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Computing Essentials 2002-2003 Complete, 14/e
Timothy J. O'Leary
Linda I. O'Leary

Information Systems

Using Technology

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CAD

Many companies model plans or products using computer-aided design, or CAD. One of the most popular CAD applications is AutoCAD from Autodesk. To learn more about this product, visit our Web site at http://www.mhhe.com/oleary to link to the AutoCAD site. Once connected, read about the features of the AutoCAD product, and then answer the following questions in a one-page paper: (a) What type of modeling is AutoCAD used for? (b) What are the basic features of AutoCAD? (c) Cite some specific applications that AutoCAD is used for. (d) What special or advanced features does AutoCAD offer that set it apart from other CAD software?

www.autodesk.com

Knowledge Work System Web Site

Companies always want to tailor their Web site to the needs of their customers to stay competitive; sites that are easier to navigate or provide the desired information quicker will be most in demand by consumers. One way to accomplish this is with Web site knowledge work software that monitors traffic on a Web server and provides reports for anomalous usage. Visit our Web site at http:// www.mhhe.com/oleary to link to a company that delivers such software. Once connected, review the company’s products, and answer the following questions in a one-page paper: (a) What events can the software monitor for? Briefly describe each. (b) How are reports about Web site usage delivered? What information do they include? (c) How can a company apply this information to improve their Web site? Provide specific examples.

www.webtrends.com





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