AQA section 1 quiz short

Explain two disadvantages that automation and the use of robotics has had on employment.

• Increased job opportunities and higher wages

• Job displacement and reduced need for manual labor

• Improved job satisfaction and better working conditions

• Enhanced creativity and innovation in the workplace

Explain what is meant by the term 'crowdfunding'.

• A method of raising small amounts of money from a large number of people

• A technique for reducing production costs

• A strategy for increasing market share

• A way to improve employee morale

Give two different platforms for virtual marketing and retailing.

• Physical stores and trade shows

• Social media and e-commerce websites

• Print advertisements and billboards

• Radio and television commercials

Describe two ways in which different parts of a car can be disposed of safely.

• Burning and burying

• Recycling and reusing

• Dumping in landfills and incineration

• Shredding and compacting

Identify which of the following correctly describes 'market-pull'.

• There is a public demand for a product to be designed and made

• A material that has a high tensile strength

• An entrance to a shopping centre

• Old products are made obsolete

Identify which of the following correctly describes 'technology-push'.

• Old products are made obsolete

• Advances in technology enable new products to be designed and made

• A material that has a high compressive strength

• An entrance to a shopping centre

Which of the following is an example of a product that falls under 'technology-push'?

• Wind up radio

• Self-cleaning glass

• Car booster seat

• Microwave oven

Which of the following is an example of a product that falls under 'market-pull'?

• Microwave oven

• Self-cleaning glass

• The latest mobile phone

• Car booster seat

What is the main focus of the question about 'market-pull' and 'technology-push'?

• Identifying the tensile strength of materials

• Understanding public demand and technological advancements

• Calculating the percentage increase of waste

• Describing the disposal methods of car parts

What is the recommended time to spend on the question about 'market-pull' and 'technology-push'?

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes