You Are Consulting for the Information Technology Division of a State

question 51

Essay

You are consulting for the information technology division of a state university to guide and facilitate the design of a new system for handling college applications,which has previously been handled entirely with a paper-based process.They would like to set up a system by which prospective students can apply online.Describe in detail their first steps and any studies they should perform before designing the new information system.

Identify and apply strategies for effective online research and information retrieval.

Evaluate website security, reliability, and authenticity.

Recognize the role and usage of different types of e-commerce websites.

Understand the significance and application of digital certificates and encryption in online security.

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Definitions:

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Power Profile

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Pattern Manifestation

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