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Tourism & Hospitality Management QUESTION #1636
Question 1
The Heritage Management course covers 'information technology in heritage management.' Which specific technologies are identified as applicable to documentation, conservation, and management of cultural heritage?
  • Social media platforms and mobile apps for tourist engagement
  • Database Management Systems (DBMS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for documentation, spatial analysis, and conservation management of heritage sites✔️
  • Point of sale (POS) systems for heritage site gift shops
  • Video conferencing tools for museum staff meetings
Correct Answer Explanation
Module 9 of the Heritage Management course — Information Technology in Heritage Management — specifically identifies Database Management Systems (DBMS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as the key technologies for heritage documentation, spatial mapping, conservation planning, and management. GIS in particular enables spatial analysis of heritage site condition, visitor patterns, and environmental threats.