NST2602
Assignment 2
2024 (203907)
- DUE 30 May
2024
QUUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
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NST2602 Assignment 2 2024 (203907) - DUE 30 May
2024
QUESTION 1
1.1.1 Renaissance – In 1300 the era was marked by profound technical
advancements like the printing press, linear perceptivity, patent law and doubleshell
domes. Where the large crane was developed to lift masonry stones to the top of
structures. Military technology developed rapidly with widespread use of the crossbow
and ever more powerful artillery. Science and technology began a cycle of mutual
advancement. And Leonardo da Vinci provided a deep insight into mechanical
technology.
1.1.2 20th Century – In the year 1901- 2000 Technology developed rapidly in this century.
Communication technology, transportation technology, broad teaching and the
implementation of scientific methods came to the fore. Increased research spending all
contributed to the advancement of modern science and technology. Owing to the
scientific gains directly tied to military research and development, technologies,
including electronic computing, might have developed as rapidly as they did in part
because of war. Radio, radar and early sound recording were key technologies that
paved the way for the telephone, fax machine and magnetic storage of data. Energy and
engine technology improvements were also vast, including nuclear power.
Transportation by rocketry was another milestone in the 20th century. Making use of
computers and advanced research laboratories, modern scientists discovered
recombinant DNA.
1.1.3 4th Industrial Revolution - This period started in 2016 where the development in the area
of textile manufacturing, mining and transport driven by the invention of the stream
engine. This revolution was driven by cheap energy in the form of coal, produced in
ever increasing amounts from the abundant re-sources of Britain. Coal converted to
coke provided the blast furnace and cast iron in much larger amounts than before, and
a range of structures could be created, such as the iron bridge. Where cheap coal meant
that industry was no longer constrained by water resources driving the mills, although
it continued as a valuable source of power. The steam engine helped drain the mines,
so more coal reserves could be accessed, and the output of coal increased. The
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development of the high-pressure steam engine made locomotion possible, and a
transport revolution followed.
QUESTION 2
Investigation
Item Question Answer
People Are you one of the people yes, I will be assisting if ever we
who will use the security encounter problems in our
community hall.
system community hall?
Explain
Purpose What will the security It will be used to monitor suspicious
system be used for? How will activity and notify if there is
it work? potential break-in.
Appearance What shapes might be outdoor and indoor wireless camera
appropriate? What size? black in colour, shape it should be
round.
What colours?
Material Which materials will be alarm monitoring with control
appropriate for your security panel, interior and exterior motion
sensor, camera system which also
system? What systems will have a night vision and a remote
you need to control the mobile view which will let access
the footage on our mobile.
product?
Which parts will you need?
Cost Who is your target market? Is yes, my target market for security
the product cost-effective? system will be Ezee tech they
provide with the firstclass service
and they are cheap.
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