Emerging Tech T Levels Y1 - Lesson 1

What is technology?

• A collection of tools and machines that can be used to solve real-world problems.

• A philosophical concept that deals with the nature of existence.

• A type of art form that involves painting and sculpture.

• A method of cooking that uses high heat.

What is emerging technology?

• Technology that has been in use for over a century.

• Technology that is currently being developed and has the potential to change the status quo.

• Technology that is only used in the military.

• Technology that is obsolete and no longer in use.

How has technology evolved over time?

• It has remained the same since the Industrial Revolution.

• It has regressed to simpler forms.

• It has advanced from simple tools to complex systems and digital innovations.

• It has only evolved in the field of agriculture.

What is one primary use of technology in modern society?

• To increase the complexity of daily tasks.

• To entertain people with traditional games.

• To improve efficiency and productivity in various sectors.

• To replace human interaction entirely.

What is a moral and ethical issue associated with technology?

• The high cost of purchasing new gadgets.

• The potential for technology to be used in ways that infringe on privacy rights.

• The difficulty of learning how to use new devices.

• The lack of entertainment options on older devices.

What is an acceptable use policy?

• A guideline that dictates how technology should be used responsibly and ethically.

• A policy that allows unrestricted use of technology.

• A rule that bans the use of technology in educational institutions.

• A document that describes the history of technology.

How do businesses use autonomous operations to improve the customer experience?

• By reducing the number of customer service representatives.

• By automating repetitive tasks to provide faster and more accurate services.

• By eliminating all human interaction in customer service.

• By increasing the complexity of customer service processes.

What is a potential threat of implementing autonomous systems?

• Increased job opportunities in manual labour.

• The risk of system failures leading to operational disruptions.

• Enhanced human oversight and control.

• Decreased efficiency in business operations.

Which of the following is a risk associated with autonomous systems?

• Improved data security.

• The potential for hacking and cyber-attacks.

• Increased human intervention.

• Reduced operational costs.

Why is it important to consider ethical issues in technology?

• To ensure technology is used to entertain people.

• To prevent the misuse of technology and protect human rights.

• To make technology more expensive.

• To limit the development of new technologies.