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Worksheets1.1 & 1.2 New and emerging technologies
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
crowdfunding is...
borrowing money from a bank
allowing the public to invest in a company
a government grant
a loan
What are the advantages of automation?
Less waste produced and faster running time
Low set up costs
Lots of jobs are created
lots of waste created
What is privately-owned business?
The owner reinvests the profits into the business
The owner makes decision on the direction of the company
The owner supports the start up of other businesses
the owner does'nt let anyone work on their business
Metals, plastics, coal and gas are all examples of what?
Non-finite resources
Non-recyclable materials
Finite resources
Recyclable materials
Which of these is NOT a type of pollution?
Noise
Mining
Water contamination
chemical
What type of production would be used to make a TV?
One-off
Batch
Continuous
Just in time
What is standardised design?
When a manufacturer uses the same component across a number of products
When a manufacturer uses another manufacturers design
When a manufacturer uses only one component in a product
When a manufacturer makes it up as they develop
Which of these is NOT one of the 6 Rs?
Reduce
Rethink
Refresh
Repair
What does JIT manufacturing do?
Creates a quick solution in manufacturing
Creates products through an assembly line
Maximises efficiency by changing designs
Saves money on materials and storage
Planned obsolescence is...
The ability to be repaired
Bad for the environment
Meant to be recycled
Good for the environment
What is the concept of 'just in time' in manufacturing?
Producing goods only when they are needed, reducing waste and storage costs
Producing goods in large batches to save on production costs
Producing goods without considering demand, leading to excess inventory
Producing goods with a focus on quality over quantity
What is the primary goal of planned obsolescence in product design?
Creating products that are easily repairable and have a long lifespan
Minimizing the environmental impact of product disposal
Encouraging consumers to replace products frequently, driving sales
Ensuring products are easily recyclable at the end of their life cycle
How does automation contribute to efficiency in manufacturing?
It increases the amount of waste generated during production
It reduces the time and resources required for production
It creates a high number of manual labor jobs in the industry
It leads to a higher number of errors in the manufacturing process
The profit generated by a organization is reinvested into the business, rather than being distributed, to sustain operations, develop the business, or invest in new and emerging technology.
(a)
wind
solar
tidal
hydroelectric
coal
gas
oil
biomass
