WorksheetsQuiz on New and Emerging Technologies
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is necessary for designers and manufacturers to stay at the cutting edge?
To focus on traditional methods
To keep up-to-date with the latest inventions and ideas
To avoid new technologies
To work in isolation
What is the role of highly skilled engineers in fully automated production lines?
To operate the machines
To ensure smooth running and maintenance
To design new products
To manage the production schedule
What is the first step in the simplified production line for wooden blocks?
Packaging
Workshop
Delivery depot
Sprayshop
In the simplified production line, what happens in the workshop?
Wood is cut into block shapes and sanded
Graphics are applied to blocks and lacquered
Blocks are boxed and wrapped
Completed blocks are shipped to customers
What is the final step in the simplified production line for wooden blocks?
Packaging
Distribution
Sprayshop
Workshop
What can be applied for to ensure that original ideas, discoveries, and inventions remain the intellectual property of the inventor?
A trademark
A copyright
A patent
A license
What is crowdfunding usually based on?
Government funding
Bank loans
Small contributions from many investors
Large investments from a few investors
What was Scott Wilson's idea that he launched on Kickstarter?
A new smartphone
Multi-touch watches from old Apple iPod nanos
A new social media platform
A new type of computer software
How much money did Scott Wilson need to raise to get production of his concept underway?
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
What is the main benefit of crowdfunding for designers and creative entrepreneurs?
It provides large investments from a few investors
It enables the manufacture of their products
It offers government grants
It provides access to traditional funding methods
What is a common use of the funds raised through crowdfunding?
To pay off personal debts
To finance new product development
To invest in real estate
To purchase luxury items
What does the text suggest is the most important aspect of a start-up business?
The marketing strategy
The funding
The idea itself
The location
What is the Fairtrade Premium used for?
To increase the profits of large corporations
To invest in business or community projects
To reduce the wages of workers
To increase the prices of products
How many farmers and workers benefit from having Fairtrade certification for their products?
More than 1.65 million
Less than 1 million
Exactly 1 million
More than 2 million
What is the role of blogs and vlogs in virtual marketing?
They are used to decrease online presence
They are targeted to appeal to new audiences
They are used to reduce the number of followers
They are used to increase the cost of marketing
What is the primary benefit of using a fully automated production line?
Increased labour costs
Higher production efficiency
More manual intervention
Reduced product quality
