Instructions
It will be necessary to use literature/online resources to complete this assignment, please ensure you cite and reference any such materials using the Harvard format.
Tasks
There are ten (10) tasks, one for each week: the tasks are detailed below. There is a table to complete for each task. Please fill in the information required.
Note: Each resource summary should be around 200-300 words.
Week 1
The text discusses the elements of modern computing architecture however is largely silent on the individuals who played a role in its development. Find and summarise a resource that describes ONE such individual. The individual should have had a significant influence on the development of computers and/or components of modern computing architecture.
Provide the Title of the resource and full Harvard reference here. This should include the URL of the resource
Provide a summary of around 200-300 words discussing what the resource is about and why it is relevant to the task here
Week 2
The text discusses the components and activities of operating systems however is largely silent on the individuals who played a role in their development. Find and summarise a resource that describes ONEsuch individual. The individual should have had a significant influence on the writing or development of operating systems.
Provide the Title of the resource and full Harvard reference here. This should include the URL of the resource
Provide a summary of around 200-300 words discussing what the resource is about and why it is relevant to the task here
Week 3
The Internet didn't just appear - it was an evolution from earlier networks. Find and summarise a resource that describes ONEof the networks that led to the development of the modern Internet.
Provide the Title of the resource and full Harvard reference here. This should include the URL of the resource
Provide a summary of around 200-300 words discussing what the resource is about and why it is relevant to the task here
Week 4
Ethernet is an example of a Layer Two (L2) data link protocol that is discussed in the text. Find and summarise a resource that describes the features and uses of ONE other L2 protocol that is not discussed in the text (i.e. NOT Ethernet).
Provide the Title of the resource and full Harvard reference here. This should include the URL of the resource
Provide a summary of around 200-300 words discussing what the resource is about and why it is relevant to the task here
Week 5
The text mentions the role of hackers in attacks on networked infrastructure. Find and summarise a resource that describes ONE famous or well-known hacker.
Provide the Title of the resource and full Harvard reference here. This should include the URL of the resource
Provide a summary of around 200-300 words discussing what the resource is about and why it is relevant to the task here
Week 6
Society is increasingly reliant on networks and network technologies but they are evolving at a rapid pace. Find and summarise a resource that describes ONE example of a future networking technology or trend that will impact society.
Provide the Title of the resource and full Harvard reference here. This should include the URL of the resource
Provide a summary of around 200-300 words discussing what the resource is about and why it is relevant to the task here
Week 7
The text mentions social business and the impact of the use of social networking platforms. Find and summarise a resource that describes the history of the development of ONE such social media platform.
Provide the Title of the resource and full Harvard reference here. This should include the URL of the resource
Provide a summary of around 200-300 words discussing what the resource is about and why it is relevant to the task here
Week 8
With the advent of mass data collection and storage has come data mining. Find and summarise a resource that describes ONE example where data mining has been used successfully by a business. You should not use any examples covered in the textbook.
Provide the Title of the resource and full Harvard reference here. This should include the URL of the resource
Provide a summary of around 200-300 words discussing what the resource is about and why it is relevant to the task here
Week 9
One of the greatest success stories in application development in recent times has been the popularity of mobile apps. Find and summarise a resource that describes the story of ONE successful mobile app developer.
Provide the Title of the resource and full Harvard reference here. This should include the URL of the resource
Provide a summary of around 200-300 words discussing what the resource is about and why it is relevant to the task here
Week 10
While information systems and technology deliver many benefits to society, they can also result in (sometimes inadvertent) negative effects and outcomes. Find and summarise a resource that describes ONE example of where the use of an information system or technology has led to negative consequences for humans.
Provide the Title of the resource and full Harvard reference here. This should include the URL of the resource
Provide a summary of around 200-300 words discussing what the resource is about and why it is relevant to the task here