Unit 7 careers in computing

PREVIEW

Task 1. Work in groups. List some of the jobs you know in computing. Compare your lists with other students in the class.

Task 2. Which of the listed jobs would you like to make your career? Explain why to others in your group.

READING

Task 3. Study active vocabulary.

requirement	запрос
work pattern	рабочий шаблон
consideration	рассмотрение
package	пакет
to adapt	приспосабливать,адаптировать
to oversee	наблюдать, курировать
implementation	использование, применение,реализация
link	связь
software engineer/ designer	системный программист (специалист по разработке программ аппаратного уровня)
internal	внутренний
to convert	преобразовывать
computer-aided design	компьютерное проектирование
to suit	удовлетворять требованиям
to specialize	специализироваться
to handle	управлять, иметь дело с
to encounter	сталкиваться(с трудностями)
to amend	исправлять
to retrieve	восстанавливать
hardware engineer	специалист по разработке аппаратуры
appliance	бытовой электроприбор
vehicle	автомобиль
skills	навыки
to locate	обнаруживать местонахождение
controlling software	программное обеспечение системы управления
printed circuit board	печатная плата

Task 4. Work in groups of three. Read and translate the descriptions of jobs in computing and make notes about the main responsibilities. Student A: descriptions 1-2, Student В: descriptions 3-4, Student С: descriptions 5-6.

Computing jobs Systems Analyst

Studies methods of working within an organization to decide how tasks can be done efficiently by computers. Makes a detailed analysis of the employer's requirements and work patterns to prepare a report on different opinions for using information technology. This may involve consideration of hardware as well as software. Either uses standard computer packages or writes a specification for programmers to adapt existing software or to prepare new software. May oversee the implementation and testing of a system and acts as a link between the user and the programmer.

Software Engineer/Designer

Produces the programs which control the internal operations of computers. Converts the system analyst's specification to a logical series of steps. Translates these into the appropriate computer language. Often compiles programs from libraries or sub-programs, combining these to make up a complete systems program. Designs, tests, and improves programs for computer-aided design and manufacture, business applications, computer networks, and games.

Computer Salesperson

Advises potential customers about available hardware and sells equipment to suit individual requirements. Discusses computing needs with the client to ensure that a suitable system can he supplied. Organizes the sale and delivery and, if necessary, installation and testing. May arrange support or training, maintenance, and consultation. Must have sufficient technical knowledge.