J277 - 1.6.1 -The Environmental Impact of Computing

Which of these statements is true?

• There are no environmental issues with computing

• Only the greenhouse effect is linked to computers

• The advance in technology should not worry about the environment

• There are environmental benefits and drawbacks to developing technology

Which one of these is not an environmental issue?

• Gaining unauthorized Access to a computer network

• Sending old tech to landfill

• Safe disposal of toxic and carcinogenic components

• Leaving electronic devices on standby

Why are data centres an environmental issue?

• They are really large

• They consume a lot of power

• They take up a lot of green space

• They employ too many people

Which category does E-Waste fall under?

• Ethical

• Legal

• Cultural

• Environmental

Which of the below are environmental concerns? (tick all that apply)

• E-Waste

• Depletion of natural resources

• AI becoming self aware

• Hackers

• Power consumption

What does the term E-Waste mean?

• Extra Waste - all of the extra waste created by old computing equipment

• Electronic waste – discarded electrical and electronic components.

• Electric Waste - Electricity being wasted when it is isn't needed eg leaving devices on stand-by

• Environmental Waste - when the environment is being wasted because of all of the harmful products leaking from old computers

Which of these would be considered E-Waste? (tick all that apply)

• Old Laptops

• Discarded Memory Sticks

• Old hard-drives

• Mobile Phones

• Old Keyboards and Mice

The amount of E-waste reaching landfills can be substantially decreased by individuals choosing to adhere to the ‘Three Rs’. What are the three Rs?

• Reduce - Reuse - Robust

• Ride it Out - Reuse - Robust

• Reuse - Reuse - Reuse

• Reduce - Reuse - Recycle

• Recycle - Robust - Rubbish

Concern over increased electricity use has led many governments to pursue renewable energy sources. Which best describes ‘renewable’ energy

• Batteries that do not run out.

• Energy from a source that is not depleted when used.

• Energy from fossil fuels.

• Nuclear energy.

• When you make the energy you use eg wind up torch or radio

Which of the below are ways in which technology can help reduce energy use in a household. (Tick all that apply)

• Computer-controlled environmental/heating controls eg Hive

• Turning off / unplugging devices instead of leaving them on stand-by

• Solar panels for on-site generation

• Low-energy LED bulbs for lighting

• Energy monitoring displays and meters eg Smart meter