Tag Archives: CIS13

Telecommunications Fundamentals

Posted on 16 January, 2009 by Vernon

1. Identify three benefits associated with the use of telecommunications technology. 2. What are the elements in a telecommunication system? 3. Compare and contrast the wireless communication channels. 4. Identify three telecommunications media that physically connect to telecommunication devices. 5. … Continue reading →

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Database Concepts

Posted on 18 December, 2008 by Vernon

1. Define the term Database Management System. 2. Aware of the different components of a Database Management System. 3. Recognise the difference between logical and physical views of database data. 4. Define three database models and outline their basic features. … Continue reading →

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Data Management

Posted on 14 December, 2008 by Vernon

1. Define the term database. 2. What is an attribute? How is it related to an entity? 3. What is data redundancy? Why is it a problem? 4. How would you describe the traditional approach to data management? How does … Continue reading →

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Systems Fundamentals

Posted on 12 December, 2008 by Vernon

How would you distinguish data and information? Information and Knowledge? Identify at least 6 characteristics of valuable information. What is a computer-based information system? What are its components? Data are the raw facts. For example the grocery store manager’s list … Continue reading →

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The white horse

Posted on 11 December, 2008 by Vernon

What is the Organisation? What are the Functional Areas? What are the Business Processes in 1 of the functional areas? http://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ takes us to the City of Whitehorse. There are 4 main functional areas: Corporate Services, City Development, Human Services, … Continue reading →

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