Your municipality has formed a committee to deal with disaster management - NSC Computer Application Technology - Question 10 - 2017 - Paper 2
Question 10
Your municipality has formed a committee to deal with disaster management.
10.1 Mobile emergency officers will receive ICT equipment.
10.1.1 What Internet connecti... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Your municipality has formed a committee to deal with disaster management - NSC Computer Application Technology - Question 10 - 2017 - Paper 2
Step 1
What Internet connection should the officers get?
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The officers should get a Cellular/3G/Wi-Fi/4G/Wireless internet connection to ensure reliable connectivity.
Step 2
Give TWO reasons for using an SSD rather than a traditional hard drive on laptop computers for the officers.
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SSDs are faster, which leads to improved performance when accessing data.
SSDs are resistant to impact and generally more durable than traditional hard drives.
Step 3
Give a specification of the laptop computer screen that will affect its use in sunlight.
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A specification that affects sunlight use is the screen's brightness; a higher brightness setting allows for better visibility in sunlight.
Step 4
What popular instant messaging service can be used to create groups for sharing disaster alerts for the area?
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WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or Telegram can be used for creating groups to share disaster alerts.
Step 5
State TWO disadvantages of crowd-funding for the individual who contributes money.
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The individual may not get their money back if the project fails.
There is a risk associated with not receiving a share in any potential profit from the app.
Step 6
What technology would citizens use to determine the precise location of a natural disaster they may witness?
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Citizens would likely use GPS or cellular triangulation technology to determine their precise location during a disaster.
Step 7
What information does a pin on a map provide in a mapping service app such as Google Maps?
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A pin on a map provides information regarding a specific location, indicating where an incident or point of interest is located.
Step 8
State an advantage of using RFID tags for people that have been displaced as a result of a disaster.
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An advantage of using RFID tags is that they allow for quick identification and tracking of displaced individuals in relief efforts.
Step 9
Give TWO examples of biometric devices.
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Fingerprint readers.
Iris or facial recognition scanners.
Step 10
State TWO ways in which having a user account, such as an account with Google, Apple or Microsoft, can be helpful when a smartphone is lost.
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Users can back up their data in the cloud, making it accessible on another device.
They can use features like remote lock or erase to protect personal information.
Step 11
What service can the municipality set up at the venues to provide free wireless Internet access to the people accommodated there?
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The municipality can set up Wi-Fi hotspots at the venues to provide free wireless Internet access.
Step 12
State TWO precautions one should take when using a public computer.
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Be cautious of who is around you while using the computer.
Log off when finished to ensure no one else can access personal accounts.
Step 13
What type of software is to blame for the message above?
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The software to blame for the message is ransomware.
Step 14
What is Bitcoin?
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Bitcoin is a form of virtual/digital currency that allows for peer-to-peer transactions without the need for a central authority.
Step 15
State an advantage of being paid in Bitcoin for the authors of the message.
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An advantage for the authors is that transactions in Bitcoin can remain anonymous, making it difficult to trace back to the individual.
Step 16
What action can the municipal IT department take to react to this threat?
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The IT department can restore data from backups to mitigate the effects of the ransomware attack.
Step 17
Why is the ID number in cell A2 displayed incorrectly?
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The ID number in cell A2 is displayed incorrectly because it is formatted as a numeric value rather than as a string or text.
Step 18
Why would it not give the average age of the survivors?
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The function would not give the average age of the survivors because it may be referencing the wrong range of cells due to incorrect formatting.
Step 19
State TWO ways to fully display the word 'Age_Group' in cell E1.
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Manually adjust the column size to make it wider.
Use 'Wrap Text' feature to display the text within the cell.
