12 marks
State two ways a business can increase productivity.
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First teaching 2025
First exams 2027
Technology and the Production of Goods & Services (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Business): Exam Questions
Exam code: 0450, 0986 & 0264, 0774
48 mins12 questions
22 marks
Define 'computer aided manufacture'.
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32 marks
State two advantages of using technology in production.
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42 marks
State two advantages of 3D printing.
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52 marks
State two common uses of CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing).
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62 marks
Define 'chatbot'.
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72 marks
State two advantages of technology in production for employees.
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16 marks
Do you think the ways technology has changed production methods benefit all employees? Justify your answer.
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28 marks
Explain two advantages and two disadvantages for employees of the new technology identified in Appendix 3.
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36 marks
Case Study
TYA is a limited company which manufactures 300 000 cars a year. It has 600 employees. TYA has high fixed costs. The Managing Director wants to improve efficiency in the factory. He said: ‘Globalisation is changing how businesses operate. Many manufacturing businesses are considering whether to relocate their operations to other countries.’
Explain two methods TYA could use to increase efficiency.
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48 marks
Explain four ways the new technology identified in Appendix 3 could help Bethany improve her business.
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56 marks
Do you think new technology in production always improves quality? Justify your answer.
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