Edexcel GCSE DT: 1.1 Industry and Enterprise

What is one of the benefits of introducing new technology to industry?

• Increased manual labor

• Higher human error

• Easier manipulation of information

• Slower product development

What is a potential negative impact of robotics and computers in factories?

• Increased need for manual input

• Higher employment in low-skilled jobs

• Widespread unemployment

• Decreased productivity

What is one advantage for countries gaining people due to new technologies?

• Loss of young and able people

• Labour shortages can be overcome

• Families become divided

• Reduced pressure on jobs and resources

What is one disadvantage for countries losing people due to new technologies?

• Adds cultural diversity

• Language problems

• Loss of those with good education and skills

• Pressure on housing and health services

What is one role of science and technology parks?

• Reducing the need for new technologies

• Supporting traditional manufacturing methods

• Promoting technology-led economic development

• Increasing manual labor

What is an advantage of privately owned businesses?

• They have unlimited funds.

• They are often flexible to easily adopt, adapt, and exploit new technologies.

• They have a large workforce.

• They have extensive stock.

What is crowd funding?

• A method of raising funds from a single investor.

• A method of raising funds from many people for an enterprise via online platforms.

• A method of raising funds from government grants.

• A method of raising funds from not-for-profit organizations.

What do not-for-profit organisations do with the money they make?

• Distribute it among shareholders.

• Reinvest it in their chosen cause.

• Save it for future use.

• Invest it in the stock market.

What is a common benefit of automation in manufacturing?

• Increased production speed

• Higher operational costs

• More frequent human errors

• Decreased product quality

How do social enterprises typically use their profits?

• Distribute among investors

• Reinvest in social causes

• Save for future expansion

• Invest in real estate