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Portfolio Introduction to information technology

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Contents

Tutorial 1 Activity 2 ............................................................................................................. 2





Tutorial 2 Activity 2 .............................................................................................................. 8

Activity 3 ............................................................................................................................ 12

Tutorial 3 Activity 2 ........................................................................................................... 12

Tutorial Activity 3 .............................................................................................................. 13




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Tutorial 6 Activity 1 ...................................................................................................... 22


tutorial

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Tutorial 8 ........................................................................................................................... 26



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Tutorial 1 Activity 2

Use the plus (+) and minus (-) signs in front of words to force their inclusion and/or exclusion in searches.

EXAMPLE: +meat –potatoes

Use double quotation marks (" ") around phrases to ensure they are searched exactly as is, with the words side by

side in the same order.

EXAMPLE: "bye bye miss American pie"

Use truncation (or stemming) and wildcards (e.g., *) to look for variations in spelling and word form.

EXAMPLE: librar* returns library, libraries, librarian, etc.

EXAMPLE: colo*r returns color (American spelling) and colour (British spelling)

In Boolean searches, always enclose OR statements in parentheses.

Always use CAPS when typing Boolean operators in your search statements. Most engines require that theoperators (AND, OR, AND NOT/NOT) be capitalized. Other engines will accept either CAPS or lower case,so you're on safe ground if you stick to CAPS.

B) EXAMPLE: "immune system" AND homeopathic (medicine OR remedy) EXAMPLE: Yosemite (campgrounds OR reservations)EXAMPLE: +meat –potatoes

(2010), university of south carolina. Available from: university of south carolina, LibraryCentreWeb site: http://www.sc.edu/ beaufort/library/pages/bones/lesson7.shtml [Accessed: May

6, 2012].




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Buiza, R. (2005), CBC News Indepth Computer Security- How safe is your computer. CBC

indepth,1. Available from:, cbc.ca Web site:http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/computer-security/ [Accessed: March 5, 2012].


A) Anderson, J.P. (1980), Computer Security threat monitoring and surveliling. Computer

Science and information,1. Available from:, Mendely Web site:http://www.mendeley.com/research/computer-security-threat-monitoring-and-

surveillance-4/ [Accessed: March 5, 2012].

B) The advantages of using Google scholar as a university student is that it is an search engine that is

targeted for the use of university students which is a search engine that has more narrowed and accurate

results and can quickly find relevant sources efficiently.


Berkeley checklist

Title and URL of page you are evaluating:

http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

Personal page or site? site

What type of domain is it?

Appropriate for the content?

☐ com ☐ org/net ☐ edu ☐ gov/mil/us non-

US________ other: .COM



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Published by entity that

makes sense?

Does it match the name of

the site?

Publisher or Domain Name entity:

Uncyclopedia

Who wrote the page? E-mail Name:

Lordarcadan

Credentials on this subject?

(

Evidence?

Dated

Dated? Datejune 10,2010 ____________

Current enough for your purpose? Yes ☐ No☐no

Sources documented with

links or notes?

Can you verify that quoted

text was not altered or

forged?

Yes because it is a website where anyone can edit at anytime

Links to more resources?

Do they work?

Yes

Evidence of bias?

None

Search URL in alexa.com,

click on “Site info for …”

Who owns the domain?

Who links to the site?

Is the page rated well in a

directory?

Try searching for the topic in

about.com

Couldn’t be found



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Which blogs link to it? What

do they say?

blogsearch.google.com How to get things for free

Look up the author in Google NO

Why was the page put on the

Web?

Inform Persuade Sell Satire or parody?

Other:web

BOTTOM LINE: Is the web page appropriate for your purpose?

Yes it is

Teaching Library, UC Berkeley – Spring 2009

Berkeley checklist

Title and URL of page you are evaluating:

http://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus/

Personal page or site? site

What type of domain is it?

Appropriate for the content?

☐ com ☐ org/net ☐ edu ☐ gov/mil/us non-

US________ other: .org.net

Published by entity that

makes sense?

Does it match the name of

the site?

Publisher or Domain Name entity:

Conservation society

Who wrote the page? E-mail Name:

Kelvinic university branch



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Credentials on this subject?

(

Evidence?

Been influencing activists, writers etc and been used in media.

Dated? Datejune feb 21 2012____________

Current enough for your purpose? Yes ☐ yes No☐

Sources documented with

links or notes?

Can you verify that quoted

text was not altered or

forged?

Cannot verify as it seems to be published legitimately

Links to more resources?

Do they work?

Yes it was linked to thefishsite.com

Evidence of bias?

none

Search URL in alexa.com,

click on “Site info for …”

Who owns the domain?

Conservation society

Who links to the site?

google

Is the page rated well in a

directory?

Try searching for the topic in

about.com

Has a ranking in alexia.com

Which blogs link to it? What

do they say?

blogsearch.google.comhttp://tfeng93.qwriting.org/ they say that it is a reliable source of

information for conducting research

Look up the author in Google No author

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Why was the page put on the

Web?

Inform Persuade Sell Satire or parody?

Other:inform

BOTTOM LINE: Is the web page appropriate for your purpose?

Yes it is

Teaching Library, UC Berkeley – Spring 2009

(2009), University of Western Sydney. Available from: university of western sydney, Web site:

https://vuws.uws.edu.au/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_group=courses&url=%2Fweba

pps%2Fblackboard%2Fexecute%2Fcontent%2Ffile%3Fcmd%3Dview%26content_id%3D_205831_1%26course_id%3D_816_1%26framesetWrapped%3Dtrue [Accessed:,

2012].


B) Off-site backups are essential because they allow you to store data somewhere else

and out of danger and minimise risk of having data loss or attack.

C) A full backup is a complete backup of everything you want and the restoration is fast

since you only need one set of backup data.



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Incremental backup involves the backed up software creating several copies of all the

files that have been changed since previous backups or of any type. It’s the fastest

method when creating a backup.


ERGONOMIC WORKSTATION CHECKLIST

NameJason Assaf PositionStudent Date12/03/12

1. Chair

Swivel seat with 5 castor base (glides should be used on hard floors)

Seat height should be adjustable so that when operator is seated:

Upper arms handing freely (no side arms on chair) Yes

Thighs are not compressed by front edge of seat Yes

Upper leg is approximately horizontal or angled slightly upwards with feet on

floor or footrest

No

there is

no

footrest

Sufficient clearance between the thigh and lower edge of desk Yes

Sufficient clearance between front edge of seat and lower leg Yes



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If relative heights of work surface and chair are not sufficiently adjustable (for short person) then an

angled footrest should be provided.

Back rest adjusted:

For height so that small of back is supported

For angle to allow user to sit upright

2. Desk

Height should be adjustable so that forearms are horizontal or angled

slightly downward

No

Document holder placed beside or beneath screen at same viewing

distance as screen

No

document

holder

Phone, folders etc. within easy reaching distance without the need to twist

body or stretch from seated position

Yes

Sufficient space for documents, completed work and writing on work

surface

Yes

Beneath desk should be clear of obstructions so that knee and foot have

clearance

Yes

Cords and cables secured out of way Yes



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3. Monitor

When head is erect, the top of screen should be in line with eyes

Screen should be adjustable so that when head is looking at screen:

Viewing distance between eye and screen is between 400mm – 700mm

(arm’s length)

Yes

The angle between screen surface and line of sight is approximately 90° Yes

The downward angle between line of sight and the horizontal is

approximately 35°

Yes

Monitor placed so there are no reflections from windows or other light

sources

Yes

4. Work and Rest Rates

Try to alternate different tasks with working at computer eg. Photocopying,

filing, sending faxes.

Yes

If not possible to vary tasks, take 10-minute breaks per hour (or 5 minutes

per half hour) from using computer; (breaks should not be accumulated).

Get up and walk around.

Yes

Take frequent mini pauses by long distance viewing (more than three

metres) to rest the eyes eg. Look across room/out of the window.

Yes

If you are not a trained word processor, try not to use a computer for hours

on end; if this is not possible (eg. While writing reports) do some exercises at

your desk.

Yes



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5. Environment

Noise level

Minimal

noise level

Fresh air

Sufficient

Lighting (adjustable to reduce glare (ie. high contrast)

Yes

Temperature

Cool

temperature

Other (specify)

None

DISCLAIMER

These notes are published as an information service and without assuming a duty of care. They contain

general information only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional or leg.

(2010), University of Western Sydney. Available from: https://vuws.uws.edu.au/bbcswebdav/pid-214507-dt-content-rid-

1302536_1/courses/300134_2012_aut/ergonomicsassesschecklist.pdf [Accessed: May 6,

2012].



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B) The problems that can occur are repetitive strain injuries and carpel tunnelsyndrome. Symptoms include stiffness in wrists, sore eyes, cramping, weakness andtension stress.

Activity 3

a) Ontario Ministry of Labour (September 2004), Workstation Layout and Lighting. Computer

Ergonomics. Available from:http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pdf/gl_comp_erg.pdf [Accessed: March 19,

2012].

The factors that make this a poor pdf layout design is that is does not have a proper structure such as a

contents page and the layout structure of the document. It doesn’t help the reader to understand the

format of the document etc. Also its not appealing to the audience as it is only text no pictures etc.

B) Gupta, C.K. (12/3/2012), service.tax. Service tax provisions. Available from:, Finance Bill

Web site: http://www.servicetax.net/download/budget_2012book.pdf [Accessed: March19, 2012].

The factors that make this a good layout pdf is that it’s well-structured. It includes a title page a

background theme and a table of contents which helps the reader understand the document and to locate

a specific part of the document. Also it includes bold and underlined text types as well as tables to

represent figures and facts. This all makes the document well laid out and formatted and makes the reader

able to understand it and benefit from it.




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b) You can use collaboration tools when creating mind maps by utilising the features available. You can

add dot points as the structure of the map. The topic of the map is centred and the information is put

around it. Collaboration tools allow you to add key concepts of your topic. Not only can you add texts but

also add media such as videos and web links. Also you can make it creative by changing font sizes and font

colours to make it appealing to yourself.

Tutorial Activity 3

A) Cloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared

resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices as a util ity (like

the electricity grid) over a network (typically the Internet). Cloud computing provides computation,

software applicational programs, access to your data ,data backup and storage resources without

requiring cloud users using locational services and other details of the computing structure.

B) Advantages of apple icloud includes:

Storage of music, videos, photos etc.

Wirelessly pushes them to your device

Updates phone ,ipad

Photo stream

Apps, books, documents and backups everything

Contacts back up

Syncs

c) Another application that uses cloud computing is Amazon cloud it allows you to upload files from your

computer, access them from anywhere and secures them safely. In other words it’s a personal hard drive

d) The advantages to using cloud backup service are following.

1. Services are always reliable

2. Encryption enforces the data security.

3. Disk-based backup is in this service

4. Installation of backup site, server and huge data storage systems are not needed

5. Data centers of cloud backup service are properly secured by the service provider.



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The disadvantages of using cloud backup service are following.

1. Seeding may take more time if the data for backup is large. For example a 1000GB backup for a

large company may take months to seed data through internet.

2. Identifying how the data will be stored is difficult whether to an offsite place is not sure.

3. Security for the information that is stored on server of third party provider because the access to

data may lose or get breached in some cases.4. Large restores in case of a complete crash may take hours for downloading the files from the

cloud backup server.

5. High Internet bandwidth is needed for the backup system connections.


a) UWS needs an acceptable use policy to protect the IT investment that the university carries out.

The use of IT resources, networks and information to help support teaching and learning is only granted for members of the UWS community. Also to protect and ensure authorised users and

only authorised users can access the UWS network.

b) When there is a breach of unethical or illegal activities it will be report immediately to the director

of information technology. Once the director has investigated the case they then decide whether it

is a serious breach or not. In most cases the director will suspend the user from access to the IT

resources of UWS for a defined period of time. Students and staff have their own policy

agreement and according to each agreement the outlined procedures will be taken into action.

c) AAPT : http://www.aapt.com.au/Acceptable-use-policy


A) Televisions in 5 years’ time will be developed into a more technical way greater that what

is currently available today. Screens will be bigger, more definition in the display. Larger

real life effects making you feel as if you’re in the action. More peripheral devices will be

made to enhance your experience with TV viewing.

All TVs will be only viewed on digital

High digital bandwidth

3D viewing will be more common

Interactive television

Tv crossover links

Watch TV through internet

More resolution

3D oled display taser

http://www.aapt.com.au/Acceptable-use-policy






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b)

More high definition

Aspect ratios

Digital TV

Integrated Televisions

Broadcasting




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Response Summary Total Started Survey: 5

Total Completed Survey: 5 (100%) PAGE: 1



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Download1. How often do your back up your data on your computer?

answered question 5

skipped question 0

Response

Count

Show Responses 5

DownloadCreate Chart2. What type of Computer backup do you use

answered question 5

skipped question 0

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Incremental 0.0% 0

Full Back up 100.0% 5

Unstructured 0.0% 0

Reverse Delta 0.0% 0

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DownloadCreate Chart3. Do you understand the different types of Backups and what each does

answered question 5

skipped question 0

Response

Percent

Response

Count

YES 40.0% 2

NO 60.0% 3

Download4. What is the most common type of device that you use to Backup your data oher than your

computer

answered question 5

skipped question 0

Response

Count

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DownloadCreate Chart5. Do you have an Backup schedule set up on your computer?

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DownloadCreate Chart5. Do you have an Backup schedule set up on your computer?

answered question 5

skipped question 0

B) I am generally confident that I can generalise my results to the whole student population

at uws because my questions are plain and simple and are both close and opened minded

questions. If a student doesn’t know what a question means then they can simply answer

yes or no which means they do not know the context of the survey







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Tutorial 5 Activity1





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a) It is a very confusing experience using a computer for a typical task without the use of your

familiar abilities. We usually have websites that have content on it and easy navigation to locate

content we need. At first remembering the commands to perform a task will be difficult.

b)

Put brochures out in healthcare facilities to inform disabled people about adaptive

technologies so that they can be able to be trained to use them if they need to work with

computers.

TV ads by government agencies enforcing that there are legal responsibilities when

designing websites.

Providing training courses of adaptive technologies in schools and universities for

disabled.

Discuss the ethics and moral of who is able to view the websites in regards to vision

capabilities and other disabilities.

Let people who study or work in the ICT industry know about the problems going on such

as new diseases, ageing population etc.


a)

Basic design

Only text

If this was to be presented reader would beat the presenter in reading.



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Bad layout

No structure

No design

Cant read and understand the picture



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No captions to explain the pictures. This slide follows from a previous slide which has bullet points

describing timelines this slide doesn’t have any references for audience to understand the timeline

concepts.

b) This is a power point for entrepreneurs. It is a guideline for them to be successful. This

slide is plain and simple. The use of simple and highly indicative text fonts is great. The

red font at the top makes it almost the focal point and stands out for audiences. Then the

main text stands out. The background is supporting the text stand out.

Great slide great background picture and font size and structure and layout allows the

audience to understand the concept of the text and the meaning of the picture.



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The best thing about this slide is it gets straight to the point. Big bold black text to

highlight emphasis. What makes this slide good and stand out in the PowerPoint is the variation of techniques used to compared to this slide.


After a week of trying out Evernote and evaluating it and comparing it to SpringPad I have found that Evernote ismuch better. It is better when it comes to Ease of Use and design and customisation however SpringPad beats itwhen it comes to organisation. When it comes to purpose for university work or business use to make notesEvernote should be used. Also evernote has the ability to connect to 3rd party apps such as scanning notes and pdf files. It can encrypt specific notes with Microsoft word and integrate with outlook. SpringPad can be used to addnotes by looking up personal use things like products etc. They both can be synced offline with a desktop app andios devices. Evernote has global hotkeys. When it comes to organisation springpad wins.

Activity 3 –

Green IT

a) use the computer and power management functions and use the power cords when

needed only when battery is going to run out. Only use the computer when needed and turn it off from power including peripheral

devices and input/output devices. Buy a laptop rather than desktop they consume less power.



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b- When upgrading computers buy computers with energy star labels that way they are reducing consumption from

computer use. Making a policy to turn off computers after use and only using the printers for a specified period of the day and a time in

the evening.

Tutorial 8

Activity 2 Graphs and chart

Activity 3 – Hardware comparison

0 2 4 6 8

Backup data

incremental

fullback up

partial backup

understanding backup

device to backup

Column3

Column2

Column1



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HP pavilion DV6 Toshiba satellite4gb ram 6gb ram500gb hard disk 128 gb ssd16gb graphics Intel hd graphics

2.5GHz 2.3GHz

Desktop or Notebook? Notebook , because it is a portable device and can be used in most locations wherethere are plugins.Mac or PC? PC because I am used to it and mac user interface is to difficult

How much memory? 4GB RAM will be enough to store data and computer to run efficiently How fast? Intel Quad Core processor so that it will be fast enough and run smoothly.How much disk space? 500GB Large enough to store all data, videos, pictures and all required software.New or Secondhand? New because I personally like to have my own thing rather than someone elses and

because to make sure it hasn’t been tampered with previously and have defected parts and new warranty as wel.Buy online or at a local store? Local store because you can query about computers and get advice.

What peripherals will be required: Mouse, Printer, External hard-drive (back up data), speakers, dockingstation

Activity 4 – Software comparisona)

SpringPad EverNote

Notes, Tasks and Checklists

Work can be bookmarked

Saving work quickly

Connect with your Social Network

Save Photos

Locate Businesses and Services Alerts and Reminders

Take notes everywhere for eg. ipad

Save work Immediately and Effectively

Planning

Sync and back up data

Work amongst friends

b) I would prefer to use springpad as it is simpler than evernote and more organizational features

also for business use etc and can connect to social networks. The resource doesn’t take up any

space on your RAM or hard drive as it as a online application whereas EverNote has to be

downloaded and installed and it will take up space on the computer.



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