Edexcel GCSE DT: 1.1 Society

How can new technology affect the workforce?

• It can blur home and work boundaries, leading to overworking.

• It reduces the need for a wider skills base.

• It has no effect on the workforce.

• It always improves home life.

How can new technology affect consumers?

• It decreases demand for new products.

• It has no impact on the use of resources.

• It allows consumers to have input into the design via 3D printing.

• It makes consumers less aware of new technologies.

How can new technology affect children?

• It can develop children's academic and practical skills.

• It eliminates concerns about social and physical activities.

• It offers no educational opportunities.

• It reduces creative opportunities compared to traditional toys.

How can new technology affect people with disabilities?

• It has no impact on people with disabilities.

• It only provides small devices like pencil grips.

• It includes assistive technology like all-terrain wheelchairs.

• It cannot harness electrical activity in the body.

How can new technology affect wage levels?

• It can lead to higher wages for those with specialist skills.

• It has no impact on wage levels.

• It eliminates the need for learning new skills.

• It always leads to lower wages.

How can new technology make the workforce more skilled?

• It stops the need for developing new technical skills.

• It eliminates the need for hybrid skill sets.

• It automates routine or repetitive production systems.

• It reduces the demand for highly educated managers.

How can new technology create new opportunities for apprenticeships?

• It has no impact on manual trades.

• It guarantees employment at the end of training.

• It discourages the use of new products in training.

• It allows apprentices to log evidence and progress online.

How can new technologies evolve to meet the needs of different cultures?

• They never meet the needs of different cultures.

• They can evolve as technology advances.

• They always support existing patterns of behavior.

• They have no link with culture.

What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

• A system of interrelated devices connected via the internet.

• A type of social media platform.

• A new form of traditional building toys.

• A method of manual communication.

What is remote working?

• Working only in the office.

• Completing work away from the usual workplace.

• A method that eliminates the need for technology.

• A way to avoid all forms of communication.