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Which one below is a common applications of Genetic algorithms technique?

Select one:

a. scheduling of doctors for hospital emergency rooms

b. traveling by bus

c. eating

d. writing code on computer

Big data is the term used to describe the ______________ to process very large sets of data, which are often too complex to process using regular database management tools.

Select one:

a. application of specialized techniques

b. Software

c. machine

d. program

You have been asked to custom build your own computer for college. You want the computer to be able to perform fast when multitasking, have amazing graphics, large capacity to store information, and be a laptop. You are given a budget to choose between two hard drives: solid state drive (SSD) or magnetic hard drive. 

Describe how you can make the right decision between the two choices with detailed reasons.   

An executive with a financial investment company is shopping for a new laptop. He has narrowed his choices down to four computers. Each laptop is equipped with a different central processing unit (CPU) and he wants to make sure he chooses the fastest one. 

(a)               Explain which processors would perform the fastest.                       (10 marks)

(b)              Discuss the options of this executive based on his priorities.            (15 marks)

An executive with a financial investment company is shopping for a new laptop. He has narrowed his choices down to four computers. Each laptop is equipped with a different central processing unit (CPU) and he wants to make sure he chooses the fastest one. 

(a)               Explain which processors would perform the fastest.                       (10 marks)

(b)              Discuss the options of this executive based on his priorities.            (15 marks)

Question 3

(a)               Conduct a web search and, using current resources, prepare a 2 page-report on the health issues related to mobile phone use.    (10 marks)

(b)              On the basis of your findings, do you think the use of mobile phones is safe?

               Why or why not?                                                                           (15 marks)

[Total: 25 Marks]

Question 2

You have been asked to custom build your own computer for college. You want the computer to be able to perform fast when multitasking, have amazing graphics, large capacity to store information, and be a laptop. You are given a budget to choose between two hard drives: solid state drive (SSD) or magnetic hard drive. 

Describe how you can make the right decision between the two choices with detailed reasons.         (25 marks)                                                                                          

Question 1

An executive with a financial investment company is shopping for a new laptop. He has narrowed his choices down to four computers. Each laptop is equipped with a different central processing unit (CPU) and he wants to make sure he chooses the fastest one. 

(a)               Explain which processors would perform the fastest.                       (10 marks)

(b)              Discuss the options of this executive based on his priorities.            (15 marks)

[Total: 25 Marks]

Prove or disprove the following statement.

⌈√⌈x⌉⌉=⌈√x⌉, real x≥0

Clearly show the steps. If you use any rule to prove or disprove the above statement,

briefly explain that rule (provide example if needed).

3. How big of a role do green issues such as energy efficiency, carbon footprint, garbage, waste, water, space and transit play in the value proposition that you pitch to prospective customers when they are looking at upgrading their data centre?