You are working as an assistant at the weather bureau during the holidays - NSC Computer Application Technology - Question 10 - 2019 - Paper 2

A power surge can cause hardware damage to key components such as the power supply, motherboard, or peripherals by supplying too much voltage. Additionally, it may lead to loss of data due to unexpected shutdowns or corruption.

1. Recycle the components: Utilize local e-waste recycling programs that safely process and salvage computer materials.
2. Reuse/sell/donate working components: If parts of the computer are still functional, consider donating or selling them instead of discarding.

The type of user is a Super/User or Power User, who typically utilizes advanced computing resources for specialized tasks.

1. To prevent unauthorized access: Limiting physical access to the server room protects sensitive data and resources from theft or tampering.
2. To maintain data integrity: By restricting access, the risk of accidental changes or damage to critical systems is reduced.

1. To prevent data theft: This limits the potential for unauthorized copying of sensitive data via removable storage devices.
2. To stop the introduction of malware: Disabling USB ports reduces the risk of malicious software being introduced from untrusted devices.

1. Enhanced processing power: Grid computing allows multiple computers to share tasks, significantly boosting the overall computing capacity and efficiency for weather analysis.
2. Fault tolerance: If one computer fails, tasks can be redistributed among remaining machines, ensuring continuous operation and reliability.

The term for the cause of the problem is a Bug. A solution could be to install a patch/service pack from the vendor’s website to fix the software.

1. Bandwidth consumption: Automatic updates may use considerable network resources, slowing down other operations.
2. Disruption of workflow: Users may encounter interruptions as devices restart or become unstable during updates, hampering productivity.

1. Data protection: Automatic backups ensure that data is consistently preserved without reliance on manual processes, minimizing the risk of data loss.
2. Time-saving: Automating backups reduces the need for employees to remember to back up data regularly.

1. Backup frequency: Specify the timing for when backups should occur, such as daily or weekly, to ensure data is up-to-date.
2. Storage media: Determine where backups will be stored, such as on cloud services or physical drives, ensuring redundancy in case of hardware failure.

The technology used for obtaining accurate location data is GPS (Global Positioning System).

The term for the embedded data is Metadata, specifically Geotagging information.

The data type is Short Text instead of Number because the StationID may contain leading zeros or specific formatting which would not be preserved as a Number. Also, no calculations are performed on this field.

1. Group by StationName: Begin by organizing the data based on each station's name to ensure all records from the same station are together.
2. Sort by Rainfall: Finally, sort the grouped results by the Rainfall field in ascending order to display the values from lowest to highest.