BCOR 330 exam 1

Digital Revolution correct answers the conversion from mechanical and analog devices to digital devices Bells Law correct answers States that "a new computer class forms roughly each decade establishing a new industry" Moores Law correct answers Stated that because of technology improvements in electronic chip design and manufacturing, "the number of transistors per square inch on an integrated chip doubles every 18 months" computers are getting faster. the cost of data processing is approaching zero Metcalfe Law correct answers States that the value of network is equal to the square of the number of users connected to it. As more digital devices are connected together, the value of the network will increase. Nielsen's Law correct answers Says that, network connection speed for high-end users will increase by 50% per year. As networks become faster, new companies, new products, and new platforms will emerge. Kryder's Law correct answers Says that the storage density on magnetic disks increasing at an exponential rate. Digital storage is so important its one of the first questions you ask when buying a new computer. What are Skills? (from Robert Reich.) correct answers 1. Abstract thinking 2. systems thinking 3. collaboration 4. ability to experiment What are Data characteristics? correct answers 1. Accurate 2. Timely 3. Relevant - to context - to subject 4. Just Barely sufficient 5. Worth its cost What is the most important between collaborators? correct answers Being able to disagree and provide critical feedback What is a good way to set a date for a meeting involving multiple people? correct answers 1. Set a D Survery 2. Consult the synchronized calendar of the company and propose a date via e-mail Abstract reasoning correct answers the ability to make and manipulate models