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by majulia

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Looking to construct a computer usage survey to differentiate among users. Higher end users will be allocated new or better pc's than lower end users. We can replace only a portion of our pc equip each year and need an objective way to decide who gets the good pc's!

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by thechas

While the skill of the user should come into play as part of the equation for distributing systems, there are more important factors that need to be taken into account.

1. How much PC power does a user need for their job?
An experianced user typeing memos needs a less powerful PC than a new user doing graphics work.

2. Will a newer PC improve the users productivity?
Again, the more involved the users PC tasks are, the more important it is for them to have a newer PC.

Another thought, would you want to give a new user a PC that has quirks, and requires delicate handling?

Chas

by majulia

We currently have a survey which is circulated once a year. It asks questions about # hrs/wk pc is used, which apps are used and for how many hrs/day, which apps are open at same time, any peripherals attached, etc. However many users just say they use all apps all day long every day so they get the newest pc! How do we phrase questions to weed out these false responses?

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