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1- What are the four components of an information system?

2- What is an intranet? Give specific examples of benefits for firms that set up their own intranets.

3- What steps can organizations and individuals take to prevent computer crime?

4- How does a computer virus work? What can individuals and organizational computer users do to reduce the likelihood of acquiring a computer virus?

5- Why is disaster recovery important for businesses? Relate your answer to a natural disaster such as a hurricane, tornado, or fire.

6-What type of data does Zipcar use to make decisions on behalf of its customers? Its operations? How does the data used to make customer decisions differ from the data used to make decisions related to operations? Discuss.

7-Discuss how Zipcar manages and deals with information security. What are some of the issues the company faces with regard to security?

8- What information does Zipcar use to manage its fleet? What information is utilized to decide which types of cars to purchase, how they will be used, and where they will be located? How might weather patterns or seasonality impact the types and number of cars the company purchases?

9-Discuss how Zipcar leverages technology to acquire new members. Based upon its segmentation of consumers, businesses, and college students, discuss the various technologies utilized to identify the relevant target audiences and the types of messages conveyed to each of them.