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Introduction to Computer Science

Conceptual Questions

Introduction to Computer ScienceConceptual Questions

Conceptual Questions

1 .
In IBM’s Responsible Computing Framework, please compare the areas of responsible infrastructure and responsible systems. Give at least three differences or three similarities.
2 .
Cyber resource quality requirements are a theme all throughout the chapter. Summarize what you have learned and apply it to the TRM.
3 .
The TOGAF Reference Model is a resource that can be used to define application platform frameworks. Explain the relationship between the application platform interface, the qualities, and the operating system services.
4 .
As previously discussed, the “ilities” are part of the OMA-NG framework. Explain the concepts of tailorability and evolvability and what differentiates them.
5 .
Modern web/mobility challenges include ease-of-use. This is slightly different from adaptability, which includes scalability and flexibility. Explain the differences between ease-of-use and adaptability.
6 .
Explain what a container is and how it enhances web/mobile platforms.
7 .
PaaS is a standard acronym for Platform as a Service. Explain how cloud PaaS works to enhance data analytics. Explain how PaaS can help with the TRM performance quality.
8 .
No security mechanism is free; what are the direct and indirect costs associated with implementing security mechanisms?
9 .
You are training a colleague to handle your organization’s software security. What key points will you share with this colleague?
10 .
In cloud-centric solutions for cybersecurity, the Cloud Security Alliance regards encryption as the most important control to secure data in the cloud. Based on your knowledge of encryption, why is encryption so important for cloud cybersecurity?
11 .
What cyberthreats do organizations face if they participate in the metaverse?
12 .
What is non-repudiation, and how is it achieved?
13 .
How can responsible data usage help with building a super-society?
14 .
How can you apply the concepts of responsible computing to help with risks of identity theft when using the Internet?
15 .
Explain why responsible impact is important to cloud computing?
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