Assignment 2 solutions
1. Define the following, with regards to display quality: resolution, response time, brightness, dot
pitch, and contrast ratio.
2. Describe the basic functions of a server operating system. List and describe examples of server
operating systems.
3. Describe the information systems used by the following functional units: sales, engineering or
product development, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and customer service.
4. What are some advantages of cloud storage?
5. Describe how users and manufacturers protect against software theft.
6. Describe the reasons for and methods of two-step verification processes. What information should a
user use to register?
7. Describe issues surrounding BYOD policies.
8. Describe the four steps in the machine cycle.
9. Describe the following data models: relational, object-oriented, and multidimensional.
10. Define and differentiate between the following: CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.
11. Describe ways that you can use personal finance apps safely.
12. Describe how drivers work. Define Plug and Play.
13. Describe how storage and memory interact.
14. Define the term, smartphone. Describe how smartphones communicate. List and describe four
popular types of messages you can send with smartphones.
15. Describe the following game controllers: gamepad, joystick, wheel, dance pad, motion-sensing
game controller, and balance board.
16. List techniques you can use to strengthen a wireless signal.
17. List and describes steps for using DV technology.
18. Define each of the following: IaaS, SaaS, DaaS, and PaaS.
19. Describe the purpose of a search engine. Name popular search engines. List items you typically
can search for using a search engine.
20. What methods do phishing and spoofing scammers use? List methods to protect against phishing
and spoofing scams.
21. Describe the following conversion strategies: direct, parallel, phased, or pilot.
22. Outline the guidelines for evaluating a website.
1. Define the following, with regards to display quality: resolution, response time, brightness, dot
pitch, and contrast ratio.
2. Describe the basic functions of a server operating system. List and describe examples of server
operating systems.
3. Describe the information systems used by the following functional units: sales, engineering or
product development, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and customer service.
4. What are some advantages of cloud storage?
5. Describe how users and manufacturers protect against software theft.
6. Describe the reasons for and methods of two-step verification processes. What information should a
user use to register?
7. Describe issues surrounding BYOD policies.
8. Describe the four steps in the machine cycle.
9. Describe the following data models: relational, object-oriented, and multidimensional.
10. Define and differentiate between the following: CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.
11. Describe ways that you can use personal finance apps safely.
12. Describe how drivers work. Define Plug and Play.
13. Describe how storage and memory interact.
14. Define the term, smartphone. Describe how smartphones communicate. List and describe four
popular types of messages you can send with smartphones.
15. Describe the following game controllers: gamepad, joystick, wheel, dance pad, motion-sensing
game controller, and balance board.
16. List techniques you can use to strengthen a wireless signal.
17. List and describes steps for using DV technology.
18. Define each of the following: IaaS, SaaS, DaaS, and PaaS.
19. Describe the purpose of a search engine. Name popular search engines. List items you typically
can search for using a search engine.
20. What methods do phishing and spoofing scammers use? List methods to protect against phishing
and spoofing scams.
21. Describe the following conversion strategies: direct, parallel, phased, or pilot.
22. Outline the guidelines for evaluating a website.
