Job opportunities in the computer field generally fall into these areas: ____.

____, which is a main area in an IT department, evaluates and integrates new technologies, administers an organization’s data resources, and supports the centralized computer operating system or servers.

____, which is a main area in an IT department, assists users with using components of the information systems or answers specific questions.

A ____ works with the analyst, programmer, and user to create system documentation and user materials.

A ____ installs, configures, and maintains LANs, WANs, intranets, and Internet systems.

Jobs in the ____ include designing and fabricating computer chips, testing internal components, assembling computers and devices, and packing computers and peripherals.

The largest software company, ____, has over 78,000 employees and annual revenues of more than $51 billion.

A primary way to keep up-do-date on industry trends and technologies and to develop new skills in the computer industry is through ____.

One of the larger technology trade shows in the world is the ____, which brings together thousands of vendors and more than 140,000 attendees.

Computing professionals typically obtain a certification by ____.

When choosing a certification, computer users should do all of the following EXCEPT ____.

Many ____ classes for certification are available on the Internet and by many companies that have set up intranets within their organizations.

____ is an operating systems certification sponsored by Microsoft that tests technical expertise in one of several areas including managing and troubleshooting Windows operating systems.

____ is an operating systems certification that tests basic knowledge of setting up and managing a Linux operating system.

People who may be interested in ____ include cable installation technicians, computer repair technicians, corporate trainers, help desk specialists, IT consultants, and system engineers and administrators.

____ is a certification that tests advanced knowledge of installing, configuring, and operating LANs and WANs.

____ is a hardware certification sponsored by the Computing Technology Industry Association that tests entry-level knowledge of personal computer setup, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting; basic networking skills; and system software.

____ is a security certification sponsored by The Security Certified Program that tests skills with firewalls and defending against network intrusions.

One disadvantage of attending a trade school is time; it often takes longer to complete trade school programs than it does a college degree.

To remain competitive, workers in computer-related fields must keep their skills current.

Employees in a(n) ____________________ are responsible for keeping all the computer operations and networks in business and government running smoothly.

____________________, which is a job title in the technical services area of an IT department, maintains an organization’s Web site and creates or helps users create Web pages.