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Exercise 3. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN PERSPECTIVE

Part I. Essay. Write your answer in the space provided. Your answer must be based on your
interpretation of what you read in this module. (10 pts. Each)
1. How can information technology contribute to unstructured decisions?
2. Is there any role for batch processing given today ' s technology?
3. Why do you suppose inquiry-only applications were developed instead of fully on-line systems?
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of providing access to a firm's transactions processing
systems through the Internet?
5. What advantages does client-server computing provide for users compared to mainframe applications?