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WorksheetsE.Values - Apple slows down phones on purpose
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is planned obsolescence?
A strategy to make products last longer.
A strategy to make products become useless after a certain time.
A way to make products cheaper to buy.
A method to improve product quality over time.
What was the name of the group of lightbulb manufacturers that met in 1924?
The Edison Alliance
The Great Lightbulb Conspiracy
The Phoebus Cartel
The Geneva Convention
What was the main goal of the lightbulb manufacturers when they met in 1924?
The goal was to prolong the life of their light bulbs past the existing 1,800-hour average.
To lower the life of lightbulbs in order to make more money.
The goal was to secure full market control by developing a significant technological advantage.
To reduce the cost of making lightbulbs.
How long did an average lightbulb last before 1924?
1,000 hours
1,200 hours
1,800 hours
2,000 hours
What was the new target lifespan for lightbulbs set by the cartel?
500 hours
1,000 hours
1,500 hours
2,000 hours
What happened to lightbulb sales after the Phoebus Cartel lowered the lifespan of lightbulbs?
Sales decreased.
Sales stayed the same.
Sales increased.
The cartel went out of business.
When did the Phoebus Cartel come to an end?
1924
1930
1940
1950
Why did the Phoebus Cartel end?
They ran out of lightbulbs to sell.
They decided to make lightbulbs last longer again.
International communication became difficult during World War II.
A new company invented a much better lightbulb.
How do some ink cartridges use planned obsolescence?
They are designed to run out of ink quickly.
They have chips that stop printing when one color runs out.
They are made with cheap plastic that breaks easily.
They only work with specific printer models.
How do car companies use planned obsolescence?
They make cars that break down after a few years.
They make car parts that are specific to each model year.
They design cars to be less fuel-efficient over time.
They stop making older car models.
What did Apple admit to doing with older iPhones in December 2017?
Making them more durable.
Slowing them down.
Making them cheaper.
Adding new features.
What reason did Apple give for slowing down older iPhones?
To make people buy new phones.
To save battery life and prevent unexpected shutdowns.
To improve the phone's camera quality.
To make the phones thinner and lighter.
Why is the iPhone X designed with a glass back, according to Apple?
To make it look more stylish.
To make it lighter.
To allow for wireless charging.
To make it easier to repair.
What other material, besides glass, can be used for wireless charging and is more durable?
Metal
Wood
Plastic
Ceramic
What does the video suggest is the main reason for using a fragile glass cover in the back of the Iphone?
The fragile nature of the glass is part of Apple's planned obsolescence strategy to ensure consumers are forced to buy replacements
The glass cover facilitates wireless charging, as plastic was not suitable for this purpose.
The use of glass is mandated by design regulations that require cool phones to avoid using plastic.
Having the cheapest phones on the market.
