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In 500 words or more, explain PCI compliance to the database administrator at a large retailer. Consider the consequences for non-compliance. 

Use at least three sources. Include at least 3 quotes from your sources enclosed in quotation marks and cited in-line by reference to your reference list.  Example: “words you copied” (citation) These quotes should be one full sentence not altered or paraphrased. Cite your sources using APA format. 

Write in essay format not in bulleted, numbered or other list format. 

Reply to two classmates’ posting in a paragraph of at least five sentences by asking questions, reflecting on your own experience, challenging assumptions, pointing out something new you learned, offering suggestions. These peer responses are not ‘attaboys’. You should make your initial post by Thursday evening so your classmates have an opportunity to respond before Sunday.at midnight when all three posts are due. 

It is important that you use your own words, that you cite your sources, that you comply with the instructions regarding length of your post and that you reply to two classmates in a substantive way (not ‘nice post’ or the like).  Your goal is to help your colleagues write better. Do not use spinbot or other word replacement software. Proof read your work or have it edited. Find something interesting and/or relevant to your work to write about.  Please do not submit attachments unless requested

1. Why we need Component based design for software system developing? Is that a must or there are substitute approaches for developing software systems?

2. Explain why it is easier to develop automated unit tests than automated feature tests.

3. Since there are different data warehouse system available such as AWS, Snowflake,…etc.

If you want to retrieve some information/data/special topics from different warehouse system, what will you do? Such as what kind of steps needed to take and why shall we take those steps, or directly using keyword, etc. Note: you may need to concern about both of the efficiency and effectiveness (precision) performance.

4. What is data pipeline? List some advantages as using data pipeline.

QUALITATIVE Journal Submit Article Reviews Here

You will review both quantitative and qualitative research.  The topic is up to you as long as you choose a peer-reviewed, academic research piece.  I suggest choosing a topic that is at least in the same family as your expected dissertation topic so that you can start viewing what is out there.  There are no hard word counts or page requirements as long as you cover the basic guidelines.  You must submit original work, however,  and a paper that returns as a large percentage of copy/paste to other sources will not be accepted.  (Safe Assign will be used to track/monitor your submission for plagiarism. Submissions with a Safe Assign match of more than 25% will not be accepted.) Please use APA formatting and include the following information:

• Introduction/Background:  Provide context for the research article.  What led the author(s) to write the piece? What key concepts were explored? Were there weaknesses in prior research that led the author to the current hypothesis or research question?
• Methodology:  Describe how the data was gathered and analyzed.  What research questions or hypotheses were the researcher trying to explore? What statistical analysis was used?
• Study Findings and Results:  What were the major findings from the study? Were there any limitations?
• Conclusions:  Evaluate the article in terms of significance, research methods, readability and the implications of the results.  Does the piece lead into further study? Are there different methods you would have chosen based on what you read? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the article in terms of statistical analysis and application? (This is where a large part of the rubric is covered.) 

Discuss the process that generates the power of AI and discuss the differences between machine learning and deep learning.

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Exp19 PowerPoint Ch03 HOEAssessment Energy Saving Tips

PowerPoint Chapter 3 Hands-On Exercise – Energy Saving Tips

Project Description:

As an employee of Madison Electric, you give several pr esentations a year on home energy waste and how to save money. You want to update your presentation with new charts, a table and SmartArt graphics.

Start PowerPoint. Download and   open the file named Exp19_PPT_Ch03_HOEAssessment_Energy.pptx.   Grader has automatically added your last name to the beginning of the   filename. 

On Slide 2, insert a Target List   SmartArt graphic. Type the following in the Text pane as first level bullet   points. Remove any unneeded bullet points in the Text pane.
Saves   you money
Increases   the comfort level indoors
Reduces   our impact on climate change
Reduces   pollution  

On Slide 4, click the first   picture on the left, press and hold CTRL, and then select each of the   remaining pictures moving from left to right. Click Picture Layout and insert   a Bending Picture Caption List SmartArt graphic.
 

  In the SmartArt Text pane type the text as follows (ensure that the text is   next to the appropriate image)
  • Seal   and insulate your home   (first image)
  • Buy   energy saving appliances (second image)
  • Install   a programmable thermostat (third image)
  • Replace   incandescent lights (fourth   image)
 

  Mac users, delete the four images on the slide, and then insert a Bending   Picture Caption List SmartArt graphic. Add a shape to the end to ensure there   are four shapes included in the SmartArt graphic. Add the following   downloaded images, in the order shown: SmartArtPicture1.png,   SmartArtPicture2.png, SmartArtPicture3.png, and SmartArtPicture4.png. Add the text as   instructed.

On Slide 2, apply the Inset 3D   Style to the SmartArt graphic and change the color to Colorful – Accent   Colors.

On Slide 4, apply the Inset 3D   Style to the SmartArt graphic and change the color to Colorful – Accent   Colors.

On Slide 6, insert a four column, five row table in the content   placeholder.
 

  Type the following information into the table:
  Row 1: Col 1: Setting; Col 2: Time; Col 3: Setpoint Temperature (Heat); Col 4: Setpoint   Temperature (Cool)
  Row 2: Col 1: Wake; Col 2: 6:00 a.m.; Col 3: <70° F; Col 4: >78° F
  Row 3: Col 1: Day; Col 2: 8:00 a.m.; Col 3: Setback at least 8° F; Col 4: Setup at   least 7° F
  Row 4: Col 1: Evening; Col 2: 6:00 p.m.; Col 3: <70° F; Col 4: >78° F
  Row 5: Col 1: Sleep; Col 2: 10:00 p.m.; Col 3: Setback at least 8° F; Col 4: Setup at   least 4° F  
 

  Note, to add the degrees symbol (°), click the Symbol arrow in the Symbols   group on the Insert tab. In the Symbol dialog box, search for the symbol or   type 00B0   in the   Character code box. Mac users, add the degree symbol from the LETTERLIKE   SYMBOLS category.

Apply the Medium Style 2 –   Accent 2 table style.

Add a new column to the left of   column 1 in the table. Merge the cells in the new column. Type Recommended   Settings in the   new column and rotate all text 270°. Set the cell width of the merged cells   to 0.9″. Center the text in the cell. Change the cell shading to Dark   Red, Accent 1.

Set all of the text in the table   to Center Vertically. Change the width   of columns 2 and 3 to 2.2″ and the width of columns 4 and 5 to   3.3″. Set the table height to 3.4″.

On Slide 5, create a Clustered   Column chart with the following data:
  In cell A1, type Location and in cell B1 type % of Heat Loss.
  Then populate A2:B5 with the following values:
Roof/Attic 25%
Walls 35%
Windows/Doors 25%
Floor 15%
 

  Change the source data to use the range A1:B5.

Make the following changes to   the clustered column chart:
  • Apply Chart Style 10
  • Type Heat   Loss as the   chart title
  • Remove the legend and y-axis

Change the layout of Slide 3 to   Title Only.

Start Excel. Download and open   the file named HomeEnergyData.xlsx   and save it as HomeEnergyData_LastFirst.xlsx. Copy the chart from the Energy   Use worksheet and embed the chart using Paste Special on Slide 3. Mac users,   paste the chart as a Microsoft Excel Chart Object.

Change the chart height to 5.2″. Position the chart horizontally   at 3.35” and vertically at 2.2″.

Insert the HomeEnergy.png image on Slide 3. Position the image horizontally   at 5.9″ and vertically at 3.85“.

Save and close Exp19_PPT_Ch03_HOEAssessment_Energy.pptx.   Exit PowerPoint. Submit the file as directed.

Create a discussion thread (with your name) and answer the following question(s):

Discussion 1 (Chapter 3):  

Consider the ER diagram shown in Figure 3.22 for part of a BANK database (also below for reference). Each bank can have multiple branches, and each branch can have multiple accounts and loans.

(a) List the strong (nonweak) entity types in the ER diagram.

(b) Is there a weak entity type? If so, give its name, its partial key, and its identifying relationship.

(c) What constraints do the partial key and the identifying relationship of the weak entity type specify in this diagram?

(d) List the names of all relationship types, and specify the (min,max) constraint on each participation of an entity type in a relationship type. Justify your choices.

Instructions:  Your response to the initial question should be 250-300 words.  Next respond to two postings provided by your classmates. The first post should be made by Wednesday 11:59 p.m., EST. I am looking for active engagement in the discussion.  Please engage early and often. You are require to create your initial thread in order to view and respond to the threads posted by other students.  There must be at least one APA formatted reference (and APA in-text citation) to support the thoughts in the post as needed.  Do not use direct quotes, rather rephrase the author’s words and continue to use in-text citations.

1. Application Implementation

You Must write each of the following SQL commands:

Write a set of at least 6 SQL queries that would retrieve relative and important data from your database.

Write a set of at least 5 SQL updates that would modify relative and important data in your database.

Write a set of at least 5 SQL deletes that would delete some data from your database. Write a set of at least 2 SQL views that would define some virtual tables in your database.

 For each of the above SQL commands give a brief explanation of the purpose of each command and the output (if any) for each..Optional (extra credit):

Create forms, reports, queries, menus or navigation forms as needed on top of the tables. In general, a simple data entry form should be created for each table. For example, if the business takes orders from customers, create a form with Orders and Order items with

1. Write Up Final Report
   The final step is to prepare a formal report and brief presentation. This report should include:
   • A separate cover page indicating the GROUP Number, the title of your project, the full names and IDs of the group members, the course number and course section.
   • An introduction section similar to the proposal.
   • Entity Relationship Model diagram.
   • The collection of normalized relations and functional dependencies, and a brief discussion as to the normal form(s) achieved, the methods used to achieve these normal forms, and reasons why any de-normalization was done.
   • The SQL DDL used to create the tables and add primary key and foreign key constraints.
   • The SQL commands (as required in 5 above) along with their brief explanation of the purpose of each command and the output (if any) for each.
   • Optional (extra credit) An example printout of each of the forms, reports and queries accompanied by a description of the function of each. Along with each form.
   • A narrative conclusion section that describes:
     a) the group’s experience with the project (which steps were the most difficult? Which were the easiest ? what did you learn that you did not imagine you would have? if you had to do it all over again, what would you have done differently?)
     b) if the proposed benefits can be realized by the new system
     c) any final comments and conclusions

Pick a TM, any TM – 400-500 words, APA format

Research and discuss a company’s trademark that has been awarded protection by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. You may select the company that you work for or a company you aspire to work for. You’re welcome to select one simply from a company you admire or that intrigues you in any way. Have fun making choices. 

Describe the trademark, its application (e.g., does it cover merchandise, a service, a website … what does the mark relate to?). Was there any objections or litigation surround the trademark application or award? If so write about that. Do you believe there is a risk of infringement? Are there international IP implications? What other interesting information surrounded its application or award? In [too?] many cases, it’s not so simple as designing a mark and completing governmental documents, so help your classmates learn about the complicated, challenging process of filing for and attaining IP protection from the U.S. government. 

Apart from giving the games, most casino sites in the UK utilize a variety of payment options in order to accommodate and entice clients. Some nations have rules that make it illegal for local businesses to offer fiat currency for gaming. That is why most people like to play casino games that are internet-based. Below is a compilation of the key payment methods employed by online betting sites.

1) Credit and Debit Cards

Debit and credit cards can be used to make online transactions in the United Kingdom, with one major difference: debit cards utilize funds from the customer’s bank account, whilst credit cards use funds received from a credit limit. Because they are linked to bank accounts, the cards are the most secure way to pay online. It is also the most common mode of payment because gamers can also have their gambling winnings deposited directly into their bank accounts.

2) E-Wallets

Because they are fast and secure for both paying and receiving at online casinos, eWallets are regarded as the most efficient payment solutions available. These digital payment services allow players to save cash and make electronic payments without inputting their credit card or bank information each time. One can pay to any gambling website by logging into their account if they have adequate dollars in their account. Some e-wallets, such as PayPal, which are used at casinos, such as the ones listed at https://runcasinos.co.uk/payment-methods/paypal/, are linked to one’s personal bank account, so users do not have to worry about running out of money. The popularity of e-wallets has expanded over time, owing to their quick and efficient withdrawals and deposits. It is why many gambling sites that provide quick payments employ eWallets.

3) Cryptocurrencies

The way money is exchanged online has changed dramatically in the last few years. In 2009, cryptocurrency, a revolutionary and autonomous type of currency, sprang to fame. This extremely secure ledger-based way of making payments for goods and services took off. Hundreds of coins are accessible on the market nowadays. The online gambling sector was one of the first to adopt this new technology, particularly for handling deposits completely.

4) Prepaid Cards

Prepaid cards, just like debit cards, are pre-loaded with monies that the customer can utilize. Players use these cards for confidentiality and safety, for example, if someone is concerned about using their debit or credit cards in an online casino. Prepaid cards are the greatest option in that circumstance, particularly because they will not have to divulge any personal details. Prepaid cards also make excellent gifts.

Conclusion

On an online gambling site, users can pay and receive money in a variety of methods. Most people enjoy the challenge and thrill of gambling, and to do this, they need to have a channel to send and receive money. Online casinos feature a number of payment options that are convenient and secure, and confidential.