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Describe a Challenging Technological Problem You Faced
Part 2
You should say:
- What the problem was
- When and where you faced it
- How challenging it was
- And explain how you solved it
Sample Answer 1
Challenging technological problem I faced was one month ago. I remember I was doing online research and suddenly the website just broke. There was no, the screen wasn’t able to have the webpage I wanted to see.
I was really struggling because the research was quite, the research time was quite around the corner and the final exam was approaching. So it was a disturbance to me. So I tried to, because my father did the Wi-Fi stuff and everything. So I immediately give my father a call and asked what was happening, if there was a fee due or something else.
He asked me to check my phone bills. I did that and finally discovered that there was actually a certain amount of fee that was to be paid. So I just paid immediately and maybe after, and I restarted the entire system, the computer, and after that, maybe after 10 minutes, everything just was normal. So that was a time I faced a technological problem.
Since then, I learned a lesson that I should always keep track of my phone bills and my internet bills and all kinds of bills to make sure all the services are up to date. Yeah, to prevent unnecessary disturbances. So this was a challenging technological problem I faced.
| Word / Phrase | Type | Definition | Example |
| challenging | Adjective [B2] | testing your abilities; difficult | The project was challenging but enjoyable. |
| online research | Noun phrase [B2] | gathering information using the internet | I rely on online research for most of my academic work. |
| struggling | Verb [B2] | trying hard to do something difficult | I was struggling to meet the deadline with no internet access. |
| around the corner | Idiom [C1] | happening very soon | The deadline was just around the corner, so I had to act fast. |
| final exam | Noun phrase [B2] | the last and most important examination in a course | My final exam was in two days and I had no internet access. |
| approaching | Verb [B2] | coming nearer in time or space | With the deadline approaching, the pressure was building. |
| disturbance | Noun [B2] | something that interrupts concentration or peace | Any disturbance during the exam must be reported. |
| immediately | Adverb [B2] | at once; without delay | I immediately contacted customer support when the error appeared. |
| fee | Noun [B2] | an amount of money charged for a service | There is a monthly fee for the streaming subscription. |
| due | Adjective [B2] | owed and required to be paid | The bill was due at the end of the month. |
| discovered | Verb [B2] | found out or became aware of something | I discovered the problem was caused by an expired subscription. |
| restarted | Verb [B2] | turned a device off and back on again | I restarted the computer and the problem was resolved. |
| learned a lesson | Phrase [B2] | gained knowledge or understanding from an experience | I learned a lesson about backing up my files regularly. |
| keep track of | Phrase [B2] | to monitor or stay informed about something | It’s important to keep track of your monthly expenses. |
| up to date | Adjective phrase [B2] | current; incorporating the latest information | Make sure your software is always up to date. |
| prevent | Verb [B2] | to stop something from happening | Regular maintenance can prevent most technical issues. |
| unnecessary | Adjective [B2] | not needed; more than is required | Try to avoid unnecessary interruptions during study time. |
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