Essential information for assessment decisions Learning aim A Learners’ evidence should show understanding of cloud technologies through analysis of
a real organisation’s requirements. Learners must only use organisations that have no or
limited adoption of cloud technologies as part of their exploration study.
For Distinction standard, learners will produce a clear and balanced analysis,
supported by fluent and accurate technical language, of how the characteristics
of the different cloud technologies and delivery models could be used to meet an
organisation’s IT needs. Learners will give a clear, accurate and robust analysis of how
different services and solutions would impact on all areas of the organisation, providing
a clear, reasoned justification as to why one suggested solution may be preferable
to another.
Overall, learners must give a balanced consideration of the impact that cloud
technologies would have on the organisation, both in terms of enhancing and improving
current practice and how this will result in changes or challenges. For example, the
consideration of risks to their data and operations created through the use of cloud
technologies.
For Merit standard , learners will show a clear understanding in their evidence of
how the characteristics of cloud technologies and delivery models could be used and
implemented in the identified organisation. Learners will give a clear, accurate and
robust comparison of how the solutions would impact on an organisation, making
justified suggestions as to why one type of solution may be preferable to another.
Overall, learners will show they have considered the impact cloud technologies will have
on the organisation and how this will result in changes or challenges, for example, the
consideration of risks to their data and operations, drawing comparisons between
different solutions and services. The comparison and consideration of the impact is likely
to be unbalanced, for example they may focus more on the positives than the negatives.
The report will be technically accurate and demonstrate good-quality written
communication.
