Technology Use in Business Technology makes many tasks for many different businesses more efficient. For example, a photographer shooting on traditional film would need to finish a roll of film, bring that film into a photo lab, and wait at least one hour for the photo to be developed. A digital photographer today can take the photo, connect the camera to a computer, and e-mail the photo within minutes. Further examples of the efficiency digital technology provides include: computer networks that allow coworkers to access and share documents quickly Global Positioning Systems (GPS) that help delivery drivers locate a destination hand-held scanners that make it easier for sales associates to scan items Computer Aided Design (CAD) software that reduces the time it takes for an architect to design a building Not only does technology help businesses become more efficient, but it also can help the people who work for the businesses to be more effective. Let's say your friend's mom decides to buy a new house. She hires a real-estate agent and asks him to find a house that costs between $300,000 and $350,000 and has a pool. Today's technology allows that agent to pull out his laptop and access an Internet database listing thousands of homes for sale. He can use keywords to narrow his search down to just the set of houses that fit the buyer's interests, all in just a few minutes. The database gives the agent good information, making him more effective. Other examples of how technology has helped professionals to become more effective include: graphic software that gives graphic designers tools to create one-of-a-kind art the World Wide Web, which provides another medium for advertising and therefore reaches a wider audience Web search engines that give people easy access to information, allowing them to give more knowledgeable presentations Internet sites that allow financial analysts to access up-to-the-minute stock market information. Question # 2 Long Text (essay) In 3–5 sentences, describe how technology helps bu