6.1 WatchMore Inc - NSC Information Technology - Question 6 - 2023 - Paper 2

The EULA will typically address copyright protection and restrictions regarding the number of devices a user can install and access the service from.

Geo-blocking restricts access to certain online content based on the user's geographic location. This is achieved by identifying the user's IP address and applying regional restrictions that prevent users from accessing content that is not licensed for viewing in their country.

1. Ensure that your workstation is set up properly, with your back straight and your forearms parallel to the ground while typing.
2. Take regular breaks to stand, stretch, and rest your eyes during prolonged periods of screen use.

Streaming VOD content allows users to access videos instantly without the need for storage space on their devices. It also enables a continuous flow of data that enhances user experience by minimizing wait times.

Lossy compression will be utilized on VOD services due to its ability to significantly reduce file sizes while maintaining acceptable quality for streaming.

Lossy compression is most suitable for VOD content as it reduces the amount of data being transferred, which is crucial for efficient streaming, especially under varying internet speeds.

Users can check for a URL that begins with 'https://' and look for a padlock icon in the browser’s address bar, indicating that their connection is secure.

Encryption protects sensitive information transmitted over the internet, ensuring that personal and financial details remain confidential and secure from cyber intrusions during online transactions.

1. The client requests a secure connection to the server.
2. The server responds by sending its SSL certificate, including the public key.
3. The client verifies the server's certificate and establishes a secure session by encrypting the session key with the server's public key.

Phishing is a technique where cyber criminals impersonate legitimate entities through emails or websites to trick users into divulging their banking information.

Scalability refers to the ability of the VOD service to handle increasing numbers of users and content without compromising performance or reliability.

1. Using virtualization to create multiple virtual servers allows them to distribute user requests evenly across different machines, improving response times.
2. Virtualization enables resource allocation where computing power can be dynamically adjusted based on user demand.

I would recommend the replication/duplication approach, as it allows for greater data availability. If one server goes down, another can continue to provide access to the data.

Implement regular synchronization protocols that automatically update all instances of the database to reflect any changes made, ensuring data consistency across the distributed system.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by computer systems, including learning, reasoning, and self-correction.

A chatbot can provide 24/7 assistance, allowing users to have their questions answered at any time without the need for human support.

1. Real people can provide empathetic responses and handle complex queries that require nuanced understanding, which chatbots may struggle with.
2. Some users prefer human interaction for sensitive issues, requiring a personal touch that chatbots cannot offer.

1. Analyzing the data by identifying what types of VOD content are most popular among different user demographics.
2. Cleaning the data by removing outdated preferences and ensuring that user data is relevant for targeted recommendations.

1. The sheer volume of data can be overwhelming, making it difficult to process and analyze efficiently.
2. Ensuring data quality and accuracy is a constant challenge when managing large datasets across various sources.

While personalized content recommendations can enhance user experience, they can also lead to privacy concerns as users may feel uncomfortable with the extent of data monitoring and profiling being used.