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
1 hour15 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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66 marks
Case Study
BeanWave Coffee (BWC) is a small roaster in country L. It buys green coffee beans from Brazil and pays in US dollars (USD). BWC sells roasted coffee to local cafés. The owner is considering buying a new semi-automatic roasting machine to improve quality and reduce roasting time. The machine costs L$150 000. Staff would need training. Packaging is currently non-recyclable, and energy costs are rising.
Table 1.1 – Exchange rate change and recent invoice
Item | Value |
|---|---|
Last month’s bean invoice | USD 12 000 |
Exchange rate before | 1 USD = L$4.5 |
Exchange rate now | 1 USD = L$5.0 |
Explain two possible disadvantages to BWC of buying the new roasting machine.
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112 marks
Consider how SSM could benefit from implementing the following three types of technology in production.
Automation technology
Digital monitoring systems
Artificial intelligence (AI) in quality control
Which technology implementation is likely to have the greatest effect on SSM? Justify your answer.
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212 marks
Consider the advantages and disadvantages to PPE of investing in the following three types of technology to improve their manufacturing process:
Automated cutting machinery
Computer-aided design (CAD) software
Quality control sensors
Which technology investment should PPE prioritise? Justify your answer.
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