MBA 5401 Unit I Assessment and MBA 5401 Unit II Discussion Board Question

Question 1

A(n) __________ program is what results when assembly language programs are converted to machine language using an assembler.

source

output

final    

object

12 points

Question 2

The concept of switching back and forth among multiple programs on large computer is referred to as:    

virtual memory.

multiprogramming.     

job control.                

multiprocessing.

12 points

Question 3

What microcomputer vendor is using its own closed, proprietary operating system?           

Apple            

Dell               

Hewlett-Packard        

Lenovo

12 points

Question 4

Which IT asset would be fostered by IT leaders who establish mechanisms for joint IT-business decision making?

 Procedural IT asset

Technology infrastructure asset         

Business/IT relationship asset           

Human resources asset

12 points

Question 5

Which of the following choices of operating systems include two examples of open syste            

Linux and UNIX                  

Windows 7 and UNIX                     

z/OS and z/VM                     

Linux and Windows Vista

12 points

Question 6                                                        

What is the function of resources and leadership roles in IT management?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 7

What recent trends in Information Technology (IT) impact competition and ways to work? Provide an example.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

MBA5401 Unit II Discussion Board Question

In the early 1990s, the Internet offered primarily text-based sites. Now the Internet is rich in multimedia sites that include audio and video. What are some of the changes that needed to occur to the Internet in order to support this new functionality? Name at least three and describe in detail.