Język angielski dla administratorów sieci i baz danych

Vocabulary

1. If your router is not working properly, you may need to update the____________________________.

A. hardware

B. malware

C. software

D. firmware

2. Before you ________________ this application, you should scan it with anti-virus software.

A. launch

B. boot up

C. download

D. acquire

3. Windows Server systems are not designed for game compatibility but the highest ______________.

A. competency

B. promotion

C. throughput

D. output

4. A PC is not worth much without suitable_________________________________.

A. elements

B. requirements

C. peripherals

D. duties

6. The main wire which connects the nodes is often described as the _________________.

A. backlash

B. backbone

C. trombone

D. backdrop

7. A malicious program that can come in an e-mail is known as a _______________.

A. warm

B. worm

C. phish

D. fish

8. This application has plenty of interesting _________________ , such as creating a backup copy.

A. updates

B. features

C. elements

D. icons

9. Each protocol in network communication is attached to a specific ___________________.

A. loop

B. link

C. layer

D. player

10. If you do not want anyone to read your data, you need to use a suitable _________________ method.

A. scramble

B. cipher

C. encryption

D. secret

11. If you want the system to make a copy of the files that have been modified since the last backup, you need to use_______________________ backup.

A. differential

B. full

C. incremental

D. semi

12. When unpacking this archive the application will verify the _____________to see if it is not corrupted.

A. result

B. checksum

C. data

D. dashboard

13. When logging onto the system you need to to complete____________________procedures.

A. substitution

B. verification

C. concatenation

D. authentication

14. A well-designed network must ensure appropriate _______________in case new computers are joined to the network.

A. susceptibility

B. compatibility

C. scalability

D. possibility

15. The system will make use of several data ____________________ just in case one or more go down.

A. places

B. repositories

C. inventories

D. scores

16. This application is quite flexible but it has one major ______________________________.

A. constraint

B. limit

C. condition

D. exception

17. When running the backup you should not have other applications running in the ___________

A. foreground

B. playground

C. background

D. backlog

18. If your router is ______________________, you should return it to the store.

A. broke

B. faulty

C. unwell

D. still

19. They are looking for a_________________ , i.e. person who does not need to be supervised all the time.

A. self-made

B. self-less

C. self-educated

D. self-starter

20. Every year you need to have an __________________meeting with your boss to talk about your progress.

A. appointment

B. verification

C. appraisal

D. advisory

Listening

1. You are going to hear three conversations between Becka, who is an administrator, and her colleagues. Listen to each conversation and decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F).

Conversation 1

1. The router is broken. T/F

2. The firmware is old. T/F

3. Adam will have to pay for the firmware. T/F

4. Adam must buy a new router. T/F

5. Becka refuses to help. T/F

Conversation 2

6. James has a problem with his…

1. laptop
2. tablet
3. mobile
4. desktop

7. When James presses the “on” button…

1. the BIOS loads
2. the command line appears
3. the screen is blinking
4. nothing happens
5. James is first asked to:
6. check if the cables are plugged in
7. listen if the fans are on
8. move the mouse
9. hit a key on the keyboard
10. The problem is that:
11. There is no keyboard attached
12. the graphic card is broken
13. the monitor is switched off
14. there is no power supply
15. Becka is:
16. angry that she was bothered.
17. in a hurry.
18. happy that she could solve the problem.
19. unable to help.

Conversation 3

Put the stages of attaching a file to an e-mail in the correct order. Then listen and check.

4. Double click the file. ____5____
5. Click on the New icon to write your e-mail. ___2______
6. Browse to the location of the file. ______4_____
7. Choose the icon that looks like a paperclip. ___3_________
8. Open Microsoft Outlook. ________1__________

 

Reading

Read this job advert and select the correct answers for the questions that follow.

Senior Network Administrator

Company name: Roswell Inc.

Position: Specialist in data networking. Skilled in network design, operations and troubleshooting in a complex enterprise network.

Skills :

At least 5 years of working knowledge in Cisco technology

Experience and knowledge with Ethernet, LAN-based switching concepts, TCP/IP, Wireless

Strong documentation skills

Requires ability to travel frequently and flexibility to work weekends

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strongly preferred:

Good presentation

Project management experience

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in Information Systems (or currently enrolled)

Certified understanding of network topologies, routing, and firewalls is a must

Able to solve immediate problems with a consideration towards long term solutions
Respectful of others with a strong service attitude

Type of job:

Full-time job (half a year contract with a possible extension)

Salary

40,000 -45,000 DoE

Roswell Inc. is using this posting for the purpose of building a pipeline of interested candidates for future anticipated positions with our company. Criminal History Background Check (CHBC) and pre-employment drug screen are required.

1. How many years of experience with Cisco are required for the job?

A Not less than 3.

B 4.

C More than 4.

D More than 5.

2. Which of these skills are NOT mentioned in the advert?

A Network design skills

B Troubleshooting skills

C Documentation skills

D Language skills

3. You must be ready to:

A work at night.

B work 12 hours a day.

C travel on a regular basis.

D work at weekends.

4. In order to get the job you must be able to:

A read and write well.

B speak and write well.

C listen and speak well.

D listen and write well.

5. It will be a plus for you if

A you have a driving license.

B you worked a long time for the previous employer.

C you managed projects before.

D worked for Cisco before.

6. You have to be at least a ___________to get the job:

A MSc

B BSc

C Phd

D student

7. Which of these skills is not mentioned?

A TCP/IP

B Ethernet

C LAN

D VMWare

8. The job is

A full-time

B part-time

C a weekend job

D voluntary

9. The contract you are offered

A is for 6 months

B cannot be renewed

C is for a year

D is for 2 years

10. You don’t have to understand ______________very well to get the job.

A topologies

B routing

C firewalls

D databases

11. The candidate will have to:

A deal with customers

B treat other people with respect

C take care of a very complex infrastructure

D talk on the phone a lot

12. The salary offered is probably:

A weekly

B daily

C monthly

D yearly

13. The amount of money you earn will probably depend on your:

A knowledge

B skills

C intelligence

D experience

14. Before you get the job you will:

A have to take a history test

B have to talk about your family background

C be tested for drugs.

D None of the above.

15. Who will not be able to get the job?

A People who do not have a Master’s degree.

B People who were in prison.

C People who do not have CCNA.

D People who are not Americans.