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What is technology?
Technology is machinery and devices developed from scientific knowledge.
What is hardware?
Hardware is the physical product, such as a computer, tablet, or phone.
What is software?
Software is the program that runs a device, including databases, word processing, and presentations.
What is a database?
A database is a computerized filing system that allows users to organize and access files and records easily.
What is word processing?
Word processing is a program that allows users to write letters and perform tasks, with features like grammar check, spell check, and word count.
What is presentation software?
Presentation software, such as PowerPoint, allows users to create presentations.
What is CAD?
CAD stands for computer-aided design, mainly used by engineers and architects to design and draw.
What are direct costs of technology?
Direct costs include hardware such as computers, tablets, phones, and printers.
What are indirect costs of technology?
Indirect costs include software such as databases, word processing, and presentation programs.
What are the benefits of technology for manufacturing businesses?
Technology allows for mass production of more and cheaper products with less labor.
How does technology create opportunities for innovation?
Technology creates new ideas that can lead to new products, services, and methods.
How does communication technology benefit businesses?
It allows businesses to interact with suppliers, staff, and customers 24/7.
How does technology enable online marketing?
Technology enables organizations to market their products and services online using the internet.
What is work?
Work is any mental or physical activity that we engage in to complete a task or achieve a goal.
What are the features of work?
Work is not paid, involves setting your own goals, and using your own skills.