Chapter 2: IT Sim: What is a Computer?

What's the best type of computer for a graphic-design or multimedia artist who uses Apple software and does not need to travel for business? - A Mac desktop - All-In-One PC - A tablet

- A Mac desktop

What's the best type of computer for a sales rep who travels extensively, needs a light-weight system to take written notes and show product spec pages to clients in their offices? - All-In-One PC - Tablet - PC Notebook

- A tablet

Graphic Artist: - No travel; works out of corporate office in a shared cubicle - Use a variety of media - digital imaging, text, film, music, animation and others - to communicate quickly and effectively the product being represented - Produce commercials, promotional displays, magazine ads, product brand images and logos - Needs a system that runs Apple iMovie and iPhoto software = Select the best suited computer for the job described above. Then, select two reasons supporting your choice from the 'Reasons' column =

- Mac Desktop - needs high-performance graphics or strong multimedia capabilities - needs a system that will take up little space

Corporate Events and Trade Show Director: - Basic writing, proofreading, and editing of newsletters, press releases, collateral, and ads - Works with graphic design team to create promotional materials, often from event locations around the country - Coordinate the printing of marketing materials for events - Needs a system that runs graphics and multimedia software such as Apple iMovie and iPhoto software = Select the best suited computer for the job described above. Then, select two reasons supporting your choice from the 'Reasons' column =

- MacBook Pro - Needs high-performance graphics or strong multimedia capabilities - needs portable system

Which of the following is the best reason why somebody might choose a PC desktop? - Needs a portable system with high-performance graphical capabilities. - Needs access to a portable system that can be used to present PowerPoint Presentations. - Needs a system with that runs Windows and can be easily upgraded.

- Needs a system with that runs Windows and can be easily upgraded.

What's the best type of computer for an administrative assistant with limited office space who does not travel, but needs access to Microsoft Office software? - PC All-In-One - Tablet - Mac Book Pro

- PC All-In-One

Executive Administrative Assistant to the CEO: - No travel; works out of corporate office in her own small office adjacent to the CEO. - Screening calls, making travel and meeting arrangements, preparing reports and financial data, training and supervising other support staff, and customer relations. - Requires Windows to run corporate software. = Select the best suited computer for the job described above. Then, select two reasons supporting your choice from the 'Reasons' column =

- PC All-in-One - needs access to office software for presenting reports, presentations, number crunching, and/or access to databases - Needs a system that will take up little space

Director of Internal Communications: - Builds and manages day-to-day internal communications amongst employees on site and on the road - Work closely with on-site management team to help build a strong sense of community through internal communications, employee activities, and community activities - Build a positive reputation in the local community through a mixture of public relations and community activities - Requires some regional travel to build relationships with the community - Needs a Windows system to run Office and corporate software = Select the best suited computer for the job described above. Then, select two reasons supporting your choice from the 'Reasons' column =

- PC Notebook - needs portable system - needs access to office software for presenting reports, presentations, number crunching, and/or access to databases

Corporate Accountants: - Works out of corporate office in his own large office; no travel required. - Compiles and analyzes financial information for business transactions. - Processes massive amounts of data and calculations on sometimes short turnaround times - Presents findings in memos and reports - Needs a Windows system to run financial software and databases = Select the best suited computer for the job described above. Then, select two reasons supporting your choice from the 'Reasons' column =

- PC desktop - needs access to Office software for presenting reports, presentations, number crunching, and/or access to databases - needs a powerful system for processing data and numbers

Sales Representative: - Heavy travel on a weekly basis to client offices; rarely in corporate office - Primary duties are to generate interest in company services and merchandise-lots of talking and negotiation - Takes written notes all the time during conversations = Select the best suited computer for the job described above. Then, select two reasons supporting your choice from the 'Reasons' column =

- tablet - needs ability to take written notes and/or type notes - needs portable system