Mobile Application Architecture - 2018 Exam Question

[Chessnutter]

I was doing the 2018 practice exam, and below is question 14 from multiple choice. The correct answer is A, however I feel that the answer could be either A or C. Could someone please explain why the answer is exclusively A and not C?

Question 14
A new software solution is being created for handheld devices. The requirements of the solution include that it be easy to use, must be able to work offline, but can occasionally connect for updates, and that any data required is stored on the device.
Which type of modern application architecture would be the most appropriate?
A.   mobile applications
B.   internet applications
C.   rich client applications
D.   peer-to-peer applications

Question 19 is below. The answer is B, however I feel the answer is A as the subscriber does not know that Aditya has shared the data and therefore would only think that Aditya is breaching the spam act and not the Privacy Act (even though both are being breached).

Question 19
Aditya has a blog that helps gamers with hacks. The blog has over a thousand subscribers. Each subscriber provides general contact details, including email addresses, when they subscribe. Aditya has had a marketing company contact him and request access to his database. The marketing company will identify the interests of the subscribers and provide targeted advertisements that Aditya can add to his emails. He agrees and will be paid for the service.
Aditya has been emailing his subscribers once a week and now includes the targeted advertising. Some of his subscribers have started to complain; one even suggested that Aditya was breaking the law.
Which legislation is Aditya’s subscriber referring to when suggesting that Aditya was breaking the law?
A.   Spam Act 2003
B.   Privacy Act 1988
C.   Copyright Act 1968
D.   Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014

[JeromeTT]

I am no means an expert but i can try to explain my though process as I was answering the question.

Question 14.
The question specifically asked for a solution that does not require an internet connect/ability to work online. A rich client application is an application that relies on a network in order to operate. A mobile client is an application that can work on the go, without any connectivity. Therefore A, is seemingly the best solution.

Question 19
It is a technicality in the wording of the question. "Aditya has been emailing his subscribers once a week" suggested that the subscribers have opted in to receive these emails. The inclusion of targeted advertising does not make it spam (i dont think so at least).Therefore the clear breach of law is with Privacy Act 1988.

[Chessnutter]

Thank you, that really helps!