OCR GCSE (J277) 1.6 Environmental issues

What should be considered in addition to the technical feasibility of new computer technologies?

• Environmental issues

• User interface design

• Cost-effectiveness

• Market demand

What is the environmental impact of the demand for computing technology?

• Increased energy consumption

• Depletion of natural resources

• Release of harmful chemicals

• Global warming

How does the energy consumption of data centers compare to air travel?

• Data centers consume more energy than air travel.

• Data centers consume less energy than air travel.

• Data centers and air travel consume approximately the same amount of energy.

What materials are found in computer equipment that can be harmful?

• Silicon and fossil fuels

• Dioxins and radioactive isotopes

• Chromium and mercury

• Cadmium and lower disposal standards

Why do people in some countries trawl through waste looking for metals in computer equipment?

• To dispose of the waste properly

• To reduce the environmental impact

• To recycle and sell the metals

• To prevent exposure to dangerous chemicals

What is the main concern regarding the disposal of computer equipment?

• Depletion of natural resources

• Increased energy consumption

• Exposure to harmful materials

• Pollution caused by recycling

What is the approximate percentage of the world's total energy consumption accounted for by data centers?

• 1%

• 2%

• 5%

• 10%