ICT Careers in Computing

The ICT manager is responsible for:

• a. preparing budget projections for the department.

• b. reading reports on the system's performance.

• c. planning, coordinating, managing and staffing of the data processing department.

• all of the above

A database administrator:

• a. interacts with managers and users to ensure that the database is accomplishing hat they need.

• b. conducts a feasibility study.

• c. helps install new equipment

• d. has in-depth knowledge of operating systems and networking technology.

A systems analyst:

• a. tests and debugs the new system.

• b. develops a visually stimulating website.

• c. maintains and protects the company's programs and data.

• d. performs routine equipment maintenance, such as cleaning drive-heads.

Computer programmers:

• a. discuss program specifications with the systems analyst.

• b. write programs.

• c. test programs for correct operation and intended results.

• d. all of the above.

Network administrators are responsible for:

• a. inspecting programs, systems, operational procedures, documentation, control techniques, disaster plans, insurance protection and fire protection.

• b. monitoring the network's performance to ensure it is working at its optimum.

• c. identifying and evaluating potential hardware and software.

• d. all of the above.

The computer operator can work from home.

• True

• False

Performing routine equipment maintenance, such as cleaning drive-heads, is not one of the functions of a computer operator.

• True

• False

A data-entry operator is responsible for transcribing data from a variety of source documents into the computer.

• True

• False

A data security conducts 'raids' on the system to try to expose security loopholes.

• True

• False

A computer consultant holds discussions with users to identify and clarify their information needs.

• True

• False