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Questions and Answers
What percentage of companies are likely to expand their adoption of emerging technologies like cloud computing and artificial intelligence?
What percentage of companies are likely to expand their adoption of emerging technologies like cloud computing and artificial intelligence?
- 50%
- 70%
- 85% (correct)
- 90%
What is classified as an emerging technology?
What is classified as an emerging technology?
- Technologies that have been in use for over 20 years
- Technologies that are already widely adopted
- Technologies that have been discontinued
- Technologies currently being developed for the next five to ten years (correct)
Which application area is NOT mentioned as a future workforce opportunity?
Which application area is NOT mentioned as a future workforce opportunity?
- Artificial Intelligence
- Financial Auditing (correct)
- Robotics and Mass productions
- Ecommerce and Social Media design
What year marks the introduction of steam engines according to the timeline provided?
What year marks the introduction of steam engines according to the timeline provided?
Which technology is NOT indicated as a focus for company investments in the near future?
Which technology is NOT indicated as a focus for company investments in the near future?
What major transformation is occurring in global labor markets?
What major transformation is occurring in global labor markets?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Internet of Things?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Internet of Things?
Which of the following trends is NOT included in future workforce development?
Which of the following trends is NOT included in future workforce development?
What year represents the second key technology listed in the timeline?
What year represents the second key technology listed in the timeline?
Which factor is NOT leading companies to adopt new technologies?
Which factor is NOT leading companies to adopt new technologies?
Study Notes
History of Technologies
- 1st Industrial Revolution: Steam Engines - 1784
- 2nd Industrial Revolution: Oil & Electricity - 1870
- 3rd Industrial Revolution: Computing & Networking - 1960
Emerging Technologies
- Emerging technologies are new technologies that are currently being developed or will be developed within the next 5-10 years.
Applications of Emerging Technologies
- Internet of Things (IoT): Applications in various fields
- 3D Printing: Applications in various fields
Impacts of Emerging Technologies
- Global Labor Market Transformations: Companies are seeking to harness new and emerging technologies.
- 85% of companies: Likely to expand their adoption of emerging technologies like IoT, app-and web-enabled markets, cloud computing, AI, and robotics.
- 23% to 37% of companies: Planning to invest in humanoid and stationary robotics, underwater robots.
- Leaders in the Oil & Gas industry: Reported the same level of demand and adoption of robots as in the period up to 2022.
Future Workforce Trends
- Software and Applications Development
- Ecommerce and Social Media Design
- AI and Machine Learning Applications
- Automation Field
- Human-Machine Interaction
- Robotics and Mass Productions
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Explore the evolution of technologies from the Industrial Revolutions to modern emerging technologies such as IoT and 3D printing. This quiz covers key technological advancements, their applications, and the transformative effects on the global labor market. Test your knowledge on how these technologies are shaping industries today.
