6) What are the advantages of personal information management softwares over paper notebook organizers? What are the disadvantages?
Personal information management software (PIM) are faster and more flexible than paper notebook organizers.It has automatic functions for notes, to-do lists, appointment calendars, and address books. It is also very organized, portable and easy to update. Its basic function is to facilitate the recording, tracking, and management of certain types of "personal information".
Some disadvantages can be related to security and usability.
7) What does it mean to sort a data file?
To sort data means to arrange records in an alphabetic or numeric order based on value in one or more fields.
8) How can a database be designed to reduce the likelihood of data entry errors?
Using relational databases and key fields can help reduce the likelihood of data entry errors. The data scrubbing/data cleansing can be done to do through a database and eliminate dirty data. But for errors not corrected by automated cleansing tools the only other option is to get it looked over by another person.
11) Why are computers important in discussions of invasion of privacy?
Computers can be used to easily invade privacy and manipulate information. Data mining techniques can be used to extract information about individuals and groups without their knowledge or consent. and database information can be easilt sold or used for purposes other than those of which it was collected for.
