Copyright © Philip M. Parker, INSEAD. Terms of Use.

USER SUPPORT ANALYST

Specialty Definition: USER SUPPORT ANALYST

DomainDefinition

Occupations

Investigates and resolves computer software and hardware problems of users: Receives telephone calls from users having problems using computer software and hardware or inquiring how to use specific software, such as statistical, graphics, data base, printing, word processing, programming languages, electronic mail, and operating systems. Talks to user to learn procedures followed and source of error. Answers questions, applying knowledge of computer software, hardware, and procedures. Asks user with problem to use telephone and participate in diagnostic procedures, using diagnostic software, or by listening to and following instructions. Determines whether problem is caused by hardware, such as modem, printer, cables, or telephone. Talks with coworkers to research problem and find solution. Talks to programmers to explain software errors or to recommend changes to programs. Calls software and hardware vendors to request service regarding defective products. Reads trade magazines and attends computer trade shows to obtain current information about computers. May test software and hardware to evaluate ease of use and whether product will aid user in performing work. May write software and hardware evaluation and recommendation for management review. May write or revise user training manuals and procedures. May develop training materials, such as exercises and visual displays. May train users on software and hardware on-site or in classroom, or recommend outside contractors to provide training. May install microcomputers, software, and peripheral equipment, following procedures and using handtools [MICROCOMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST (profess & kin.) 039.264-010]. May work as in-house consultant and research alternate approaches to existing software and hardware when standardized approaches cannot be applied. May conduct office automation feasibility studies, including work flow analysis, space design, and cost comparison analysis. May specialize by type of software, computer language, or computer operating system. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Top     

Crosswords: USER SUPPORT ANALYST

Specialty definitions using "USER SUPPORT ANALYST": help desk supervisoUSER SUPPORT ANALYST SUPERVISOR. (references)

Top     

Anagrams: USER SUPPORT ANALYST

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams

Words within the letters "a-a-e-l-n-o-p-p-r-r-s-s-s-t-t-u-u-y"

-5 letters: rapturousness, supernaturals.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro.

Top     

Alternative Orthography: USER SUPPORT ANALYST


Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)

55 53 45 52      53 55 50 50 4F 52 54      41 4E 41 4C 59 53 54

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519; backwards) (references)

        

Binary Code (1918-1938, probably earlier) (references)

01010101 01010011 01000101 01010010 00100000 01010011 01010101 01010000 01010000 01001111 01010010 01010100 00100000 01000001 01001110 01000001 01001100 01011001 01010011 01010100

HTML Code (1990) (references)

&#85 &#83 &#69 &#82 &#32 &#83 &#85 &#80 &#80 &#79 &#82 &#84 &#32 &#65 &#78 &#65 &#76 &#89 &#83 &#84

ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)

0055 0053 0045 0052      0053 0055 0050 0050 004F 0052 0054      0041 004E 0041 004C 0059 0053 0054

Encryption (beginner's substitution cypher): (references)

55533952253555050495254235483546595354

Top     



INDEX

1. Crosswords
2. Anagrams
3. Orthography
4. Bibliography


  

Copyright © Philip M. Parker, INSEAD. Terms of Use.