1- A company that delivers multimedia courses
has two sites. The main site contains a classroom and the central office. The
classroom contains 5 computers where students take the multimedia courses. Each
student will select from a menu of courses, log in and take the course. At the end
of each course, each student will receive a colour printed certificate of
completion. The office at this location has 3 computers where the course authors
design the courses and keep administration of them, also printing brochures and
marketing materials.
The other site has two classrooms with 5 computers
each, with the same functions as in the other site. There is one administrative
computer at the reception, where a person greets the incoming students and will
print promotional materials and brochures as needed.
Using the Network Design Simulator, draw
the network and explain clearly why you chose the hardware elements that you
included.
2- For each of these cases, identify which type
of operating system is used and why:
a-
Computerized control of a
missile.
b-
A windows-based PC.
c-
A microwave oven.
3- Explain in detail what happens with a
computer from the moment it is powered up until it is ready to run a program.
4- Giving examples, explain the difference between
analog and digital data. How can a computer process analog data?
5- A person who currently works in building
design at an office with other architects is evaluating whether to work from
home using his home computer. Outline advantages and disadvantages of making
such a decision.
6- Explain how the widespread use of biometric
systems could be an invasion to privacy and generate concern in individuals
about being monitored by the government.
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