Topic 2 Assessment

Select the advantages of using CAD

• Speeds up the design Process

• Requires powerful computers and sophisticated software

• Alternative designs can be considered

• Less wastage during manufacturing

Select the disadvantages of using CAD

• Fewer workers needed in the production process

• Requires training to use the software

• Alternative designs can be considered

• Software is costly and may require updates

Select the advantages of CAM

• Redundancies may take place due to machinary

• Standardised and more reliable products manufactured

• Engineers must be well paid

• Fewer workers needed in production process

select the disadvantages of using CAM

• depends on costly robotics

• requires highly trained and well paid engineers

• computer image may be different to final product

• can produce mass products

Define the term Social Media

• websites which allow businesses to communicate with customers

• websites and applications that enable businesses to create and share content on products and services

• websites and applications used for customers to make complaints

Identify the benefits of businesses using social media

• market goods through advertising

• follow trends in the market

• cyber security can be an issue

• interact, attract and communicate with customers

identify the disadvantages of businesses using social media

• costs may rise if expert workers need employing

• bad publicity will travel quickly across the market

• there may be fake publicity put out by some businesses

• can respond to requests and complaints quickly

Define E Commerce

• buying goods using the internet and wifi

• buying and selling a product using an electronic system such as the internet

• buying and selling products via wireless handheld devices such as smartphones

Define M Commerce

• buying and selling products via the internet

• Selling products using a mobile device

• buying and selling products through wireless handheld devices

To _________ products or raw materials means to buy them from another country for use in your own country.

• export

• trade

• import

• buy