How does the technology work?
Scoreboards in basketball will display the time left in the game OR how long is left in your quarter (which is required in FIBA and NBA). Scoreboards also display the score both teams, how many timeouts you have requested and how many team fouls each team has.
Where was the technology discovered/invented?
Scoreboards were first used in basketball to record scores. The first scoreboards were just handwritten on a public board for all to see. The first basic scoreboard was used in 1934, it included a clock as well as recording scores. Electronic scoreboards added features such as a buzzer, timer and scores. Scoreboards developed from this time on and other digital features were included. Wireless scoreboards are now in use and can be controlled from anywhere.
Does the technology significantly help improve the sport in terms of performance, safety etc. Or is it just a fad?
Scoreboards have improved the game of basketball significantly. The benefits are that the timing is a lot more accurate than it use to be, it makes it a lot more interesting for the spectators to watch the basketball game.
Has the technology spread to other parts of the world through sport (i.e. is it used all over the world, in Australia only etc.)?
Scoreboards are being use all throughout the world, not just Australia.
Give 1 example of when the technology is used (e.g. in training, recovery, competition, officiating etc.)?
Scoreboards are used in training, competition and officiating.
Give 1 example of groups that have access to the technology (based on affordability, availability, etc.)?
Scoreboards are available to anyone. Whether it is a basic scoreboard, electronic or a digital scoreboard, depends on affordability and availability.