p9 L19 Quiz - Environmental Concerns

Which of these is NOT a concern of manufacturing technology in terms of the environmental impact of IT systems?

• Sourcing raw materials, some of which are non-renewable and rare (such as copper or gold used in chips and wires).
• The materials required for packaging, which may not be recyclable.
• The electricity and gas required to power assembly lines, which produce harmful emissions.
• The environmental impacts of fuel for the transport of IT systems for distribution.
• The environmental impact of cycling to work

What is estimated to be wasted by UK companies each year by leaving computers turned on when not in use?

• £70m
• £110m
• £90m
• £50m

What percentage of worldwide waste is made up of 'technotrash'?

• 20%
• 10%
• 5%
• 15%

What is an environmental benefit of upgrading IT systems rather than replacing them?

• Upgrading ensures better performance than replacing.
• Upgrading is significantly cheaper than replacing.
• Upgrading requires less time and effort than replacing.
• Upgrading will produce less technotrash that will end up in the landfill.

What must a computer meet to be EPEAT certified?

• Stricter environmental standards (e.g. EPEAT & Energy Star).
• Lower cost than other computers.
• Higher performance benchmarks.
• Faster processing capabilities.

What are some settings that can reduce the impact of computers on the environment?

• Always-On Mode, Full Power Settings, and Physical Mail.
• Auto Power-Off, Power-Saving Settings, and Electronic Distribution.
• Auto Power-On, Power-Up Settings, and Physical Distribution.
• Manual Power-Off, High Performance Settings, and Printing.

What is one way electronic distribution can help reduce the environmental impact?

• Maximising landfill waste.
• Reducing coffee consumption.
• Saving on wasting paper and reducing deforestation.
• Increasing recycling efforts.

What are the main environmental issues with manufacturing computer hardware?

• Limited availability of advanced technology.
• Inefficient assembly lines and transportation.
• Source of raw materials and pollution from energy use and distribution.
• High costs and lack of skilled labor.

Which of these would NOT reduce the electricity required by devices?

• Having devices auto power-off when unused.
• Using more energy-efficient devices.
• Increasing the battery capacity.
• Use always on mode
• Connecting devices to renewable energy sources.

What can be done to reduce paper usage and distribution impacts?

• Implementing paper only policies.
• Using electronic distribution and digital downloads instead of physical copies and software.
• Using large size recycled paper
• Using cheaper paper for printing.