Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) Trade Career Profile

ROLE OVERVIEW:
COPA training focuses on basic computer hardware, software installations, database management, office automation, internet technologies, and entry-level programming.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
- MS Office, spreadsheet operations, and data entry
- Operating system installation and basic PC hardware troubleshooting
- Basic database administration using SQL
- Basic web designing using HTML, CSS, and JS

TOOLS USED:
- Personal computers, operating systems, and networking devices
- Database clients, text editors, and spreadsheet programs

GROWTH PROSPECTS:
Wide administrative demand across government, back-offices, and IT services.

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
1. Q: What is the difference between primary key and foreign key in SQL?
A: A primary key uniquely identifies a record in a table, while a foreign key links records between two tables.
2. Q: How do you resolve IP address conflicts in a local network?
A: Release and renew the IP address configuration or assign static IPs via the DHCP server.