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MELDA'S INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT
MELDA'S INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT
MELDA'S INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT
An Internship Report Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the requirements for the award of a
Certificate in information communication technology at Uriri Technical Vocational and
College.
I do hereby declare without any reasonable doubt that the work presented in this attachment report is
my own original and independent work and it has not been presented before to the Faculty of
information communication and technology department for the award of Certificate in information
communication and technology at Uriri Technical Vocational and College. No part of this report shall
therefore be duplicated without my prior consent.
Sign: ……………………….
Date: ……………………….
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APPROVAL
This report has been compiled and submitted by Nyariwo Meldah Aluoch under the guidance
of my
Field supervisor at Sukari Industries Ltd with the approval of the following:
Academic Supervisor:
MR EDWARD OOKO.
Field Supervisor:
MR KENNEDY OCHOLA.
IT Department Manager
MR EVANCE OGANDA.
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DEDICATION
I am humbly dedicating this report to God Almighty for strength, knowledge and wisdom He
granted me in writing this report.
Secondly, I dedicate this report to all the staff of IT Department for their support.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to express my gratitude to Sukari Industries Ltd and Uriri Technical and
Vocational college for giving me this opportunity to do an information technology training as
a part of the requirement for the Certificate in Information Communication and Technology.
Throughout this training, I am very honoured and lucky with the encouragement and
guidance
from my supervisors Mr Evance Oganda, Mr Kennedy Ochola and my academic supervisor
Mr Edward Ooko.
I thank the staff of Sukari Industries ltd for being supportive and sparing the time to share
their knowledge in various fields.
In addition, I offer sincere thanks to my fellow trainees for making learning an interesting
team work adventure.
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ABSTRACT
This report is a presentation of the internship performed at Sukari Industries Limited (SIL)
fulfilling a requirement by the College for the Award of Certificate in IT. The report is
subdivided into four chapters as discussed below;
Chapter one portrays the introduction of the report, background of the field attachment, the
objectives and its relevancy to me as a student; the description of SIL including the nature,
mission, vision. The organizational culture and the main activities carried out in Sukari
Industries Ltd.
In addition to that chapter two shows the experience I gained during the internship period. It
consists of an outlined description of roles and responsibilities that I was engaged in during
the internship and the knowledge and skills gained. It also brings out the challenges faced as
well as the lessons learnt.
More still chapter three shows the level of accomplishment of the duties and responsibilities
assigned, the most interesting experiences, and relatedness of the College Taught programs to
field work.
In a nut shell chapter four portrays the conclusions and recommendations including the major
strength and weakness of internship program and Sukari Industries Limited community,
recommendation both to the organisation and the College for Improvement of the internship
programs.
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Table of Contents
DECLARATION.................................................................................................................................ii
APPROVAL........................................................................................................................................iii
DEDICATION....................................................................................................................................iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT...................................................................................................................v
ABSTRACT........................................................................................................................................vi
CHAPTER ONE..................................................................................................................................1
1.0 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
1.0.1About industrial training........................................................................................................1
1.0.2 Objectives of industrial training................................................................................................1
1.0.2.2 Objectives of industrial training to the organization............................................................2
1.0.2.3 Objectives of industrial training to the college......................................................................2
1.1 Company Location........................................................................................................................2
1.2 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND..................................................................................................2
1.3.2 Company’s Vision.......................................................................................................................3
Chief Information Officer (CIO).........................................................................................................7
IT Manager..........................................................................................................................................8
Network Administration.................................................................................................................8
System Administrator........................................................................................................................8
Responsibilities of The IT Department.....................................................................................9
Administration...............................................................................................................................9
Support........................................................................................................................................10
Communications..........................................................................................................................10
Programming...............................................................................................................................11
Company Website........................................................................................................................11
Application Development............................................................................................................11
CHAPTER TWO...............................................................................................................................12
FIELD ATTACHMENT ACTIVITIES......................................................................................................12
2.0 HARDWARE........................................................................................................................12
2.1 System unit...................................................................................................................................12
2.2 Printers.........................................................................................................................................15
2.3 Automatic Voltage Regulator/UPS.............................................................................................15
2.4 Installation of Windows..............................................................................................................16
2.5 System Administration................................................................................................................22
2.6 Networking Activities:.................................................................................................................22
2.7. CRIMPING AN EATHERNET CABLE..................................................................................23
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3.0 EXPERIENCE.............................................................................................................................24
3.1.1 Lessons and experiences.....................................................................................................24
3.1.2 Challenges and limitations.......................................................................................................25
4.0 CHAPTER FOUR.......................................................................................................................25
4.1.1Summary..............................................................................................................................25
4.5 Weaknesses...................................................................................................................................26
A computer is connected to a network through network in surface curve also called NIC..........27
The NIC prepares data from the computer from the network cables............................................27
Data moves through a computer along paths called buses...........................................................27
The NIC sends data to another computer.....................................................................................27
The NIC controls data access to the cable by following specific rules.........................................27
NIC receives incoming data from the cable and translate it into a form that can be understood by
the computer’s central processing unit.................................................................................................27
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CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
As part of Government of Kenya’s policy in education, the Uriri Technical and Vocational
College have initiated a mandatory industrial attachment as part of the student program to
achieve the mission of practical exposure.
This industrial attachment enables every student to acquaint themselves with what has been
learnt in lectures hall and also gives student an exposure to the working environment. The
industrial attachment brings greater benefit since student have more opportunities to be
involved in real practical work in organization and also acquaint themselves through
advancement through innovation of new techniques and a new practice. Students are also
exposed to the real world of work and its challenges which will prepare them towards our
future careers.
Being a student of Uriri Technical and Vocational College studying in order to fit well into
the industry, it is necessary for student to know how some of the industry operates. That is
the main reason why industrial attachment comes in. The industrial attachment helped student
to understand the industrial application of the theories taught in class. It also helps students to
face challenges in the industry and in so doing the students try to find possible solutions to
such challenges. Industrial attachment complements the efforts of lecturers and instructors as
well as giving the student a first-hand experience of the activities of the industry.
The industrial attachment seeks to offer students a practical translation of the theory they
have been taught. It has also got individual benefit of liaising the College to the industries,
hence brightening the employment chances of the students in the College.
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The organizations aim at tapping new and bright ideas that trainees/interns usually
possess, and such ideas can be used by the companies to improve their services and
their earnings.
The organizations view industrial training as an opportunity for future recruitment of
employees whereby trainees/interns who display exceptional abilities can be recruited
by the companies in the near future.
Some organizations view industrial training as an opportunity for tapping cheap
labour
from the interns for that specified period of time.
It is a compulsory obligation for the companies/organizations to offer training to
students from tertiary institutions such as universities, technical colleges and technical
schools.
Due to resistance, sensitization was put in place to convince the local community on the
benefits of the factory. Champions of change were the late area Member of Parliament at that
time Honourable Orwa Ojode, His Excellency Governor Okoth Obado (at the time Director
Kenya sugar Board, District Commissioner Aggrey Modenyi, District Commissioner Rata
John, Counselor Nyambero Onyango, Area Chief Okumu Owiti and Assistant Chief Javan
Abuto.
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The District Commissioner Geoffrey Omoding' and the late Hon. Orwa Ojode instructed the
chief to do a door to door campaign convincing people to give their land for sale at a price of
Ksh. 70,000 per acre to the factory.
Sunil was then advised to pay land owners and transactions done later on in the land office in
Homa Bay in liaison with the land officer/ registrar then Madam Lamu who forthwith issued
title deeds.
The chiefs and assistant chiefs assisted sign forms for widows who had not undertaken land
succession for ease of transfer of title deeds.
The factory started on a 15-acreage piece of land. To date it lies on more than 100 acreage of
land. Full operation was in 2011 with groundbreaking done by sitting H.E. Governor Zachary
Okoth Obado of Migori County.
Currently, this is one of the flagship projects for the Rai Group of Companies that is currently
processing half of Kenyan sugar with other millers located in the former western province.
The company also believes that the term “diversity” incorporates all characteristics that make
employees both alike and unique-backgrounds, cultures, nationalities, lifestyle, identities,
points of view, approaches to solving problems and ways of working. The commitment to
diversity is a business imperative that will propel the Company to greater heights in future.
Value proposition
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Teamwork
To Harness Individual talents and ideas for a common goal.
We shall promote Team effort, Trust and Partnership to achieve our set goals.
Integrity
We shall serve with accountability, transparency, trust, honest and consistency in all we do.
Respect
We shall highly esteem our clients/ stakeholders while delivering a responsive Service.
Excellence
Excellence in service, client care, image and presentation.
We continuously strive to offer a better service today than we did yesterday.
We aim to exceed client expectations.
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These departments include the following;
Finance department
This department involves financial policy and management including cash management,
financial accounting, system and budgetary control. It also deals with controlling of cash
around the organization.
Agricultural department
It deals with cane growth and harvesting
Legal department
Legal department is in charge of all legal activities of the company and responsible for
representing the organization in court issues.
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Responsible for managing the company's environmental, health, and safety programs to
ensure a safe and healthy working environment for employees and compliance with
environmental regulations.
Transport Department
The department takes the sole task of transporting cane from the field to factory for
processing
IT department
This department is responsible for all technological issues within the organization and as well
as ensuring the smooth running of services needed by the workers and staff respectively.
The department offer user/ System support whenever there’s need. IT department also
provide user training in regard to user area of operation related to computer & new
technology involved.
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IT Structure
IT Manager
Ass. IT Manager
IT Technicians/ Support
IT Assistants/ Helpers
Because technology is increasing and reshaping industries globally, the role of the CIO has
increased in popularity and importance. The CIO analyses how various technologies benefit
the company or improve an existing business process and then integrates a system to realize
that benefit or improvement.
A CIO must be agile, responding quickly to trends, changes, and the needs of the
organization, its people, and those it serves.
CIOs must employ several hard and soft skills to excel at this job. CIOs need to know how
to run a business because the job requires a lot of knowledge about how a company works
from top to bottom.
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IT Manager
An IT manager holds a leadership role within an organization's information technology
department. They are responsible for overseeing and managing the organization's IT operations,
systems, and infrastructure. IT managers play a crucial role in aligning technology strategies
with the organization's goals, ensuring the efficient and secure operation of IT resources, and
supporting the overall objectives of the business.
IT Security
(Common IT Security job titles: Cybersecurity Analyst, Information Security Analyst,
Information Security Engineer)
The IT Security Group is responsible for defining, communicating and enforcing technology-
related policies, standards and procedures. They are tasked with mitigating risk related to
internal and external data breaches and cyber-attacks. IT Security teams also work to develop
security incident management plans and ensure that all technology-related projects meet
defined security requirements. Robust system and network security is especially vital in
industries such as banking, consumer finance and insurance, where large amounts of private
data (social security numbers, bank account information, etc.) reside in company systems.
Network Administration
(Common Network Administration job titles: Network Engineer, Network Administrator,
Systems Administrator)
The IT Network Administration Group manages the company's technology 'backbone' – its
data centres and networks. They plan, design, implement and maintain server configurations,
routing protocols, network configurations and storage environments to facilitate the needs of
the organization. They also configure server backups, monitor network use statistics and
loads, and implement contingency plans to minimize network and system downtime. The
network administration team also works closely with the IT Security Group to ensure that
company servers and networks meet or exceed established security requirements.
System Administrator
A system administrator is an essential IT professional who is responsible for providing a
reliable work environment for an organization—from server and network performance to
security and all other areas that keep an organization’s IT systems running smoothly. System
administrators must have an in-depth understanding of computer software, hardware, and
networks and are highly skilled, valuable members of an organization.
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At a high level, system administrators are responsible for system performance, design, and
reliability and the security and optimization of computer systems. The breadth of these
responsibilities is dependent upon the size and scale of an organization’s IT-related
infrastructure.
Many companies, especially those on the path to digitalization, rely on the IT department
for everything related to the smooth operation of their computer network. The IT
department has three main areas of responsibility: managing the company's corporate
systems, maintaining the infrastructure, and the functionality of the systems as a whole.
In addition, IT professionals work with software and hardware in various areas that allow
a business to succeed.
Each IT person in the department plays an important role in the company. Some are
responsible for multiple areas, especially in smaller companies. In other cases, the
company may have only one IT specialist. Here are the main responsibilities of the IT
department:
Administration
Technical support
Communications
Programming
Company website
Application Development
Whether the IT team consists of two people or 20, it seems that there is always an endless
list of tasks that need to be solved quickly. Many employees/ Organizations don't realize
that the IT team is responsible for much more than just fixing computer problems or
helping log in when an employee has forgotten their password.
Administration
IT administrators play an important role within a company and the IT department itself.
They are approached when someone needs help with a technical problem or has just
joined the company and needs help with new equipment. The duties of an administrator
may overlap with those of other team members from time to time. For example, the
positions of the system and network administrators may have a similar organization chart
but a different focus. Some general administrative duties include the following:
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Ensuring compliance with quality standards
Assessment of potential threats
Data storage control
Support
When people need access to computer systems or help with troubleshooting, they are
usually referred to a technical support team. Technical support specialists are especially
helpful in solving hardware and software problems, although their role in the company
does not end there. Another big part of their work is educating people and answering
questions about the technologies they use. Here is a list of duties that support staff
performs:
Communications
There are several instances in a business environment where the IT team helps make
communication successful between all parties involved. Companies may need to
communicate with potential or existing customers through a variety of technologies.
Thus, with the development of digital technologies, meetings and interviews using the
web are becoming more and more popular. The IT team is trained to assist in the event of
technical failures at these important meetings. Here is a more detailed list of IT
responsibilities related to communications:
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Programming
The company's programming department has employees with the skills of web
developers, programmers, and possibly other IT professionals involved in creating new
programs. The latter often work with software developers and engineers to turn their
projects into workable code. Here is a list of duties specific to this area:
Company Website
In order to create a successful and user-friendly website, you need to follow many steps.
The IT team collaborates with different departments of the company to realize a shared
vision of how the website should look and function. Most often, the marketing team
provides copy and organizational design content for the site and then hands it over to the
IT team for development. IT professionals work to write the code, test the functionality of
web pages, and help resolve any user experience issues. Here is a list of duties that IT
professionals perform on a website:
Application Development
Members of the IT team may work to create computer programs or applications that help
the business function better. Business applications are especially useful for content
management, employee communication, customer relationship management, and
enterprise resource planning. Developers put applications through a series of tests that
ultimately lead to useful tools that employees and business owners can use. Here are some
of the main responsibilities related to application development:
Turning a software concept into working code
Meetings with clients to discuss new specifications and features of the program
Creation of program code to perform tasks
Writing documentation to help users work with new programs
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CHAPTER TWO
2.0 HARDWARE
Hardware repair and maintenance.
2.1 System unit.
I opened a systems unit/case and disassembled the different components found in it.
The different components that I identified were;
CPU
RAM chip
CMOS battery
South Bridge
North Bridge
HDD
PCI slots
Fan
IDE cables
SATA cables
Motherboard
Heat sink
CD-drive
Power Supply Unit
IDE connectors
BIOS
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CPU
The central processing unit (also known as the microprocessor) is the brain of computer it is
where the processing of data takes place. It carries out the instructions of a computer program
by performing basic arithmetic, logical, control and I/O operations.
The CPU has four primary functions: fetch, decode, execute and writeback.
Fetch
The CPU gets the instruction that it needs to run in a program and each instruction in a
program is stored in a specific address.
The CPU has a program counter which keeps track of the CPU’s position in the program.
Decode
Here the compiler of a specific language breaks down the code in Assembly language that the
CPU understands. Then the Assembler translates assembling language into binary code.
Execute
Using the ALU the computer performs extremely complicated mathematical calculations.
Moves data from one location to another
Jumps to different locations based on decisions made by the CPU itself
Writeback
For every process the CPU produces some sort of output and it writes it into the computer
memory.
There are two types of processors and they include;
Pinned processors
Pin less processors
Pinned processors
RAM chip
It is best known as computer memory. It is referred to as ‘random access’ because you can
access any memory cell directly if you know the row and column that intersect at that cell.
RAM has volatile memory which means the stored information on it is lost when there is no
power.
RAM is used by the CPU when a computer is running to store information that needs to be
used very quickly, but the information is not stored permanently.
CMOS battery
CMOS is a physical part on the motherboard. It is a memory chip that houses setting
configurations and is powered by an onboard battery. It is reset in case the battery runs out of
energy.
The CMOS battery power codes that runs before the operating system is loaded in a
computer.
The common tasks completed are; activating the keyboard, loading the system drives and
setting the system clock.
South Bridge
South Bridge is an IC on the motherboard responsible for hard drive controller, I/O controller
and integrated hardware.
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Integrated hardware may include; the sound card, video card if on the motherboard, USB,
PCI, IDE, BIOS and Ethernet.
North Bridge
It is an Intel chipset that communicates with the computer processor and controls interaction
with the memory PCI bus, Level 2 cache and all AGP activities.
PCI slots
These refer to a computer bus. It helps the computer to connect to peripheral add-on devices
such as a PCI video card.
Fan
There are two fans in the systems unit, one on the power supply and other on-top of the CPU.
Help in cooling the computer especially the CPU.
IDE cables
The IDE cables connects CD drives and Hard drives to the motherboard. They transfer data
and commands between the devices but not power.
SATA cables
It is computer bus interface for connecting host bus adapters to mass storage devices such as
hard disk drives and optical drives.
CD/DVD drive
The computer uses this to read data encoded digitally on a compact disc.
IDE connectors
It helps connect IDE devices to the motherboard. And this is done by the help of the IDE
connectors.
A single IDE channel/connector can more two connected devices thus the two share the
channel that is to say a single request is processed at a time.
BIOS
BIOS works hand in hand with the CMOS and the bios help set up the computer and boot the
operating system.
BIOS has drivers which are low-level drivers that give the computer basic operational control
over your computer’s hardware.
There is a BIOS setup that help in configuration of hardware settings including system
settings like time, date and computer passwords.
Motherboard
It holds many crucial components of a computer together, including the CPU, RAM and
connectors for input and output devices.
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2.2 Printers
I got the chance to fix printers that had several problems. Some of the problems were;
Some were depleted cartridges,
Some had fuser errors i.e. had torn sleeves, Other fuser unit errors were worn-out
pressure roller.
Paper Jam
For the first problem, the printer was easily fixed by just inserting a cartridge
Toner cartridge is a component of a laser printer. It contains toner powder, a fine dry mixture
of plastic particles, carbon and black or other colourings agents that make an actual image on
the paper. The toner is transferred to paper via an electrostatically charged drum unit, and
fused onto the paper by heated rollers during the printing process.
For the second problem, I removed the fuser and disassembled it so that I could replace the
Sleeve and roller. It was an interesting thing because removing the sleeve needed a lot of skill
and finesse and most importantly something I noted that the work was greasy and the sleeve
shouldn’t have any grease on it.
Fuser Sleeve and Fuser Pressure Roller respectively
The third one is a common error with most printers; this was solved by opening paper tray
and pulling out the stuck paper and wiping the paper picker roller with a soft clean cloth.
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Uninterruptible power supply Unit (UPS) maintains online power even when power goes off.
This enables user to ensure his/her work is saved and no data lost in the event of power
fluctuations
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Windows 7/8/11 boots directly into the graphical user interface mode. After a few
minutes the first prompt comes.
Next choose between the options of Installation or Recovery. Since we are installing
new window, select “Install now”
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Press the “Custom (Advanced)” installation type button.
This option allows you to do a clean install of Windows 7/8/10/11. This will erase all your
files on the installation drive.
If you do not want to erase all your files, select Upgrade instead. This option requires an
existing Windows installation. You can only upgrade from one Windows edition to another.
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NOTE: If the displayed disk partition doesn’t suit your like, you can delete & partition before
you proceed with installation. This is achieved by two commands buttons (Delete (removes
partition) and format (erases partition))
Once partitions are set then remember to select the choice partition (First Primary) to install
OS.
The setup process will now begin to copy files from the installation DVD media to the
hard disk.
After all files are installed you will see a restart window noticing you the restart time.
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The computer will reboot, and the next thing you'll see is the prompt to set the user's
and computer's name. By default, the computer's name will be username-PC, where
username is the username you've entered. Click on “Next”.
Enter the user's password. Remember this password, as it will be the ONLY user on
the system, and unless you create an additional user or enable the built-in
administrator account. Click on “Next’.
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Type in the product key. If you do not have the product key at hand you can still click
"Next", and proceed with the installation. You will be asked to enter the product key
after Windows is installed.
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Lastly, you will get a prompt for network location choose type of connection
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2.6 Networking Activities:
I did Network Configuration below through admin account after OS installation.
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Then connect them by pushing the strands into the connector, push until you see the ends on
the other end of the connector.
Then take a crimping tool and tighten them.
2.8. CREATING A NEW USER’S ACCOUNT.
Steps
Click start button>control panel>user account and family safety>user account>manage
another account>Add a new user in pc settings>Add an account>Insert your email
address>Press enter and finish.
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3.0 EXPERIENCE
3.1DISCUSSING THE EXPERIENCES & CHALENGES
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such as network administration, hardware maintenance, software installation, troubleshooting
and programming. I also encountered various challenges that enabled me to develop my
problem-solving and communication skills. I am grateful for the invaluable experience and
mentorship provided by my supervisors and colleagues, which has prepared me to face the
demands of the IT industry. Overall, the attachment has been a great learning experience that
has expanded my knowledge and improved my career prospects in the field of IT.
4.2 Conclusion
In conclusion, my industrial attachment experience has been both challenging and interesting.
Throughout the months I took in my attachment, I was able to apply and expand my skills in
various fields. I also gained valuable knowledge in the attachment.
In the attachment I faced some of the challenges and these I overcome with the guidance of
my supervisors and my colleagues.
Overall, this attachment helped me to get different ideas from different people in different
departments.
4.3 Recommendation
Due to continuous training and social development opportunities for us to improve our own
skills and adapt to new technologies.
Continuous communication and learning between different departments have improved our
knowledge and experiences efficiency.
I thorouly enjoyed my time working with my supervisors, colleagues and came to know
them as a truly valuable asset to our team.
They are honest, dependable, and incredibly working. Beyond that they are impressive.
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4.4 Strengths
Open to learning new things and new experiences.
Following instructions.
Ability to accept and learn from mistakes.
Problem solving skills.
Time management.
Time management.
4.5 Weaknesses
Fear of failure.
Lack of enthusiasm.
Disorganization.
Procrastination.
Lack of focus.
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The camera should not be too close.
A portrait lens is helpful.
A basic two light setup works well.
Use a smaller a aperture
Use the lowest 150 you can.
Use a faster shutter speed.
Use a tripod and shutter release.
Taking a passport
photo using a digital camera
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USB network adapter
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Click Next to start the quick setup. Select Range Extender and follow the step-by-step
instructions of the quick setup to complete the initial configuration.
GLOSSARY
Abbreviations and Acronyms
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Administration
DVI Digital Visual Interface
WLAN Wireless Local Area Network
IBSS Independent Basic Service Set
BSS Basic Service Set
BSA Basic Service Area
ESA Extended Service Area
AP Access Point
SFP Small Form-factor Pluggable
WLAN Wireless Local Area Network
VPN Virtual Private Network
ACL Access Control Lists
ACE Access Control Entries
REFERENCES
Gumbe, S. M., Svotwa, T. D., & Mupambireyi, F.P. (2012). Students’ perspectives of the
industrial attachment programme: A study of University of Zimbabwe faculty of commerce
students (2010-2011).
International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences, 2(9), 12-36.
APPENDIX
I. Work schedule (logbook).
II. Correspondence (With institution/Industry, university, etc.)
III. University/College Supervisor’s evaluation.
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