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Information Technology Foundations
Midterm Examination
This is an open-book individual examination. You may use any resources in addition to the course materials, such as other books, articles, and the Web. However, you must do your own work and you may not collaborate with your classmates.
To complete the exam, answer each question in a Microsoft Word document. Please make sure that you number each of your responses. Submit your answers (marked as "Midterm(your name)") via the "Assignments" as an attached Microsoft Word document by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time, Sunday, March 5, 2017.
Essay Questions
Please write a response to each of the following questions. Please limit your response to 300 words or less for each response.
1. What are the five most influential ITs described in course materials? Briefly explain each.
2. List and describe the three primary components of mobile technology. Describe how mobile technologies are creating opportunities for new forms of commerce in established industries.
3. List and explain the strategic planning process, SWOT analysis, and competitive models. How are the processes related? How do they impact management's use of IT resources?
4. Describe the functions of database technology, the differences between centralized and distributed database architecture, how data quality impacts performance, and the role of a master reference file in creating accurate and consistent data across the enterprise.
5. Explain the business valve of intranets, extranets and other network portals and their role in improving relationships with employees, customers and supply chain partners.
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