What kind of problems do you face while using computer? Do a little survey in the class and find out...

What kind of problems do you face while using computer?

Do a little survey in the class and find out what the most common computing problems are

Use the table on page 116.

CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

Listening 2Study the form on page 117 and form questions for the

items on the form.

Ex:for the “reported by” part the technician may ask:Can you give me your name?

Do the others with a partner.


under warranty (adj. phr.):Word Formation :

Definition : a fixed period of time when a company repairs or replaces a product that develops a fault within that time.

Synonyms : under guaranteeCollocations : to be under guarantee

Ex: Is your notebook still under warranty?


version (n.):Word Formation :

Definition : a particular form of something which varies slightly from other forms of the same thing

Collocations : final/last version

Ex: which version of the bs player do you use?


reinstall (v.):Word Formation : reinstallation (n.)

Definition : set up a program etc. again, install again

Ex: When you have a problem with an application, try reinstalling it.


get back (phr. v.):Word Formation :

Definition : contact (someone) later to give a reply or return a message

Ex: The girl in the call center of Superonline said “I’ll find out and get back to you”, and they called me an hour later.


quote (v.):Word Formation : quotation (n)

Definition : repeat or copy out (words from a text or speech written or spoken by another person):

Synonyms :Antonym : unquoteCollocations : take quotation, quote from

Ex: Religious figures of Turkey quote from the Koran in their speech to be more credible.


take down (phr. v)Word Formation :

Definition : write down spoken words

Ex: I took down the address she told.


Listening 3 (p. 117)

In the recording you will hear two voices: David, computing support officer and Jeniffer, the user.

Listen the recording and fill in the service form


Listening 3--- Key

Technician’s Name David Lister

Reported by Jeniffer

Address University of Edinburgh, 21 Hill place

Under Warranty Yes

Make Optiplex

Model GX 270

Service tag no AM96470

Processor Pentium 4

RAM size 512MB


Listening 3--- Key

Operating System Windows XP

Network Type Windows

Problem Description Not playing MIDI* files

Diagnosis Faulty sound files

Cleared by phone Yes

Job number E83095

Requires visit No

Comments Will send new sound drivers if re installing original sound drivers does not solve problem


*MIDI: musical instrument digital interface

fault (n.):Word Formation : faulty(adj) , faultless(adj)

Definition : a break or other defect in an electric circuit or piece of machinery

Synonyms : errorCollocations : have/fix/repair fault

Ex: The fax machine does not work, I think it's got an electrical fault.


RAID:redundant array of independent disks

Definition : a storage technology that combines multiple disk drive components into a logical unit

Ex: A RAID subsystem that increases safety by writing the same data on two drives (mirroring), while increasing speed by interleaving data across two or more mirrored "virtual" drives (striping).


scheme (n):Word Formation : scheme (v)

Definition : an organized plan or system

Collocations : design/choose scheme

Ex: There are different schemes of design for webpages.


indicate (v.):Word Formation : indication (n)

Definition : point or make clear in another waySynonyms : to showCollocations : clearly indicate, indicate to sb

Ex: Exploratory investigations have indicated large amounts of oil below the sea bed


data integrity (n. phr.):Definition : The quality of correctness,

completeness, wholeness, soundness and compliance with the intention of the creators of the data

Collocations : ensure data integrity

Ex: Data integrity is one of the six fundamental components of information security.


tolerance (n.):Word Formation : tolerate(v), tolerant(adj)

Definition : the capacity to endureAntonym : intoleranceCollocations : fault tolerance

Ex: Some members of the party would like to see it develop a greater tolerance towards contrary points of view.


disk-striping (n.):Definition : The spreading of data over multiple disk

drives to improve performance.Synonyms : RAID 0

Ex: Disk striping enables the data to be read more quickly


throughput(n):Word Formation :

Definition : the amount of material or items passing through a system or process

Collocations : data throughput

Ex: fast data throughput is needed by some computer systems.


configuration (n.):Word Formation : configure (v)

Definition : adjust (= make small changes to)a computer system in a particular way

Collocations : hardware configuration

Ex: the PC comes with a removable hard disk drive as part of the standard configuration


uninterrupted (adj.):Word Formation : uninterruptedly (adv), interrupt (v)

Definition : without a break in continuitySynonyms : continuousAntonym : interruptedCollocations : uninterrupted flow

Ex: The present government has had eight uninterrupted years in office.


parity (n.):Word Formation :

Definition : a function whose being even (or odd) provides a check on a set of binary values.

Synonyms : equalityCollocations : parity bit


inefficient (adj.):Word Formation : inefficiency(n), inefficiently (adv)

Definition : not achieving maximum productivity; wasting or failing to make the best use of time or resources

Antonym : efficientCollocations : be/seem inefficient, inefficient system

Ex: The air conditioning was inefficient, and the room was very hot.


elaborate (adj.):Word Formation : elaborately (adv), elaboration (n)Definition : containing a lot of careful detailSynonyms : detailedCollocations : elaborate plan/system, seem/become

elaborate

Ex: They're making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding.


SPECIALIST READING- PART A1. To protect data and provide faster access to data.2. In this type of work, the speed of processing is

important and it is not so important how long it takes to replace data

3. A backup exists if the primary drive fails4. B5. Spread across all the drives in the array6. RAID 3,4 and 57. RAID 0


PART B

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