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Course/Subject: Information System

Activity No. 1

1. Choose a term/concept from COLUMN B that matches a description in COLUMN A. Write only the letter
next to the question number (e.g. 1– A). There can be more than one answer to a question.

2. Think about how you use networks. Write one paragraph about the biggest advantage and the biggest
disadvantage of networks for you.
3. You are working on a school project with two of your classmates; you need to determine how technology
affected people’s lives. This project includes a number of research activities, interviews with people,
sharing this information with each other and writing a report on your findings, recommendations and
conclusion. As you do not live close to each other, you decided to use a network to communicate with each
other about the project when needed.

Unfortunately, you do not yet have a network, and you must explain to your father why it is important to
install a network.
A. In your discussion, give at least FIVE reasons why having a network installed will make your life
easier or better.
B. Give at least ONE counter argument to each of the following disadvantages he gives back to you:

I. Can be addictive and waste large amounts of time.

II. It can expose you to online crimes like identity theft and frauds.
III. It can expose you to cyberbullying and abuse.

After the discussion, your dad saw your point and installed a network at home.

C. In order to complete your project, which tasks will you be able use a network for?
D. Describe an example of how you and your two class mates could collaborate on the project using
the network in order to produce a better end product.

4. Your school is hosting a large athletics event with four different schools participating. There is a large
outdoor screen that will provide updated results and other announcements. Describe how using a network
will be beneficial for each of the following:

a. Inputting the athlete’s position and performance as they come in from the various events.
b. Being able to display results in real time on the big screen.
c. Proving results that can be used to update the social media platforms of the four schools.