Topoc. 1: Emerging Technologies

Question 1

Ways business has changed

Answer 1

• Business can be done anywhere anytime
• it is much easier to do business internationally
• -workers have more flexibility and are more productive
• customers expect services to be available 24/7
• improved communication between customers, colleagues and suppliers

Question 2

Bluetooth

Answer 2

Is a standard for sending data wirelessly using short-range radio signals between devices

Question 3

What does nanotechnology use

Answer 3

• personal computers with the power of today’s computer centres
• chips containing films with over 1000 viewing hours
• miniaturised storage systems with very large capacities
• flexible display technologies
• printable electronic circuits

Question 4

Mobile devices examples

Answer 4

Mobile phones, laptops and PDAs