ITC 4453 Unit II Assessment

Question 1

What are benefits of data warehousing? Data warehousing shares nine major characteristics. List them and define in your own words.  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 2

Describe Wi-Fi networking. Identify four Wi-Fi network standards, and explain each of them.  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 3

Explain data warehouses, data marts, and data centers.  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 4

Distinguish between online transaction processing systems and online analytical processing systems; providing an example of each. A data warehouse can fail if it is not designed, implemented, or operated in accordance with a good plan. Explain reasons why a Data Warehouse fails in design, implementation, and operation. 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.

References:

Turban, E. & Volonino, L. (2011). Information Technology For Management: Improving Strategic and Operational Performance. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.