WUC118/03 Computers In A Networked Society Course Assessment (CA) Assignment 2 Questions

Question 1 [25 marks]

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network on the internet. You can use LinkedIn to find the right job or internship, connect and strengthen professional relationships, and learn the skills you need to succeed in your career.Based on the statement above, answer the following questions:

1. Explain how Linkedin can be used to enhance ones’career.[5 marks]
2. Distinguish between Linkedin’s free service and paid subscriptions.[5 marks]c) Discuss any TWO (2)differences in Linkedin compare to other social networking sites such as Facebook, You tube, Instagram, etc.[10 marks]d) Social networking apps are going to grow even bigger as people use it in their daily lives. Based on your opinion, do you think social networking app is necessary to Linkedin? Justify your answer.

Question 2 [25 marks]

In the excitement and enthusiasm of developing, launching and using new computing technologies, we sometimes fail or neglect to fully understand theeffects and impacts of computing on the natural world.Discuss any FIVE (5)adverse impacts of computing technology.

Question 3 [30 marks]

The internet of things (IoT) is a network of interconnected devices embedded with sensors, software, network connectivity and other electronics that enables them to collect and exchange data making them responsive.Open standards for IoT devices are reportedly lacking. However, some major players in the IoT industry have introduced their own IoT platforms.

1. Identify and describe any FIVE (5)major IoT platforms available on the internet.[5 marks]