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37 Cards in this Set
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What are E-mail, Electronic data interchange (EDI) and Video conferencing examples of? |
Electronic Communication |
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What is the simplest form of electronic communication? |
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What are the advantages of E-mail? |
- Quick/easy global communication
- Widespread usage, can be used by anyone with an internet access - Exchanges can be saved a a dated record of correspondence - Documents can be attached electronically and can be saved and edited easily |
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What are the disadvantages of E-mail? |
- Possibility of misinterpretation of the information included in E-mails - Spamming of E-mails containing irrelevant information - Large numbers of E-mails will often take a long time to read/respond - Limitations on file sizes - Privacy and security issues |
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What is the 'new way' for companies to do paperless business? |
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) |
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What are the advantages of EDI? |
- Saves money by eliminating the need for processing paper documents - Saves time as information is transferred digitally - More efficient, less errors - Improved customer service for the business |
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What are the disadvantages of EDI? |
- Incompatibility with some companies due to a range of standard document formats - Standards are updated regularly, which causes problems with different versions to use - Expensive initial cost - Trading is limited to other companies that use EDI |
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What allows two or more locations to interact using two way video and audio transmissions simultaneously? |
Videoconferencing |
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What is Multipoint Video Conferencing? |
Allows for simultaneous video conferencing among three or more remote points using a multipoint control unit (MPU) |
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What are the advantages of videoconferencing? |
- Eliminates the need for travelling to other countries, saves both time and money - Visual information can be communicated as part of the conversation - Accelerates the decision making process as presentations can be made to several people simultaneously - Training can be given to staff in different areas at the same time |
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What are the disadvantages of videoconferencing? |
- Differing time zones can make it difficult to synchronise communication with countries around the world. - Occasionally poor connection - 'Camera Shyness' is an issue - Requires a high speed broadband connection |
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What is the most popular type of broadband in the UK? |
Asymmetric digital subscriber line (ASDL) |
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Which type of broadband uses bundles of optical fibre to connect to the internet?
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Cable |
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Which type of broadband uses connections made by transmitting the internet through radio signals? |
Wireless/Wi-Fi |
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Which type of internet connection is mainly provided by mobile phone networks? |
3G |
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Which type of broadband has two types: - One way (download) - Two way (download and upload) |
Satellite |
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What does CAD stand for? |
Computer Aided Design |
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What does CAM stand for? |
Computer Aided Manufacture |
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Good features of a CAD system: |
- The ability to zoom in and out when drawing to scale - The use of automatic chamfers, filet radii and dimensions - The ability to cut, copy, crop, paste, resolve, rotate and mirror objects - Wide variety of hatching style and fonts available - Ability to modify existing designs |
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What is Rapid Prototyping? |
A group of techniques used to quickly fabricate a scale model of a physical part or assembly using three-dimensional computer aided design (CAD) data. |
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What can Rapid Prototyping be used for during the Concept stages? |
- Shaping images
- Conceptual design considerations - Ease of communication to client |
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What can Rapid Prototyping be used for during the Sales stages? |
- A communication tool
- Prototype sales samples - Production cost considerations - Customer communication tools |
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What can Rapid Prototyping be used for during the Development stages? |
- Prototype parts - Shape verification - Tactile experience - Functional evaluation - Advance consideration of moulds for production |
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What can Rapid Prototyping be used for during the Production stages? |
- Production support tools - Verification of assembly work-ability - Advance consideration of assembly jig - Reduced prototype process - Faster production start up |
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What information is displayed on a standard 13 digit bar code? |
- Origin of product - Brand owner's number - Item number - Check digit |
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What piece of important information is not stored in a standard 13 digit bar code? |
The product's price. |
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What does EPOS stand for? |
Electronic Point of Sale |
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What can the management of a company use EPOS for? |
- An account of the financial transactions of company products - Data collected from the EPOS software can be used for sales/profit margin analysis - Accurate information on current customer trends, can be used for making marketing decisions - Could be used with a stock control system, ensures that the company stores enough of a certain product to meet customer needs |
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Advantages of internet marketing and sales for manufacturers/retailers: |
- Increased customer base/company profile - Faster processing of orders and transactions - Detailed knowledge of user preferences available - Less need to employ more staff - Less expensive advertisement that alternative media sources, i.e. TV or magazines - Marketing techniques can be used to 'sell' a product to a specific group of people |
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Advantages of internet marketing and sales for customers: |
- Access to a wide range of products and services - Convenience - shopping without having to leave the house - Price comparison sites allow customers to search websites for the best price |
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Disadvantages of internet marketing and sales: |
- Security concerns since personal and financial information is required - Increased competition for businesses - Can be difficult to find the websites, without exact details - Difficult website structures can be off putting - Does not allow a 'hands on' picture of the product, cannot access the quality - Often leads to 'Junk mail' - Loses the social act of going to actual shops |
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What is often used for digital special effects to give the impression that the actor is in a different environment, i.e. futuristic? |
Green or Blue Screens |
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What is an advantage of using a Green or Blue screen? |
- Allows the creation of scenes that would either be impossible, too expensive or too dangerous to film in reality. |
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What four layers are used in order to create a composite image? |
- Computer generated background image - Background plate - Film footage of the actor in the foreground - Matte - black silhouette on a white background - Matte - white silhouette on a black background |
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Advantages of CGI: |
- The director can choose any angle for a scene, including angles that would have been hard or impossible in a live action movie. - Eliminates the need for excessive use of green screen filming, reduces the time consuming set construction - Limitless possibility of rotation effect - Any alterations of any person/object can be done when needed - When done well, the characters blend in with digital environment - Light, colours and filters are added digitally after filming, no need to worry during the filming process. |
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Disadvantages of CGI: |
- Expensive hardware and special programs - High skilled technical animators are required - Rapidly developing technology, old technology becomes obsolete very fast. - Movements that do not follow the laws of physics generally cannot be represented. |
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Examples of where biotechnology is being used: |
- Genetically modified trees - Biodegradable polymers, such as Biopol - Innocent™'s eco-bottle |
