Contact tracing app could stop coronavirus spread

The video tutorial explains contact tracing, a method to track people who have been in contact with someone infected with the coronavirus. It covers traditional methods using phone calls and tech-based solutions involving apps developed by Apple and Google. The app uses Bluetooth to alert users of potential exposure while ensuring privacy through consent and data anonymity. The video also highlights the importance of contact tracing in controlling the virus spread, especially among asymptomatic individuals and essential workers.

What is the primary goal of contact tracing in the context of the coronavirus?

• To identify the origin of the virus

• To develop a vaccine for the virus

• To alert individuals who may have been exposed to the virus

• To track the global spread of the virus

What is a major limitation of the traditional contact tracing method?

• It depends on individuals recalling their interactions

• It requires internet access

• It relies on GPS data

• It can only track up to 5 contacts per person

How does the app developed by Apple and Google notify users of potential exposure?

• Through GPS location tracking

• Using Bluetooth pings

• Via email notifications

• By sending text messages

What is a key privacy feature of the contact tracing app?

• It stores data in a centralized location

• It uses randomly generated identifiers

• It tracks users' location history

• It requires users to share their health records

What will happen to the contact tracing app once the pandemic is over?

• It will continue to operate without user consent

• It will be integrated into other health apps

• It will be shut down area by area

• It will be permanently available for public use