4.3c - Technology

Question 1

Technology definition

Answer 1

The application of electrical and mechanical sciences to industry and commerce

Question 2

What are the main technologies that companies use in their operations?

Answer 2

• Robotic engineering

- Computer technology

Question 3

What are the main uses of robots in manufacturing?

Answer 3

• Production
• Assembling
• Packaging
• Inspection

Question 4

Advantages of using robots in manufacturing:

Answer 4

• Speed, accuracy and efficiency
• Reliable quality and less waste
• Can handle boring tasks
• Reduces unit costs

Question 5

Disadvantages of using robots in manufacturing:

Answer 5

• Up-front investment

- Demotivating for displaced staff

Question 6

Automated production definition

Answer 6

The use of machinery to replace human resources

Question 7

Automated stock control program definition

Answer 7

Integrated software and hardware used to monitor quantity, location and status of stocks

Question 8

What do electronic point of sale systems do?

Answer 8

Use bar-codes to record which products are being purchased, which means stock can be re-ordered automatically

Question 9

Computer-aided design definition

Answer 9

The use of computers to design new products, or to make alterations to existing products

Question 10

Computer-aided manufacturing definition

Answer 10

The use of computers to produce a product, usually involving robots or computer-numerically controlled machines

Question 11

Advantages of CAD/CAM:

Answer 11

• Speeds up R&D process

- Reduces costs

Question 12

Advantages of using technology in employment:

Answer 12

• Reducing costs
• Improve quality
• Reduce waste
• Increase productivity
• Flexibility

Question 13

Disadvantages of using technology in employment:

Answer 13

• Resistance to change
• Lower morale
• Cost
• Keeping up with change