Job roles

Question 1

Network manager

Answer 1

Working as a network manager will mean that your role has two components. You’ll be responsible for installing and maintaining your business’s computer networks and also to train staff to deliver first rate technical support.

Question 2

Network manager responsibilities

Answer 2

• applying network security measures
• planning protective maintenance schedules
• monitoring and reporting on network performance and usage
• managing network growth and development

Question 3

Network manager skills

Answer 3

• outstanding IT skills and technical understanding
• strong problem-solving skills
• decent negotiating skills
• excellent communication and presentation skills

Question 4

IT technician

Answer 4

IT support technician’s aid to discover and correct software and hardware problems for computer users. In order to become an IT technician, you will need to have an extensive understanding of operating systems.

Question 5

IT technician responsibilities

Answer 5

• setting up new equipment and upgrading existing systems
• testing and servicing equipment
• recording problems and their solutions for future reference
• teaching clients on new systems or software applications.

Question 6

IT technician skills

Answer 6

• the ability to order, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• a patient and systematic approach
• the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• an awareness of health and safety.

Question 7

Programmer

Answer 7

Programmers create instructions for computer systems to refer to when performing a given action.

Question 8

Programmer responsibilities

Answer 8

• testing the application and correcting any problems that arise
• approving proposals
• writing software and operating manuals
• making appropriate alterations to existing applications such as, updates and repairs

Question 9

Programmer skills

Answer 9

• a logical mind
• ability to solve problems
• strong communication skills
• the ability to work in a team or individually

Question 10

Web designer

Answer 10

A web designer must be both creative and technically motivated also uses both these qualities to build or redesign websites.

Question 11

Web designer skills

Answer 11

• knowledge of web programming and scripting languages
• a good working knowledge of the main web design applications
• strong creativity skills
• ability to pay attention to detail

Question 12

Web designer responsibilities

Answer 12

• laying out pages and arranging buttons, links and pictures using design software
• adding multimedia features like sound, animation and video
• testing and improving the design and site until everything works as planned
• uploading the site to a server for publication online