Computer Jobs Data Entry Operators Computer Librarians Application Programmers System Programmers System Analysts Database Administrators Software Engineer

Computer Engineer Data Processing Manager Network Manager Computer Operator Maintenance Technicians Information Technology Teacher

Computer Operations Jobs Operators Maintenance Technicians

Technical Support Jobs System Programmers Telecommunication Programmer/Analyst Database Administrator Network Manager

Application Development Jobs Systems Analysts Programmer/Analyst Application Programmers Software Engineer

Information Processing Manager Job Function Strategic Planning Budgeting Responsible for all information systems functions

Data Processing Director Job Function Responsible for all data processing operation Development of new application software

Computer Operator Job Function Starting and shutting down the computer each day. Monitor operations during the running of jobs Making sure all necessary supplies are in stock.

Maintenance Technician Job Function Do routine maintenance Make minor repairs

System Programmers Job Function Creating operating systems and language translators Maintaining Database software

Telecommunication Programmers Job Function Writes and modifies telecommunication programs.

Database Administrator Job Function Working with users to establish data needs Interfacing with database management software Ensuring there are effective security and control procedures Design, create and maintain databases.

Network Manager Job Function Starts up and shuts down the network Grant access privileges Monitors the use of the network and other resources Liase with other network managers

Systems Analysts Job Function Determine business information needs Performs feasibility studies Design information systems Performs system reviews

Application Programmers Job Functions Design test and code computer programs to meet the needs of users Maintain and enhance programs that are already in operation

Software Engineer Job Function Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of software Design and develop new software for computer systems.

Review Questions What is the difference between an application programmer and a systems programmer? State the job function of the following computer professionals Systems Analyst Computer Engineer Data Processing Manager Software Engineer

Identify any TWO industries and for each, state how the use of the computer has resulted in either a change of procedures for TWO jobs or has made the jobs obsolete. Name FOUR jobs that have been created by the computer industry.

State three functions that are likely to be computerized when the Board of Directors of a private hospital installs computers in the hospital. A local bank with several branches has decided to computerize its operations. State TWO new job positions that are created State one additional service the bank would now have to provide.

A large company has decided to computerize the functions of its Human Resource department. The Computer Department has been given the responsibility of completing this task. Name FOUR categories of personnel from the Computer Department that the IT Manager must assign the task, stating clearly ONE function of each.

For EACH of the following, state TWO ways in which the field of Information Technology can assist employees in the performance of their jobs law enforcement medicine entertainment