You are a computer specialist - NSC Computer Application Technology - Question 9 - 2018 - Paper 2
Question 9
You are a computer specialist. The local traffic department has requested you to assist with the online administration of traffic offences.
9.1 The traffic officers... show full transcript
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Step 1
What communications technology is most likely to be used to connect to the internet in this case? Motivate your answer.
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The most suitable communication technology is 3G/LTE/4G/Cellular/Satellite. This is because traffic officers operate at different locations and require a reliable mobile internet connection to communicate traffic offences promptly.
Step 2
State TWO advantages of scanning barcodes as opposed to manually writing information down.
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Scanning barcodes is easier and quicker, allowing for faster data capture.
Scanned information can be linked to a database, providing more accurate and accessible records, thus eliminating the possibility of human error in writing.
Step 3
Suggest a device that can be used to scan barcodes, other than barcode scanners.
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A smart device such as a smartphone, tablet, or phablet can effectively scan barcodes using appropriate applications.
Step 4
Give the term used to describe data that can be collected from offenders to uniquely identify them based on their physical features.
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The term used is 'biometric data'.
Step 5
State TWO ways in which traffic offenders can determine and share the location of a mobile speed camera after passing it.
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By geo-tagging their location using a map application such as WhatsApp or Waze.
By dropping a pin on a map to indicate the location of the speed camera.
Step 6
State TWO ways in which people try to hide social media posts from the authorities.
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Using applications that automatically restrict who can view their posts.
Posting information under a nickname or pseudonym to disguise their identity.
Step 7
Why could his good intentions get him into trouble?
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His actions could lead to his friend being charged with distraction while driving, as using a phone for photography could distract him from driving safely. Additionally, capturing images of traffic offences may be construed as evidence of illegal behavior or could lead to intimidation.
