Question 1: The proper implementation of a database is essential to the success of the data performance functions of an organization. Identify and evaluate at least three considerations that one must plan for when designing a database. Suggest at least two types of databases that would be useful for small businesses, two types for regional level organizations and two types for international companies. Include your rationale for each suggestion.

Question 2: Your software development company has been contracted to build a tool that will manage user accounts and rights in an Active Directory environment. One of your developers tells you that he wants the tool to make use of direct manipulation. A second developer argues that a command line structure would be a better and more secure approach. Take a stand on this argument, providing at least three positives of each approach, and then make a decision for this project and support it. Describe virtual and augmented reality. Suggest a way in which this technology could be used in the future; either to improve a current process / procedure or create a new process / procedure. Provide an example of your suggested use of the technology.

Question 3: Describe the considerations that you would take into account when selecting the menu style for an application and why. Support your response with examples. Imagine you have been asked to help a novice designer effectively organize his menu content in an application. Provide the novice designer with the advice you feel would be most helpful when organizing content for menus. Support your response.