TSMC Seen Meeting Apple's Orders Even as Virus Hurts Output

TSMC Seen Meeting Apple's Orders Even as Virus Hurts Output

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The transcript discusses a virus incident at TSMC, affecting their production temporarily. The virus, a variant of WannaCry, entered through a vendor's software. Despite a three-day shutdown, analysts believe there will be no significant impact on customers like Apple. TSMC is addressing trust issues and enhancing security measures to prevent future incidents. The discussion highlights the importance of reliability in the supply chain and the need for improved security practices.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the cause of the computer virus incident at TSMC?

A hardware malfunction

A variant of the WannaCry virus

A deliberate cyber attack

An internal software update

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the TSMC shutdown last, and what was its expected impact on Apple?

One week, causing major delays

Three days, with no substantial impact

Two weeks, affecting production

One month, halting all shipments

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key factor in chip manufacturing that minimizes the impact of temporary shutdowns?

The ability to quickly replace damaged wafers

The temporary nature of the shutdown

The short time required to produce wafers

The resilience of the supply chain

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was TSMC's response to the virus incident in terms of customer relations?

They ignored the issue

They apologized and promised to improve procedures

They blamed their suppliers

They increased production to compensate

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What broader issue does the TSMC virus incident highlight?

The need for faster production processes

The inefficiency of current manufacturing techniques

The importance of cybersecurity in global supply chains

The unreliability of Asian suppliers