KS3 Emerging Technology Question Bank V1

What does the term "emerging technology" refer to?

• Technologies that are outdated and rarely used.
• Technologies that are still under development or in their early stages.
• Technologies that have been around for many years.

What are Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) better known as?

• Virtual Machines
• Driverless Cars
• Drones
• Smart watches

What is it when the user is placed within the experience?

• Augmented Reality
• Virtual Reality
• Option 3
• Artificial Intelligence
• Driverless cars

Which of these is NOT considered an emerging technology?

• Self-driving cars
• Touchscreen phones
• Virtual reality headsets
• 3D printing

Emerging technologies are different from established technologies because they:

• Are always more expensive.
• Are not yet widely used by everyone.
• Never experience any problems.
• Are only used in scientific research.

Learning about emerging technology can help you:

• Understand the world around you better.
• Prepare for future job opportunities.
• Both of the above

Imagine a scientist developing a technology that can clean up polluted oceans. This technology is an example of emerging technology being used for:

• Entertainment
• Environmental protection
• Communication

What is artificial intelligence (AI)?

• A type of robot that can think for itself
• A program that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence
• A type of computer hardware
• A new kind of social media platform

Which technology allows devices to connect and communicate over the internet without human intervention?

• Virtual Reality (VR)
• Augmented Reality (AR)
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Quantum Computing

What is blockchain technology primarily used for?

• Creating video games
• Managing databases for hospitals
• Securing and verifying transactions in cryptocurrencies
• Designing websites