CIS2110
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- Module 1 Assignment 1:Decide on a type of computer that you want to buy and obtain the specifications for it.
- Module 1 Assignment 2:Note five (5) input devices and make notes on how they operate. Include in this list the keyboard, as well as the mouse.
Note five (5) output devices and make notes on how they operate. Include in this list the plasma monitor as well as a printer. - Module 1 Assignment 3:Why is computer literacy important?
- Module 1 Assignment 4:What is a computer ?
- Module 1 Assignment 5:What are the components of a computer?
- Module 1 Assignment 6:What are the advantages and disadvantages of using computers?
- Module 1 Assignment 7:How is system software different from application software?
- Module 1 Assignment 8:What are the types of computer users?
- Module 1 Assignment 9:What computer applications are used in society?
- Module 1 Assignment 10:In what ways have the computer impacted today's society?
- Module 2 Assignment 1:What are the categories of Application software?
- Module 2 Assignment 2:How is software distributed?
- Module 2 Assignment 3:How do you work with application software?
- Module 2 Assignment 4:What are the key features of widely used business programs?
- Module 2 Assignment 5:What are the key features of widely used graphics and multimedia programs?
- Module 2 Assignment 6:What are the key features of widely used home, personal, and educational programs?
- Module 2 Assignment 7:What are the types of application software used in communications?
- Module 2 Assignment 8:What are the functions of utility programs?
- Module 2 Assignment 9:What are the advantages of using web-based software?
- Module 2 Assignment 10:What learning aids are available for application software?
- Module 3 Assignment 1:What is the history of the computer?
- Module 3 Assignment 2:Describe the major categories of computers?
- Module 3 Assignment 3:Describe the characteristics of a Personal Computer, (PC).
- Module 3 Assignment 4:Describe the characteristics of a mobile computer.
- Module 3 Assignment 5:Describe the characteristics of a game console.
- Module 3 Assignment 6:Describe the characteristics of a mainframe computer.
- Module 3 Assignment 7:Describe the characteristics of a server. Name three types of servers.
- Module 3 Assignment 8:Describe the characteristics of an embedded computer.
- Module 3 Assignment 9:Describe the characteristics of a mobile device.
- Module 3 Assignment 10:Describe the characteristics of a micro computer.
- Module 4 Assignment 1:Explain in what ways the Graphical User Interface has impacted on the use of computers in the home, school, and business environments.
- Module 4 Assignment 2:What is a Graphical User Interface? (GUI)
- Module 4 Assignment 3:What is a Command Line Interface? (CLI)
- Module 4 Assignment 4:Write out the terms used to make the acronym WIMP.
- Module 4 Assignment 5:Name three devices that use the GUI. Describe how it makes it easier to use them.
- Module 4 Assignment 6:Write three reasons why some people prefer CLI.
- Module 4 Assignment 7:In your opinion, state which you think is more powerful and explain why.
- Module 4 Assignment 8:In what environment is CLI most often used?
- Module 4 Assignment 9:Which interface is most likely to be preferred by a computer expert, if an and why?
- Module 4 Assignment 10:How do you think the lack of a GUI would affect the development of the computing industry?
- Module 5 Assignment 1:Identify at least five (5) storage media and storage devices and categorize them according to whether they use optical, magnetic or other types of technologies to do their storage.
- Module 5 Assignment 2:Research database management and explain, giving four reasons, why file storage is critical to business.
- Module 5 Assignment 3:Explain giving three reasons, what impact storage technology costs can have on a business and its' decision to purchase and use some of the types discussed.
- Module 5 Assignment 4:What factors would you consider when purchasing a file storage system for your home use?
- Module 6 Assignment 1:Research Assignment:
Research what are the main characteristics of a LAN. Give three (3) examples of the advantages of a LAN. Give three (3) examples of disadvantages of a LAN. - Module 6 Assignment 2:Research Assignment:
Research what are the main characteristics of a WAN. Give three (3) examples of the advantages of a WAN. Give three (3) examples of disadvantages of a WAN. - Module 6 Assignment 3:What is the Internet?
- Module 6 Assignment 4:What is the World Wide Web?
- Module 6 Assignment 5:What is the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web?
- Module 7 Assignment 1:What is the common name we use for the phrase "Local Internet Registry"?
- Module 7 Assignment 2:Why are the four numbers in an IP address called "octets"?
- Module 7 Assignment 3:How do we define a mobile network?
- Module 7 Assignment 4:How does a mobile phone user get calls while on the move?
- Module 7 Assignment 5:What are three mobile devices mentioned in the article?
How did the reporter establish mobile computing connectivity on the journey to visit his family?
Based on this article, what problem is there between users of mobile technology and providers of mobile networks?
What conditions exist for the bidding $4.6 billion for the FTC auction of the old 700MHz wireless spectrum.
Some devices that can be found on a mobile network. - Module 7 Assignment 6:Explain how four (4) services listed on the web site assist regular users of the Internet and describe how they differ from the old fashioned non-computerized way.
- Module 8 Assignment 1: According to the research assignments given, what is an Information System?
- Module 8 Assignment 2:Describe the four (4) Information System types presented in the readings on the web site
- Module 8 Assignment 3:Explain in detail the phases of the System Development Cycle (SDC) explaining what takes place in each phase.
- Module 8 Assignment 4:List the participants involved in the development of a system and explain each role.
- Module 8 Assignment 5:What are the characteristics showing the growing importance of BIS in the new economy and enterprise environment?
- Module 8 Assignment 6:What will be included in the Business information systems according to the IJBIS?
Exams 2011, date to be announced!