Unit 1 LAF - Global and Environmental Issues

What is globalisation?

• The process of organisations distributing IT products world wide

• The process of organisations beginning to operate on an international/global scale

• The development of a world wide network, AKA the internet

• The ability to send a message from your device to anywhere else on the globe

Why might globalisation be a problem for developing countries?

• Due to under developed infrastructure, these countries lack the IT access necessary to take advantage of globalisation

• Globalisation is not a problem for developing countries as it helps them develop IT infrastructure

• Developing countries do not have the money to acquire the IT devices necessary for globalisation

Which of the following is a negative impact of mining for materials needed in manufacturing IT devices?

• Mining can poison water supplies and surrounding soil

• Mine workers may be exposed to harmful substances and dangerous working conditions

• Rainforests are destroyed to make room for mining operations

• They are all legitimate negative impacts

"The manufacturing of computers requires a massive amount of water." True or false?

• True

• False

Schools in Africa have had computers donated to them by UK based charities. What are some problems with this? Pick 2 options.

• Due to how far the computers have to be shipped, it is likely that most of them will be damaged or broken by the time they arrive

• The computers will be thrown away which will contribute to the 'technotrash' problem

• Frequent power cuts and lack of an internet connection makes using computers in class impractical

• There are few qualified Computer Science and IT teachers

What are some positive environmental effects of IT devices being used more and more worldwide? Pick 2 options.

• Less paper is used due to letters, invoices and other types of communications being sent online rather than post

• Lithium mining for IT parts is a green and sustainable process as opposed to paper production which involves cutting down lots of trees

• Electronic waste is recycled a lot more than other materials such as paper

• Some people are able to work from home, reducing the need for commuting

"Unequal access to IT is a problem only prevalent in developing countries such as those in Africa, not developed countries like the UK." True or false?

• True

• False