Grade 12 Theory IV — Green Computing, Location Services & Security Services

Question 1

What does LBS (Location Based Services) rely on?

Question 2

What underlying technology powers most Location Based Services?

Question 3

What effect does cloud computing typically have on local hardware needs?

Question 4

What is a disadvantage of cloud storage related to permissions?

Question 5

What is SSL (or its successor TLS) used for?

Question 6

What is the general rule linking green computing 'use' and 'disposal' at Grade 12 level?

Question 7

How can social media data analysis help identify a global-importance issue?

Question 8

What privacy issue arises from using cloud storage/media services for shared content?

Question 9

What serious online harm involves repeated, targeted digital harassment of an individual?

Question 10

What does a distributed database in blockchain mean, compared to a traditional bank ledger?

Question 11

What is a transaction ledger, in the blockchain context?

Question 12

Which factor should an SEO strategy address to rank higher in search results?

Question 13

Why is a two-part answer (identify risk + justify solution) important in security scenario questions?

Question 14

What consideration is specific to bandwidth when evaluating cloud computing?

Question 15

What is the key benefit of a digital certificate for e-commerce security?

Question 16 — Match the columns

Match each Grade 12 term in Column A to its definition in Column B.

Question 17 — Match the columns

Match each cloud computing consideration in Column A to a matched advantage/disadvantage in Column B.

Question 18

What does WebDAV extend to allow collaborative file editing on a remote server?

Question 19

Why might a business choose thin clients despite the risk of total dependency on the server?

Question 20

What broad principle underlies 'AI for global good' applications discussed at Grade 12?