Society (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes

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Society and new and emerging technologies
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What is the main focus of inclusive design?

Creating products usable by many people

How many people worldwide live with some form of disability?

Around one billion people

What percentage of the global population has disabilities?

Approximately 15%

What do text-to-speech readers do?

Convert written text into spoken words

What surfaces can all-terrain wheelchairs navigate?

Uneven surfaces, steps & outdoor terrain

What is a prosthetic?

Any artificial body part replacement

How are modern prosthetic limbs controlled?

By detecting electrical muscle signals

What sensors detect muscle contractions in prosthetic limbs?

Myoelectric sensors

When was the baby boom generation born?

In the 1960s

How many people aged 60+ are projected globally by 2050?

2.1 billion

What is essential when designing technology for religious groups?

Genuine consultation with groups

Who benefits from accessibility features like voice control?

Everyone, not just target groups

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