XBIS/220 Introduction to Computer Application and Systems
(UOP) all discussions

Week 1 dq1

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What
are some of the ethical challenges surrounding the movie and music industries
as they relate to the Internet? How has education affected your views about the
practice of downloading or copying multimedia content in these fields?

Week 1 – DQ 2

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What
collaboration tools have you used in your work environment or personal life?
How have these information systems benefited you?

Week 3 – DQ 1

What are some ways
databases are used in the work environment? What are some ways database use
could be improved in the workplace?

Week 3 – DQ 2

What are some of the types of electronic commerce? How they are
used today?

Week 5 – DQ 1

How has wireless media affected telecommunication? What are some
of the challenges to developing a system of communications based on wireless
media?

Week 5 – DQ 2

What are some capabilities of Microsoft® Excel® discussed in this
week’s readings you were unaware of before? How might you use them in a
professional capacity in the future?

Week 7 – DQ 1

Why is the systems development life cycle important?

Week 7 – DQ 2

The readings for this week mention six stages of the systems
development life cycle. There are other models, however, that contain more than
these six stages. Research some of these other models. What are their
similarities and differences?

Week 9 – DQ Capstone

Whatdo you
predict will be the most influential emerging technology for business over the
next five years? Why do you think this?