1- Is the Turing test a valid test of intelligence? Why or why not?
2- List several mental task that people do better than computers. List several mental tasks that computers do better than people. Can you find any general characteristics that distinguish the items of the two lists?
The Turing test is not a valid test of intelligence. A computer is not thinking, rather it is accessing the huge store of information that is available to it, and gives the "best" response.
Humans do it better
- Book Writing
- Theories of knowledge
Computers do it better
- Arithmetic
- Information processing
- Logic Problems
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Class DQ
You are planning on starting your own business selling clothes. Discuss pros and cons for starting an e-business.
A pro here is that I can reach a wider audience. People from all around the world can see and buy clothes without actually physically coming and buying them. In this way I could make much more money, and probably expand my business much further.
A con here is that because the item in question is clothes, I might lose customers if I am an e-commerce or online only store. This is because often times people want to try their clothes on before they buy them. As a result, I might actually lose profit, than make it.
A pro here is that I can reach a wider audience. People from all around the world can see and buy clothes without actually physically coming and buying them. In this way I could make much more money, and probably expand my business much further.
A con here is that because the item in question is clothes, I might lose customers if I am an e-commerce or online only store. This is because often times people want to try their clothes on before they buy them. As a result, I might actually lose profit, than make it.
Ch. 13 RQs
2. E-Commerce is possible without internet. E-Commerce, or ELECTRONIC Commerce, can use other devices such as the fax machine or phone to electronically conduct business.
3. There are three forms of E-Commerce
- B2B - business to business
- B2C - business to consumer
- C2C - consumer to consumer
4. The purpose of an intranet is to connect computers, printers, and other hardware on a network. The main characteristic of an intranet is that it actually connects the computers physically.
5. Companies use intranet to distribute information, allow for easy collaboration between employees, and have transactions within the company itself.
6. The purpose of an extra-net is to connect the intranets of two or more companies in an e-marketplace. Its main characteristic is that it connects multiple businesses.
7.
- Flashy Advertisement needed
- Shipping Prices
- Shipping Tracking
- Payment Conformation
- Must be easy to use
8.
- Commercial Services
- Access to business information
- Support Transaction processing
9.
- Trust between people engaging in transactions
- Privacy
- Identification
- Security of one's financial information
3. There are three forms of E-Commerce
- B2B - business to business
- B2C - business to consumer
- C2C - consumer to consumer
4. The purpose of an intranet is to connect computers, printers, and other hardware on a network. The main characteristic of an intranet is that it actually connects the computers physically.
5. Companies use intranet to distribute information, allow for easy collaboration between employees, and have transactions within the company itself.
6. The purpose of an extra-net is to connect the intranets of two or more companies in an e-marketplace. Its main characteristic is that it connects multiple businesses.
7.
- Flashy Advertisement needed
- Shipping Prices
- Shipping Tracking
- Payment Conformation
- Must be easy to use
8.
- Commercial Services
- Access to business information
- Support Transaction processing
9.
- Trust between people engaging in transactions
- Privacy
- Identification
- Security of one's financial information
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
DQ 4/13/2011
If someone discovers a cure for the common cold, should he or she hide it to protect the jobs of allt he people who work in the huge cold-medicine industry?
Identify reasons why so many people react negatively to advances in technology that eliminates some jobs.
If someone does discover a cure for the common cold. they should publish it. It is something important that would really benefit people in general. The jobs of the people in the cold-medicine industry wouldn't be too affected as the companies that do make cold-medicine often have other products too.
People would react negatively if something else was advanced that would eliminate jobs. For example if an entire factory, including the operators, was mechanized. This would unnecessarily eliminate jobs that have no need to be eliminated. Also, by mechanizing everything. there are many mistakes that can be made that wouldn't be made had there been a human operator.
Identify reasons why so many people react negatively to advances in technology that eliminates some jobs.
If someone does discover a cure for the common cold. they should publish it. It is something important that would really benefit people in general. The jobs of the people in the cold-medicine industry wouldn't be too affected as the companies that do make cold-medicine often have other products too.
People would react negatively if something else was advanced that would eliminate jobs. For example if an entire factory, including the operators, was mechanized. This would unnecessarily eliminate jobs that have no need to be eliminated. Also, by mechanizing everything. there are many mistakes that can be made that wouldn't be made had there been a human operator.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Mock Exam
a) - Eye Scanner
- Face Recognition
b) A person first matches their Eyes or Facial features with their profile on a computer. Now that a computer has that person registered, the next time that person comes in, the computer will simply scan that person, and pull up the relative profile, and give access if warranted.
c) Biometrics could be considered better because of the more personal/unique aspect that is required to identify a person. Credit cards and I.D.s are very easily forged, whilst biometrics aren't
d) There is a large cost to biometrics. The items are expensive, and this would pass on to the user, which would inspire protest. Also, the time it would take to register everyone would be enormous and it would be a hassle.
- Face Recognition
b) A person first matches their Eyes or Facial features with their profile on a computer. Now that a computer has that person registered, the next time that person comes in, the computer will simply scan that person, and pull up the relative profile, and give access if warranted.
c) Biometrics could be considered better because of the more personal/unique aspect that is required to identify a person. Credit cards and I.D.s are very easily forged, whilst biometrics aren't
d) There is a large cost to biometrics. The items are expensive, and this would pass on to the user, which would inspire protest. Also, the time it would take to register everyone would be enormous and it would be a hassle.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Ch.11 RQs
2. What are the major components of the modern automated company?
-Robots
-Computers
-Web Cameras
-Web Displays
3. How has the evolution of the automated office paralleled the evolution of the computer?
As the evolution of computers developed to a point where there were personal computers, the automated office grew to include these computers, thereby making it more efficient.
4.What are the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting from the point of view of the worker and management?
Worker
Advantage
-More flexible schedule
-Saving time in commuting
-Saving commuting costs
-Increase of productivity
Disadvantage
-Distractions
-Lack of communications between co-workers
-Lack of proper office equipment
Management
Advantage
-Can hire a wider range of suitable employees
-Don't have to worry about being sued for office injuries
-Don't have to pay as much for office equipment
Disadvantage
-Hard to manage the output of a worker
-Hard to hold meetings
-Hard to give deserving personnel promotions if they are not visible to them
6. What is de-skilling? Up-skilling?
De-Skilling is when a job is transformed so that it requires less skill.
Ex: Cash registers in fast-food restaurants placing labeled buttons that automatically calculate price of desired item.
Up-Skilling is when a job is transformed so that it requires more skill.
Ex: Clerics who have to become more technical as offices adopt spreadsheets, databases, email systems, etc.
7. List several controversies surrounding the electronic sweatshop.
- Workers experience health problems
- Wages are low
- Poor working conditions
- Female Minorities are taken advantage of as they make up the largest employee base in sweatshops
8. Why is education critical to our future as we automate more jobs?
In today's jobs nearly always require computer education, and computer use is further increasing. If the future workers don't have any computer education, the country will be surpassed by all other countries who have workers who do have the education, as they will be more productive.
15. List several ways people us home computers.
-Research for school essays
-Running home businesses
-Home Management
-Entertainment
16. What are Smart-Cards? How are they used?
A smart card is a plastic card with a built-in microprocessor, used typically for electronic processes such as financial transactions and personal identification.
-Robots
-Computers
-Web Cameras
-Web Displays
3. How has the evolution of the automated office paralleled the evolution of the computer?
As the evolution of computers developed to a point where there were personal computers, the automated office grew to include these computers, thereby making it more efficient.
4.What are the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting from the point of view of the worker and management?
Worker
Advantage
-More flexible schedule
-Saving time in commuting
-Saving commuting costs
-Increase of productivity
Disadvantage
-Distractions
-Lack of communications between co-workers
-Lack of proper office equipment
Management
Advantage
-Can hire a wider range of suitable employees
-Don't have to worry about being sued for office injuries
-Don't have to pay as much for office equipment
Disadvantage
-Hard to manage the output of a worker
-Hard to hold meetings
-Hard to give deserving personnel promotions if they are not visible to them
6. What is de-skilling? Up-skilling?
De-Skilling is when a job is transformed so that it requires less skill.
Ex: Cash registers in fast-food restaurants placing labeled buttons that automatically calculate price of desired item.
Up-Skilling is when a job is transformed so that it requires more skill.
Ex: Clerics who have to become more technical as offices adopt spreadsheets, databases, email systems, etc.
7. List several controversies surrounding the electronic sweatshop.
- Workers experience health problems
- Wages are low
- Poor working conditions
- Female Minorities are taken advantage of as they make up the largest employee base in sweatshops
8. Why is education critical to our future as we automate more jobs?
In today's jobs nearly always require computer education, and computer use is further increasing. If the future workers don't have any computer education, the country will be surpassed by all other countries who have workers who do have the education, as they will be more productive.
15. List several ways people us home computers.
-Research for school essays
-Running home businesses
-Home Management
-Entertainment
16. What are Smart-Cards? How are they used?
A smart card is a plastic card with a built-in microprocessor, used typically for electronic processes such as financial transactions and personal identification.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Students use of laptops at school
People and Machines: Some students may have physical difficulties that are addressed by their laptops. If they aren't able to use their laptops then it is harder for them to use any IT systems at school.
Globalization: By using their own computers, students have easier access to communication. For example, if a student is working on a project and they need to contact an outside source, it is a lot easier to just their own laptops then for them to have to go and jump through all the hoops that school computers require.
Control: Students have more control over their work when they use their own laptops. If they have to use the school computers then there are always problems with file compatibility and the transferring of information that the student needs. If the students have use of their own laptops, they can rely on their technology more.
Globalization: By using their own computers, students have easier access to communication. For example, if a student is working on a project and they need to contact an outside source, it is a lot easier to just their own laptops then for them to have to go and jump through all the hoops that school computers require.
Control: Students have more control over their work when they use their own laptops. If they have to use the school computers then there are always problems with file compatibility and the transferring of information that the student needs. If the students have use of their own laptops, they can rely on their technology more.
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