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Logical Thinking Presentation

Logical Thinking Presentation
Complete the You Make the Call: Discretion in Criminal Justice Community Corrections stimulation.
Create an 8- to 10-slide presentation using either Microsoft® PowerPoint® or PREZI® in which you include the following:
Identify the sources of information you used to resolve problems.
How did different problems in the simulation require different problem solving approaches?
Describe the various techniques of analysis you used in your decision making process during the simulation. What different analysis approaches could be used?
Use your own perspective to evaluate the approaches used in the community corrections field. Do you agree or disagree with how the agency in the simulation gathers and
analyzes information?
Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

Business Accounting

Business Accounting

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BA_7000_1701_003.005_COMB: Winter 2017 BA 7000 Sec 003.005 (COMBINED) / HW CH 2
*Problem 2-5A
Phillips Corporation’s fiscal year ends on November 30. The following accounts are found in its job order cost accounting system for
the first month of the new fiscal year.
Other data:
1. On December 1, two jobs were in process: Job No. 154 and Job No. 155. These jobs had combined direct materials costs of
$9,850 and direct labor costs of $17,100. Overhead was applied at a rate that was 75% of direct labor cost.
2. During December, Job Nos. 156, 157, and 158 were started. On December 31, Job No. 158 was unfinished. This job had
charges for direct materials $4,500 and direct labor $5,400, plus manufacturing overhead. All jobs, except for Job No. 158,
were completed in December.
3. On December 1, Job No. 153 was in the finished goods warehouse. It had a total cost of $5,200. On December 31, Job No.
157 was the only job finished that was not sold. It had a cost of $4,300.
4. Manufacturing overhead was $1,345 underapplied in December.
List the letters (a) through (m) and indicate the amount pertaining to each letter.
Raw Materials Inventory
Dec. 1 Beginning balance (a) Dec. 31 Requisitions 17,550
31 Purchases 17,725
Dec. 31 Ending balance 8,135
Work in Process Inventory
Dec. 1 Beginning balance (b) Dec. 31 Jobs completed (f)
31 Direct materials (c)
31 Direct labor 9,100
31 Overhead (d)
Dec. 31 Ending balance (e)
Finished Goods Inventory
Dec. 1 Beginning balance (g) Dec. 31 Cost of goods sold (i)
31 Completed jobs (h)
Dec. 31 Ending balance (j)
Factory Labor
Dec. 31 Factory wages 12,225 Dec. 31 Wages assigned (k)
Manufacturing Overhead
Dec. 31 Indirect materials 3,400 Dec. 31 Overhead applied (m)
31 Indirect labor (l)
31 Other overhead 1,645
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Print by: Ashley Patros
BA_7000_1701_003.005_COMB: Winter 2017 BA 7000 Sec 003.005 (COMBINED) / HW CH 2
*Problem 2-5A
Phillips Corporation’s fiscal year ends on November 30. The following accounts are found in its job order cost accounting system for
the first month of the new fiscal year.
Other data:
1. On December 1, two jobs were in process: Job No. 154 and Job No. 155. These jobs had combined direct materials costs of
$9,850 and direct labor costs of $17,100. Overhead was applied at a rate that was 75% of direct labor cost.
2. During December, Job Nos. 156, 157, and 158 were started. On December 31, Job No. 158 was unfinished. This job had
charges for direct materials $4,500 and direct labor $5,400, plus manufacturing overhead. All jobs, except for Job No. 158,
were completed in December.
3. On December 1, Job No. 153 was in the finished goods warehouse. It had a total cost of $5,200. On December 31, Job No.
157 was the only job finished that was not sold. It had a cost of $4,300.
4. Manufacturing overhead was $1,345 underapplied in December.
List the letters (a) through (m) and indicate the amount pertaining to each letter.
Raw Materials Inventory
Dec. 1 Beginning balance (a) Dec. 31 Requisitions 17,550
31 Purchases 17,725
Dec. 31 Ending balance 8,135
Work in Process Inventory
Dec. 1 Beginning balance (b) Dec. 31 Jobs completed (f)
31 Direct materials (c)
31 Direct labor 9,100
31 Overhead (d)
Dec. 31 Ending balance (e)
Finished Goods Inventory
Dec. 1 Beginning balance (g) Dec. 31 Cost of goods sold (i)
31 Completed jobs (h)
Dec. 31 Ending balance (j)
Factory Labor
Dec. 31 Factory wages 12,225 Dec. 31 Wages assigned (k)
Manufacturing Overhead
Dec. 31 Indirect materials 3,400 Dec. 31 Overhead applied (m)
31 Indirect labor (l)
31 Other overhead 1,645
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BA_7000_1701_003.005_COMB: Winter 2017 BA 7000 Sec 003.005 (COMBINED) / HW CH 2
*Exercise 2-4
Manufacturing cost data for Orlando Company, which uses a job order cost system, are presented
below.
Indicate the missing amount for each letter. Assume that in all cases manufacturing overhead is
applied on the basis of direct labor cost and the rate is the same. (Round overhead rate to 2
decimal places, e.g. 15.25 and final answers to 0 decimal places, e.g. 5,275.)
Case A Case B Case C
Direct
materials
used
$
(a) $92,100 $74,150
Direct labor 58,000 150,900 (h)
Manufacturing
overhead
applied
37,700 (d) (i)
Total
manufacturing
costs
148,550 (e) 221,000
Work in
process
1/1/17
(b) 19,000 18,200
Total cost of
work in
process
208,200 (f) (j)
Work in
process
12/31/17
(c) 16,800 (k)
Cost of goods
manufactured 197,700 (g) 228,000
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economic competitiveness

economic competitiveness
Assignment
This assignment will look at economic competitiveness through research. See the file attached above for specific details and grading criteria
Unit 1 Assngnment
U mt 1 Assngn ment: Progress, or Freedom?
Due: Sunday by 11:59 pm at the end of Unit 1.
What is economic progress? What is freedom?
Two research organizations rank countries by their economic competitiveness with quite
different results. Based on these rankings address the following questions;
0 Provide a brief (one paragraph) overview of this week’s material.
0 Why do they do reach different conclusions?
0 Explain which research organization’s ranking best describes the state of the world
economy. Include support from course materials to support your explanation.
One ranking comes from the World Economic Forum, http://www.weforum.org/
It describes itself as follows:
The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to
improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of
society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit
foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no
political, partisan or national interests.
The report on competitiveness is available at:
http://reports.weforum.org/global-competitiveness-report-2014-2015/
Another ranking, described in the textbook comes from the Heritage Foundation
http://Www.heritage.org{
It describes itself as follows:
Founded in 1973, The Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institute – a think
tank – whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the
principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American
values, and a strong national defense.
The report is available at:
http://www.heritage.org[index/Default.aspx
Your final product will be a paper that:
0 Addresses each of the questions in total.
o Is APA fortatted.
o The body is to be 2 pages minimum.
Unlt 1 Assugnment

The requirements for your assignment are:
1. Answer each question fully
2. Define the overall subject of each question.
3. Cite at least three (3) resources from this week’s materials.
Students: Be sure to read the criteria and review the grading rubric on the next page, by
which your paper/project will be evaluated, before you write, and again M you write.
Evaluation Rubric for Unit 1 Assignment
CRITERIA Deficient Pro ficient Exemplary Points
Earned
Overview of the 0-13 Points 14-22 Points 23-30 Points
Topic Does not provide an Overview is Overview is clearly
adequate overview presented, though presented including
or is missing. may not be clear or all criteria outlined
complete. above.
Complete 0-11 Points 12-23 Points 24-45 Points
-.
unanswered and/or answered with 1-2 answered with depth
poorly answered. sentence inputs. and clarity.
References to 0-5 Points 6-10 Points 11-15 Points
Course Materials Less than 3 3 references, 4 or more references
references, no minimal and assimilations
assimilation to the assimilation to the show depth and
uestions. uestions. clarit
APA Format 0-1 Point 2-3 Points 4-5 Points
Format has errors APA format and APA format and
that impede reference page has reference page is
professional few errors that do clear, professional,
presentation; and/ or not impede and error fi’ee.
APA not followed, professional
reference page presentation.
missing.
Writing Quality 0-1 Point 2-3 Points 4-5 Points
More than 7 writing More than 4 writing No writing errors.
errors, to include errors, to include
spelling and spelling and
ounctuation. unctuation.
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Computer Architecture and Organization

Computer Architecture and Organization

Q1. Most local phone service is based on a channel-sharing strategy called ____.
a. packet switching
b. route switching
c. circuit switching
d. path switching

Q2. Noise can be introduced into copper, aluminum, and other wire types by ____.
a. spectral interference
b. hyperspectral interference
c. electromagnetic interference
d. optical interference

Q3. The FM method holds frequency constant while varying amplitude to represent data.
a. true
b. false

Q4. Wave characteristics, such as frequency and amplitude, are inherently discrete.
a. true
b. false

Q5. In ____, both the optical fiber and cladding have different but uniform densities throughout the cable, which results in many reflections.
a. singlemode step-index cable
b. multimode step-index cable
c. singlemode modulated cable
d. multimode modulated cable

Q6. ____ is the most widely used error-detection method.
a. Hamming code
b. SHA1
c. Cyclic redundancy checking
d. Message Digest

Q7. A(n) ____ sends digital signals by modulating a carrier wave to embed bits in one or more analog wave characteristics.
a. analog-converter
b. modulator-demodulator
c. modulator-converter
d. demodulator-module

Q8. An end node is a device such as a workstation, server, or printer that can be the source or destination of a message.
a. true
b. false

Q9. ____ is based on the 802.3z standard and the 802.3ab standard.
a. Wireless Ethernet
b. Standard Ethernet
c. Gigabit Ethernet
d. Megabit Ethernet

Q10. ____ make forwarding decisions by using layer 2 addresses.
a. Switches
b. Routers
c. Hubs
d. Bridges

Q11. WiMAX is a replacement for and an extension to the IEEE 802.11 standards.
a. true
b. false

Q12. Each network covering a floor or building is called a ____.
a. wide area network
b. metropolitan area network
c. local area network
d. zone network

Q13. The term ____ refers to the spatial organization of network devices, physical routing of network cabling, and flow of messages from one network node to another.
a. network infrastructure
b. network topology
c. network path
d. network interface

Q14. A network for an entire campus is known as a(n) ____ and includes end nodes, LANs, zone networks, the campus backbone network, and central nodes.
a. metropolitan area network
b. wide area network
c. regional network
d. enterprise network

Q15. A ____ is a request to execute a specific method and return a response.
a. conduit
b. message
c. path
d. function

Q16. A ____ is a nonprocedural language suitable for developing software that mimics human intelligence.
a. fifth-generation language
b. fourth-generation language
c. third-generation language
d. second-generation language

Q17. ____ is an OOP language and program execution environment developed by Sun Microsystems during the early and mid-1990s.
a. C++
b. Visual Basic
c. Java
d. C#

Q18. A tool suite that primarily supports model development is sometimes called a ____ tool.
a. front-end CASE
b. back-end CASE
c. mid-tier CASE
d. late-bound CASE

Q19. Java bytecode programs usually run 10 times faster than native applications.
a. true
b. false

Q20. The term ____ tool usually refers to a tool that supports the UP requirements and design disciplines.
a. computer-generated software development
b. computer-assisted software development
c. computer-assisted system engineering
d. computer-assisted software engineering

Q21. A(n) ____ searches an object code file for external function calls.
a. compiler
b. parser
c. link editor
d. interpreter

Q22. ____ store information about page locations, allocated page frames, and secondary storage space.
a. Page tears
b. Page blocks
c. Page tables
d. Page addresses

Q23. The CPU maintains a ____ containing descriptors for all memory segments.
a. local descriptor table
b. page allocation table
c. global definition table
d. global descriptor table

Q24. In ____ memory allocation, each process partition has its own offset value.
a. partitioned
b. contiguous
c. dynamic
d. noncontiguous

Q25. A blocked thread is waiting for an event to occur, such as allocation of a requested resource or correction of an error condition.
a. true
b. false

Q26. A hypervisor can make the sum of physical resources allocated to all virtual machines appear greater than the underlying physical resources.
a. true
b. false

Q27. Data values and instructions generally occupy multiple bytes of storage.
a. true
b. false

Q28. Noncontiguous memory allocation is more flexible than contiguous memory allocation, but flexibility comes at a price.
a. true
b. false

Q29. An FMS provides command-layer functions and utility programs for users and system administrators to manage files, directories, and secondary storage devices.
a. true
b. false

Q30. On larger computers, a volume can span multiple physical disks.
a. true
b. false

Q31. On a desktop or laptop computer, a ____ is usually an entire physical disk, a partition of the disk, or a removable storage medium, such as a DVD or flash drive.
a. page
b. block
c. sector
d. volume

Q32. Current FMSs include a framework to support additional file types.
a. true
b. false

Q33. A ____ usually contains information about a single person, thing, or event.
a. record
b. field
c. table
d. column

Q34. Users and applications view secondary storage logically as a collection of files organized in directories and storage volumes.
a. true
b. false

Q35. Each record in a data file is composed of multiple ____.
a. tuples
b. columns
c. fields
d. records

Q36. A fully qualified DN specifies a complete path from a directory root node through one or more container objects to a specific object.
a. true
b. false

Q37. The Internet and cloud computing change shape and can grow over time.
a. true
b. false

Q38. In an LDAP directory, a(n) ____ defines the attributes common to all member objects.
a. distinguished name
b. common name
c. objectType
d. objectclass

Q39. The term ____ has been coined to summarize new approaches to distributing and accessing software and hardware services across the Internet.
a. cloud computing
b. distributed computing
c. platform computing
d. shared computing

Q40. With P2P architecture, there are more potential bottlenecks and points of failure.
a. true
b. false

Q41. Advantages of P2P architecture include improved scalability and reducing the number of computer and network connections needed to support an application.
a. true
b. false

Q42. In CORBA, ____ is a component message-passing protocol.
a. Internet Inter-ORB Protocol
b. Local Inter-ORB Protocol
c. SOAP
d. XML-RPC

Q43. ____ are commonly used for communication between OS components, for queuing requests to an OS service, and for exchanging messages between components in a large
program.
a. Sockets
b. Packets
c. Pipes
d. Procedures

Q44. In accounting, ____ is the process of examining records to determine whether generally accepted accounting principles were applied correctly in preparing
financial reports.
a. access
b. auditing
c. monitoring
d. certifying

Q45. A ____ is a program typically embedded in OS service routines that detects and reports processing activity or requests.
a. program profiler
b. transaction monitor
c. software monitor
d. limit monitor

Q46. The first step in stating hardware and software requirements is to state the application tasks to be performed and their____.
a. performance requirements
b. storage requirements
c. user requirements
d. hosting requirements

Q47. The starting point for determining hardware requirements is the ____ that will run on the hardware platform.
a. operating system
b. application software
c. transaction monitor
d. database system

Q48. Fire detection is a special problem in computer facilities.
a. true
b. false

Q49. A(n) ____ is a device that provides power to attached devices in the event of external power failure.
a. generator
b. uninterruptible power supply
c. power filter
d. rectifier

Q50. The normal fire protection mechanisms incorporated in buildings are inadequate for rooms housing computer hardware.
a. true
b. false

critical fundamental skills from the IT professions

critical fundamental skills from the IT professions

presentation

Technology managers look for three critical fundamental skills from the IT professions hired today:
The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing across all stakeholder levels
The ability to work in a team
The ability to think critically
You are on your second interview for a position in an Information Services Department. You will be presenting to a group of your peers, so they can see if you have
good presentation skills. Your task is to:

Option 1:
Create a presentation containing eight to ten presentation slides including Introduction, Conclusion, and Reference slides.
Include speaker notes with each slide.
Note. Be sure to include supportive graphics and appropriate backgrounds and styles. All references need to adhere to APA guidelines and images should not be
copyrighted unless cited properly.

Describe the benefits and costs of the mongol empire

Write a 1,200-1,800 word essay answering the TWO of the following questions with one reference demonstrating historical analysis. The topics do not have to necessarily have to relate to each other.

1. Describe the benefits and costs of the Mongol Empire

2. Why is it correct to consider this time an era of exploration and globalization?

3. What caused the rise of national monarchies in England or France or Russia?

4. What was the condition and role of religion and the Church during the period under consideration (think about Avignon papacy, the rise of piety, etc.)?

tasks needed for an IT department to support the rollout of a new system.

tasks needed for an IT department to support the rollout of a new system.
Straw Man Outline

Need Straw Man Outline: Two Page Document Very Simple

Need a IT/Business professional to provide a Strawman document The strawman document should be in a table or outline. It should identify the tasks needed for an IT
department to support the rollout of a new system.

1. It should identify the tasks needed for an IT department to support the rollout of a new system.

2 IT should Outline and describe what items the IT department should be prepared to discuss the with Accounting Manager the User Management Administration Tool.

3. It should describe Production Services
o How will users report an outage issue etc..
o 24x7x365 access and on call support etc…
– 4. Briefly describe Vendor support
o What is needed from the Vendor

5 .IT should describe is is needed to complete end user training.

Threats to Internal and External Validity Paper

Write a 1000- to 1,400-word paper that discusses the threats to internal validity and external validity as they apply to quantitative research in general, and in particular to how they apply to your mock study.

Ensure you include an introduction and conclusion to your paper.

Address how you might minimize their effects.

Format your paper so that it is consistent with APA guidelines.

Propose a Public Program

Create a 15 – 20 page slide presentation in which you propose a new public program to present to vendors at a conference.  Your program should support disadvantaged business owners and resolve an environmental challenge, such as a green initiative or natural disaster relief.

 

Include the following in your presentation:

 

• Description of your public program, including a needs analysis
• Target recipients for the program, including recipient qualifications and expectations
• Your program’s SMART objectives
• Request for materials or services of vendors, including detailed specifications
• Vendor qualifications for contractors and subcontractors
• Funding sources
• Completion requirements

 

Use a minimum of 3 references/resources and include them on a references slide.  In addition to the 3 required resources, cite any images you feature.

International Marketing

The foreign market researcher must possess essential capabilities in order to generate meaningful marketing information. Discuss the different capabilities needed by international marketing researchers. (4-8 sentences)