New and emerging technologies

Question 1

what is automation

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the process of using automatic equipment such as robots in the workplace instead of humans

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advantages of automation

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• robots can work faster then humans
• robots can be work with harmful things which humans cant
• robots work with higher accuracy and consistency

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disadvantages of robots in automation

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• robots may replace humans so there may be fewer jobs
• high initial costs/ expensive
• they cant carry out tasks that require human judgement

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what is artificial intelligence

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using computer systems to perform tasks that usually require human intelligence

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what is smart technology

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technology that uses a chip to store information

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how is smart technology used in the workplace

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they use data to organise tasks without any human input

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what is crowdfunding

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Involves advertising of a product online. If people think the product will be viable, they then donate money to the product as an investment opportunity. They are often rewarded with gifts, discounts etc if it is successful

Question 8

what are the people who donate money to crowdfunds called

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backers

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what is virtual marketing

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the promotion of products online

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what is algorithm

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a sequence of logical instructions for carrying out a task

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what are cooperatives

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a type of business that is owned and ran by its own memebers

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what is fair trade

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a trading partnership that ensures workers in developing countries are given suitable working conditions and are paid a fair wage

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what are finite resources

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resources that are non renewable and will eventually run out

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examples of finite resources

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Metals, plastics and fossil fuels (coal, natural gas and oil)

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advantages of finite resources

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easily accessible, cheap

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what is an ecological footprint

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an analytical measurement of the amount of global resources used

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what are non finite resources

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resources that are found naturally and can be replaced

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examples of non finite resources

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wood, cotton and renewable energy sources such as solar and wind

Question 19

why are landfill sites harmful

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they release harmful gases that pollute the surrounding air and soil

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what is continuous improvement

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the process of making small changes to improve the way a company works

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advantages of continuous improvement

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• improve speed and quality and save resources
• it encourages people to work together and give regular feedback

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disadvantages of continuous improvement

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it can encourage consumers to replace existing products, leading to old one being disposed of
- new products being made, transported etc can lead to increased usage of finite resources

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what is efficient working

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when companies work in an efficient manner

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how can a company work more efficiently

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• by increasing speed of production
• reducing errors and waste, can be done by using automation and CAD
• implementing quality control

Question 25

what is quality control

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a set of checks intended to ensure that a product will meet customers requirements after being manufactured

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how can we stop products from causing pollution

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• dispose of them correctly
• recycle them

Question 27

what is global warming

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the rise in average temperature of the Earth’s surface

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how do more energy efficient products help stop global warming

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The development of more efficient electrical products, such as low-energy light bulbs, and better building insulation has cut down on energy costs

Question 29

what is technology push

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when technology advances enough to invent or develop new products

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how does technology push affect consumer choice

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because people will be more likely to buy the newer and more developed products

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examples of products developed due to technology push

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smartphones

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what is market pull

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when product ideas are produced in response to market forces or customer needs

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examples of market pull in products

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cameras becoming smaller and more lightweight as a result of customer needs

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why might technological advancements cause a change in jobs

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the rapid changes in technology including automation, have meant theres now a decline in the need for traditional skills

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what is virtual marketing

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promoting a product or service on social media and moving it towards the top of the page in search engine results

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what is a cooperative

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a type of business which is owned and ran by its members

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what is market pull

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making a product which will satisfy the wants and needs of customers

Question 38

what is technology push

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using new technology to make an existing product more desirable

Question 39

how can developments in technology open up new job opportunities

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workers are needed to design computers, write programs for them to run and design computer games, maintain websites