Conflict Minerals in Electronics Quiz

Which minerals are considered conflict minerals due to their potential origin in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

• Aluminum, magnesium, lithium, and cobalt

• Tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold

• Copper, silver, platinum, and palladium

• Iron, nickel, zinc, and lead

What is the primary use of tantalum in smartphones?

• To solder metal components together

• In circuit board connectors

• In capacitors to store electrical energy

• In components that make a phone vibrate

What percentage of the world's tantalum comes from the DRC and Rwanda?

• 2%

• 10%

• 50%

• 67%

What is the main challenge in ensuring minerals are conflict-free?

• Scarcity of minerals

• Lack of technology

• Corruption and instability at mine sites

• High cost of mining

What is the role of the International Tin Supply Chain Initiative in the DRC?

• To increase the production of tin

• To provide financial aid to miners

• To train government agents to tag and seal bags from registered mines

• To promote the use of alternative minerals