The computer operator

The area of computer operations deals with the daily activities of the computer. Computer operators have many different responsibilities. For example, the operator starts up the computer system, and makes sure it is working correctly. The operator also organizes schedules and keeps records of all the work performed by the computer. Moreover, the computer operator often serves an apprenticeship in order to acquire the skills necessary to run the computer.

3. Answer the following questions:

1. The text above describes a number of duties. Which of them are familiar to you in the course of training?

2. Students are supposed to present their degree papers at the end of the course. What particular field of research would you like to deal with in your degree paper?

3. Which of the professional fields described above is your future career? Can you list the responsibilities? Would you like to work in a large corporation or in a small private firm? Give you reasons.

ORAL PRACTICE: TECHNICAL CAREERS

1. Give the adequate translation of the following professions:

1)

· computer applications engineer

· computer engineer

· computer hardware engineer

· computer software engineer

· computer systems engineer

· hardware engineer

· software engineer

· systems design engineer

· systems engineer

2)

· aerodynamics engineer

· aeronautical engineer

· aerospace engineer

· aircraft design engineer

· systems engineer, aerospace

· test engineer, aerospace

3)

· acoustic engineer

· automotive engineer

· design engineer, mechanical

· energy conservation engineer

· heating engineer

· mechanical engineer

· nuclear engineer

· piping engineer

· refrigeration engineer

· tool engineer

4)

· electrical engineer

· electronics engineer

· radio systems engineer

· telecommunications engineer

· roadway lighting engineer