WorksheetsEmerging Digital Technologies
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What are enabling technologies?
Technologies that replace human workers
Tools for advertising only
Basic tools that support digital transformation in business
Games used for learning
Which of the following is NOT a core enabling technology?
5G Networks
Email marketing
Artificial Intelligence
Big Data Analytics
How does cloud computing help businesses?
Reduces office size
Increases water usage
Provides internet-based storage and computing anytime
Automates staff hiring
What does the Internet of Things (IoT) involve?
Watching movies online
Connecting everyday devices to the internet
Programming robots
Blocking website access
Which technology helps analyse huge data sets to find patterns?
Augmented Reality
Cloud Storage
Big Data Analytics
3D Printing
How does Shopee use cloud computing?
To deliver food faster
To load the app quickly during peak times
To store paper invoices
To recruit staff
What is one result of Shopee’s smart suggestions?
Slower browsing
Fewer sales
More customer satisfaction
Less product visibility
Which is a real-world example of AI?
Robots dancing in malls
Virtual assistants answering customer queries
Automatic doors in offices
Electronic calculators
In a warehouse, IoT can be used to:
Reduce salaries
Lock employees out
Track items automatically
Stop internet usage
5G networks are known for:
Making phone calls cheaper
Speed, low latency, and high device capacity
Sending emails faster
Charging phones faster
What does the Hype Cycle model show?
Price changes in mobile phones
The weather pattern
The growth path of emerging technologies
Number of online users
Which stage of the Hype Cycle involves too much excitement and unrealistic expectations?
Valley of Disappointment
Innovation Trigger
Peak of Inflated Expectations
Plateau of Productivity
What happens in the Valley of Disappointment?
Everyone uses the technology
Success stories increase
Interest drops due to failed promises
Investment rises quickly
Touch 'n Go in Malaysia represents which Hype Cycle stage?
Innovation Trigger
Peak of Expectations
Level of Usefulness
Trough of Disappointment
The first stage in the Hype Cycle is called:
Early Adoption
Innovation Trigger
Final Deployment
Tech Maturity
What is the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) used for?
Ranking employees
Assessing how market-ready a technology is
Measuring internet speed
Tracking employee attendance
Which TRL level represents proven, operational technology?
TRL 1
TRL 5
TRL 7
TRL 9
At TRL 3, a technology is typically in which stage?
Fully operational
Lab tested only
Concept tested and early experiments
Large scale market launch
Smart farming IoT systems are currently at what TRL?
TRL 3
TRL 5
TRL 8
TRL 1
Which of these is still at a very early TRL (Level 2)?
AI chatbots
Blockchain in supply chain
Brain-computer links
Metaverse platforms
Which of the following is a barrier to adopting new tech, according to Hanlon?
Lack of funding for holidays
Too many meetings
Poor leadership support
No access to transport
Which of the following is a common fear about new technology at the workplace?
Free snacks disappearing
New work uniforms
Machines replacing jobs
Larger office spaces
Why did Tesco Malaysia bring staff back to self-checkout areas?
To clean the machines
To stop theft
To help customers who struggled with the new technology
To promote a new product
What is one major technical barrier to adopting digital technology?
Language differences
Poor weather
Compatibility with older systems
Lack of uniforms
How can companies overcome employee resistance to new technology?
By cutting salaries
By avoiding training
Through support and clear communication
By ignoring their feedback
What does the 'Internet of Everything' (IoE) connect?
Only people and phones
Only data and websites
People, data, things, and processes
Machines only
How do humans and computers work together effectively?
By ignoring each other
Humans do all the thinking
Combining human creativity and computer speed
Letting computers make all decisions
In smart farming, what do soil sensors do?
Plant crops
Sell produce
Measure water and nutrient levels
Keep animals away
Which of these technologies is considered fully ready for use (TRL 9)?
Metaverse platforms
Quantum computing
AI chatbots
AR tours
Before adopting a new technology, companies should ask:
Is it popular in America?
Is it fun to use?
Can it scale and do we have resources?
Will it go viral on TikTok?
