Effective Writing 10th Edition by Claire May,Gordon May

Exercise 2

Write about the following topics using the techniques covered in this and earlier chapters. Your answers might range from one to six paragraphs or more, depending on the topic.
1. Explain the two approaches to database design, normalization and semantic data modeling.
2. A database can view data in either a physical view or a logical view. Explain each of these views and when each may be useful.
3. Explain what COBIT is and the benefits of its use.
4. Explain the Systems Development Life Cycle, which describes the design and implementation of an information system. What role do accountants play in this cycle?
5. Explain and discuss the use of cloud computing to improve systems efficiency.