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How can you initiate it? Does your presentation software include any clips that you can insert or do you have to record your own?
What different functionality do they offer? Are they compatible with each other? Take a guess—which one will come out on top?
How is a peer-to-peer network different from a client/server network? What is an Ethernet card?
How is a DSL Internet connection different from a telephone modem connection?
What type of Internet connection do you currently use? Do you plan to upgrade in the future? If so, to what type of connection? If not, why not?
Build your own home network on paper. Assume you have the computers already and just need to link them together. Find prices for switches and routers on the Web
Think of as many as you can, and make a list showing the different types of signaling used by each device.
Find out what you have to buy to install each type, how much the antenna costs, how the system would work in your car.
When (and if) CAVEs become a common reality, you’ll be able to visit your family and friends anytime you want no matter where they live.
What is the difference between application software and system software? What are the six categories of hardware?
How is the resolution of a printer comparable to the resolution of a screen? What is a mobile CPU? Which wireless standard is used by networks?
What is a gaming wheel and how does it differ from a gamepad? What is the difference between a CRT and a flat-panel display?
Dollar for dollar with comparable characteristics, which is faster and more powerful—a desktop computer or a notebook computer?
What are the ethical dilemmas associated with using facial recognition software? Is the use of this type of software really any different from a store.
Much debate surrounds the use of biometrics. Many people like it because biometrics can provide identification and increase security.
You might hold a future technological innovation in your hand right now if you attended an Atlanta Hawks basketball game during the 2006–2007 season.
After reading this case study, you may immediately think of yourself and your parents’ ability to track you.
What are the devices commonly associated with virtual reality? What exciting applications are associated with the Web 2.0?
Prepare a short PowerPoint presentation highlighting each. Also, search the Web for the leading providers of RFID technologies.
There is currently much legislation pending in many states that would make it illegal for people to use a cell phone while driving a car.
In a push technology environment, businesses and organizations will come to you with information, services, and product offerings based on your profile.
The major centers of software piracy are in places like Russia and China where salaries and disposable income are comparatively low.
What laws do you think the United States should pass to protect personal information? Or none? Why?
Have you, or someone you know, experienced computer problems caused by a virus? What did the virus do? Where do you think you got it?
Can you access all the IT systems at your college or university? What about payroll or grade information on yourself or others?