Discussion_Clustering_Algorithms

Many partitional clustering algorithms that automatically determine the number of clusters claim that this is an advantage. List two situations in which this is not the case.

Need 250 words with references. No APA format required.

Discussion question, 350 words and 2 references.

Communication and Team Decision Making

Part 1: Sharpening the Team Mind: Communication and Collective Intelligence

A.    What are some of the possible biases and points of error that may arise in team communication systems? In addition to those cited in the opening of Chapter 6, what are some other examples of how team communication problems can lead to disaster?

B.      Revisit communication failure examples in Exhibit 6-1. Identify the possible causes of communication or decision-making failure in each example, and, drawing on the information presented in the chapter, discuss  measures that might have prevented problems from arising within each team’s communication system.

Part 2: Team Decision-Making: Pitfalls and Solutions

A.    What are the key symptoms of groupthink? What problems and shortcomings can arise in the decision-making process as a result of groupthink? 

B.    Do you think that individuals or groups are better decision-makers? Justify your choice. In what situations would individuals be more effective decision-makers than groups, and in what situations would groups be better than individuals?

The Internet & Databases

 

Answer the following question:

How do you believe smart technologies and the Internet will continue to play an integral role in the use of databases as we collect more contextual, personalized data from all around us?

Instructions

  • This is a required assignment, worth 15 points. The assignment  must be submitted by the due date. Late assignment are not allowed. 
  • You are required to submit a minimum of two postings. Points will be deducted for not fulfilling this minimum requirement.
  • Apply and use the basic citation styles of APA is required. Points are deducted per the rubric for this behavior.
  • Do not claim credit for the words, ideas, and concepts of  others. Use in-text citation and list the reference of your supporting  source following APA’s style and formatting. Points are deducted per the  rubric for this behavior.
  • Do not copy and paste information or concepts from the Internet  and claim that is your work. It will be considered Plagiarism and you  will receive zero for your work. A second offense results in a zero for  the course. A third is termination from the university.

discussion 10/06

 

Topic: Review the culture at your organization and discuss the impact of how it would/did affect building the Interim Business Continuity Plan.

DQ requirement: I recommend your initial posting to be between 300 words. 

Conclusion of 100-words. 

Total of 400 words

All initial posts must contain a properly formatted in-text citation and scholarly reference.

Buffer overflow assignment

Exploit the vulnerable program (vulnerable.c) to obtain a shell. The vulnerable program and sample exploit (you need to edit the exploit to make it work) are in the Assignments folder which in turn is in the Documents folder in the TritonApps lab environment. Provide commands and the screenshots of the outputs to illustrate your exploit. [10 pts]

Answer the following questions related to the exploit:

a. Which function and statement in the program is the major cause of the vulnerability? Why? [10 pts]

b. What address are you using to overwrite the return address? How did you obtain this address? [10 pts]

c. Draw a figure of the overflow string that leads to a successful buffer overflow attack and a shell. The figure should highlight the important addresses and contents. [10 pts]

d. What offset worked for your exploit? How did you find the offset? [10 pts]