computers/busisness

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Chapter 5

1. Define the term Information Technology (IT) infrastructure.

2. IT Infrastructure includes hardware, software and services that are shared across the entire firm. Give an example of each.

3. Explain how cloud and mobile computing have affected business processes.

4. Explain what is meant by this interpretation of Moore’s Law: The power of microprocessors increases while the price decreases.

5. Communication costs have decreased. How has this decrease affected business processes?

6. Define these terms Unix and Linux. Why are they useful to business?

7. Define the term virtualization and explain the importance of virtualization to how a firm operates. What is the leading virtualization software vendor?

Chapter 7

1. Define VoIP and explain how firms use VoIP to increase productivity.

2. What is search engine optimization (SEO)? Why is SEO important to businesses?

Chapter 8

1. A LAN is a local area network. Why are LANs and Wi-Fi networks vulnerable to hackers?

2. What is pharming?