Discussion Question 4/27

1- Is the Turing test a valid test of intelligence? Why or why not?
No it does not because machines cannot think. The answers machines give can be constructed by retrieving information stored by humans.The machine would only imitate, but not really think on its own accord. The Turing test just shows how a computer can imitate human intelligence.


2- List several mental tasks that people do better than computers. List several mental tasks that computers do better than people. Can you find any general characteristics that distinguish the items on the two lists?
Computers have greater accuracy of answering mathematical formulas,questions, problems... than human because it requires proven, factual, logical answers quicker and more efficient than a human.
Humans can think.
Humans can hold emotions. 
The difference between their abilities is that humans have a more intellectual tasks that allow them not to only give out facts, like computers do, but to reason and analyze, tasks computers cannot perform.

Ch.14 Review Questions (4/25)

7. Why is structured programming so widely practiced today by software developers?
Structured programming produces programs with few logic errors.

8. Why are so many computer languages in use today?
They are easier to work with than either machine or assembly language. They can be transported between computers with a minimum of rewriting.

11. What is the relationship between computer science and computer programming?
Computer science focuses on the process of computering through several areas of specialization, including theory, algorithms, data structures, programming concepts and languages, computer architecture, management information systems, artificial intelligence, and software engineering.

12. Give examples of several different kinds of computer errors, and describe how these errors affect people.
Software reliability is a problem within computer programming. There is no assurance that software will manufacture without failure or without existing bugs. Software do not guarantee the ability to program without errors. Bugs can infect computers can create mistakes in the programming codes and thus faltering the initial intent of the program.

Discussion Question 4/15

You are planning on starting your own business selling clothes. Discuss pros and cons for starting an e-business.

Pros
-ease of access for potential customers
-increase of income if business is successful
-manage your own business at your own ease and form your fingertips
- you can sell products to an audience across the whole world (with access)
-satisfied customers can refer friends and families to your site on blogs, forums, and/or social networking sites- increasing number of potential customers
-effective marketing and promotion for your business


Cons
-payment method may be unreliable and fraud may occur
-high costs to create site
-dissatisfied customers can publicly comment on your site on a blog, forum, and/ or social networking site and create a decrease of potential customers
-its not actually available for everyone, some places cannot be accesses with the given delivery options- restricts business to some places

Ch. 13 Review Questions (4/13)

6. What is the purpose of an extranet? What are the main characteristics of an extranet?
An extranet links intranets and extends cross-functional activities between businesses.


7. Describe some some of the issues company must deal with to successfully conduct business with consumers over the Internet.
Businesses deal with security, FTP, search engines, and site management issues. E-commerce software must be

8. List the capabilities of e-commerce software should provide.
E-commerce software should include the capability of information search and retrieval, providing an on-demand customer service, and supporting customer transaction processing

9. Describe some ethical issues involved in electronic commerce. 
Businesses conducting business on the Internet should develop and information code of ethics that guarantees privacy of consumer information. Businesses also should ask for permission before display of information of the user.

Discussion Question 4/13

If someone discovers a cure for the common cold, should he or she hide it to protect the jobs of all the people who work in the huge cold-medicine industry?
Identify reasons why so many people react negatively to advances in technology that eliminates some jobs.

 No. If someone did that it would then show capitalism at its best. People would only do that with only money in mind rather than people. According to the CDC, about 36,000 Americans die on average per year from the complications of flu. Those 36,000 lives could be saved if there were a cure. 
Advances in technology create new jobs while eliminating jobs many as well. With advances in technology we can see the number of jobs lost rather than the number of jobs that could be created. People react more negatively than positively because of money. They see that jobs may be lost and thus leaving many without jobs and effecting the economy. I think because we live in a capitalistic society, people naturally think ogf how issues will affect money.
It just shows how people value money in society.

Ch. 13 Review Questions (4/11)

2. Is e-commerce possible without the Internet? Explain your answer.
E-commerce is generally associated with the Internet, when actually it can be practiced thought all means of electrical devices such as telephones and fax machines.

3.  Describe the three forms of e-commerce.
Business to business (B2B) , business to consumer (B2C) , and consumer to consumer (C2C).

4. What are the purposes of in intranet? What are the main characteristics of an intranet?
An intranets is an internal information system based on Internet technology, including TCP/IP protocols and Web tools, to support the value chain activiites between individuals and departments within an organization. Intranets are made up of both physical technology and information content. Intranets are composed of networks, a computer with a server software installed including TCP/IP, abs other computers with client softwood including TCP/IP and a Web browser.

5. What are three important ways to companies use intranets?
Intranets are used for information access, collaboration and teamwork within coworkers, and to process  business transactions online.

Ch. 11 Review Questions

7. Describe several of the controversies surrounding the electronic sweatshop.
Electronic sweatshops are typically massive, windowless rooms. Workers are usually minorities, almost always females, and paid minimum wage while performing mindless keyboarding. Many experience headaches, backaches, serious wrist injurious, stress, anxiety, and other health problems.

8. Why is education critical to our future as we automate more jobs?
Technology develops everyday, and many new technologies are used in everyday experiences and many bring about new jobs or expand a certain field. Education is critical as

13. Give several examples of ways how distance learning can enhance education.
Students living in remote locations can gain an education without the worry of traveling far distances to go to school. Through Internet connections, students have a wider range of subjects to pursue rather than the narrow list of subjects familiar in the remote location they live in.