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Apple Flashcards

1
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What is Apple Inc.?

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A US transnational electronic technology corporation headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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Who founded Apple Inc.?

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Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in 1975.

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What record did Apple’s iPhone revenue set in the September quarter?

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A record of $89.5 billion in quarterly revenue.

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What was Apple’s status in 2019?

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  • Largest IT company by revenue
  • Third-largest mobile phone manufacturer
  • Number one global brand by value (US$234 billion)
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5
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What are some successful auction items related to Apple?

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A first edition, unopened 4GB iPhone sold for over $190,000.

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What types of products does Apple market?

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  • iPhones
  • iPads
  • Apple Watch
  • Apple TV
  • MacPro
  • HomePod
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What factors have contributed to Apple’s success?

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  • Stylish and well-designed products
  • Slick marketing and branding
  • Innovative products
  • Focus on mobile devices
  • Online sales of products and services
  • Diversification into new technologies
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What is the role of logistics in Apple’s operations?

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Over 100 people work in logistics to organize shipping to over 50 countries.

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Where is Apple’s European headquarters located?

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Cork, Ireland.

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What is Apple’s partnership with (RED)?

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Supports the Global Fund in the fight against HIV/AIDS with a portion of proceeds from (PRODUCT)RED products.

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Where are Apple’s main products designed and manufactured?

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Designed in Silicon Valley, California; manufactured in mainland China by Foxconn.

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What is the significance of Apple’s data centers?

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Support growth in services like iCloud, App Store, Apple Music, and more.

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How many data centers does Apple operate?

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8 operating data centers and 2 under development.

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Why are many Apple products produced in China?

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  • Low production costs
  • Large, skilled, non-unionized workforce
  • Successful Special Economic Zone in Shenzhen
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What are the social benefits of Apple’s presence in the USA?

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  • 90,000 employees across 50 states
  • Headquarters at Apple Park in Cupertino
  • Employment at data centers and assembly facilities
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What environmental initiative has Apple undertaken?

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Uses 100% renewable energy in its US facilities and established Apple Energy.

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What criticism has Apple faced regarding its environmental reporting?

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Received the worst rating from Ethical Consumer for environmental reporting in 2019.

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What is the economic impact of Apple in Ireland?

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  • Employs 6,000 workers
  • Cork’s largest private employer
  • Attracted other high-tech firms
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What controversy surrounded Apple’s tax situation in Ireland?

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Accused of receiving unfair preferential treatment allowing it to pay lower taxes.

20
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What are some of the costs associated with Apple’s operations in Ireland?

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  • Criticism for not creating sufficient local jobs
  • Accusations of tax avoidance strategies
21
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Fill in the blank: Apple has ______ data centers in the United States.

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5

22
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True or False: Apple’s products are primarily manufactured within the USA.

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False

23
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What ruling is being argued to be overturned regarding Apple?

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A ruling allowing Apple to avoid paying €13bn (£11bn) in back taxes

Legal adviser to the European Court of Justice is involved in the argument.

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What has Apple’s presence in Cork attracted?

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Other high-tech firms to the area

25
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What was Apple’s rating for environmental reporting in 2019?

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Worst rating by Ethical Consumer

26
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What was one of Apple’s quantified future environmental targets stated in their 2019 report?

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Generate or procure at least 4 gigawatts of clean energy in our supply chain by 2020

27
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What are the working conditions like for workers in Foxconn’s factories?

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Workers mostly live on site, work an average of 62 hours each week for around $300 per month

Living expenses consume half of their earnings.

28
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What health risks have workers in Apple product factories faced?

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Exposure to toxic chemicals and lack of protective equipment like earplugs and goggles

29
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What policy does Apple now have regarding student interns in factories?

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Limits student interns to 10 percent of the factories’ workforces

30
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True or False: Apple allows factories to employ under 18s as interns.

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False

Apple does not employ under 18s due to its commitment to social responsibility.

31
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What significant ban was reported regarding Apple devices in September 2023?

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Beijing ordered central government agency officials to not bring iPhones into the office

32
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How many employees does Foxconn claim to support in China?

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1.3 million employees directly, nearly five million jobs supported indirectly

33
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What has affected the sales of Apple’s latest iPhone model?

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Sinking demand in China and intensifying competition from rivals

34
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What environmental improvement has Apple made to its products?

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Removed all PVC plastics and toxic chemicals

35
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What score did Apple receive in the 2019 Ranking Digital Rights Corporate Accountability Index?

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46%

36
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What campaign did Apple launch in response to Greenpeace criticisms?

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Green my Apple campaign

37
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What was the purpose of the $1.5 billion green climate bond issued by Apple in 2016?

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Financing of environmental projects

38
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In what year did Apple move from eleventh to second in Greenpeace’s ‘Green Electronics’ rankings?

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From 2006 to 2017

39
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What milestone did Apple achieve regarding market capitalization?

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Created history with a market capitalization of one trillion U.S. dollars

40
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What percentage of Apple’s product sales were in the USA in 2019?

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45 percent

41
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Which country temporarily became Apple’s second largest market in 2015–16?

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China

42
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How much has Apple’s services revenue increased since 2013?

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More than threefold, from $13.5 billion to over $50 billion in March 2020

43
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What impact has the trade war between the US and China had on Apple?

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Imposes heavy tariffs on Chinese imports to the US

44
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What commitment did Apple make to support US economic resurgence from 2018 to 2023?

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Create 20,000 more jobs and invest $5 billion to support innovation among US manufacturers

45
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Fill in the blank: Apple is facing competition from _______ in China.

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Huawei

46
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What has been the outcome of Apple’s attempts to enter the Indian market?

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Largely unsuccessful due to cheaper competitors

47
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What does Apple’s response to criticisms about labor practices illustrate?

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Concern shown by TNCs regarding corporate social responsibility and ethical purchasing

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