Technology & Tools Flashcards
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Which type of software is most commonly used by parks and recreation agencies to manage facility reservations and program registrations online?
Answer: Activity management software
Activity management software (such as ActiveNet or RecDesk) is specifically designed to handle facility reservations and program registrations for parks and recreation agencies.
What does GIS stand for in the context of parks and recreation planning?
Answer: Geographic Information System
GIS stands for Geographic Information System, a tool used to map, analyze, and visualize spatial data for park planning and management.
Which metric is BEST tracked using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) in a parks department?
Answer: Work order completion rates
A CMMS is specifically designed to track maintenance work orders, asset history, and repair completion rates for facilities and equipment.
A recreation manager wants to send automated reminders to program registrants. Which technology feature supports this?
Answer: Automated email/SMS notification system
Automated email or SMS notification systems integrated into registration platforms send reminders to participants without manual staff effort.
What is the primary purpose of using drone technology in parks and recreation?
Answer: Conducting facility inspections and land surveys
Drones are used by parks agencies for aerial inspections of infrastructure, land surveys, and monitoring natural resources over large areas.
Which data privacy regulation most directly affects how U.S. parks and recreation agencies collect data from children under 13 online?
Answer: COPPA
COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) governs how websites and online services may collect data from children under 13 in the United States.
When evaluating new technology for a parks department, which factor should be considered FIRST?
Answer: Whether the technology meets the agency's operational needs
Technology selection should begin with a needs assessment to ensure the solution addresses the agency's specific operational challenges and goals.