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1. CIS 512 All Assignments (2 Set) For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com This Tutorial contains 2 Papers for each Assignment CIS 512 Week 2 Case Study 1 The Brazilian Federal Data Processing Service (2 Papers) CIS 512 Week 3 Assignment 1 Cloud Computing (2 Papers) CIS 512 Week 6 Case Study 2 Solid State Drives (2 Papers) CIS 512 Week 7 Assignment 2 HD-DVD versus Blu-ray (2 Papers) CIS 512 Week 9 Assignment 3 Apple versus Samsung (2 Papers) CIS 512 Week 10 Term Paper Virtualization (2 Papers and 2 PPT) ******************************************** CIS 512 Week 1 Discussion Question Computer Communications: Protocols, and Standards For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com

2. CIS 512 Week 1 Discussion Question Week 1 Discussion "Computer Communications: Architectures, Protocols, and Standards" Please respond to the following: • Assess the significance of protocols and standards in computer systems. Determine one (1) standard and one (1) protocol that you believe to be the most important ones utilized today. Provide a rationale for your response. • Compare and contrast client-server computing and cloud computing. Determine the major risks and rewards that each offers to the organizations that use such approaches. Justify your response. ******************************************** CIS 512 Week 1-10 All DQs For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com CIS 512 Week 1 Discussion Question Computer Communications: Architectures, Protocols, and Standards

3. CIS 512 Week 2 Discussion Question Data and Images CIS 512 Week 3 Discussion Question CPUs and Programming CIS 512 Week 4 Discussion Question Cache Memory and Multicore Processors CIS 512 Week 5 Discussion Question Disks and Printers CIS 512 Week 6 Discussion Question Personal Computers and Networks CIS 512 Week 7 Discussion Question The Internet CIS 512 Week 8 Discussion Question Operating Systems CIS 512 Week 9 Discussion Question File Management CIS 512 Week 10 Discussion Question Virtualization & Memory ******************************************** CIS 512 Week 2 Case Study 1 The Brazilian Federal Data Processing Service (2 Papers) For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com This Tutorial contains 2 Papers Case Study 1: The Brazilian Federal Data Processing Service

4. Read the case study titled, “Brazil to fortify government email system following NSA snooping revelations,” located in the online course shell and at http://www.networkworld.com/news/2013/101413-brazil-to- fortify-government-email-274802.html. Use the Internet to research the architectures that other government organizations and intelligence agencies use for email privacy, if any. rite a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you: Examine the proposed business ethical problem that the Brazilian Federal Data Processing Service is presently experiencing. Determine whether you agree or disagree that Brazil’s problem is an ethical one that should be corrected. Provide a rationale for your response. Assess the levels of security deficiencies inherent in the Brazilian Federal Data Processing Service original enterprise architecture. Conclude whether or not Brazil could have previously considered its current problem and built an original architecture that would have prevented the problem in question. Provide a rationale for your response. Evaluate the quality of the Brazilian Federal Data Processing Service’s proposed architecture plan geared toward solving the security problem. Suggest two (2) other possible architecture solutions that the Brazilian Federal Data Processing Service should consider. Justify your response. Determine whether or not one (1) of the governments or intelligence agencies that you researched has taken precautions to avoid a security breach similar to the one that the Brazilian Federal Data Processing Service had experienced. If this government organization or intelligence agency has taken precautions to avoid a similar security breach, provide one (1) example of such a precaution. If this government organization or intelligence agency has not taken precautions to avoid a similar security breach, recommend one (1) action that it can take in order to avoid a similar security breach. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

5. Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. ******************************************** CIS 512 Week 2 Discussion Question Data and Images For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com CIS 512 Week 2 Discussion Question Week 2 Discussion "Data and Images" Please respond to the following:

6. • Lossless and lossy are the two (2) universally known categories of compression algorithms. Compare the two (2) categories of algorithms, and determine the major advantages and disadvantages of each. Provide one (1) example of a type of data for which each is best suited. • BitMap and object (i.e., vector) are the two (2) categories of images. Compare the two (2) categories of images, and determine the advantages, and disadvantages of each. Provide one (1) example of type of file for which each is best suited. ******************************************** CIS 512 Week 3 Assignment 1 Cloud Computing (2 Papers) For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com This Tutorial contains 2 Papers CIS 512 Week 3 Assignment 1 Cloud Computing

7. Many organizations have now adopted or begun to offer cloud computing. This type of computing has advantages and disadvantages that may vary from organization to organization. Select two (2) organizations in which you are interested, and use the Internet and Strayer Library to research the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing for the selected organizations. Use the Internet to research the characteristics of organizations most likely to use cloud computing. Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you: Determine whether or not there are definite characteristics of organizations that are more likely to use cloud computing than other organizations. Provide a rationale for your response. Examine the major advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing for the two (2) selected organizations. Recommend whether or not each of the selected companies should use cloud computing. Provide a rationale for your response. Determine whether or not government agencies such as the National Security Agency (NSA) or Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) would be good candidates for cloud computing. Provide a rationale for your response. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover

8. page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. ******************************************** CIS 512 Week 3 Discussion Question CPUs and Programming For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com CIS 512 Week 3 Discussion Question Week 3 Discussion "CPUs and Programming" Please respond to the following: • From the first e-Activity, identify the following CPUs: 1) the CPU that resides on a computer that you own or a computer that you would consider purchasing, and 2) the CPU of one (1) other computer. Compare the instruction sets and clock rates of each CPU. Determine which CPU of the two is faster and why. Conclude whether or not the clock rate by itself makes the CPU faster. Provide a rationale for your response.

9. • From the second e-Activity, examine two (2) benefits of using planning techniques—such as writing program flowcharts, pseudocode, or other available programming planning technique—to devise and design computer programs. Evaluate the effectiveness of your preferred program planning technique, based on its success in the real world. Provide one (1) example of a real-life application of your preferred program planning technique to support your response. ******************************************** CIS 512 Week 4 Discussion Question Cache Memory and Multicore Processors For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com CIS 512 Week 4 Discussion Question Week 4 Discussion "Cache Memory and Multicore Processors" Please respond to the following: • From the e-Activity, determine the type of cache memory (i.e., Level 1, Level 2, or another type) that resides on a computer that you

10. own or on a computer that you would consider purchasing. Examine the primary manner in which the type of cache memory that you have identified interfaces with the CPU and memory on your computer. Determine which type of cache memory is the most efficient, and provide one (1) example that depicts the manner in which the use of one (1) type of cache memory makes your computer processing more efficient than another. • Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of both symmetrical and master-slave multiprocessing systems in regards to computer processing speed, multiprocessing configuration, overheating, and cost. Of the two (2), recommend the type of processor that would be better suited for a computer that is primarily used for the following: Word processing, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and computer gaming. Provide a rationale for your response.. ******************************************** CIS 512 Week 5 Discussion Question Disks and Printers For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com CIS 512 Week 5 Discussion Question

11. Week 5 Discussion "Disks and Printers" Please respond to the following: • From the first e-Activity, identify the specific manufacture and model of one (1) magnetic disk, one (1) solid state drive, and one (1) optical drive. Evaluate the quality of each in terms of read and write speeds, access methods, storage capacity, longevity, and price. Recommend the device that would be the best suited for a home environment and the device that would be best suited for a business environment. Provide a rationale for your response. • From the second e-Activity, identify the make and model of one (1) laser printer and one (1) inkjet printer that are similarly priced. Evaluate the quality of each in terms of print speed (i.e., pages per minute), resolution (i.e., dots per inch), memory, color capability, duplex printing capability, cartridge price, cartridge printing capacity, and longevity. Next, recommend the printer that would be the best suited for a home environment and the printer that would be the best suited for a business environment. Provide a rationale for your response. ******************************************** CIS 512 Week 6 Case Study 2 Solid State Drives (2 Papers) For more classes visit

12. www.snaptutorial.com This Tutorial contains 2 Papers Read the article titled, “Enterprise IT shops now choose SSD storage,” located here and at http://searchsolidstatestorage.techtarget.com/feature/Enterprise-IT- shops-now-choose-SSD-storage. Use the Internet and Strayer Library to research the benefits and hazards to organizations that use solid-state drive (SSD) storage devices. Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you: 1. Examine the major benefits for an organization to use SSDs. 2. Analyze the major disadvantages and possible hazards that an organization should consider before adopting SSDs. 3. Recommend whether or not Delaware Health and Social Services and the Disabled American Veterans should seriously consider SSDs for their organizations. Provide a rationale for your response. 4. Determine whether SSDs are more or less difficult for computer forensics personnel to examine. Suggest whether or not an organization, such as Health and Social Services and the Disabled American Veterans, should consider the difficulty of computer forensic examinations when considering the purchase of SSDs. Provide a rationale for your response. 5. Use at least four (4) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

13. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: • Analyze the main classes of hardware and system software components in an enterprise context. • Discuss common input / output technologies. • Use technology and information resources to research issues in enterprise architecture. • Write clearly and concisely about Advanced Computer Architecture topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions. ******************************************** CIS 512 Week 6 Discussion Question Personal Computers and Networks

14. For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com CIS 512 Week 6 Discussion Question Week 6 Discussion "Personal Computers and Networks" Please respond to the following: • From the e-Activity, determine whether you prefer a laptop or desktop. Elaborate on the features that you would want your desktop or laptop to offer, and provide an explanation of why you would want such features. • Imagine that you are moving into a new house and need to consider the home network that you will use. Outline the main considerations that you need to take into account when evaluating your networking options. Examine the major types of networks and hardware available in terms of range, speed, security, reliability, and price. Determine the network that you would implement and the hardware that you would need. ********************************************

15. CIS 512 Week 7 Assignment 2 HD-DVD versus Blu-ray (2 Papers) For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com This Tutorial contains 2 Papers CIS 512 Week 7 Assignment 2 HD-DVD versus Blu-ray In recent times, HD-DVD and Blu-ray were competing technology formats for creating and watching movies on DVDs. Neither was compatible with the other. Eventually, Blu-ray won the competition. Use the Internet to research the competition between the two (2) technology formats, and determine the key reasons why Blu-ray prevailed. Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you: Provide a brief overview of the organizations that have developed and promoted each format. Examine the benefits and drawbacks of each format for users. Determine whether you agree or disagree that Blu-ray was the superior choice technologically over HD-DVD. Provide a rationale for your response.

16. Examine the processing hardware requirements for both the HD-DVD and Blu-ray. Compare and contrast the similarities and differences of each. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. ******************************************** CIS 512 Week 7 Discussion Question The Internet For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com CIS 512 Week 7 Discussion Question

17. Week 7 Discussion "The Internet" Please respond to the following: • IPv6 is an updated version of IPv4 that has been around for a number of years. From the first e-Activity, examine the major difficulties that users have encountered throughout IPv6’s widespread acceptance and implementation. Recommend two (2) possible solutions for the difficulties that users have encountered in IPv6’s widespread implementation. Justify your response. • From the second e-Activity, examine the major pros and cons of a DSL and a cable Internet connection. Compare DSL and cable Internet connections based on availability, consistent high speed, reliability, security, and price. Determine the Internet connection you prefer. Provide a rationale for your response. ******************************************** CIS 512 Week 8 Discussion Question Operating Systems For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com CIS 512 Week 8 Discussion Question

18. Week 8 Discussion "Operating Systems" Please respond to the following: • From the first e-Activity, examine two (2) of the most common reasons that some users are avoiding Windows 8. Determine whether Microsoft has taken any steps to address these user concerns and, provide at least one (1) example if they have taken action. If Microsoft has not taken any steps to address these user concerns, recommend at least (1) course of action they could take in order to address the concerns. Justify your response. • From the second e-Activity, examine the ease of use and the pros and cons of three (3) types of user interfaces available to the user today. Determine the user interface which is the most efficient and user friendly. Provide a rationale for your response. ******************************************** CIS 512 Week 9 Assignment 3 Apple versus Samsung (2 Papers) For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com This Tutorial contains 2 Papers

19. Apple iPads continue to be successful. The Samsung Galaxy Tab is one (1) of iPad’s competitors. Use the Internet and Strayer Library to research the advantages and disadvantages of these devices and to determine if they are comparable. Research the features of both tablets, such as the operating systems used and their capabilities, cameras (front and rear) resolution, processors, display resolution, battery life, display size, internal memory, ports, etc. Also research any available accessories, potential for future upgrades, warranties, and available support for both the iPad and Galaxy Tab. Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you: Compare and contrast the features of both the Apple iPad and the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Compare and contrast the available accessories, potential for future upgrades, warranties, and available support of both the iPad and the Galaxy Tab. Recommend the type of user for which the iPad is best suited. Provide a rationale for your response. Recommend the type of user for which the Galaxy Tab is best suited. Provide a rationale for your response. Use at least four (4) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

20. ******************************************** CIS 512 Week 9 Discussion Question File Management For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com CIS 512 Week 9 Discussion Question Week 9 Discussion "File Management" Please respond to the following: • From the first e-Activity, evaluate the efficiency, speed, and accuracy of the storage and retrieval techniques that two (2) search engine organizations currently use. Imagine that the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of a new search engine organization has asked your opinion on which storage and retrieval technique he / she should use for his / her company. Suggest the key storage and retrieval techniques he / she should incorporate. Provide a rationale for your response. • From the second e-Activity, evaluate the ease of use and efficiency of using both Windows and Unix file management systems. Of the two file management systems, determine the one that is more

21. efficient and has a better user interface. Provide a rationale for your response. ******************************************** CIS 512 Week 10 Discussion Question Virtualization and Memory For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com CIS 512 Week 10 Discussion Question Week 10 Discussion "Virtualization & Memory" Please respond to the following: • From the e-Activity, examine at least three (3) benefits and three (3) drawbacks that an organization or individual could experience using virtualization. Recommend one (1) individual or organization that would highly benefit from using virtualization. Provide a rationale for your response. • Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of both the most common nonpreemptive dispatch algorithms and the most common preemptive

22. dispatch algorithms used for scheduling decisions. Provide one (1) example of the best use for each dispatch algorithm. ******************************************** CIS 512 Week 10 Term Paper Virtualization (2 Papers and 2 PPT) For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com This Tutorial contains 2 Papers and 2 PPT This assignment contains two (2) sections: Written Report and PowerPoint Presentation. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment it is written for. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment. According to a TechRepublic survey performed in 2013, (located at http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/data-center/research-desktop- virtualization-growing-in-popularity/#) desktop virtualization is growing in popularity. Use the Internet and Strayer Library to research this

23. technique. Research the top three (3) selling brands of virtualization software. Imagine that the Chief Technology Officer (CTO technologies. Describe computing technology, architecture, and future trends in processing. Use technology and information resources to research issues in enterprise architecture. Write clearly and concisely about Advanced Computer Architecture topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions. ********************************************