Chapter 13

Question 1

Emerging technologies

Answer 1

the technologies that are still developing

Question 2

NFC

Answer 2

Near field Communication is a wireless technology similar to Bluetooth

Question 3

Protocol

Answer 3

A set of rules that ensure data is transferred between devices correctly

Question 4

Passive NFC chips

Answer 4

NFC chips can be built into information points in building and used to provide visitors with necessary information

Question 5

Electronic wallet

Answer 5

NFC chips that are built into many credit cards, it enables users to make contactless payments

Question 6

UHD

Answer 6

Ultra high definition television system

Question 7

Advantages

Answer 7

1. Quality of image is clear
2. Can produce higher details of the image
3. Can improve viewing experience

Question 8

Disadvantages

Answer 8

1. Technology UHD is very expensive
2. Requires large amount of data to be transmitted
3. An internet connection needs to be at least 25mbps

Question 9

AI

Answer 9

AI is one of the most developing areas of technology, it is the creation of computers that are designed to have human like capabilities

Question 10

Advantages

Answer 10

1. Increased level of precision and accuracy
2. They can be used 24/7
3. Don’t have emotions so they always make logical decisions
4. Can do dangerous tasks that are a risk for humans

Question 11

Disadvantages

Answer 11

1. Require a high level of skill to program so they are expensive
2. The storage requirements for then program can be very expensive to set up
3. People have ethical issues with computers replacing intelligence

Question 12

Augmented reality

Answer 12

AR is where technology overlays computers-generated images onto a user’s view to the real world.

Question 13

Advantages

Answer 13

1. Can make learning experience more entertaining
2. Can allow the user to stimulate every day experience in an efficient way
3. Can be used to allow a user to navigate a new place

Question 14

Disadvantages

Answer 14

1. Some people might be concerned about privacy because AR is based on collecting data
2. Some people believe that it could modify a person’s perception to reality
3. The technology required for a smooth AR is expensive to manufacture

Question 15

VR

Answer 15

VR allows the user to experience a computer-generated reality that doesn’t immediately exist in real life

Question 16

Robotics

Answer 16

Involves the study of designing, building and application of robots

Question 17

Computer-assisted translation

Answer 17

The agility of translation from one language to another has allowed a greater level of communication in the world

Question 18

Advantages

Answer 18

1. People can get access to instant translation
2. It can help reduce errors that may be present in manual translation methods
3. Translation tools are wildly available and inexpensive

Question 19

Disadvantages

Answer 19

Some people may have doubts about the accuracy of the translation that computer assisted systems have

Question 20

Holographic imaging

Answer 20

A 3D image that is created using laser beams and mirrors

Question 21

Advantages

Answer 21

1. They do not require special glasses to view the 3d effect
2. It is easier to see 3d images by a hologram than original 3d

Question 22

Disadvantages

Answer 22

1. 3D projected holograms are expensive to create
2. A lot of data needs to be stored in order to create holograms and the cost of data storage can be expensive