Computer Science

1. In determining specific facility and roadway security and safety measures, discuss the pros and cons of various lighting systems. 2. When considering “Access Control Technologies” as they pertain to a physical protection program, discuss the following: What are the four objectives in “Access Control”?  What are the four elements of an “Access Control System”? 3. With regard to cyber security planning, there are 6 cyber plan action items that pertain to “privacy and data security”. What are these 6 items and what is the relevance of each one? Thoroughly discuss and include an example for each item. 4. Discuss biometrics technology. Specifically, what are biometrics and what are they used for? Additionally, discuss in detail the Biometric Enabled Watch List (BEWL).

Problem: Your supervisor in the finance department at August Online Technology has asked you to create a worksheet for the flagship product that will project the annual gross margin, total expenses, Operating Income, Income Taxes, and Net Income for the next eight years based on the assumptions in the next table. August Online Technology Financial Projection Assumptions Units Sold in Prior Year 235,411 Unit Cost $150.00 Annual Sales Growth 3.25% Annual Price Increase 3.00% Margin 29.90% Perform the Following tasks: Instructions Part 1: Open Excel, open a blank workbook, and then create the worksheet. Apply the Parallax theme to the worksheet. Enter the worksheet title August Online Technology in cell A1 and the subtitle Eight-Year Financial Projection for Product X in cell A2. Format the worksheet title in cell A1 to 26-point and the worksheet subtitle in cell A2 to 16-point. Enter the system date in cell I2 using the NOW function. Format the date to the 14-Mar-12 style. Change the following column widths: A=24.00 characters; B through I = 14.00 characters. Change the heights of rows 7,15, 17, 19, and 22 to 18.00 points. Enter the eight-column title Year 1 through Year 8 in the range: B3:I3 by entering Year 1 in cell B3 and then dragging cell B3’s fill handle through the range C3:I3. Format cell B3 as follows: Increase the font size to 12. Center and italicize it. Angle its contents 45 degrees. Use the Format Painter button to copy the format assigned to cell B3 to the range C3:I3. Enter the row titles as shown in Figure 3-85, in the range A4:A19. Change the font size in cells A7, A15, A17, and A19 to 14-point. Add thick bottom borders to the ranges A3:I3 and A5:I15. Use the Increase Indent button (Home Tab|Alignment group) to increase the indent of the row titles in cell A5, the range A8:A14, and cell A18. Enter the table title Assumptions in cell A22. Enter the assumption in Table 3-9 in the range A23:B27. Use format symbols when entering the numbers. Change the font size of the table title in cell A22 to 14-point and underline it. Select the range B4:I19 and then click the Number format Dialog Box Launcher (Home Tab | Number group) to display the Format Cells dialog box. Use the Number category (Format Cells dialog box) to assign the appropriate style that displays numbers with two decimal places and negative numbers in black font and enclosed in parentheses to the range B4:I19. Complete the following entries: Year 1 Sales (cell B4) = Unit sold in Prior Year * (Unit Cost/ (1-Margin)) Year 2 Sales (Cell C4) = Year 1 Sales * (1+ Annual Sales Growth) * (1+Annual Price Increase). Copy cell C4 to range D4:I4. Use Absolute Value in cell C4.

Read the two different journal articles below, one on Firefox and one on Chrome. I want you to write a 2-3 page summary on what you learned including the techniques used, how each is different and the end results. You should have a title page and your 2-3 page summary should include your opinions on all the information as this is not a research paper.

The Python Calculator is an individual take home project. Students will write and complete the python program and documentations in two (2) weeks and will save the file as: calculator.py. In writing the program, the requirements are as follows: • Appropriate variable and function names • Appropriate data types and conversions • Correct mathematical calculations • Appropriate functions definitions and calls • Fully commented program • Correct loop structure • Accurate output display • Use and application of Object-Oriented Approach 1. The project python source code as described above: calculator.py 2. A documentation report: Create an MS Word file called final.docx which contains the specific section titles listed below. • TITLE: Include your name, your class section, and the project title. • PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION: This section should include a brief description of how to run your program (i.e., what the user should type and any other information a user might need to know) and also a brief description that might be used by another programmer to modify/extend your program. For example, there may be some features that you would have included in your program if you had more time. You could include a list of those features and your thoughts on how they should be implemented. • TEST Cases: List at least five (5) test cases that your program handles to demonstrate the project functionality. Do not assume you have a smart user. Test also for wrong user entry. • REFLECTIONS: Include at least a one-paragraph description of what you learned from this project. It might help to think about what problems you encountered, and what you would do differently if you had to do another project. 3. A 10-slide MS Power Point Presentation: You will present your project in the virtual classroom. This is an opportunity to show off your hard work! The presentation may include elements from the report and should be organized as follows: ? Slide 1: Title ? Slide 2: Introduction ? Slide 3: Goal and purpose of the Project ? Slide 3: Input/Process/Output details (IPO chart can be included) ? Slide 4: Project Development Process ? Slide 6: Project Testing/Maintenance ? Slide 6 to 9: Demo of snippets of Project codes and functions ? Slide 10: Conclusion/References

Create a Subnetting Table. Use the following headings for the information that needs to be included: # of bits (number of bits), Subnet mask, # of subnets (number of subnets), and the maximum number of host for Class A, B, and C networks. INSTRUCTIONS For each answer, please explain your reasoning. Assignments must be in Microsoft Word, and submited as an attachment in the assignment drop box. Each assignment has to be at least one (1) page long. Make sure to include your name, date and corresponding heading information. Ensure you check your assignment for grammer and spelling. Be careful with plagiarism. Remember to cite resources.

After watching Access Control Types and Categories (link: , reflect on and respond to the following questions in a 600-1000 word paper: What is cryptography? How long has it existed? What was the main purpose of using cryptography? How is it used today?

Write, a one-two paragraph summary on the Running Queries and Reports tutorials. Apply critical thinking and an academic writing style that demonstrates your understanding of the difference between a Microsoft Access database and an Excel spreadsheet by comparing the features of each and when they would be used as personal computer applications if applicable.

Many organizations have now adopted or begun to offer cloud computing. This type of computing has advantages and disadvantages that may vary from organization to organization. Select two (2) organizations in which you are interested, and use the Internet and Strayer Library to research the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing for the selected organizations. Use the Internet to research the characteristics of organizations most likely to use cloud computing. Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you: Determine whether or not there are definite characteristics of organizations that are more likely to use cloud computing than other organizations. Provide a rationale for your response. Examine the major advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing for the two (2) selected organizations. Recommend whether or not each of the selected companies should use cloud computing. Provide a rationale for your response. Determine whether or not government agencies such as the National Security Agency (NSA) or Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) would be good candidates for cloud computing. Provide a rationale for your response. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

Analyze cybercrimes/cybersecurity through the lens of history, and address the following: How does cybercrimes/cybersecurity interact with the history lens and impact social issues? In what ways does the history lens help articulate a deeper understanding of the social issue(s) that inform cybercrimes/cybersecurity? Analyze cybercrimes/cybersecurity through the lens of the humanities by exploring the following questions: How is cybercrimes/cybersecurity portrayed creatively in society? What is the message or commentary of this representation? How does this representation interact with you in your personal and professional lives? The following critical elements must also be addressed: I. Lens Analysis: In this section of your assignment, you will analyze cybercrimes/cybersecurity through two of the four general education lenses. A. Analyze your artifact through the lens of history for determining its impact on various institutions. Utilize evidence from research to support your analysis. B. Analyze your artifact through the lens of the humanities for determining its impact on various institutions. Utilize evidence and research to support your analysis.

Using the Web or other resources, find out what — California state laws are regarding cyberstalking. Write a brief essay describing those laws and what they mean. Post between 200 and 300 words.