WorksheetsImpact of New and Emerging Technologies on Industry
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is one of the main goals of developing new technologies in the manufacturing industry?
To decrease customer satisfaction
To increase the cost of production
To reduce the quality of products
To improve production time and efficiency
What is a disadvantage of automation in manufacturing?
Decreased production speed
Reduces employment workforce
Higher running costs
Increased employment opportunities
How do robots differ from general automation?
Robots are slower than automated machines
Robots use artificial intelligence to improve performance
Robots require no maintenance
Robots are cheaper to set up
What is an advantage of using robotics in manufacturing?
They increase the need for human labor
They are inexpensive to repair
They require no power
They can handle harmful materials
What is a characteristic of smart technology in buildings?
It is slower to implement
It increases the environmental impact
It uses a chip to store information
It requires more storage space
What is a benefit of modular buildings?
They need more storage space
They can be erected quickly and at a low cost
They are expensive to construct
They require a lot of time to build
What is a disadvantage of robotics in manufacturing?
They are very expensive to set up and repair
They work slower than humans
They increase human error
They cannot handle harmful materials
What is an advantage of automation in manufacturing?
It requires more human supervision
It can run 24 hours without tiring
It increases waste
It increases human error
What is a key benefit of using AI in manufacturing?
It slows down production processes
It reduces the need for data analysis
It enhances predictive maintenance capabilities
It increases manual labor requirements
What is a challenge associated with implementing smart factories?
They decrease production flexibility
They demand significant initial investment
They are less efficient than traditional factories
They require less data management
What is an advantage of using 3D printing in manufacturing?
It limits design flexibility
It increases material waste
It requires more storage space
It allows for rapid prototyping
