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The Processor (CPU – Central Processing Unit) is the “brain” of the computer. It controls operations and executes instructions, performing arithmetic, logic, control, and input/output operations as directed by the program instructions.

Option A (Hard drive): Provides long-term storage, not operations control.

Option B (RAM): Stores data temporarily for quick access but does not control operations.

Option C (Graphics card): Handles rendering of images and video, but does not serve as the primary system controller.

Therefore, the processor is the component that carries out operations and manages execution.

Increased Carbon Emissions:

Technology relies on electricity, often generated from fossil fuels, leading to higher carbon emissions.

The production, transportation, and disposal of electronic devices contribute to the carbon footprint.

Increased Energy Consumption:

Expanded use of technology leads to higher energy demands for operating servers, cooling data centers, and powering devices.

The rise of 24/7 technology operations has amplified global energy consumption.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

Option A: The lifespan of technology tends to shorten due to rapid advancements and planned obsolescence.

Option C: While more devices are purchased, this does not directly indicate an ecological result.

Option D: Electronic waste has increased, not decreased, due to growing technology adoption and lack of recycling initiatives.

Purpose of Prototypes in Product Management:

Prototypes provide a working model of the product to collect user feedback.

This helps the product management team refine the application and address usability issues.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

Option A: Showing feature interaction is a secondary purpose but not the primary reason for using a prototype.

Option C: Testing user interfaces may involve prototypes, but the main purpose is feedback collection.

Option D: Prototypes are not typically used for creating training materials.

Definition of Information Privacy Policy:

An Information Privacy Policy explains how an organization collects, uses, discloses, and manages customer or client data.

It addresses data protection, compliance with legal requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and organizational transparency.

Purpose of an Information Privacy Policy:

Ensures customers know how their personal data is handled.

Builds trust and promotes ethical data usage practices.

Incorrect Options Analysis:

Email Privacy: Covers email communications but not broader data practices.

Social Media: Focuses on employee behavior on social platforms, not customer data.

Acceptable Use: Addresses general IT use policies, not specifically data privacy.

References and Documents of Information Technology Management:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Documentation.

ISO/IEC 27018: Cloud Privacy Framework (ISO Standards).

ITIL Foundation: Privacy Management in Service Design (Axelos Publications).