Chapter 1

Question 1

Living in the IT ERA, also known as the ___

Answer 1

Information Technology era

Question 2

means that our daily lives are deeply influenced by technology and digital information

Answer 2

Information Technology era

Question 3

“ is no longer just a buzzword; it has become a critical imperative for businesses and industries across the globe.

Answer 3

Digital transformation

Question 4

refers to the integration of digital technologies into all aspects of a business, fundamentally changing how it operates and delivers value to customers.

Answer 4

Digital transformation

Question 5

It encompasses a wide range of technologies, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, IoT, data analytics, and more.

Answer 5

Digital transformation

Question 6

Businesses face growing pressures to evolve in response to changing customer expectations, market dynamics, and technological advancements. Some key drivers include:

Answer 6

Customer Expectation
Competitive Landscape
Operational Efficiency
Data-Driven Insights

Question 7

: Modern consumers demand seamless online experiences, personalized interactions, and instant access to information.

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Customer Expectations

Question 8

: Digital-native startups and innovative
competitors disrupt traditional
industries, compelling established players to adapt or risk obsolescence.

Answer 8

Competitive Landscape

Question 9

: Automation and
digitization can streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve resource utilization.

Answer 9

Operational Efficiency

Question 10

Harnessing data analytics empowers companies to make informed decisions and uncover valuable insights.

Answer 10

Data-Driven Insights:

Question 11

Several industries have embraced digital transformation with remarkable success such as:

Answer 11

Financial Services
Retail:
Healthcare:
Manufacturing:
Transportation:

Question 12

: Fintech companies have revolutionized banking and payment systems, making transactions faster, more secure, and convenient.

Answer 12

Financial Services

Question 13

: E-commerce giants leverage AI and big data to personalize shopping experiences and optimize supply chains.

Answer 13

Retail

Question 14

: Telemedicine and health tech innovations have expanded access to care and improved patient outcomes.

Answer 14

Healthcare

Question 15

: The adoption of Industry 4.0 principles has enhanced efficiency and productivity in factories.

Answer 15

Manufacturing

Question 16

What are the 4 industry 4.0 principles

Answer 16

Interoperability
Information transparency
Technical assistance
Decentralized decision

Question 17

: Ride-sharing platforms and autonomous vehicles are transforming the way people and goods move

Answer 17

Transportation

Question 18

Challenges and Barriers of digital transformation

Answer 18

Cost:
Resistance to Change
Cybersecurity:
Data Privacy:

Question 19

: Implementing new technologies and training staff can be expensive

Answer 19

Cost

Question 20

: Employees may resist changes in workflows and processes

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Resistance to Change

Question 21

: Increased digital presence exposes businesses to new security threats.

Answer 21

Cybersecurity

Question 22

Compliance with data protection regulations is a growing concern.

Answer 22

Data Privacy:

Question 23

The ___ is a global network of interconnected computers and computer networks that enables the exchange of data and information across vast distances.

Answer 23

INTERNET

Question 24

Elaborate the Internet Milestone (3)

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1960s: ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) laid the foundation.

•1980s: The emergence of the World Wide Web (WWW)

1990s: The Internet became accessible to the public

Question 25

was the first proven concept of sending and receiving information regardless of geographical location in near real time.

Answer 25

ARPANET

Question 26

was the first design of what has become known as the Internet today.

Answer 26

ARPANET

Question 27

is a British computer scientist. He was born in London, and his parents were early computer scientists, working on one of the earliest computers.

Answer 27

Tim Berners-Lee

Question 28

(Unique group of numbers)

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IP Address

Question 29

(Fiber Optics, Wi-Fi, Cable, Tower, router)

Answer 29

Communication Media

Question 30

(Associates name for each website IP Address in the world

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DNS Tech

Question 31

are a set of rules that governs the communication and exchange of data over the internet.

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Internet protocols

Question 32

Digital plant models: Virtual copy of physical world

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Information Transparency

Question 33

Ability of cyber physical system to support human by executing various tasks

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Technical Assistance

Question 34

Ability of systems to execute local requirements on their own and to perform tasks autonomously

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Decentralized Decisions