Conventional Binary Computing Architecture - Computer Science Assignment

Internal Code: MAS3302

Computer Science Assignment:

1) Discusses conventional binary computing architecture. However, an emerging field of research focuses on the development of quantum computers. Find and summarise a resource that explains why there is so much interest in this type of computing 2) The text briefly makes mention of the Linux operating system, an open-source Unix variant developed in the 1990s. There are many popular Linux distributions Find and summarise a resource that describes the features and advantages of ONE of these distributions. 3) The text discusses the concept of virtualization. There are several “type 2” or hosted virtualization products (software) on the market (both commercial and open source). Find and summarise a resource that describes the features and advantages of ONE of these products. 4) TCP and UDP are examples of two Layer Four (L4) transport protocols that are discussed in the text. Find and summarise a resource that describes the features and uses of ONE other L4 protocol that is not discussed in the text 5) Flood, fires and earthquakes are events beyond our control, yet impact heavily on ICT infrastructure. Find and summarise a resource that describes ONE example of an organisation’s ICT infrastructure being impacted by such an event and the resulting effects on the business and/or its operations. 6) The text briefly mentions crowdsourcing which is a form of social business that organisations employ to engage with the public to achieve a goal. Find and summarise a resource that describes ONE example of an organisation using crowdsourcing and the outcomes of the engagement.