6.5. Booking systems
A subsection of Information and Communication Technology, 0417, through 6. ICT applications
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Tawara School is presenting a concert. For previous concerts the booking of tickets was carried out manually using pen and paper. For this concert they are going to use an online booking system. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Tawara School using an online booking system rather than the manual system. Identify the most appropriate method of implementation of the new online booking system in this scenario. [ 1 13 Explain, giving reasons, why your answer to part is the most appropriate method of implementation for this scenario.
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2022
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RockIT Airlines representatives use a computer booking system to book flights for customers. A representative from the airline types in the customer reference number, the number of passengers, departure time, departure date, departure airport and the destination airport. A customer is planning to take a flight from London Heathrow Airport. The representative types in a code LHR for London Heathrow Airport. One of the reasons for using a code for the airport is to improve data accuracy. Describe two other advantages of using a code rather than typing out the full name. Describe the importance of data accuracy when making a booking. 1 8 Describe the processing and outputs involved in making the booking. Question 14 starts on page 16. [ 1 8
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2021
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The Fish Bowl is a large outdoor music arena. It uses an online booking system. A customer has entered her data into the booking system using an online data entry form. Name of show Uni Direction 18th March 2020 7:30 pm Date of performance Seat position Number of Adults: Number of Children: Time of performance Stalls Circle Upper Circle Evaluate this online data entry form. When a person makes a booking, a ticket will be produced for each person. The ticket will be sent by email and can then be printed out or used on a smartphone to gain entry to the event. Design a ticket that includes elements for both visual and electronic checking for the forthcoming music event.
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2020
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