Question – Describe a time when you had a problem with using the computer.
You should say:
– When it happened
– Where it happened
– What the problem was
– And explain how you solved the problem at last
- I’ve encountered numerous computer-related issues over time, ranging from hardware problems with the hard drive to software bugs.
- Today, I’ll specifically discuss an incident that almost led to missing my assignment submission.
- Last winter, just two months before my exams, my computer teacher assigned me the task of creating a presentation on ethical hacking with a three-day deadline.
- Despite making good progress on the first day, an unexpected computer shutdown during late-night research on the web threw a wrench into my plans.
- Initially considering a power issue, I ruled it out as other electrical items at home were functioning correctly.
- Multiple attempts to restart the PC proved futile, prompting me to seek advice from a friend who suggested trying a different power outlet, which also failed to resolve the issue.
- Worried about losing my assignment, with only one day left to complete it, I took my computer to a repair shop the next morning.
- The technician discovered a short circuit in the power supply due to accumulated dust over the years, replacing it with a new power supply and cleaning other parts in the cabinet.
- Fortunately, this was the sole issue, and the computer was fixed. Moreover, my presentation had autosaved, preserving the progress.
- With a sigh of relief, I submitted my assignment on time, acknowledging that the repair cost around Rs. 2000 was a small price to pay for an important lesson learned – the importance of regularly cleaning my computer.
