Impact of Technology Questions

An audio technology company are producing a new record player. A CAD technician was tasked with creating the 3D model of the record player tonearm shown below. The company uses a cloud storage service. a. Describe two advantages to the company of using cloud storage. (2 marks)

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Files can be accessed remotely from anywhere in the world
Allows for remote working
Files can be easily shared between coworkers
Allows for collaboration
Files can be encrypted
Requires no physical space
File restoration features (old versions/back-ups)

Question 2

A photographer captured images for use on the kitchen company’s website. Watermarked images were issued to the kitchen company. An example is shown.a. Describe two advantages to the photographer of applying watermarks to their images. (2 marks)
The photographer operates a paperless office.b. Describe two advantages of operating a paperless office. Do not include environmental benefits. (2 marks)The photographer sent digital versions of the samples to the kitchen company. c. Describe two advantages for the kitchen company of viewing the images digitally compared to the printed format. (2 marks)

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Watermarking is a means of protecting the intellectual property of the company
It can act as an advertisement for the company
It stops others from selling or passing off the images as their own
It prevents the use of images without payment being made

Improves the corporate image of the business.
It is easier to work remotely
It is easier to collaborate/share work with other people
It allows for smaller workspaces
It reduces the cost from physical storage
It reduces the cost from use of ink, toner or paper

When viewing, the image can be enlarged for better clarity
It can be viewed in little or no light/dark
It can be shared instantly via email
It can store a high number of photographs on one device
It can be copied onto promotional material or on to a website

Question 3

A designer created a rendered 3D CAD illustration and electronic sketches of a concept delivery vehicle shown. a. Describe two advantages to the designer of using digital sketching instead of manual sketching. (2 marks) b. Describe three benefits of using rendered 3D CAD illustrations to show design concepts to a client. (3 marks)

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a. (Answers to explain questions must have a cause and an effect.)

The sketches could include realistic material representations
Further illustration techniques can be applied to enhance the initial sketch
They can be built up in a series of layers to ease editing
They are automatically stored electronically and do not require scanning to upload to the website
Sketches can be exported into other packages
A wider range of tools/brushes is available
Easy to share via email
A library of resources can be utilised
Can be easier to edit as there are tools available such as undo, copy and paste, colour wheel, etc.

Photo-real image of how the vehicle will look
It is a realistic representation of materials
It is useful for users who cannot read or interpret 2D drawings
The rendered CAD pictorials can be sent out to users via email
Alternative versions showing different colours or finishes can be quickly and easily created
Light sources can be simulated
Illustration techniques such as light sources, materials, reflections, shade or texture could be added

Question 4

The designer who carried out the work uses cloud computing‑based CAD software. a. Explain, giving two reasons, the benefits of using cloud computing. (2 marks)

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a. (Answers to explain questions must have a cause and an effect.)

Cloud computing gives the ability to work remotely, which allows for easy collaboration
Companies working on a project across different locations can give access to the same files which ensures they work from the most up to date versions
Cloud computing allows employees to be more flexible in their work practices in terms of the ability to quickly and easily access data at any time
Cloud computing systems are regularly updated, making sure the latest versions of software are being used
Cloud computing can allow access to higher-spec servers which will allow for a higher quality output

Question 5

The 3D CAD model of the wing mirror will be used to create production graphics. a. Describe, giving two examples, the benefits of using 3D CAD models in manufacturing. (2 marks)

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3D models can be used to directly manufacture through CNC/CAM
They can be used to enable dimensions to be extracted from the CAD model, without production drawings
3D models can be used to show how complex items are assembled
3D models do not need a manufacturer to interpret complex production drawings
Production drawings can be created and fully dimensioned from the CAD model.
Allows for a range of tests to be undertaken before manufacture.

Question 6

The graphic design company are keen to improve their environmental impact. a. Explain two edits that could be made to the layouts that would improve their environmental impact. (2 marks)The graphic design company employed local photographers for the desktop-published items. b. Describe two advantages of the company using photographs they own the rights to. (2 marks)

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a. (Answers to explain questions must have a cause and an effect.)

Invert grey to white areas to reduce the amount of ink used
Reduce the number of images to reduce the amount of ink used
Reduce the size of images to reduce the amount of ink used
Reduce the number of pages from 8 to 4 (4 spreads to 2 pages) to use less paper
Reduce the size of the typeface to reduce the amount of ink used
Use reverse text to reduce the amount of ink used
Apply transparency to images to reduce the amount of ink used

No purchasing costs
No issues concerning copyright of an image
The company are not restricted by the stock images available
The company can capture images which suit their needs exactly
The image can be captured in the correct orientation (portrait, landscape)

Question 7

A garden landscaping company has invested in new software. It allows clients to scan site plans and view them as 3D rendered models as shown. a. Describe, giving two reasons, how the use of this software could aid discussions with clients. (2 marks)When creating preliminary sketches of ideas the drawings are often digitally sketched on a touch-screen tablet.b. Describe two advantages to a landscape architect of using digital sketching. (2 marks)

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Provides a more realistic view of the proposed project
It is easier to interpret than 2D drawings
Clients can view the proposed project from any angle or direction
Clients can use the zoom function to see more detail
It gives a sense of scale
Clients can evaluate lighting
Realistic representation of materials
Communicates three dimensions more effectively
It allows for remote discussion or communication with clients

The sketches could include realistic material representations
They can be built up in a series of layers to ease editing
They are automatically stored electronically and do not require scanning using hardware
Able to show clients changes instantly
Sketches can be exported to other packages
Easy to share through email
More sketching tools available, such as brushes, materials, and colours

Question 8

The digitised travel magazine has been optimised for viewing across a range of devices. a. Explain two benefits to consumers of reading the travel magazine online. (2 marks)

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a. (Answers to explain questions must have a cause and an effect.)

Can view embedded content (movie clip) to interact with it
Easy to zoom in or increase the size of the font to improve accessibility
Can expand areas of text to ‘read more’, allowing more information to be included
Can view linked material (social media platforms), allowing better user engagement
Available in a range of languages, broadening the target audience
Built-in accessibility features, such as text-to-speech, allow more people to access content
Can copy and paste content, making it easier to share
Can be read in different lighting conditions, such as in the dark, with justification, e.g., the device can be backlit, and the brightness level can be adjusted.

Question 9

The graphic design company operate a paperless office. a. Describe two advantages of the company operating a paperless office. Do not include environmental benefits from reduced paper.(2 marks)

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Improves the corporate image of the company.
Easier to enable remote working.
Easier to collaborate on projects remotely.
Reduced costs from storage.
Reduced costs from use of ink, toner or paper OR reduced environmental impact from use of ink or toner.

Question 10

The festival organisers decided to use digital screens to display the bus timetable instead of printing it. a. Describe three advantages of using digital screens over traditional printed timetables for festival organisers. (3 marks)

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Changes can be made without the need for reprinting
Scrolling screens can be added, allowing more information or advertisements to be shown
Live information can be added, eg bus arrival/departure boards or live pricing on advertisements
Moving images/video can be added.

Question 11

Digital thumbnails were created before the graphic designer started to work on the final layout. a. Describe, giving two reasons, the benefits of creating digital thumbnails to the graphic designer. (2 marks)

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You have the ability to quickly make changes/ iterations of a layout
You have the availability of actual images
Placeholder text can be used
A wider range of colours is available
Digital tools like snap/snap to grid/guidelines/snap to guidelines can support the creation of a layout
You can use of layers can speed up editing

Question 12

The company logo was exported in both a vector and raster graphic format. a. Describe two advantages of using a vector format for the logo.(2 marks)

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Vector files allow for scalability without pixelation or loss of quality
They are a smaller file size
They can be edited without the use of specialist photo editing software

Question 13

A clock has been 3D modelled using CAD software.

a. Describe, giving two examples, the benefits of using 3D CAD models in manufacturing. (2 mark)

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3D models can be used to directly manufacture (CNC/CAM)
They are used to enable dimensions to be extracted from the CAD model, without production drawings
3D models can be used to show how complex items are assembled
3D models do not need a manufacturer to interpret complex production drawings
Production drawings can be created and fully dimensioned from the CAD model
It allows for a range of tests/ simulations to be undertaken before manufacture.

Question 14

A concept for a stationery holder was generated using digital sketching.

a. Describe two advantages of using digital sketching to produce graphic items. (2 mark)

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The sketches could include realistic material representations
They can be built up in a series of layers to ease editing
They are stored electronically and do not require scanning using hardware
They can show clients changes instantly
Software tools for ease of editing, eg colour, material, undo, etc
Sketches can be exported to other packages
Easy to share through email
More sketching tools available, such as brushes and colours

Question 15

An online newsletter is available for the general public to view.

a. Explain three benefits to consumers of reading the newsletter online. (3 mark)

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They can view embedded content, for example, a movie clip, to interact with it
It is easy to zoom in or increase the size of the font to improve accessibility
They can expand areas of text to ‘read more’, allowing more information to be included
They can view linked material (social media platforms), allowing better user engagement
They can be translated into other languages, which allows the consumer to read in their chosen language
There are built in accessibility features, such as text-to-speech, which allows more people to access content
It can be read in different lighting conditions, such as in the dark, due to the device having a backlit/ brightness level can be adjusted

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