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3. T opics  Who is a Computer Technician?  Skills a Computer Technician Possesses  Type of Personality best suited for a Computer Technician  Job functions  Specifically what a Computer Technician does on a typical day  Whether a Computer Technician works more with hardware, software or people  The qualifications/ training necessary to gain a job as a Computer Technician Daneile Matheson

5. Wide knowledge and ability in repairing computers Knowledge in different software applications Troubleshooting skills Up-to date on computer virus issues Ability to repair different types of computers Know how to assemble a computer Good communication skills for dealing with clients

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9. A technician works with two basic types of hardware, units that are limited to a location for example desktop, and units that are more portable for example laptop. devices. Technicians also work with and occasionally repair a range of peripherals, including input devices and output devices.

10. Daneile Matheson A technicians protect the computer user's data and settings, so that after repair, the user will not have lost any data. He could also carry out actions such as adjusting one or several settings or preferences, and could also apply more techniques like installing, uninstalling, or reinstalling various software packages.

11. Daneile Matheson A technician also works with people, which are called clients. They listen to the problems the clients are having with their hardwares, and then state what they have to do to carry out the client’s requirements. They also suggest alternatives and assure the client of the best thing that would suit them, whether to have them fix it or build a new one, rather than wasting excess money.

12. Daneile Matheson A two year associate degree in computer studies. A certificate validates a computer technician ‘s abilities in installation, diagnostics, preventive maintenance and networking. Experience and on the job training are highly valued in the computer technology arena.

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