Ch4 - 1 Telecommunication and IT Systems

Question 1

The vehicles have also been equipped with satellite navigation systems.

Explain why the Mountain Rescue Team has done this.

Answer 1

One mark for point (max 2), One mark for expansion (max 3)
eg
 postcodes of emergency locations can be passed to driver (1) drivers
never lost (1)
 quickest route taken (1) roadworks to emergency can be avoided (1)
 public satisfaction (1) less waiting time between call and response (1)
 new members can get to emergency (1) even if they do not know the
area (1)
 drivers can focus on driving/safer (1) do not have to look at map (1)