Question

A mobile application is used to display local traffic conditions. Which of the following features of the application best exemplifies the use of crowdsourcing?
a. Users can save an address to be used at a later time.
b. Users can turn on alerts to be notified about traffic accidents.
c. Users can submit updates on local traffic conditions in real time.
d. Users can use the application to avoid heavily congested areas.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Users can submit updates on local traffic conditions in real time.

Explanation:

Crowdsourcing definition: the practice of obtaining information or input into a task or project by enlisting the services of a large number of people, either paid or unpaid, typically via the internet.

As shown in answer C, people can help this service by updating the app on any current traffic conditions that they having during that time or day it shows how people can help each other and exemplifies the usefulness of crowdsourcing, while the other answers just show how updates on traffic conditions, or saving addresses could help yourself, with no real exemplary explanation on the subject at hand.

Answer 2

Answer: C

Explanation: crowdsourcing is when people / organization help out an application or network therefore c is the best example of that