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Table of Contents
List of figures.......................................................................................................................... 3
List of table............................................................................................................................. 4
Acknowledgment.................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction............................................................................................................................ 6
Task 1.1.................................................................................................................................. 7
Computer types and computer Environment.......................................................................7
Super Computer..............................................................................................................7
Mainframe Computers.....................................................................................................8
Mini Computers...............................................................................................................9
Micro Computers........................................................................................................... 10
Computer Environments...................................................................................................11
Computers at home.......................................................................................................11
Computers at Network...................................................................................................12
Computers at Gaming...................................................................................................12
Computers at Business.................................................................................................13
Suitable Decision.............................................................................................................. 13
Task 2.1................................................................................................................................ 14
Requirement analysis document.......................................................................................14
Purpose......................................................................................................................... 14
Introduction................................................................................................................... 14
Current System............................................................................................................. 14
Overview....................................................................................................................... 14
Functional Requirements..............................................................................................14
Non-functional Requirements........................................................................................15
Task2.2................................................................................................................................. 16
System specifications.......................................................................................................16
The Best System for the Multimedia Lab..........................................................................19
Task 3.1................................................................................................................................ 20
Generated Report............................................................................................................. 20
Password Policies......................................................................................................... 20
Basic Steps of Password Requirements........................................................................20
Basic Password Protections..........................................................................................21
Task 3.2................................................................................................................................ 22
Test report for the lab........................................................................................................22
Task 4.1................................................................................................................................ 23
Routine Maintenance Checklist.........................................................................................23
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List of figures
Figure 1 Super Computer.......................................................................................................1
Figure 2Mainframe Computer.................................................................................................1
Figure 3 Mini Computer..........................................................................................................1
Figure 4 Micro Computers......................................................................................................1
Figure 5 Computers at Home.................................................................................................1
Figure 6 Computers at Network..............................................................................................1
Figure 7 Computers at Gaming..............................................................................................1
Figure 8 Computers at Business............................................................................................1
Figure 9 Barclays Specs.........................................................................................................1
Figure 10 PC GLOBE Specs..................................................................................................1
Figure 11 SMS Marketing Specs............................................................................................1
Figure 12 computer hardware sample image.........................................................................1
Figure 13 motherboard........................................................................................................... 1
Figure 14 RAM....................................................................................................................... 1
Figure 15 Power supply..........................................................................................................1
Figure 16 HDD....................................................................................................................... 1
Figure 17 CPU....................................................................................................................... 1
Figure 18 VGA....................................................................................................................... 1
Figure 19 Keyboard................................................................................................................ 1
Figure 20 Mouse.................................................................................................................... 1
Figure 21 Scanner.................................................................................................................. 1
Figure 22 Monitor................................................................................................................... 1
Figure 23 Plotter..................................................................................................................... 1
Figure 24 Printer.....................................................................................................................1
List of table
Table 1 System specs table....................................................................................................1
Table 2 Maintenance Checklist...............................................................................................1
Acknowledgment
I would like to thank those who have helped me in various ways to complete this assignment
successfully within the stipulated time. Especially our Lecturer Mr Tharshananth whos
valuable advice and support throughout the assignment appreciated.
Further, I would like to thank my friends for supporting me in group tasks, discussions, and
so on. And also at this time I would like to remember my brother who shared his knowledge
regarding subjects and helped me a lot during even late night hours.
I regret for not mentioning the names individually for those who are helped me to finish this
assignment.
Introduction
This assignment is an in-depth report of the computing system. The aim of the assessment
is to make sure that sufficient knowledge is increased with regarding to computer system.
Computer system subject is most important for each and every students and everybody
should know about the computer system. Because this subject will teach us how to handle
hardware and software of the computer. This is an individual and group assessment, and I
have completed this assignment by gathering information from lectures, referring books,
browsing internet, collecting information from local vendors and from my own knowledge. I
hope this assignment will provide the essential information in and those who read this
assignment will increase some knowledge about this subject.
Task 1.1
Computer types and computer Environment
There are many different types of computers available today. Since the advent of the first
computer different types and sizes of computers are offering different services. Computers
can be as big as occupying a large building and as small as a laptop or a microcontroller in
mobile & embedded systems. The four basic types of computers are.
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3.
4.
SUPER COMPUTER
MAINFRAME COMPUTER
MINI COMPUTER
MICRO COMPUTER
Super Computer
Supercomputers are one of the most powerful computers in terms of performance and data
processing. Super computers has the capable of giving very speedy calculations. it is
because of that high speed processing ability. These are specialized and task specific
computers used by large organizations. These computers are used for research and
exploration purposes, like NASA uses supercomputers for launching space shuttles,
controlling them and for space exploration purpose.
Mainframe Computers
Mainframes are computers that are the most bulky types and with the advancement of
technology. Mainframes are not as powerful as supercomputers, but certainly they are quite
expensive nonetheless. Mainframe computer systems can be called the predecessor of
servers because they could actually support multi users though as efficiently as the servers.
The Mainframe computers can be accommodated in large air-conditioned rooms because of
its size.
Super-computers are the fastest computers with large data storage capacity, Mainframes
can also process & store large amount of data. Banks educational institutions & insurance
companies use mainframe computers to store data about their customers, students &
insurance policy holders.
Mini Computers
Minicomputers are used by small businesses & firms. Minicomputers are also called as
Midrange Computers. Mini computers like the mainframe computers are used by business
organization. The difference being that it can support the simultaneous working of up to 100
users and is usually maintained in business organizations for the maintenance of accounts
and finances.
These are small machines and can be accommodated on a disk with not as processing and
data storage capabilities as super-computers & Mainframes. These computers are not
designed for a single user. Individual departments of a large company or organizations use
Mini-computers for specific purposes.
Micro Computers
These are the most frequently used computers better known by the name of "Personal
computers". Laptops, personal digital assistant (PDA), tablets & smartphones are all types of
microcomputers. The micro-computers are widely used & the fastest growing computers.
These computers are the cheapest among the other three types of computers. The Microcomputers are specially designed for general usage like entertainment, education and work
purposes.
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Computer Environments
Computer environments is the place where we are using the computers. This places based
on your needs of computer using. In this task I have to find an environment related to
multimedia workers. I have found some of the environments below.
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2.
3.
4.
Computers at Home
Computers at Network
Computers at Games
Computers at Business
Computers at home
Since the use of home computers have adapted so much to our everyday lives, there are
just too many uses to adequately list all of them. People can use computers to learn, to
complete their work at home, to brows internet and do many more rather than at the office or
other places.
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Computers at Network
Computers at network is basically uses in office. Because they want to sharing files between
computers. Not only the file they will share photos, music files, and documents and many
more.
Computers at Gaming
Nowadays the next generation games are releasing. These type of games attracting child to
adult people. If we want to play games we definitely need a high performance computers.
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Computers at Business
Businesses use a variety of different types of computers such as desktops, laptops, servers,
smartphones and tablets, depending on their needs. With computers, employees are able to
work anytime, anywhere.
Suitable Decision
Computer type
I recommend micro computers for the multimedia lab. Because The Microcomputers provide
a quick, easy and convenient way for members/students of the campus community to
access computer and Internet services and we can buy the computers at lower prices than
other computer types.
Computer Environment
I recommend gaming environment for the multimedia lab. Because usually gaming
computers having high performance system. For the editing of video and games we need
high performance computers. So the multimedia students can easily develop games, edit
videos and can do whatever they want.
(world, n.d.)
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Task 2.1
Requirement analysis document
Prepared By
Client
Version
Date
1.0
20/04/2015
Purpose
BCAS campus Computing unit plans to upgrade their multimedia lab. Though they have the
lab with computers but the requirements of the machines are low. So we produced a RAD
document for the BCAS multimedia unit to upgrade their computers.
Introduction
BCAS Campus multimedia students are the main purpose of this systems requirement.
Because they are the one who will be following gaming development, video editing web
designing and etc... This system requirement should be upgraded for the future benefits of
multimedia students so that they will feel comfortable by using the upgraded system.
Current System
BCAS city campus currently having a multimedia lab with 25 individual computers and they
have necessary software and tools.
Overview
Nowadays the performance of the games and videos are high. In this case at least we have
to be in line with the current requirements so we need to have a good capacity of RAM so
that we can run high capacitor programs at a time, we need to have a good graphics card
(VGA) as well. If we upgrade our VGA the students can develop or edit high performance
games and videos, and the processor of the machine should be at least i5 processor
Functional Requirements
Processor: - The Processor is the most visible component in the specifications. This would
lead you to believe that the processor is the most important component in a multimedia
computer. And we have to consider about the clock speed, number of cores, it is better to
have high numbers in both, but the number of cores is slightly more important than the clock
speed.
VGA: - Choosing a great video card for our Multimedia department is very important. Video
cards are the only component in a computer that is specifically designed to display highresolution, high-detailed graphics. So that developing or editing games, video will be an easy
task for our multimedia students
RAM: - Computer ram is a common bottleneck that prevented Multimedia computers from
reaching their maximum potential. Upgrading our system to high capacity of RAM will be
more effectiveness to the multimedia department.
HDD: - we have to consider about the Hard Disk Drive because for the editing purpose of
multimedia students we need to have at least 1TB.
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Non-functional Requirements
3D Glasses
Consoles
Screens
Dolby sound system
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Task2.2
System specifications
The below specifications were collected on the 8th of April 2015. By studying the functional
and non-functional requirements of the multimedia lab. We have got the requirements for the
multimedia lab computers from the local vendors. We have compared and selected the best
specification below.
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System
Specification
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Processor
Intel-3.30Ghz Core i5
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Motherboard
Gigabyte H81M-SPV
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HDD
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Monitor
Samsung 22 LED
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Casing
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DVD Writer
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Keyboard
IBM-Multimedia
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Mouse
Mega box-USB
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VGA
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Headphone
A4tech HS-28
Task 3.1
Generated Report
Password Policies
Computer passwords are used to help identify and distinguish users and their access or
capabilities on a computer or computer network. Passwords can also help restrict and
prevent users from accessing confidential data or accessing programs they should not have
access to.
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Passwords are case sensitive and the user name or login ID is not case sensitive.
Require a number of unique passwords before an old password may be reused. This
number should be no less than 24.
Reset account lockout after - The time it takes between bad login attempts before the
count of bad login attempts is cleared. The recommended value as of the date of
writing this article is 20 minutes. This means if there are three bad attempts in 20
minutes, the account would be locked.
Account lockout duration - Some experts recommend that the administrator reset the
account lockout so they are aware of possible break in attempts on the network.
However this will cause a great deal of additional help desk calls. Therefore
depending on the situation, the account lockout should be between 30 minutes and 2
hours.
Password protected screen savers should be enabled and should protect the
computer within 5 minutes of user inactivity. Computers should not be unattended
with the user logged on and no password protected screen saver active. Users
should be in the habit of not leaving their computers unlocked. They can press the
CTRL-ALT-DEL keys and select "Lock Computer".
Rules that apply to passwords apply to passphrases which are used for public/private
key authentication
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Task 3.2
Test report for the lab
Diagnose and troubleshoot student software problems; repair and modify damaged
software configurations; reinstall software that cannot be repaired.
Work with students and instructional staff to assure lab systems are maintained in
working order; provide technical support for instructors; demonstrate various software
configurations and installations; provide information on hardware and software error
resolution.
Evaluate, install, configure, troubleshoot and document new instructional applications
and software systems.
Develop and implement procedures for such tasks as virus protection, software
security, software loading and copying, video drivers, printer drivers and configuration
control.
Evaluate and test new software; identify potential conflicts with existing systems;
consult with vendors and manufacturers to resolve issues before instituting new
software.
Define instructional server needs; research available options and recommend choice;
install, configure and test instructional server hardware and software; maintain server
hardware; install new versions of server software.
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Confer with appropriate District offices to research and make recommendations for
purchase of computer lab supplies, hardware, software and equipment; coordinate
the purchase and repair of computer lab equipment, tracking status of vendor activity;
submit return material authorizations for defective equipment; coordinate campus
instructional lab network and telecommunications needs; track software licenses and
hardware warranties.
Task 4.1
Routine Maintenance Checklist
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(Shelly, 2004)
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Every Year
Every Month
Maintenance List
Every Week
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Every Day
Task 4.2
Upgrade Hardware and Software
In order to design a multimedia lab the company needed to upgrade new versions of
hardware and software. Our BCAS campus have decided to build a multimedia lab so they
really wanted to upgrade their workstation. First we have to upgrade the OS system of the
Computer.
BCAS Workstation has already Windows 7 Operating System. So now they wanted to
upgrade Windows 8 so the steps they have to follow is here...
Step 1
Please run Windows Update first before install the upgrade. (This step will require a
connection to the Internet)
Press Start All Programs. When the program list shows, find Windows Update
And click to execute.
Step 2
Upgrade option only works by Microsoft Windows 8 upgrade plan. Please confirm
your current Microsoft Windows 7 version. If you are not sure, you can click Start
Control Panel System to see your current Microsoft Windows system. Besides
that, you will also need a DVD or BD reading device.
Insert the Windows 8 Installation Disc* in your DVD or BD reading device. Wait for
the AutoPlay windows to pop up. Click Run setup.exe to continue
Before the installation, Windows will require you to type in the product Key. You
should find your product key in your disc package.
Choose what kind of upgrade you want and click Next. Please plug your AC adaptor
to proceed. Please DO NOT take out the disc from DVD player before the installation
is completed
Windows will notice if any Microsoft program is not yet compatible with Windows 8.
Step 3
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According the upgrade type you choose at step 2.6, windows may (not) direct you to
personalize setup.
Justification of Upgrading OS
Better performance: Windows 8 uses less RAM and fewer CPU resources than Windows 7
and therefore runs faster.
Works well on older machines: Windows 8 will not only work on your older IT equipment, but
it runs faster than Windows 7.
Windows 8 saves battery life by dropping to a low-power state when you're not doing
anything power-intensive.
Windows 8 comes with Windows Defender, which protects against malware and spyware.
For more on Windows Defender and other security enhancements, read Windows 8
Security: What's New, What's Different.
Windows 8's Storage Spaces employs a software-based RAID system to protect data and
ensure that it remains available in the event of a computer crash.
Microsoft's cloud storage program is built into just about every application in Windows 8. You
can even sync your PCs settings to One Drive and save files for offline use.
You can more easily switch between display languages, and additional display languages
are available in Windows 8, which is of value to multilingual organizations.
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To install Adobe Reader and Acrobat updates from Adobe Updater, do the following:
Launch Adobe Reader or Acrobat.
Choose Help > Check for Updates.
Follow the steps in the Updater window to download and install the latest updates.
Open Reader and choose Help > About Adobe Reader. Note your product version.
Go to http://get.adobe.com/reader/. The web page automatically detects your OS and
Reader version.
If the web page indicates that a newer version is available, choose Install Now.
Click the downloaded file and follow the instructions.
(adobe, 2015)
(Gizmag, n.d.)
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Conclusion
I really enjoyed throughout the lesson. Because I tried my best to get understanding of
computing systems. It taught me about hardware, software, health and safety, RAD, and
team work. As a result my confidence and my knowledge has been increased and I feel the
level of my knowledge has developed to certain level about Computing System.
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Appendix A
Task 1.2
Computing System Booklet
Computer Hardware
Hardware is the general terms that is used to describe physical artifacts of a technology.
Hardware refers to the physical elements of a computer. This is also sometime called the
machinery or the equipment of the computer.
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Figure 13 motherboard
PROBLEMS
Everything powers on but you can't see a live screen
Computer turns on for just a few seconds then turns off
SOLLUTIONS
Check the cable connections
Reset the CMOS
Update the BIOS
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Figure 14 RAM
PROBLEMS
Display isnt work.
Computer hangs and reboot.
Short Beeps.
SOLLUTIONS
Remove the RAM (Clean the ram) from the mother board and replace it.
Reseat RAM and rotate RAM to different slots.
Make sure you removed any old video drives from your system before adding new one.
Try replacing them with new RAM.
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Power supply
A power supply is a hardware component that supplies power to an electrical device. It
receives power from an electrical outlet and converts the current from AC to DC which is
what the computer requires.
PROBLEMS
Computer over heat.
System Start up Failure
Memory types error
SOLLUTIONS
Check the AC power input - Make sure the cord is firmly seated in the wall socket and in the
power supply socket. Try a different cord.
Check the DC power connections - Make sure the motherboard and disk drive power
connectors are firmly seated and making good contact. Check for loose screws.
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Figure 16 HDD
PROBLEMS
Computer freezes often
Files Mysterious disappearing
Frequent lock-up during booting
SOLUTIONS
Check to ensure the power cable is properly connected to the drive.
Check to be sure the data cable is properly connected to the drive.
If it is an IDE drive, ensure the ribbon cable is aligned properly.
Master/slave assignment is correctly set if that is an IDE drive.
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Figure 17 CPU
PROBLEMS
Old Bios and the board is not configured properly
Poor heat dissipation
SOLUTION
Update Bios from the manufacturer.
Check manual and jumper board accordingly to proper bus and multiplier settings
Check CPU fan and replace if necessary with a higher capacity heat sink
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Figure 18 VGA
PROBLEMS
Cannot change OpenGL or DirectX (Direct3D) settings.
Cannot change resolution and colour depth.
Cannot select the desired refresh rate
SOLLUTION
Install the video card vendors drivers rather than using the default Windows drivers.
The default Windows drivers do not come with 3D or any other advanced options.
Check that the video card is properly identified in Windows.
If the video card is identified properly, check for updated drivers on the video card
manufacturers website.
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Keyboard
The keyboard is the piece of computer hardware used to input text, characters and other
commands into a computer or similar device.
Figure 19 Keyboard
PROBLEMS
Key board has stop working, Connective problems
SOLLUTIONS
Try to reconnect your keyboard, restart your computer and verify if that fixes it.
Turn off the system. Unplug the keyboard connected and check for any bent or broken pins.
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Mouse
The mouse is a pointing device by detecting two dimensional motion relative to its supporting
surface.
Figure 20 Mouse
PROBLEMS
The Mouse is unresponsive.
The Mouse does not move quickly across the screen.
SOLLUTIONS
Disconnect the mouse and reconnect it.
Plugging the mouse into a different port
A slow Mouse pointer usually points to the Pointer speed setting in the Mouse section of the
Control Panel.
Go to the Control Panel and click the Mouse icon.
Click on the Pointer Options tab and locate the Motion section.
Move the slider to faster and slower as desired. Make sure the checkbox for "Enhance
pointer precision" is checked.
Click Apply and then Ok
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Scanner
Scanner is a device that analyses images, printed text or handwriting, or an object and
converts into a digital image.
Figure 21 Scanner
PROBLEMS
The computer does not recognize a scanner has been connected to it, and therefore is
unresponsive.
The scanned documents, both written text and images have smudges
SOLLUTIONS
Verify the cables are connected properly to the back of the scanner.
Make sure the scanner is receiving power. Push the power button, which can be located on
the top or on the side.
Check to see if the glass has smudges on them from repeated and prolonged use.
Check your original document. It is possible this is the way the original appeared.
Try scanning again and see if the cleaning fixed the issue. If necessary repeat the cleaning
process.
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Monitor
Computer monitor technically termed as visual display unit is an output device that presents
the information from the CPU on the screen working as an interface between CPU and the
user.
Figure 22 Monitor
PROBLEMS
Monitor is blank after starting computer.
The display is rotated.
SOLLUTIONS
Check to be sure that the Monitor has power and that the light is on.
Check your cables connecting your monitor with your computer.
Go to Start and then Control Panel, then to Intel Extreme Graphics Applet and then Rotation
tab.
Uncheck the Enable Rotation check box. Click Apply, then OK.
Exit Control Panel, and then display should be the correct orientation
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Figure 23 Plotter
Figure 24 Printer
PROBLEMS
Paper jams
Poor Image Quality
Print Job isnt printing
Solutions
Inspect the paper path and remove any foreign material
Check to ensure the type of paper being printed is supported by your printer
Check your print driver to be sure the correct paper or media type is selected
Check to be sure the paper loaded in the tray matches the type selected in the printer driver
Check what type of paper your print job requires, and that there is an adequate supply of it in
the machine.
(Students, n.d.)
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Appendix B
Group Report on Task 2
We have divided as a group for this assignment and our group members are sutharshan,
sumiya, and vashiharan.
We went to the unity plaza to collect specifications for the multimedia department. My group
members were helped me to collect specifications and the way they communicate also
perfect.
We were discussed about system specification even the late night they called me as well as
I called them and finally we came to a decisions we were united for this assignment.
We took an interview with MR Miyuru sir at that time sumiya was very helpful to get the
survey and I enjoyed a lot with my group members on this assignment.
Role of the members
Sumiya, Me Interviewed MR Miyuru sir
Sumiya, Sutharshan, Vashiharan, Me Collect the specification from Local vendors
We were united on this all tasks thats why I cant divide the role of each members.
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