Click on the link that follows. Try out each activity stated
http://www.scsite.com/dc2005/index.cfm?action=CheckPoint&chapter=10
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
DP1 Group Activities (26/2/08)
First Group Discussion
Law enforcement agencies are extensive users of databases. Have each member of your team discuss how a local police department use computerized databases in law enforcement. Research on the different databases that are used by law enforcement force.
a) What databases are used by them?
b) What information do they contain?
c) How are the databases used?
d) How are they searched?
e) How often are they updated?
f) In what ways does a database contribute to law enforcement?
g) What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a computerized database?
Meet with the members of your team to discuss the results of your findings. Then, share your findings with the class in within 10 minutes.
Second Group Discussion
Choose one Issue http://www.privacy.org/pi/activities/idcard/idcard_faq.html from the following issues in this chapter:
a) Should Americans Have a National Identification Card?
b) Should Criminal Databases Be Shared?
c) Is Unauthorized Access a Crime?
d) What Access Privileges Should Be Used?
e) When Should Web Bugs Be Exterminated?
Use the Web and/or print media to research the issue. Then, present a debate for the class, with different members of your team supporting different responses to the questions that accompany the issue.
Law enforcement agencies are extensive users of databases. Have each member of your team discuss how a local police department use computerized databases in law enforcement. Research on the different databases that are used by law enforcement force.
a) What databases are used by them?
b) What information do they contain?
c) How are the databases used?
d) How are they searched?
e) How often are they updated?
f) In what ways does a database contribute to law enforcement?
g) What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a computerized database?
Meet with the members of your team to discuss the results of your findings. Then, share your findings with the class in within 10 minutes.
Second Group Discussion
Choose one Issue http://www.privacy.org/pi/activities/idcard/idcard_faq.html from the following issues in this chapter:
a) Should Americans Have a National Identification Card?
b) Should Criminal Databases Be Shared?
c) Is Unauthorized Access a Crime?
d) What Access Privileges Should Be Used?
e) When Should Web Bugs Be Exterminated?
Use the Web and/or print media to research the issue. Then, present a debate for the class, with different members of your team supporting different responses to the questions that accompany the issue.
DP1 BUS/EMP TASK
Answers all the Questions and hand in an hardcopy of the information
a) What is spam and how is it sent?
b) Describe the measures a business can take to prevent spam
c) Describe the measures that employees need to take to limit spam.
d) Research the name of current spam filters and explain how they work?
e) For America, UK and one other country of your choice..identify the legislation in place to prevent spamming.
f) Research the Internet and identify one case where a spammer has been caught, briefly outline the situation and identify the consequences.
g) Research and discuss the trends in spamming. Cite your sources of information and if possible include a graph. Explain the privacy and security issues associated with spam
a) What is spam and how is it sent?
b) Describe the measures a business can take to prevent spam
c) Describe the measures that employees need to take to limit spam.
d) Research the name of current spam filters and explain how they work?
e) For America, UK and one other country of your choice..identify the legislation in place to prevent spamming.
f) Research the Internet and identify one case where a spammer has been caught, briefly outline the situation and identify the consequences.
g) Research and discuss the trends in spamming. Cite your sources of information and if possible include a graph. Explain the privacy and security issues associated with spam
Thursday, February 14, 2008
DP2 Case Study Homework
DP2 ITGS
Research on all the questions given.
CASE STUDY QUESTIONS FOR PAPER 3 EXAMINATION 2008
1. Identify 2 types of processes done by the POS.
2.Describe how the bar code is used to determine the price.
3. Examine the reliability of different input devices in the POS.
4. To what extent can the staff of La Vianda Supermarket be blamed for a pricing error?
5. Identify two human error associated with barcode reader
6. Describe the role of a clocking in system
7. Compare the advantages and disadvantages, of using smart cards in supermarkets
8. Discuss the issues related to the use of servers and barcode readers
9. Identify two technologies use in the supermarket.
10. How do your chosen technologies work?
11. Explain the effect of the technologies on two stakeholders in La Vianda Supermarket.
12. Analyze the issue related with the use of new technologies in supermarket.
· Identify the IT Systems used in the supermarket
· Describe two of the IT Systems used
· Evaluate the two IT Systems above
· Compare these IT Systems
13. Identify 2 input devices at a POS Terminal
14. Describe how Biometrics can be used to reduce shoplifting
15. Explain how Supermarkets can get in more contact with customers?
16. To what extent is privacy an issue when customers handout about themselves information to supermarkets?
17. Describe the advantages of Loyalty cards to the supermarkets and to the Consumer
18. Identify 2 Advantages of EDI to the Supermarket?
19. Identify two technologies for check-out in a super market.
20. Describe how a bar code reader works.
21. Compare how a bar code reader works differently form a POS Terminal.
22. To what extent does technology increase supermarket efficiency?
23. Identify 2 IT Systems used in supermarkets
24. Describe how the IT system works.
25. Evaluate the EPOS/Bar codes.
26. Compare bar codes and RFID tags.
27. Discuss three possible social and/ or ethical issues raised by the use of RFID tags in supermarkets like the La Vianda.
28. Describe the purpose LAN in reference to La Vianda supermarket
29. Customers may want faster ways of buying goods. Describe the technology the supermarket can implement to achieve this.
30. Explain the benefit to the supermarket of using online shopping.
DP2 Mid Term Homework
HL students
Extended portfolio
Finalize work on the extended portfolio.
a) Interview the identified stakeholders
b) Write the portfolio in the given criteria.
Use the following links for references
http://www.abc.edu.sv/seniors/ICT/itgs/curriculum/EPHLintro.htm
http://www.bodine.phila.k12.pa.us/kaufman/ITGSweb/assignments/portfolioextension/extensionindex.html
SL students
Project work
a) The logbook should have all the entries of the project work process. Any changes made to the product should be detailed in the report and also in the logbook.
b) The project report should be in it's last criterion stage.
Use the following links for reference
http://www.abc.edu.sv/seniors/ITGS/Subject%20Details/Projects/project%20mats2.pdf
http://dabrook.org/itgs/single/itgs-made-simple-projects/
Extended portfolio
Finalize work on the extended portfolio.
a) Interview the identified stakeholders
b) Write the portfolio in the given criteria.
Use the following links for references
http://www.abc.edu.sv/seniors/ICT/itgs/curriculum/EPHLintro.htm
http://www.bodine.phila.k12.pa.us/kaufman/ITGSweb/assignments/portfolioextension/extensionindex.html
SL students
Project work
a) The logbook should have all the entries of the project work process. Any changes made to the product should be detailed in the report and also in the logbook.
b) The project report should be in it's last criterion stage.
Use the following links for reference
http://www.abc.edu.sv/seniors/ITGS/Subject%20Details/Projects/project%20mats2.pdf
http://dabrook.org/itgs/single/itgs-made-simple-projects/
ITGS Database Research Work
Date Submitted
Date Due
Whereas Electronic databases have been beneficial to the society, its misuse has been a problem. Illegal access to database has led to ethical and social issues. The mobile company database can be accessed for illegal crediting of your phone.
Research on a minimum of TWO examples of crimes related to databases.
² State the crime
² Describe how the database was used to commit the crime
² Describe one solution to control the crime
² Quote the sources of each of your example ( state the writer of the article if possible)
An Example is below
Cop Suspected of Using Database to Plan Murder of Ex-wife
A State Police detective whose estranged wife was shot dead at a Michigan zoo admitted using the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) database to check on his wife and her acquaintances, according to Lansing police search warrant requests. Although the detective is not suspected of pulling the trigger, the Lansing, Michigan, police department says it believes he knows who shot his wife a month after she filed for divorce.
Written by James Hamilton
Web producer on Thursday, August 01, 2002
Date Due
Whereas Electronic databases have been beneficial to the society, its misuse has been a problem. Illegal access to database has led to ethical and social issues. The mobile company database can be accessed for illegal crediting of your phone.
Research on a minimum of TWO examples of crimes related to databases.
² State the crime
² Describe how the database was used to commit the crime
² Describe one solution to control the crime
² Quote the sources of each of your example ( state the writer of the article if possible)
An Example is below
Cop Suspected of Using Database to Plan Murder of Ex-wife
A State Police detective whose estranged wife was shot dead at a Michigan zoo admitted using the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) database to check on his wife and her acquaintances, according to Lansing police search warrant requests. Although the detective is not suspected of pulling the trigger, the Lansing, Michigan, police department says it believes he knows who shot his wife a month after she filed for divorce.
Written by James Hamilton
Web producer on Thursday, August 01, 2002
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
All the topics below should be presented
Hussein
1. Smart Traffic lights
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question234.htm
a) Describe how do smart traffic lights work giving examples of places being used.
http://www.sefton.gov.uk/page&2781http://www.tech-faq.com/traffic-lights.shtml
b) Discuss any four issues to the stakeholders arising from using smart traffic ligts.
Sahil
Smart Roads
a) Describe how smart roads work, giving examples where possible.
http://science.howstuffworks.com/intelligent-highway.htm
b) Describe what is meant by the term ‘Smart roads’.
c) Discuss from any news articles issues that arise from the development of this technology. Discuss your findings.
Sabeeha
Smart Cars
For information – look at the range of articles about technology in cars and thenhttp://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-computer.htmon how car computers work
a) Describe how smart cars work giving example of them wher possible.
b) Research the latest technology used in cars, how is this making cars more intelligent. Describe the impact this technology is having on various stakeholders.
Oshan
Traffic Safety systems
a) Describe how crash testing works http://auto.howstuffworks.com/crash-test.htm
b) How airport security works http://travel.howstuffworks.com/airport-security.htm
c) Describe the technology used to improve the safety of traffic systems.
d) Describe the technology being used to improve the safety of road traffic systems
Hussein
1. Smart Traffic lights
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question234.htm
a) Describe how do smart traffic lights work giving examples of places being used.
http://www.sefton.gov.uk/page&2781http://www.tech-faq.com/traffic-lights.shtml
b) Discuss any four issues to the stakeholders arising from using smart traffic ligts.
Sahil
Smart Roads
a) Describe how smart roads work, giving examples where possible.
http://science.howstuffworks.com/intelligent-highway.htm
b) Describe what is meant by the term ‘Smart roads’.
c) Discuss from any news articles issues that arise from the development of this technology. Discuss your findings.
Sabeeha
Smart Cars
For information – look at the range of articles about technology in cars and thenhttp://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-computer.htmon how car computers work
a) Describe how smart cars work giving example of them wher possible.
b) Research the latest technology used in cars, how is this making cars more intelligent. Describe the impact this technology is having on various stakeholders.
Oshan
Traffic Safety systems
a) Describe how crash testing works http://auto.howstuffworks.com/crash-test.htm
b) How airport security works http://travel.howstuffworks.com/airport-security.htm
c) Describe the technology used to improve the safety of traffic systems.
d) Describe the technology being used to improve the safety of road traffic systems
Thursday, February 7, 2008
More Case Study Questions
Jamsheed
Identify 2 types of processes done by the POS.
Describe how the bar code is used to determine the price.
Examine the reliability of different input devices in the POS.
Salsabila
To what extent can the staff of La Vianda Supermarket be blamed for a pricing error?
Identify two human error associated with barcode reader
Describe the role of a clocking in system
• Identify two technologies for check-out in a super market.
Arif
• Describe how a bar code reader works.
• Compare how a bar code reader works differently form a POS Terminal.
• To what extent does technology increase supermarket efficiency?
Alex
• Identify 2 IT Systems used in supermarkets
• Describe how the IT system works.
• Evaluate the EPOS/Bar codes.
Katalina
• Compare bar codes and RFID tags.
• Discuss three possible social and/ or ethical issues raised by the use of RFID tags in supermarkets like the La Vianda.
• Describe the purpose LAN in reference to La Vianda supermarket
Owais
• Customers may want faster ways of buying goods. Describe the technology the supermarket can implement to achieve this.
• Explain the benefit to the supermarket of using online shopping.
Identify 2 types of processes done by the POS.
Describe how the bar code is used to determine the price.
Examine the reliability of different input devices in the POS.
Salsabila
To what extent can the staff of La Vianda Supermarket be blamed for a pricing error?
Identify two human error associated with barcode reader
Describe the role of a clocking in system
• Identify two technologies for check-out in a super market.
Arif
• Describe how a bar code reader works.
• Compare how a bar code reader works differently form a POS Terminal.
• To what extent does technology increase supermarket efficiency?
Alex
• Identify 2 IT Systems used in supermarkets
• Describe how the IT system works.
• Evaluate the EPOS/Bar codes.
Katalina
• Compare bar codes and RFID tags.
• Discuss three possible social and/ or ethical issues raised by the use of RFID tags in supermarkets like the La Vianda.
• Describe the purpose LAN in reference to La Vianda supermarket
Owais
• Customers may want faster ways of buying goods. Describe the technology the supermarket can implement to achieve this.
• Explain the benefit to the supermarket of using online shopping.
Case Study Question HL
1. Define Electronic Data Interface (EDI)
2. Describe four hardware devices that the supermarket might invest in?
3. Ecommerce is a popular means for selling products over the Internet. Evaluate the impact this type of selling has had on the retail industry.
4. Evaluate the possible benefits to a supermarket of introducing RFID tags to their products.
5. Discuss whether express self service counters give customers a greater advantage than point of sales.
6. Describe how an EDI systems work.
2. Describe four hardware devices that the supermarket might invest in?
3. Ecommerce is a popular means for selling products over the Internet. Evaluate the impact this type of selling has had on the retail industry.
4. Evaluate the possible benefits to a supermarket of introducing RFID tags to their products.
5. Discuss whether express self service counters give customers a greater advantage than point of sales.
6. Describe how an EDI systems work.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
DP1 HL Bus&Emply Assignment
Sahil
Visit the links and prepare a presentation thereafter
1. Reservation SystemsAbout Online air travel reservation systems http://www.faqs.org/faqs/travel/air/handbook/part4/section-3.html SABRE computerized reservation system used by Silkair, Malaysian airlineshttp://www.sabre-holdings.com/ or http://www.sabretravelnetwork.com/
a) Describe the systems used by transport companies to allow the reservations by customers.
b) Discuss the social and ethical issues/impacts this has on the different stakeholders
Oshan
2. Luggage ProcessingPatent for Luggage processing http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4137567.html
Airline – luggage handling system e.g. Helsinki http://www.airport-technology.com/contractors/baggage/airport-innovation/
Baggage Handling software http://www.airport-technology.com/contractors/consult/sky/ And http://www.airport-technology.com/contractors/baggage/crisplant/
a) Describe the technology being used to assist in the handling of luggage.Research in the news any issues that have arisen through the use of this technology.
Sabeeha
3.
a)Transport SchedulingResearch how IT may be used in the scheduling of transport e.g. trains, aeroplanes, coaches
b) Discuss any social and ethical issues that arise from using this technology.
Hussein
4. Traffic Simulations (see Simulations and Modelling)An example of traffic simulations
http://vwisb7.vkw.tu-dresden.de/~treiber/MicroApplet/
a)How could Brunei have benefited from this before building the new traffic lights at the airport roundabout?
http://destech.mit.edu/akilian/newscreens/traffic/index.html for more examples of traffic simulations
b)Describe the changing variables in these simulations
c)Why would road planners perform traffic simulations?
Visit the links and prepare a presentation thereafter
1. Reservation SystemsAbout Online air travel reservation systems http://www.faqs.org/faqs/travel/air/handbook/part4/section-3.html SABRE computerized reservation system used by Silkair, Malaysian airlineshttp://www.sabre-holdings.com/ or http://www.sabretravelnetwork.com/
a) Describe the systems used by transport companies to allow the reservations by customers.
b) Discuss the social and ethical issues/impacts this has on the different stakeholders
Oshan
2. Luggage ProcessingPatent for Luggage processing http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4137567.html
Airline – luggage handling system e.g. Helsinki http://www.airport-technology.com/contractors/baggage/airport-innovation/
Baggage Handling software http://www.airport-technology.com/contractors/consult/sky/ And http://www.airport-technology.com/contractors/baggage/crisplant/
a) Describe the technology being used to assist in the handling of luggage.Research in the news any issues that have arisen through the use of this technology.
Sabeeha
3.
a)Transport SchedulingResearch how IT may be used in the scheduling of transport e.g. trains, aeroplanes, coaches
b) Discuss any social and ethical issues that arise from using this technology.
Hussein
4. Traffic Simulations (see Simulations and Modelling)An example of traffic simulations
http://vwisb7.vkw.tu-dresden.de/~treiber/MicroApplet/
a)How could Brunei have benefited from this before building the new traffic lights at the airport roundabout?
http://destech.mit.edu/akilian/newscreens/traffic/index.html for more examples of traffic simulations
b)Describe the changing variables in these simulations
c)Why would road planners perform traffic simulations?
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