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Worksheets1.1 and 1.2 New And Emerging Technologies
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
Automated machinery is controlled by software to manufacture physical parts. It uses Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and files to generate 3D tool paths for the machinery to follow
CAD
CAM
A type of CAM: Milling machines work in three dimensions to produce intricately and accurately machined objects such as this jet engine turbine wheel
Digital designs are converted into a series of
x, y, z coordinates for the machine to follow
CND
CMD
CNC
CAD
Items are created as they are demanded.
No surplus stock of raw material, component or finished parts are kept
Just in Time
Just at the time
Joined in Time
Joined at the time
NOT an advantage of JIT
Stock does not become obsolete, damaged or deteriorated
Ordered secured before outlay on parts is required
Stock is not available immediately off-the-shelf
No warehousing costs
This is used to describe the way designers and companies deliberately create a end point for products eg Ipad 1 was 6 years)
Planned Obsolescence
Design for maintenance
Product Life cycle
Reductive design
Responsible end of life design should NOT include
as few materials as possible
recycled and recyclable materials
where possible
easy-to-separate materials avoiding
permanent bonding methods
Removed reusability
Companies are increasingly aware of the need for social responsibility; Which of these are NOT a consideration:
sustainably sourcing components and materials
ethical production methods
increasing waste
recycling and considerate end-of-life disposal
What is the Internet of Things?
Connection of devices via the Internet
Devices immersed into everyday life
Devices that can use 5G
Just things on the Internet
Which is NOT an advantage of the Internet of Things
Convenience – We can access services and perform tasks much more quickly and conveniently, such as controlling our thermostat and lights through voice commands
Accessibility – People with disabilities can get around easier and can perform tasks and access services that would otherwise be inaccessible to them. For example, self-driving cars may in future allow people with disabilities to travel to the shops unaided.
Cost – Technologies are ever changing and with new emerging technologies appear all the time.
A large organisation is thinking of using Internet of Things devices in their warehouses. What would be a disadvantage to the business of implementing this emerging technology?
Staff become over-reliant on the technology to do their job.
Staff require training in order to use this new technology effectively.
Staff make more mistakes when doing their job.
Staff are less productive when using new emerging technologies.
Which is the Fairtrade logo?
The impact of Fairtrade is
it gives more money to the Government
empowers workers and farmers and improves working conditions
we get a better quality of tea
A system of interrelated Internet connected computing devices which are able to collect and transfer data over a wireless network without human interaction.
Internet of Things
Augmented Reality
Big Data
Wifi
Which of these is a way of gathering funds for a new enterprise?
Crowd finance
Cooperation funding
Crowd funding
Cooperative
Crown funding
Fairtrade is an organisation that supports the work of farmers in developing countries. Which of the following is true:
Fairtrade protects workers rights
Fairtrade protects the environment
Fairtrade works in partnership with farmers and consumers
Fairtrade invests in small scale organisations that help the environment
all of the above
Which production technique would be used for Olympic medals?
Just in Time (JIT)
Lean manufacture
Batch production
Continuous production
Which production technique reduces waste?
Just in Time (JIT)
Lean manufacture
Batch production
Continuous production
Which of these could be considered standard components
Resistors
Screws
Nuts & Bolts
LED's
This is a manufacturing process in which products move from one workstation to the next.
assembly line
computer-aided design
computer-aided machine
The choice of materials is important when considering the environment. You should consider... (choose 2)
The source - is it renewable
The colour
How it can be disposed of
The function
The aesthetics
To reduce the carbon footprint of a product you could...
Make sure it is made closer to where it is sold
Use of
Use different materials
Consider how the product is going to be cared for or used
All of these
What does this diagram represent?
Product Life Cycle
Market pull
Consumer choice
Life cycle analysis
What is market pull?
The development of new products in response to demands from users.
Developments in materials or manufacturing methods lead to new or improved products being developed.
What is technology push?
The development of new products in response to demands from users.
Developments in materials or manufacturing methods lead to new or improved products being developed.
What of these is not part of the 6 Rs of sustainability?
Reuse
Refuse
Redo
Repair
What of these is not part of the 6 Rs of sustainability?
Recycle
Reduce
Rethink
Redirect
What does this diagram represent?
Product life cycle
Life cycle analysis
Market pull
Consumer choice
Which is a non-renewable source of energy?
Coal
Wind
Sunlight
Biomass
Which is a non-renewable source of energy?
Solar
Geothermal
Gas
Wind
What is this a description of?
A measure of the amount of greenhouse gases released as a result of our activities.
Carbon footprint
Ecological footprint
Fairtrade
What is this a description of?
The working conditions for the people who make a product are fair and equal.
Carbon footprint
Ecological footprint
Fairtrade
Which of the 6 Rs is this a description of?
At the end of the products life, can the materials be easily separated, processed and turned into new products?
Recycle
Reuse
Reduce
Repair
Which of the 6 Rs is this a description of?
Is it necessary to use the product at all?
Recycle
Reuse
Rethink
Refuse
Renewable energy means...
the energy source is not replenished.
the energy source will not run out.
This LCA will evaluate the environmental impact on a product
Life Clock Assistant
Life Cycle Assessment
Life Condition Assessment
Late Cycle Assessment
Issues affect the way information is presented and understood for different groups:
Cultural
Innovation
Social
Spiritual
Which is not associated with Technology Push?
Products redesigned
Changes in materials
Changes in methods
Demand from consumers
What ethical considerations could be made when producing a new product? (6marks)
Name three advantages of using automated production lines
Name the 4 main stages of a life cycle assessment
Many have suggested that new technology has highly influenced the way we work in today's society. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of new technology. (8marks)
