Contribution of Technology to Efficient Home Management

Question 1

List the ways that technology contributes to efficient home management.
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Answer 1

More leisure time

Increased standard of living/ reduced health problems

Useful for those with busy lifestyles

Enhances security

Makes doing financial tasks easier

Question 2

How does technology allow for more leisure time?

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Answer 2

In the past, household tasks such as washing clothes were time consuming and labour intensive

Nowadays, technological advances such as the washing machine has reduced the amount of labour required which allows for more leisure time

Question 3

How does technology increase the standard of living and reduce health problems?
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Answer 3

Homes are now cleaner and more hygienic places to live

As appliances such as vacuum cleaners are more efficient at cleaning compared to doing the job by hand

This has increased the standard of living and reduced health problems such as asthma

Question 4

How does technology make life easier for those who live hectic/busy lifestyles?
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Answer 4

Many appliances such as ovens now come with automatic timers and pre-programmed tasks

This enables appliances to turn on and off automatically

This is an advantage for individuals and families with busy lifestyles

Question 5

How does technology enhance security?

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Answer 5

Some heating and lighting systems now can be controlled remotely from mobile phones through downloaded applications

This ensures that homes are warm when individuals return home

This enhances security as lights can be switched on when people are away

Question 6

How does technology make doing financial tasks easier?

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Answer 6

Computers and tablets can be used to carry out households financial tasks, e.g. budgeting or banking online,

They may also be used to shop online for food or clothing which saves individuals and families time