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Digital disruption
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Definition
Change caused when new technology transforms how an industry or society works, often overturning existing businesses.
Example: Ride-sharing apps disrupted taxis.
Found in: syllabus, sample exam and familiarisation guidelines, school notes.
Where you'll use it in the test
Syllabus area: Y12 Secure Software Architecture.
Question types it can appear in
- Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
- Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.
- Extended response: Use it as a supporting point linked to the stimulus.
How to use it
A model sentence
“Change caused when new technology transforms how an industry or society works, often overturning existing businesses.” Then apply it: Ride-sharing apps disrupted taxis.
In a short answer, give the definition in your own words first, then tie it to the situation in the question. Do not copy the example above unless it fits the scenario.
Command words used with it
No linked question shows the command word for this term. Across the past short answer and extended response questions in this bank the words used most are: Explain, Outline, Describe, Compare, Classify, Analyse. Check the actual word in your question.
Go deeper
- Flashcard: Digital disruption in Secure Software Architecture (Year 12) · study that set
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- Notes: Skeleton: Assess/Discuss social, ethical and legal issues of secure software (5-6 marks) (Secure Software Architecture (Year 12))
- Full term page: every question, note and marking comment for Digital disruption
Check yourself
Explain “Digital disruption” in one sentence, give an example, and name a question type that could test it.
Reveal the answer
Change caused when new technology transforms how an industry or society works, often overturning existing businesses.
Example: Ride-sharing apps disrupted taxis.
Could be tested as: Multiple choice, Short answer, Extended response.