbps
RAM Memory	Installed: 8 GB	Installed: 4 GB Expandable to 8 GB
Hard Drive / Disk Storage	512 GB Storage Speed: 5400RPM	1 TB Storage Speed: 7200RPM
Optical Drive:	CD+DVD	CD+DVD+BlueRay
Integrated Wifi:	1x1 802.11b/g/n WLAN	1x1 802.11ac WLAN
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	No
Input / output	Webcam: Yes	Webcam: No
	USB Ports: 2	USB Ports: 4
	VGA Monitor Port: None	VGA Monitor Port: 1
	Three connectors for line-in, line- out, and microphone, two front-panel connectors for headphones and microphone	Two Rear audio jacks, and two front audio jacks (Microphone and headphones)
External Devices:	Monitor: LCD 19" Screen	Monitor: LCD 21" screen
	Keyboard and Mouse Included	Keyboard and mouse included

Computer Software
Specifications	PC1	PC2
System Software:	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Pro
Application Software	Office 2013 (CD Included, not installed)	Office 2013, Installed
Utility Software:	(CD Included, Not installed)Antivirus, Spyware detection, Firewall, Filebackup software, Data compression	Antivirus, Spyware detection, Firewall All installed

On your report, include explanation for each category included on the specification sheet, and make sure that your explanations are written in a language that your boss, a non-technical individual, is able to understand easily.

Answer 1