Operate an online information system

Based on Australian Tourism.

 

WA- Western Australia

SA- South Australia

NT- Northern Territory

TAS- Tasmania

QLD- Queensland

NSW- New South Wales

VIC- Victoria

SITTTSL001A: Assessment

Introduction

This assessment requires you to access an online information system and complete a series of questions relating to its purpose and functionality.

Where applicable, write your answers in the space provided.

You may use additional sheets, however please ensure you securely attach your answers on any separate sheets, clearly identifying the question to which you are responding and numbering the pages in sequence. At the end of each answer, allow adequate space (at least eight (8) lines), for the teacher’s comments and feedback.

Part A of this assessment requires you to evaluate and complete short answer responses in relation to an online information system/database.

Part B of this assessment requires to you to complete an activity based on an online information system/database.

This is an ungraded unit. Your result is based on the evidence you provide to meet the criteria for competence as specified in the unit of competency. You will receive a result of Achieved Competency (AC) or Not yet Competent (NC).

Tasks/Questions

Part A: Evaluating an online information system

Access the Tourism Australia website –

www.australia.com

. Tourism Australia is the Australian Government agency responsible for the international and domestic marketing of Australia as a destination for leisure and business travel. This site is an online information system/database which you have most likely used during your research for the unit,

SITTTSL004A Source and Provide Australian Destination Information and Advice.

Evaluate and report on this Tourism Australia automated information system/database, based on the following questions:

Question 1

Provide details of this online information system/database including URL, the authors and a short overview (including main objectives) of its purpose.

Question 2

Briefly describe the audience (i.e. general public, types of businesses, etc) who would most likely use this online information system/database.

Question 3

Identify the main features of this online information system/database that can be manipulated to access information. For example, what are the different search engines and functions of the system? Provide screen samples to illustrate your comments.

Question 4

Explain why you believe the structure and navigation of this online information system/database is or is not ‘user-friendly’.

Question 5

Explain why the language of this online information system/database is or is not suitable for the type of users.

Question 6

Is the system engaging and motivating for the user?

Question 7

How do users access helpdesk or online assistance?

Question 8

What are the statements or conditions in relation to copyright, privacy, intellect, use of property and licensing?

Part B: Complete an activity based on an online information system

Access the Tourism Australia website as you have for Part A –

www.australia.com

and complete the following activities.

Activity 1

From the HOME PAGE navigate your way to the DESTINATIONS page. View the map of Australia and list one (1) Australian icon presented for each state or territory below.

WA:

NT:

QLD:

NSW:

ACT:

VIC:

TAS:

SA:

Activity 2

Under Australia’s cities, identify and briefly describe two (2) activities/cultural options available for each of the following cities:

Melbourne:

Adelaide:

Alice Springs:

Cairns:

Broome:

Activity 3

From the HOME PAGE navigate your way to the THINGS TO DO page. List all the categories to choose from. For example: Aboriginal.

Activity 4

From the main categories listed above (with the exception of Journeys), list the places in which each category can be experienced. For example: under the Food and Wine category, one of the places available for this experience is Darwin, NT.

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