IT Consultant – Practical Test Task

SykesIT

SykesIT are a IT support and Technology company in Huddersfield Offering high quality support to it’s clients. We are looking for a candidate with excellent communication skills.

A small business with 25 employees contacts SykesIT with the following issues:

  • Staff report slow internet and network performance
  • Two users cannot access shared folders
  • One laptop repeatedly disconnects from Wi-Fi
  • The company uses:

    • Microsoft 365 for email and documents

    • A Windows Server for shared drives

    • A basic firewall/router

    • Office PCs and a few laptops

What We’re Looking For

Candidates will be assessed on:

  • Logical problem-solving approach

  • Technical knowledge of networks and Microsoft environments

  • Ability to prioritise issues

  • Clear communication with non-technical clients