Part 2 journal:

Let us assume that you have antivirus software installed on your computer and it is up to date. You can trust it to do a pretty good job of protecting your computer from what threats? List at least three items, and discuss each one. Also, discuss any of your experiences with antivirus software and updating or protecting your computer.

Part 3 Journal:

Networks have changed the way we communicate and share resources in a number of ways. Shared resources are a definite advantage of networking. List some benefits and drawbacks of shared resources and information. List some examples of your own life experiences with networks.

Part 4 Journal:

If you were interested in data analysis, calculations, chart management, data management, and automation of common events, which would be more appropriate to use, Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Access? Why did you choose the answer you did? This is a trick question, so read the question carefully. Also, discuss any of your experiences dealing with data.

Part 5 Journal:

Global e-commerce has many trends. Which countries are the top players in the e-commerce market, and how big is the Parted States' share of the e-commerce pie? Is it increasing or decreasing? How does e-commerce affect developing countries? What are the advantages and disadvantages of a global market? Discuss some of your own experiences with e-commerce.

Part 6 Journal:

How do you think the information technology industry perceives government regulations? Please justify your response.

Part 7 Journal:

In your daily life, have you ever created or used a database? What types of tasks can you or have you used with a database? Name some of the information you would include in your database design.

Part 8 Journal:

Identify a task that you would need to perform in your current or future career, and explain how you would apply the knowledge you have learned in this course to succeed in performing a task in a real-world scenario.