A STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

SCHEME (SIWES) TECHNICAL REPORT

DONE AT

SAM COMPUTER CENTER OPPOSITE FEDERAL

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, OKENE, KOGI STATE.

BY
ABDULSALAM AISHAT OZOHU
FPN/S05/2018/2019/COM/2852

SUBMITTED TO

THE DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE,

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY,
FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC NASARAWA
P.M.B 001 NASARAWA STATE.

IN PARTIAL FUFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR

THE AWARD OF NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) IN
COMPUTER SCIENCE.

MARH, 2021
 TITLE

A STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

SCHEME (SIWES) TECHNICAL REPORT

DONE AT

SAM COMPUTER CENTER, OPPOSITE FEDERAL

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION OKENE, KOGI STATE.

BY

ABDULSALAM AISHAT O.
FPN/S05/2018/2019/COM/2852

SUBMITTED TO

THE DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE,

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY,
FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC NASARAWA
P.M.B 001 NASARAWA STATE.

IN PARTIAL FUFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE

AWARD OF NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

MARCH, 2021

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 CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that ABDULSALAM AISHAT O. with matriculation

number FPN/S05/2018/2019/COM/2852 of the department of COMPUTER
SCIENCE, FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC NASARAWA, has completed his
four months industrial training at SAM COMPUTER CENTER, OPPOSITE
FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION OKENE, KOGI STATE and this
report covers the experience obtain by the student during his four months
Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES).

MRS. JOSEPHINE MEBAWONDU

The SIWES Coordinator, _________________

Department Of Computer Science Sign and Date

School of Information Technology
Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa.

MR AKIMOH JERRY
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, ________________

Department of Computer Science Sign and Date

School of Information Technology
Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa.

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 ORGANISATIONAL CHART

DIRECTOR

ASS.
DIRECTOR

MAANAGER

PHOTOCOPYING HEAD OF
UNIT TRAINING UNIT
HEAD OF
PRINTING
UNIT

TYPE
SETTING UNIT

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 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL

School of Information
Technology, Department of
Computer Science, Federal
Polytechnic Nasarawa. P.M.B
001 NASARAWA STATE.
The Head of Department,
Computer science,
Federal Polytechnic
Nasarawa

Sir,

THE 2019/2020 SIWES ATTACHMENT REPORT

In compliance with the policy of the established authority of the NBTE/

Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, which state that students should after
successful completion of their industrial attachment give a detailed report of
their work experience scheme, I now have the honor to submit this report
covering my four months industrial attachment with SAM COMPUTER
CENTER, OPPOSITE FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION OKENE,
KOGI STATE.
Thanks.

Yours Faithfully,

ABDULSALAM AISHAT O.
FPN/S05/2018/2019/COM/2852

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 DEDICATION

I dedicate this report to the almighty God for provision, sustenance of life
and wisdom and to every student out their striving to study under every
weather.

CIRCULATION OF INFORMATION

This report is submitted for the circulation as well as information, necessary

action and record for the following people:

The Head of Department,

Computer Science,

Federal Polytechnics Nasarawa

The Director,
Vocational service and industrial training unit

Federal Polytechnics Nasarawa

The Librarian,

Federal Polytechnics Nasarawa

Any other interested person(s) within and outside the Nasarawa State
Polytechnic community.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I thank God almighty for love, protection and kindness over me during my
four (4) months SIWES program.

I will like to express my special gratitude and thanks to my SIWES

coordinator in the person of Mrs. Josephine Mebawondu for her motherly advice.

I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to The Head of Department of

Computer Science in the person of Mr. Akimoh Jerry and to other staff for their
contribution in my academic, I say thanks to them all.

I will also like to extend my gratitude to my industrial supervisor, Mrs.

Aroge Alice for all her efforts and relentless support as well as attention and time
during my SIWES placement.
My special thanks go to my parents, Mr and Mrs. Abdulsalam
MomohJimohfor their kind support and encouragement during the training period.

ABSTRACT

This report covered the experience acquired outside the institution as a

challenge to be exposed to industrial sector after graduate as a basic
knowledge acquired in admire computer institute for four (4) months.
Having acquired Knowledge on Computer Operation and some application
like, Microsoft Word, as well as INTERNET and given me the privilege to
participate in the practical aspect of what ¡ have learn during the program.

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 TABLE OF CONTENT

TITLE .............................................................................................................. i
CERTIFICATION .......................................................................................... ii
ORGANISATIONAL CHART ..................................................................... iii
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL ..................................................................... iv
DEDICATION .................................................................................................v
CIRCULATION OF INFORMATION ...........................................................v
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................. vi
ABSTRACT .................................................................................................. vi
TABLE OF CONTENT................................................................................ vii
CHAPTER ONE ..............................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................1
1.1 INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................1
1.2 PURPOSE OF THIS REPORT .................................................................2
1.3 HISTORY OF SIWES ...............................................................................2
1.4 AIM AND OBJECTIVE OF SIWES ........................................................3
CHAPTER TWO .............................................................................................5
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AND APPLICATION .........................5
2.1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER .....................................................5
2.1.1 COMPUTER PARTS ..........................................................................5
2.1.2 GENERAL COMPUTER SHORTCUTS ...........................................7
2.2 MICROSOFT WORD ...............................................................................8
2.2.1 WHAT IS MICROSOFT WORD .......................................................8
2.2.2 BREIF HISTORY OF MICROSOFT WORD ....................................8
2.2.3 FORMATTING TEXT ........................................................................9
2.2.4 DELETING TEXT ............................................................................10
2.3 INTERNET ..............................................................................................10
2.3.1 EVOLUTION OF INTERNET .........................................................11
2.3.2ADVANTAGES OF INTERNET ......................................................12
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 2.3.3 DISADVANTAGES OF INTERNET ..............................................14
CHAPTER THREE .......................................................................................15
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION .....................15
3.1 SUMMARY.............................................................................................15
3.2 CONCLUSION........................................................................................15
3.3 RECOMMENDATION ...........................................................................15
REFERENCES ..............................................................................................17

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 CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 INTRODUCTION

This chapter begins with explaining the purpose of the report; follow by the
history of SIWES, their objective and organization involved in the
management of SIWES program.

SIWES was established by ITF in 1973 to solve the problem of lack of

adequate practical skills preparatory for employment in industries by
Nigerian graduates of tertiary institution.

The scheme exposes students to industry based skills necessary for a smooth
transition from the classroom to world of work. It affords students of tertiary
institution the opportunity of being familiarized and exposed to the needed
experience in handling machinery and equipment which is usually not
available in the educational institution.

Participation in industrial training is a well-known educational strategy.

Classroom studies are integrated with learning through hand-on work
experience in a field related to the students’ academic major and career goal.
Successful internship fosters an experiential learning process that not only
promotes career preparation but provides opportunities for learners to
develop skills necessary to become leaders in their chosen professions.

One primary goal of the SIWES is to help student integrate leadership

development, into the experiential learning process. Students are expected to
learn and develop basic non-profit leadership skills through a mentoring
relationship with innovative non-profit leaders.

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1.2 PURPOSE OF THIS REPORT

The industrial attachment program fulfills parts of the requirement in

pursuing a Certificate in National Diploma (Computer Science) in the
Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa state. This report sense to summarize the
activities and experiences gained with SAM COMPUTER CENTER,
OPPOSITE FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION OKENE, KOGI
STATE.

1.3 HISTORY OF SIWES

The Government’s decree No 47 0f 8th Oct. 1971 as amended in 1990,

Highlighted the capacity building of human resources in industry.
Commerce and the government through training and retaining of workers in
order to effectively provide the much needed high quality goods and service
in a Dynamic economy as ours (Jemerigbo. 2003). The decree led to the
establishment of industrial training fund (ITF) in 19/3/1974. The growing
concern amongst our industrialists that graduates from our institution of
higher learning, lack adequate practical background studies preparation for
employment in industries, led to the formation to the students Industrial
work experience scheme (SIWES) by ITF in 1993/1994 (Information and
Guideline for SIWES. 2002). ITF has one of its key functions; to work as
Cooperation entity with industry and commerce where student in institution
of higher learning can undertake midcareer work experience attachment in
Industries which are compatible with student’s area of study (Okorie 2002,
in Asikadi 2003). The Experience scheme (SIWES) is a skill training
program designed to expose and prepare students of Agriculture,

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Engineering Technology, Environment, Scheme, Medical Science and also
Pure and Applied Science for the Industrial work situation which they are
likely to meet after graduation. Duration of SIWES is four (4) month in
polytechnics at end ND1, four Months in college of education at the end of
NCE-II and six month in the Universities at the end of 300 or 400 or 500
level depending on the discipline.

1.4 AIM AND OBJECTIVE OF SIWES

The study of Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) aimed at giving

the opportunity to have working experience and practical apply the
theoretical concept in the polytechnic it is also aimed at widening the mental
and knowledge of the student.

Some of the objectives of SIWES are:

1. To provide an avenue for students in the Nigeria universities and
polytechnic to acquire industrial skills and experience duration their
course of study.
2. To prepare student for work situation they are likely to meet after
graduation.
3. To expose the student to working method and techniques in handling
equipment and machinery that may not be available in their
polytechnic and universities.
4. To allow the transition phase from school to world of working
environment easier and facilitate students contact for later job
placement.

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5. To allow the transition phase from school to world of working
environment easier and facilitate students contract for after job
placement.
6. To provide students with an opportunity to apply their theoretical
knowledge in real work situation thereby bridging the gap between
theory and practical.

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 CHAPTER TWO

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AND APPLICATION

2.1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER

Introduction and Definition of Computer
The 20th century saw the birth of one of the most important tools widely in
use today called a computer. Today, computers are used for communication,
management, research, drawing and design as well as entertainment.

A computer is an electronic device that accepts user input (data) and

processes it under the influence of a set of instructions referred to as
programs to produce the desired output generally referred to as information.
 Data are the raw facts may not make much meaning to the user.
 Programs are set of instructions that instruct a computer what to do.
 Information is result after data has been processed.

2.1.1 COMPUTER PARTS

There are 4 basic types of computer parts:
a) Input devices - parts of the computer that allow information or data to be
given to the computer like keyboard or a mouse.

b) Storage devices – parts of the computer that hold information. The

primary
storage device is the computer’s memory called RAM (random access
memory).
It remembers everything that is read, input, or output. But, because the
computer’s memory is on a temporary area—it forgets everything when
turned
off—it must have another place to store information permanently. This
secondary
storage device is usually a disk.

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c) Processing device – part of the computer that processes and controls the
flow of
information; it actually does the work. The one part of the computer that
handles
this job is the central processing unit or CPU.
d) Output devices - parts of the computer that gives out information
generated by the computer, like a monitor, printer or speaker.

DIAGRAM OF SYSTEM UNIT AND INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICES

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2.1.2 GENERAL COMPUTER SHORTCUTS
S/N SHORTCUTS FUNCTIONS
1 Alt + F File menu options in the current program.
2 Alt + E Edits options in the current program.
3 F1 Universal help (for any sort of program).
4 Ctrl + A Selects all text.
5 Ctrl + X Cuts the selected item.
6 Ctrl + Del Cut selected item.
7 Ctrl + C Copy the selected item.
8 Ctrl + V Paste the selected item.
9 Home Takes the user to the beginning of the current line.
10 Ctrl + Home Go to the beginning of the document.
11 End Go to the end of the current line.
12 Ctrl + End Go to the end of a document.

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13 Shift + Home Highlight from current position to beginning of the
line.
14 Shift + End Highlight from current position to end of the line.
15 Ctrl + (Left Move one word to the left at a time.
arrow)
16 Ctrl + (Right Move one word to the right at a time.
arrow)

2.2 MICROSOFT WORD

2.2.1 WHAT IS MICROSOFT WORD

A word processor is a computer program used to create and print text
documents that might otherwise be prepared on a typewriter. The key
advantage of a word processor is its ability to make changes easily, such as
correcting spelling, adding, and deleting, formatting and relocating text.
Once created, the document can be printed quickly and accurately saved for
later modifications.

2.2.2 BREIF HISTORY OF MICROSOFT WORD

Microsoft Word was first released on October 25, 1983 under the name
Multi-Tool Word for Xenix systems. Subsequent versions were later written
for several other platforms including IBM PCs running DOS (1983), Apple
Macintosh running the Classic Mac OS (1985), AT&T Unix PC (1985),
Atari ST (1988), OS/2 (1989), Microsoft Windows (1989), SCO Unix
(1994), and macOS (formerly OS X; 2001).

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2.2.3 FORMATTING TEXT
Changing the look of what you’ve written is called ―formatting‖. This can
include changing the text style, size, color, and more.
You can also make bold, underline, or italicize when using MS Word. These
features do not have to be used independently of each other either – in other
words, you can make bold, underline, and italicize a single piece of text.
To make text really stand out, you can also combine this with alignment and
size to produce a heading in bold, italics, underlined, sized and centered:

Sale at Bob’s Paint Supplies!

In order to apply certain stylistic or other changes to text, you must first
HIGHLIGHT the text. This is a common procedure in Microsoft Windows
applications, and like being able to successfully navigate the mouse around
your screen, the ability to highlight well is one that you want to master.

To highlight text, you start by placing your cursor (by moving the mouse)
directly to one side of the selection that you are working with. In the case
above, the user wants to highlight the phrase ―This is a test‖ but NOT ―to
show.‖ In this example, the user should place the cursor directly to the left of
the word ―This‖ and hold down the left-click button on the mouse.
Then, drag the mouse across the sentence, and a black highlight will follow.
The computer now understands that any and all formatting that you
command will ONLY apply to the part of the sentence that you highlighted
(and not ―to show,‖ since it is not highlighted).
Suppose we wanted to make the words ―This is a test‖ bold, and leave the
rest of the sentence unformatted. The end result (once you click elsewhere
on the screen to remove the highlight)
would be this:
Experimenting with formatting can be
fun, and it is an essential tool to master in MS Word.

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You can also change the font color by clicking on the appropriate buttons in
the Formatting Toolbar. Experiment and remember – you can always start
over with a fresh, new document, so don’t worry about making mistakes! If
you do, however, there is always the incredible ―UNDO‖ tool.

2.2.4 DELETING TEXT

While typing a document, you may make a mistake. Unlike a typewriter, MS
Word can delete text on the screen that leaves no residue – it is as if you
never typed on the page in the first place.
A common source of confusion for users is understanding the difference
between the ―Delete‖ key and the ―Backspace‖ key (#1 and #2 on the
keyboard map on page 6). Put simply, the ―Backspace‖ key deletes words to
the LEFT of the cursor, and the ―Delete‖ key deletes words to the RIGHT of
the cursor.

L
e
t
’s assume that the vertical line dissecting the word ―awesome‖ in the
example above is our cursor. Pressing the ―Backspace‖ key will erase ―e,‖
―w,‖ ―a‖ and so on, moving LEFT.
The ―Delete‖ key will erase ―s,‖ ―o,‖ ―m,‖ and so on, moving RIGHT.

2.3 INTERNET

The Internet is a global network of billions of computers and other electronic

devices. With the Internet, it's possible to access almost any information,
communicate with anyone else in the world, and do much more. You can do
all of this by connecting a computer to the Internet, which is also called
going online.

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 Internet is a world-wide global system of interconnected computer
networks.
 Internet uses the standard Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
 Every computer in internet is identified by a unique IP address.
 IP Address is a unique set of numbers (such as 110.22.33.114) which
identifies a computer location.
 A special computer DNS (Domain Name Server) is used to give name to
the IP Address so that user can locate a computer by a name.
 For example, a DNS server will resolve a
name http://www.tutorialspoint.com to a particular IP address to
uniquely identify the computer on which this website is hosted.
 Internet is accessible to every user all over the world.

2.3.1 EVOLUTION OF INTERNET

The concept of Internet was originated in 1969 and has undergone several
technological & Infrastructural changes as discussed below:

 The origin of Internet devised from the concept of Advanced Research

Project Agency Network (ARPANET).

 ARPANET was developed by United States Department of Defense.

 Basic purpose of ARPANET was to provide communication among the

various bodies of government.
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 Initially, there were only four nodes, formally called Hosts.

 In 1972, the ARPANET spread over the globe with 23 nodes located at
different countries and thus became known as Internet.

 By the time, with invention of new technologies such as TCP/IP

protocols, DNS, WWW, browsers, scripting languages etc. Internet
provided a medium to publish and access information over the web.

2.3.2ADVANTAGES OF INTERNET

Internet covers almost every aspect of life, one can think of. Here are some
of the advantages of Internet:

i. Internet allows us to communicate with the people sitting at remote

locations. There are various apps available on the wed that uses
Internet as a medium for communication. One can find various social
networking sites such as:

a. Facebook

b. Twitter

c. Yahoo

d. Google+

e. Flickr

ii. One can surf for any kind of information over the internet.
Information regarding various topics such as Technology, Health &
Science, Social Studies, Geographical Information, Information
Technology, Products etc. can be surfed with help of a search engine.

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iii. Apart from communication and source of information, internet also
serves a medium for entertainment. Following are the various modes
for entertainment over internet.

a. Online Television

b. Online Games

c. Songs

d. Videos

e. Social Networking Apps

iv. Internet allows us to use many services like:

a. Internet Banking

b. Matrimonial Services

c. Online Shopping

d. Online Ticket Booking

e. Online Bill Payment

f. Data Sharing

g. E-mail

v. Internet provides concept of electronic commerce, that allows the

business deals to be conducted on electronic systems

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2.3.3 DISADVANTAGES OF INTERNET

However, Internet has proved to be a powerful source of information in

almost every field, yet there exists many disadvantages discussed below:

 There are always chances to loose personal information such as name,

address, credit card number. Therefore, one should be very careful
while sharing such information. One should use credit cards only
through authenticated sites.

 Another disadvantage is the SPAMMING: Spamming corresponds to

the unwanted e-mails in bulk. These e-mails serve no purpose and
lead to obstruction of entire system.

 Virus can easily be spread to the computers connected to internet.

Such virus attacks may cause your system to crash or your important
data may get deleted.

 Also a biggest threat on internet is pornography. There are many

pornographic sites that can be found, letting your children to use
internet which indirectly affects the children healthy mental life.

 There are various websites that do not provide the authenticated

information. This leads to misconception among many people.

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 CHAPTER THREE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

3.1 SUMMARY

At the end of this program I was able to extend my knowledge in enhancing

the concept on the topic treated. The student’s Industrial Work Experience
Scheme (SIWES) has provided training ground and has exposed me to
different experience and findings in my field of learning. It has also
improved my curiosity to the field of computer science and ICT generally.
This has gone a long way in equipping me in merging what was actually
learnt on the field.

3.2 CONCLUSION

Finally, I would like to conclude by encouraging all students to make good

use of their time during SIWES and appreciate his or her profession, because
this training. It’s actually a forum for ushering one into the labor market.

3.3 RECOMMENDATION

1. The training department of ITF should be providing adequate information

about the biennial SIWES national conference and workshops on time.
2. All the institution involved should be organizing orientation courses in
collaboration with the ITF for their students prior to their attachment with

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 the attendance made mandatory for the students accepted for SIWES and
ITF staff.
3. ITF should ensure the regular visitation of the ITF officers to supervising
agencies, institutions, employers and students on attachment.
4. Students are most time faced with the problem of placement.
5. The log-book issued to students at attachment by institutions must be
checked and signed by the institutions and ITF supervisors responsible
during supervision.
6. Ensure payment of allowances for the students and supervisors even if is
for only transport of the SIWES student.

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