31. Ethical_Legal_Enviro - CS Environmental Impacts Quiz

Which of the following gaming consoles has sold the most units?

• Xbox One

• Playstation 4

• Xbox 360

• Nintendo DS

What is the approximate total number of smartphones sold?

• 160 million

• 1.5 billion

• 450 million

• 154 million

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

• 10%

• 2%

• 15%

• 5%

How much fossil fuels does it take to manufacture a computer compared to a car or refrigerator?

• Half their weight

• Ten times their weight

• Twice their weight

• Equal to their weight

What are some harmful materials found in computer equipment?

• Lead, Zinc, Copper, Tin

• Dioxins, Chromium, Mercury, Cadmium

• Aluminum, Iron, Nickel, Silver

• Gold, Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium

What is the environmental impact of shipping computing technology to countries with lower disposal standards?

• It reduces pollution

• It promotes environmental awareness

• It increases recycling

• It exposes people to potential danger

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

• It is difficult to recycle

• It is expensive to dispose of

• It contains harmful materials

• It takes up too much space

What is the environmental impact of the 24/7 nature of the internet?

• It has no impact

• It increases fossil fuel usage

• It promotes renewable energy

• It reduces energy consumption

What is the estimated energy consumption of data centers compared to air travel?

• Less than air travel

• Equal to air travel

• More than air travel

• Unrelated to air travel

What is the main concern regarding people trawling through waste for recycling?

• It is a waste of time

• It is illegal

• It is not profitable

• It exposes them to dangerous chemicals