3.3.4 technological developments

Question 1

6 strategies relating to technological development

Answer 1

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1. Automation production lines
2. Robotics
3. Computer aided design
4. Computer aided manufacturing techniques
5. Artificial intelligence
6. Online services

Question 2

Automated production lines

Answer 2

Machinery and equipment arranged in sequence with components added to a good as it proceeds through each step. (controlled by computers)

Question 3

robotics

Answer 3

Highly specialised form of technology that is capable of complex tasks.

Question 4

CAD

Answer 4

Computerised design tool that allows a business to create product possibilities from a series of input parameters.

Question 5

CAM

Answer 5

Refers to the use of software to direct and control manufacturing processes

Question 6

AI

Answer 6

Ability of a computer or a robot controlled by a computer to do tasks that are usually done by humans due to need for human intelligence and discernment

Question 7

Online services

Answer 7

A website (connected group of pages on internet maintained by business to sell products)