Note: The job is for a software developer.
2006-10-31 03:57:21 · 7 answers · asked by jrajohn 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
they might want to know if you understand computer hardware. if your a software developer you should understand the basics in case of a minor hardware issue. Comptia A+ is a good cert for anyone in the IT industry.
2006-10-31 04:03:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a software engineer now, but one of my first jobs in the computer world was building custom computers and getting the OS and software all installed and ready for the end user.
I never called it a system build, nor did my work use that terminology. I wouldn't say he/she was unqualified just because they aren't familiar with the semantics. These things have different names everywhere you go. It's the skills that matter anyway.
EDIT: just saw your note that the job is as a software developer. I doubt that they are going to ask you to install and configure hardware as a software developer.
In the software world a system build means setting up your build environment (environment variables, source packages, configuration files, dependencies etc) so that you can build your application. Utilities applications such as Make or Ant are used to make this process easier.
2006-10-31 13:55:31 · answer #2 · answered by Josh Falter 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as you know what all parts are called with a computer and can put one together in about an hour or so, and then another hour or so for the software you should be alright. This is in a perfect world,but as long as the person interviewing you is not a complete ***, relax. Good luck
2006-10-31 12:11:27 · answer #3 · answered by peglegrand 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't already know what this is it is not likely you qualify for this job. It is possible to fake your way through some interviews but sooner or later you will pay for it.
I have been in computers on mainframe systems since 1968 but only personal experience on a PC.
This would not be a job I would feel good about taking.
Look elsewhere.
2006-10-31 12:59:50 · answer #4 · answered by John B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A system build usually refers to installing Windows (or some other OS) onto a PC. They want to see if you could take a new PC, with nothing on it, and set it up to function with a OS, network connection, and other software.
2006-10-31 12:03:41 · answer #5 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're probably up for the wrong job if you don't know already!
2006-10-31 12:04:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No offense, but if your applying for that job shouldn't you know what to do?
2006-10-31 11:59:14 · answer #7 · answered by Geek Girl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋