Design Tech

• How has mobile technology impacted communication?

  It makes it easier to communicate.
• What is a consequence of increased competition among manufacturers?

  It can lead to job losses in society.
• What is one disadvantage of importing cheap overseas products?

  It can lead to job losses in our society.
• How does automation affect employment?

  It leads to job losses.
• Why are workers overseas often paid low wages?

  To maximize profit.
• How has computer-aided design (CAD) changed the work of designers?

  It has changed the way designers work and how they do it on computers.
• What types of apprenticeships are often available?

  Engineering or carpentry.
• Why is society encouraged to be more inclusive regarding computer-aided technology?

  It allows designers to create more inclusive designs.
• What is a potential downside of children being increasingly exposed to technology?

  It can lead to a lack of social interaction.
• What does the future workforce need to be?

  More adaptable and offer different skills for jobs.
• What is a characteristic of modern factories?

  They increasingly use automated production.
• What is computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) used for?

  It is used for high demand and high-quality products.
• What is demographic movement?

  When someone moves countries for stable employment.
• What are science and technology parks?

  They are places where people come together with businesses.
• What is a private-owned business?

  A business owned by families or private investors, not publicly traded.
• What is crowdfunding?

  It is internet-based funding where investors lend money to viable projects.
• What does the government offer to start-up businesses?

  Loans and grants.
• What do non-profit organizations do with their profits?

  They reinvest all profits back into the business for the benefit of all involved.
• What has historically motivated people to travel?

  To find better work opportunities.
• What does migration refer to?

  Movement of people to find better opportunities.
• What does social segregation mean?

  When ethnic minorities cluster together and do not fully integrate into wider communities.
• What is a consequence of product manufacturing?

  It increases pollution.
• How can pollution levels be reduced?

  By using cleaner energy sources like solar and wind.
• What is one way to reduce transportation pollution?

  By using electric vehicles.
• What is meant by products built for long-lasting use?

  Products designed with easily reparable components.
• What is ecological footprint?

  It measures human impact on the environment.
• What could happen if we continue our current way of living?

  We could go into ecological deficit.
• What is planned obsolescence?

  When products are not designed to be long-lasting.
• How do companies like Apple contribute to waste generation?

  They introduce new products regularly, encouraging consumers to buy newer versions.
• What is a challenge with some polymers?

  They are difficult to recycle.
• What is sustainability?

  Meeting today's needs without compromising future generations.
• What is the difference between finite and non-finite resources?

  Finite resources will run out, while non-finite resources can be replenished.
• What does the term "rethink" refer to in sustainability?

  Finding ways to make manufacturing processes less harmful.
• What does "recycle" mean in the context of sustainability?

  Using materials that can be easily recycled.
• What does "repair" refer to in sustainability?

  Making products that can be easily fixed or have easy components to repair.
• What does "refuse" mean in the context of sustainability?

  Deciding if a product is necessary and considering better alternatives.
• What does "reduce" refer to in sustainability?

  Minimizing components or packaging and using less energy.
• What does "reuse" mean in sustainability?

  Using parts for another purpose once finished or for their original purpose.
• What is the carbon footprint of a product?

  It measures the environmental impact from its manufacture until it is purchased and used.
• How can transportation carbon footprint be reduced?

  By using materials closer to the manufacturing site and energy-efficient transport.