Maintenance

Question 1

Planned obsolescence definition

Answer 1

deliberate strategy to ensure the current version of a product will become out of date or worn out within a given time frame

Question 2

Example of planned obsolescence

Answer 2

software becomes incompatible, components wear out,

Question 3

Why do companies use planned obsolescence

Answer 3

maintain regular sales

Question 4

Why should products be designed for maintenance

Answer 4

enables pieces that are broken or worn to be fixed or replaced, reducing waste and helps environment, more employment