1. Final exam question format
Each presentation nets a single final question. Here’s one that came from a past project on Cloud Computing:
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a client firm has expressed interest in the opportunity of cloud computing. They have heard of the flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of a cloud computing model. Now they would like to see how this could fit into their firm. Given that the firm handles some confidential data, briefly outline what the potential options and benefits are, and what concerns or risks they need to be aware of.

2. Discussion Points Defined Degrees of Implementation
Private Cloud, Public, Hybrid, Community
Degrees of Implementation
Software as a Service
Platform as a Service
Infrastructure as a Service
Data as a Service

3. Discussion Points Advantages Flexible Cost-Efficient Scalable
Automated Backup and Recovery
Access anywhere
Automatic Software Integration
Quick Deployment

4. Discussion Points Issues Security Privacy Legal Backups Access Lists
International access
Responsibilities
Data Ownership