Harold Alderete

Evolution of the Term “Hacker”How has the term “hacker” evolved since the 1950s? Describe three “low-tech” methods that hackers have used to obtain login names and passwords. Why is it dangerous to surf the Web using an open Wi-Fi network? What is the difference between a computer virus and a worm? What is the relationship between spyware and backdoor Trojans? What is the difference between spyware and adwa...

RequirementsThere are 10 different tasks described on pages 6 and 7. You must complete one of these tasks only. The task you should complete is the one that corresponds to the final digit of your student number. The task that you have to complete has been described in broad terms only. You are free to decide upon the precise specification of the system that you produce. You should give due consideration to the actual functions that your system is to perform, and pay attention to its ease of ...

Definition of TermsINTRODUCTION Long gone are the days of the barter system which was once used throughout the entire world. Now, the practice of physically buying products is soon dwindling down as the digital age of technology is changing the way people purchase their goods (Cui, 2016). The popularity of online shopping is slowly dominating the way consumers purchase goods as the years go by. This creates many opportunities out there for businesses to market and sell their products effectivel...

Task: Overview: The goal is to conduct research and write a formal report on an assigned topic as a team. The teams (groups) will apply the 3x3 Writing Process, as discussed on pages 277 and 278 in Chapter 11 of the textbook, throughout the development of writing the report Work Plans will be submitted a few weeks before the final deadline date. See page 281 in the textbook for Work Plan template.  Details: • The research report will be 8-10 pages single-spaced typed in Times New Roman fon...

Module summaryThis module focuses on how financial and other resources are effectively allocated to business units, projects and key activities in international and domestic organisations. This covers the second of three main elements of the global financial management programme, namely the sources, uses and management of finance to optimise organisational performance. You will apply international capital investment and risk appraisal techniques to strategic options and scenarios and develo...

Task1- Identify a national or international organization. Critically analyse the leadership and sustainability practices and/or policies of the organization utilizing the range of strategy content. 2- Identify a significant impact in the form of an event, challenge, transformation or changed policy that affected the organization. Please make sure you take into consideration the current pandemic and other contemporary drivers of change. 3- Analyse how the challenge was managed by the organiz...

The International Economic SystemIf you can look at it without feeling a sense of wonderment about our modern world  and perhaps a sense of disquiet then this module is not for you. But if you look at it and ask the question “Why?” then it is for you.   The module will give you insights into questions that perhaps you never even asked yourself until now. Why don’t we make things in Britain any more? (How many peop...

Task A: Search Algorithm AnalysisIn this task you will be comparing the performance of your selected array search algorithm (ternary, exponential or Fibonaccian) to the search algorithms provided as examples using both static analysis and empirical experimentation. Closely follow the structure or the test harness and search functions provided as examples (Jump Search example in Appendix A) to implement your chosen algorithm; note that you are only required to examine the scenario of successful ...

Each group should decide on the ePortfolio application for their assignment. Options: Adobe Spark (Recommended) Website designer such as Wix.com or WordPress The task for the individual or group is to create a fictitious company for which you will represent the marketing team. Throughout the semester, you will plan, discuss, and construct six ePortfolio entries that each represent a unique piece of marketing communication material. Name and location of your fictitious company. Wh...

Conducting External AssessmentsThis paper must be read in conjunction with the unit information in the specification and the BTEC Nationals Instructions for Conducting External Assessments (ICEA) document.See the Pearson website for details. Refer carefully to the instructions in this task booklet and the BTEC Nationals Instructions for Conducting External Assessments (ICEA) document to ensure that the assessment is supervised correctly.The set task should be carried out under supervised cond...