May Exam Research activities

   Part A

     1)    Open Capital Area Regional Transportation Systems (CARTS)

    

    2)    Answer the following questions:

a)     Define CARTS

b)    Describe the main challenge facing CARTS

c)     Describe the IT technology that used in Mentor Ranger.

d)    Describe step by step how the IT system works.

e)     Evaluate the IT solution that is used in CARTS.

Part B

Case Study Sample May Exam 

8.  Explain two reasons why there needs to be compatibility between integrated communication and dispatch system and data management system. (6 marks) 
9.  Discuss two different smart phone apps that may be useful for the RDTC. (6 marks) 
10.  Examine two communication systems that could be implemented between the taxi driver and control centre. (6 marks) 
11.  Explain two methods that traffic updates could be communicated to taxi drivers. (6 marks)
12.  Explain how datalogging would be beneficial in the taxi (4 marks)
13.  Discuss the features of an appropriate user interface for the dispatch system. (8 marks)
14.  Discuss the features of an appropriate surveillance system for the taxis. (8 marks)
15.  Discuss the use of Business Intelligence software and behavioural marketing as marketing tools for the Red Dragon Taxi Company. Use information from the case study and give examples of services offered by the companies that you have investigated. (12 marks)