Apple Flashcards

Some cards need answers (39 cards)

1
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Where are Apple’s headquarters?

A

California

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2
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When did Apple launch?

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1976

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3
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When did Apple first start seeing big growth?

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2000 with mobile and WiFi devices

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4
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Where does Apple stand in global IT company rankings?

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2nd, behind Samsung

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5
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Where does Apple stand in global mobile phone manufacturing rankings?

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3rd

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6
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Apple is the number one…

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…global brand by value

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7
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How much is Apple worth?

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$145 billion

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8
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How many full time retail employees does Apple have?

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98,000

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9
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What is Apples market predominantly aimed at?

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Richer, developed countries

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10
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What percentage of sales are in the USA?

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44%

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11
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Where has the most rapid growth been in recent years?

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Asia Pacific region

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12
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Where are most of Apple’s employees based?

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In the developed world, mainly USA

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13
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Where are its US offices located?

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California

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14
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Where are Apple’s European headquarters?

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Cork, Ireland

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15
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How many people are employed in Cork?

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4000

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16
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What is manufactured in Cork?

17
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What services are based in Cork?

18
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Which company is the manufacture of iPhones, iPods and iPads outsourced to?

19
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Where is Foxconn city?

20
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How many retail stores does Apple have?

21
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Where are the retail stores located?

22
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Why are Apple’s products made in China?

23
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What is Foxconn city?

24
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How many people are employed in Foxconn city?

25
How do people live in Foxconn city?
26
What are wages like in Foxconn city?
27
Why was Apple attracted to Ireland?
28
How has the company’s presence benefited Cork?
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How has Apple negatively impacted Cork?
30
Why has Apple been criticised for tax practices?
31
How has Apple caused tension between the US and EU?
32
What was reported about Apple’s Chinese factories in 2006?
33
Why was Apple sued by Chinese workers in 2010?
34
How are children treated in Apple factories?
35
How have suicides affected Apple’s reputation?
36
How has Apple responded to the issues in China?
37
Which NGO has criticised Apple’s environmental practices?
38
What 4 environmental issues were Apple criticised on?
39
How has Apple changed its environmental practices?