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

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

3. Computer Operations
Jobs
Operators
Maintenance Technicians

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

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

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

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

8. 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.

9. Maintenance Technician
Job Function
Do routine maintenance
Make minor repairs

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

11. Telecommunication Programmers
Job Function
Writes and modifies telecommunication programs.

12. 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.

13. 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

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

15. 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

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

17. 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

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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