I asked a question about computers, read some
answers, and picked one I thought was the best.
My knowledge of computers is about as good
as a person with a computer store/repair business.
Later, I read this person's answer again, and I
had written in there the person sounded like
he knew his stuff. I really think this was an
engineer now. I felt dumb in saying "good
answer, you're smart'.
Can you make a confident assumption,
in answers about computers or electronics,
what level of education one has in the answer?
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2007-03-26 08:42:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
No, you can't. I work in IT.
Here's a tip. Nerds and hobbyists stick to the tech-talk lingo. You will find people who work in IT for a living however will often try to follow the "K.I.S.S." principle (Keep it simple stupid) when explaining things to a computer user when they are uncertain of the users level of confidence and knowledge concerning a machine. Like the nerd or hobbyist, IT pros can speak the tech talk or "geek-speak" as it's called, but they also realize that business doesn't always understand IT's terms.
2007-03-26 08:50:40 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the level of education is that important. I know several older engineers, teachers, etc. that know absolutely nothing about computers, yet have a 4 year degree. Some high school kids who are in the technical programs at their school would be well informed. I think it all depends on the person and how much they have invested into computer knowledge. If you are looking for in depth hardware analysis or something like that, go for an IT guy.
2007-03-26 15:48:27 · answer #2 · answered by Jared P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the ? you asked is the level of degree you will get for an answer
For example:
If you ased: "What is the difference between a computer with DDR and DDR2?"
Your subject to get "Double Data Rate" and "Double Data Rate x2"
The best way to ask a computer ? is in laymen terms like:
"Should I get a computer with DDR or DDR2?"
2007-03-26 15:52:39 · answer #3 · answered by skye3502000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been my observation that about 50 percent of the answers given are correct, and that about 75 percent of the time the wrong answer is chosen as the "best" answer.
2007-03-26 15:48:27 · answer #4 · answered by the foolish fox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont have to be an expert on computers you just have to know them and use them a lot.
2007-03-26 15:49:24 · answer #5 · answered by mater20007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u have way to much time on your hands
2007-03-26 15:45:58 · answer #6 · answered by rodie5582 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i don't get that question... what are u exactly asking
2007-03-26 15:45:56 · answer #7 · answered by koen w 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋