Worksheetsnew and emerging technologies
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 9mins
Planned obsolescence is...
Bad for the environment
The ability to be repaired
Meant to be recycled
What does Just in time (JIT) manufacturing do?
Saves money on materials and storage
Maximises efficiency by changing designs
Creates products through an assembly line
Which of these is an example of CAD?
Laser cutting
3D printing
Designing on a computer
What does CAM stand for?
Computer accessed manufacturing
Computer aided manipulation
Computer aided manufacture
Trend forecasters are able to do what?
Decide how faiths and beliefs are affected by a product
Predict the colours and patterns that will emerge on the market in two years' time
Use new technologies to develop fashion wear
Which of these best describes market pull?
Products are produced in response to customers' wants or needs
Products are produced using new technology
Products are produced with a planned limited life
Metals, plastics, coal and gas are all examples of what?
Non-finite resources
Non-recyclable materials
Finite resources
Cooperatives are owned by...
Workers
The Government
Members
What are the advantages of automation?
Less waste produced and faster running time
Low set up costs
Lots of jobs are created
Name 3 "new and emerging technologies" that you can explain to the class. The teacher will ask you to present one of them in class for a final point.
