As an IT manager, you are conducting a kick-off meeting. Match the order of tasks from first, second, third: 1. Develop a step-by-step plan that identifies all of the tasks and sub-tasks that comprise the scope of the project, tying these back to individual roles and responsibilities.
2. Review the inventory of technology and applications with the IT manager at KM Design.
3. Identify team members' roles and responsibilities.

Creating "smart interfaces" in all sectors of industry, government, and the public arena is one of the fastest growing hct areas. these interfaces model, interpret, and analyze such human characteristics as speech, gesture, and vision. the field of biometrics, in which humans authenticate themselves to machines, is an area of considerable interest to hct practitioners. fingerprint scans are one of the most frequently used biometric options, and this article, biometric student identification: practical solutions for accountability & security in schools, makes a case for the implementation of fingerprint scans in schools. critique the article, and answer the following questions: according to the author, what are the main benefits of adopting fingerprint scans in schools for student identification? according to the author, what are the main drawbacks of adopting fingerprint scans in schools for student identification? do you agree with the author's assessment of the pl

Why is investing in a mutual fund less risky than investing in a particular company's stock? a. mutual funds only invest in blue-chip stocks. b. investments in mutual funds are more liquid. c. mutual funds hold a diversified portfolio of stocks. d. investments in mutual funds offer a higher rate of return.

Take a critical look at three gui applications you have used—for example, a spreadsheet, a word-processing program, and a game. describe how well each conforms to the gui design guidelines listed in this chapter.