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What is the status of the server checking for the 2021_2 E-examination?
When is the cloning of the E-examination servers scheduled to occur?
Which activity is expected to take place a few days before the commencement of the E-examination?
What is the condition under which study centre support during the E-examination is provided?
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Which of the following activities is marked as needing action only if the needs arise?
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What is one of the primary responsibilities of the Hardware unit in the Directorate of Examination and Assessment?
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What operating system is used for the Main E-examination Server?
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What process is employed to replicate the Main E-examination Server to other servers?
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How many servers does the Hardware unit clone for E-examinations?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Hardware unit?
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What is the Hardware unit's role in the installations at Study Centres?
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What type of support does the Hardware unit provide during E-examination?
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In which order is the Main E-examination Server prepared before cloning?
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Study Notes
Hardware Unit in DEA
- The Hardware Unit is one of four units in the Directorate of Examination and Assessment (DEA)
- The unit's primary responsibilities include preparing, installing, cloning, distributing, and supporting e-examination servers.
- The unit also installs and maintains computer systems and networks within both DEA and its study centers.
E-Examination Server Management
- The Hardware Unit ensures e-examination servers are suitable for conducting examinations.
- The unit installs Ubuntu Linux OS on main examination servers.
- After the programming unit installs the examination package (Moodle) onto the main server, the Hardware Unit clones it for use across study centers.
- The unit manages up to 100 cloned servers during e-examination.
Study Center Support
- The Hardware Unit provides technical support to study centers during and after e-examination, specifically for network and hardware issues.
- It's responsible for installing both hardware/software and setting up networks in study centers.
- The unit also maintains and upgrades the hardware and software for DEA staff in the Directorate.
2021_2 E-examination Checklist
- Server Preparation: Completed and ready
- OS Installation: Completed and ready
- Cloning Servers: 3 weeks to the commencement of e-examination
- Server Distribution: Few days to the commencement of e-examination
- Study Center Support: If needed
- Hardware/Software Installations: If needed
- Software/Hardware Support: If needed
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Explore the functions and responsibilities of the Hardware Unit in the Directorate of Examination and Assessment (DEA). This quiz covers e-examination server management, technical support for study centers, and the installation of computer systems. Test your knowledge about the crucial role this unit plays in maintaining efficient examination processes.
