...Week 1, Chapter 1 03/23/2013 1. What is the defining difference between computer sinformation ecurity and security? Information security protects the data, computer security protects the hardware and network security protects the interconnectivity of the computers (Indika, 2011). I do believe that there is a clear distinction between each area but if you not in an IT state of mind like myself when working in a nursing environment as a result then, no, these areas will most likely mean the same thing as in the computer that is protected. Yes, I do believe that each area requires a slight difference in knowledge. Starting with the least: Computer security is having password protection, not leaving passwords visible, and just securing any external devices. Information security is learning how to encrypt and decrypt information, and making backup copies. Reference Indika (2011). “Difference between Network Security and Information Security” Retrieved on 03/23/2014 from http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-network-security-and-vs- information-security/ 2. Why can we argue that information security is really an application of social science? In my opinion, information security is an application of social science because most of the information security breaches are not technical in nature but social. A variety of technical scams from a year or so ago like phishing and the Nigerian scam are purely social in nature. 3. A globally...
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...Cuneiform and modern typing on a computer has similarities and differences. Both forms of writing revolutionized the society. For Mesopotamia, cuneiform made a big difference for them because they can record important events and important people in Mesopotamia. In modern time, typing was very important because if you make a mistake, you just have to click a button. And if you want to add something in the middle, instead of erasing you can just add it in. Out of the two, typing is easier. It is easier because you don’t need clay and it isn’t messy. If you make a mistake you can erase it easily. When the clay is dry and you made a mistake you have to start over. There are also differences between typing and cuneiform. For cuneiform it is longer to right and it is by hand. You need clay tablets. There is a stylus and symbols instead of letters. It is harder to correct and needs a lot of training. Cuneiform is wedge shaped and the tablet is sun dried on dried in a kiln. On the computer, you push buttons to get letters. It is a faster way to write. To print, you use ink and typing uses a keyboard. Although typing is better, it is also more expensive. You also use paper instead of clay to print. Typing uses electricity and you need little training. It is also easy to correct and faster send to people. Even though it is hard to write in cuneiform by looking for every letter it is fun doing it in on clay. Scribes in the ancient times must have had a lot of fun working with clay. I know...
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...similarities and differences between these two authors' main ideas about this topic. We can know more about their ideas of gender and language by comparing and contrasting them. Kornheiser's article, No Detail Is Too Small for Girls Answering a Simple Question, states that girls tell everything they have experienced, while boys like telling specific things and focusing on how things eventually go. Kornheiser gave examples of his daughter and son. He asked his daughter how was the camp she just came home from, but his daughter told every single detail during the trip to the camp. She did not tell him the most important part of the camp. Kornheiser explained why: "Because this is what girls do (and when they grow up and become women, they do it, too, as any man can vouch for). They gather information and dispense it without discrimination. Everything counts the same!" (306). He also asked his son about his camp, and his son gave him a short and straight answer. This also proved what he said: "Boys do not gather and retain information, they focus on results." (306). In He and She: What's the Real Difference? of Thompson, he reported a scientific way from Koppel's' group, a group of computer scientists to figure out how women and men communicate differently. He states that Koppel's group is the first to create an actual machine to predict the differences between women's and men's language. For example, Thompson told us that Koppel's group found that the single biggest difference is women...
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...Have you ever think about the similarities or differences between two obvious things? Well there are many obvious things out on Earth that people do not notice that can be compare and contrast with. The main obvious items that people do not think about is what they used daily. The items that they used daily is handwriting and typing a paper. Many of the authors used both of these and did not notice that it could be compare and contrast. There are many differences between handwriting and typing a paper. The first difference is the structure. Some of the structures between the two are the organization, sentences, and grammars. The organization in handwritten paper is much easier. It is easier because you can move around the sentences when you need to and write on it as opposed to copy and paste and you cannot write on it. When you are moving around the...
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...# of people. The sum of weighted value is provided after Total, and the AVERAGE is obtained by dividing 117 with the number of count. Statement Numerical # of people Weighted Value 1 3 27 81 73 Count 2 2 12 24 3 1 12 12 4 0 22 0 AVERAGE Total 117 1.602739726 1. You need to compare the responses for the three different targets. The best way to compare groups of responses is to calculate the average for your class’s data for each of the targets, and then compare the averages between the three different targets. You do not need to calculate statistical tests, but you should discuss whether the averages appear different. a. Are there generational differences in terms of the amount of TV that people watch, the amount of fun time they spend on the computer, or the amount of total...
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...Giving Credit Where Credit is Due Foundations for Doctoral Study in Business (BTM7107-8) Ransford Addo Northcentral University Dr. Francis Maffei lll Introduction This research identifies two business professionals, Michael Dell and Andy Grove; their main contributions to their fields; the resistance that each encountered in presenting and furthering their programs; the similarities and differences in their stories; and finally, the factors that may have impacted their success. Michael Dell Michael Dell is founder and CEO of Dell Corporation, a fortune 500 company which was the number one stock of the 1990s, soaring almost 90,000 percent (Krames, 2003, p. 58-59). Dell discovered his entrepreneurial abilities early in life when at 12 years, he issued his first product catalog, the Dell Stamps (Krames, 2003, p. 58). Dell has contributed positively to the technological industry by not only building computers, but also showcasing his outstanding entrepreneurial abilities. Through mass customization, Dell revolutionized the industry. According to Draft (2013), “mass customization refers to using mass-production technology to quickly and cost-effectively assemble goods that are uniquely designed to fit the demands of individual customers” (p. 31). Mass customization enabled Dell to achieve significant savings by eliminating intermediaries. Through customer segmentation, Dell was able to determine the needs...
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...similarities between the Allegory as well as to the Philosophical differences to The Matrix. The first major similarity that I noticed between the Allegory and The Matrix is the fact that both Neo and the character in Plato’s work had a feeling that something was not right. The both seemed to want to gain a deeper knowledge of the world around them and believed the world was not all it seemed but that it was more than what it seemed. They believed there was a deeper meaning to what was around them. They both accepted this and began the search for deeper meaning. This allowed both Neo and the slave to understand that they are not really in control of their world. At any moment something could change. In Neo’s case the computer programmer could change a code and have a building fall on him or possibly make someone disappear from his life. In the slaves case his life, since he was born, was ran by the farmers that he worked for within the cave. Their lives are very similar. Neo, even though he did not realize it was in the same position as the slave. He was a slave himself. The differences between The Allegory and The Matrix are few and subtle but none the less there. Neo gets help from Morpheus in the realization of the world but the slave the Allegory does not get any help from anyone and must find his own way out to the real world. The other difference was that the Matrix is placed in virtual reality, controlled by a computer programmer. The slave in Plato grew up in this cave and had...
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...A Comparison of Online and On-Campus Learning The idea of earning a degree online is very attractive to working professionals. Because you have the ability to access coursework and participate in class projects and discussions from home or office, or while traveling for business, you can continue in your professional role without interruption. However, there are some important aspects of online learning you should take into consideration before you make the decision to apply to any online program. The factors mostly concern the way you learn best. Consider the following similarities and differences between online and on-campus learning before you make the decision to pursue an online degree. Similarity: Course Content A question commonly asked by those considering an online degree is if they will receive the same education as a student enrolled in an on-campus program. At USC, the answer is an unqualified yes. Online students will experience the same rigorous curriculum as they would in an equivalent face-to-face course. Similarity: Time Investment It is a common perception of students new to online learning that it will require less time investment than a campus program. In reality, online learning requires as much, and probably more, time. Many students find, however, that the advantage of scheduling coursework around family and work commitments far outweighs any additional time investment in an online course. Similarity: Degree of Contact with Peers and Professors ...
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...Social Comparison and Temporal Life Satisfaction In his theory of social comparison, Festinger (1954) identified the idea that human beings have the drive to look at others in order to evaluate their own opinions and abilities. Social comparison is categorized into two forms, namely downward and upward. Downward comparison occurs when an individual compares to others who are deemed as socially worse off, while upward social comparison acts in the opposite direction. Over the years, there have been various studies on the directional effects of both upward and downward comparison on an individual’s self evaluation. According to Suls, Martin, & Wheeler (2002), both downward and upward comparison can lead to people viewing their situations in a more positive way. Another research study by Buunk, Collins, Taylor, VanYperen, & Dakof (1990), showed that downward comparison evoked a fear in individuals about ending up in the same situation as their less fortunate comparisons. In return, the fear of “it could also happen to me” made people have a lower level of life satisfaction. Despite the various comprehensive researches done thus far, there is still no clear conclusion on the exact impact and effect of social comparison on an individual’s evaluation of his or her own attributes and attitudes and abilities. This is even more applicable to college students who are constantly evaluating their personal abilities and opinions by making comparisons to their peers. The...
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...the other hand,” “in contrast,” “similarly,” “also,” “both,” “even though,” and “in the same way.” In order for two things to be worth comparing, the two things should initially appear to be different. In order for two things to be worth contrasting, the two things should initially appear to be similar. Comparing and contrasting are ways of exploring the similarities and differences between two things. 'Compare and contrast' is often used as a development strategy for essay assignments but it's a helpful strategy for any important decisions you have to make. Generally speaking, comparing is showing the similarities, and contrasting is showing differences between two things that are related in some way. For example, you wouldn't compare/contrast reading a book to driving a car, but you would compare reading a book to reading with an e-reader. COMPARING com·pare (kəm-pâr′) v. com·pared, com·par·ing, com·pares v.tr. 1. To consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous; liken: Is it right to compare the human brain to a computer? 2. To examine in order to note the similarities or differences of: We compared the two products for quality and cost. The article compares the recent recession with the one in the early 1990s. 3. Grammar To form the positive, comparative, or superlative degree of (an adjective or adverb). v.intr. 1. To be worthy...
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...this most companies decide to keep the “old” system in place because it works. Well that old system may work for now but it isn’t being as efficient as it could be. This could cost some companies millions of dollars in revenue. Within this dimension, old outdated technology; both hardware and software are the issue. The final dimension is the people dimension. The People in this dimension are the actual employees at the company. The problem with them would be the lack of skill and/or training. Management problems and even the work environment also account for a part of this issue. What is the difference between IT and information systems? Describe some functions of information systems. The main differences between the two are that Information Technology and Information systems are quite clear. IT is the hardware and software associated within the company. This can be the computers, software and even ipods. Information Systems on the other hand is the components the sort and gather data that allows help in the decision making process. The real time information system would be considered the bread and butter of any company. Allowing managers to see information in real time allowing them to make...
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...OUTLINE THE ENGAGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF DIVERSITY IS A MAJOR CHALLENGE IN PREACHING AND PASTORAL CARE SUBMITTED TO IN FULFILLMENT OF THE MID-TERM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE PREACHING AND PASTORAL CARE BY I. The Engagement and Acceptance of Diversity Is a Major Challenge in Preaching and Pastoral Care II. Introduction Although Jesus preached the acceptance of others regardless of cultural, racial and socioeconomic background, this acceptance of people who are different from us is an age old challenge that is grounded in biology and social science. The principle of homophily (i.e., “love of the same”) states that there is a tendency of individuals to associate and bond with similar others. ("homophily" 2015) The presence of homophily has been discovered in a vast array of network studies that have observed homophily in some form or another and they establish that similarity breeds connections. (McPherson, Smith-Lovin and Cook 2001) These include age, gender, class and organizational roles. (Retica 2006) Individuals in homophilic relationships share common characteristics (e.g., beliefs, values, education, etc.) that make communication and relationship formation easier. Homophily often leads to homogamy – marriage between people with similar characteristics. (McPherson, Smith-Lovin and Cook 2001) The types of homophily include likeness based on geography, family ties, organizational foci such as school, work and voluntary...
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...PHIL 201-B41 LUO 16 February 2015 Plato, Descartes, and The Matrix The Matrix has many similarities as well as many differences with the excerpts from Plato and Descartes. Each of these has different purposes when they were written and therefore have different opinions. One common theme that appears in each of these is the grasp of whether we humans are living in a dream or actual reality. It would not be surprising if the director of The Matrix had read each of these other pieces of writing by Descartes and Plato. In The Matrix, the main character Neo is an intelligent computer hacker that has trouble sleeping at night. He ends up receiving a pill that enables him to understand that what he is living in is just a dream and that everyone is connected through tubes of some sort. This has similarities with the excerpt from Descartes. In Descartes he starts out by explaining that what he has grown up believing to be true out to be not so true. He attempts to clear his mind of all other truths that he believed and start from fresh from what he can determine to be absolutely true for himself. The way that these two are similar is that the main characters, Neo and Descartes, are both seeking truth. Though these two are similar, they are also different. In The Matrix, it is a fictional story that says that everyone is in a dream and that they are just in the matrix. Descartes on the other hand, is written based on a belief. He is trying to determine what is absolutely true. The...
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... | |What are the similarities between the two objects, people, |Both are places for education, you have a teacher/professor, and | |subjects, or concepts? List as many similarities that you can |both are a place to help better your future. | |think of. | | |What are the differences between the two objects, people, |One is online with your computer and you can stay at home while | |subjects, or concepts? List as many differences that you can |you take your class, where as the other is in a class room with | |think of. |other students and a teacher and you have to be there Monday | | |through Friday. | |Are you going to focus on similarities, differences, or both? |Both should be in the essay. Both are good means of an education,| |Explain your rationale. |however they both...
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...3. The similarities in both Figures 1-3 and 1-4 is that they are both set in a circular motion and have the same sections (Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation, and Maintenance). The difference is that Figure 1-3 is in a constant circle going through the different processes in an everlasting motion and Figure 1-4 is in a spiral motion until it ends which would represent the end of the project. 5. Figures 1-3 and 1-12 are similar as they are both takes on the SDLC. The difference is that Figure 1-3 has 5 sections that are in a circular motion. Figure 1-12 only has 4 sections and the process repeats on User Design and Construction. Having the repeats on only 2 different sections as opposed to all 5 sections would allow for a faster project completion. 6. Figure 1-9 has the same problems as the traditional waterfall SDLC as it is the traditional waterfall SDLC with the Design section split into 2 sections, it is still only moving downward and not able to revisit any of the previous sections. Converting Figure 1-9 into a circle would fix this problem as with Figure 1-3 it will allow for revisiting the different sections if there are issues with the project. 7. OOAD differs from traditional methods as it combines data and processes into a single entity called an object. Thus allowing for more reusability with the objects. RUP is not considered a cycle as it goes through its phases and is finished. If it would repeat some of the phases it could be considered a cycle...
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