Your friends are planning a trip to the Cango Caves - NSC Computer Application Technology - Question 10 - 2017 - Paper 2
Question 10
Your friends are planning a trip to the Cango Caves. They need your advice on how to make their experience more enjoyable with the help of ICTs.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:Your friends are planning a trip to the Cango Caves - NSC Computer Application Technology - Question 10 - 2017 - Paper 2
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10.1.1 Name a type of software application necessary to book a car on a rental agency website.
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A web browser is necessary to access a rental agency website for booking a car.
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10.1.2 How would you book a car on a mobile device without using the rental agency website?
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You could use a mobile app to book a car directly from your device, allowing for greater convenience and accessibility.
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10.1.3 State TWO ways to pinpoint the different places you visit on your mobile device in order to view them later on a map.
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Record GPS coordinates of each location you visit on your mobile device.
Use geo-tagging features available in many photography apps to automatically record the location of each photo taken.
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10.1.4 How could ICTs help you communicate with your taxi driver if he does not speak your language?
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You could use an online translator app to translate your destination into the driver’s language. Alternatively, you could show the driver a map with your destination marked.
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10.2.1 State TWO disadvantages of following online recommendations as a way to find a good coffee shop.
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Online reviews may be biased or influenced by promotional strategies.
There may be too few reviews to make a generalization about the quality of the coffee shop.
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10.2.2 Give TWO technical reasons why a mobile phone payment may be unsuccessful.
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Your phone may be offline or experiencing connectivity issues.
You might have entered the wrong one-time PIN or necessary credentials for the transaction.
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10.2.3 Discuss TWO ways to protect yourself from falling victim to bank card fraud at the coffee shop.
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Be aware of your surroundings and ensure no one is watching you while you enter your PIN.
Use trusted payment apps and avoid using public Wi-Fi for transactions.
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10.3.1 Give TWO reasons why the picture quality of a smartphone camera is poorer than that of a professional camera (DSLR).
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Smartphone cameras typically have smaller sensors compared to professional cameras.
They have limited optical zoom capabilities affecting picture quality.
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10.3.2 Why can't your friends use a map app for automatic turn-by-turn directions in the caves?
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GPS signals may be weak or unavailable in the caves due to their structure and lack of satellite visibility.
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10.3.3 Name TWO techniques to remove unwanted parts from a photograph after it was taken.
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Use a cropping tool to trim the edges of the photograph.
Utilize photo editing software to erase or edit out unwanted elements.
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10.4.1 State TWO advantages of using Wi-Fi hotspots for making VoIP calls.
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Wi-Fi hotspots can provide a stable internet connection for clear calls.
They usually help save on data costs compared to cellular networks.
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10.4.2 Discuss TWO security issues associated with using Wi-Fi hotspots.
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Your device may be vulnerable to hacking attacks if connected to an unsecured network.
Rogue hotspots pose a risk as they can intercept your personal information.
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10.4.3 Give TWO reasons why your friends should NOT consider using satellite broadband while they are travelling.
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Satellite connections often have higher latency, resulting in delayed communication.
Signal quality may be affected by environmental conditions, leading to unreliable connectivity.
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10.4.4 What can be the reason for poor video quality of a Skype call if there are no issues with either bandwidth or connectivity?
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The poor video quality could be due to a low resolution camera being used for the call.
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10.4.5 How could you access all the pictures of the trip on your friend’s cloud account?
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Share the password for the cloud account with your family members so they can access and download the photographs.
