40 Environmental Issues and Technology

What is meant by environmental issues in the context of ICT?

• The impact of technology on the economy

• The way we measure the impact technology is having on the environment

• The influence of technology on social media

• The effect of technology on education

Which of the following is a positive impact of the Internet of Things (IoT)?

• Increased pollution

• Use of IoT devices to regulate energy use in households and businesses

• Higher energy consumption

• More electronic waste

What is Green IT designed to do?

• Increase the use of plastic

• Use more energy

• Use less energy

• Increase electronic waste

What is a negative impact of e-waste?

• Reduces energy consumption

• Increases recycling

• Disposal of obsolete devices and rare earth element mining

• Promotes digital downloads

How do digital downloads positively impact the environment?

• By increasing the use of packaging

• By reducing the use of packaging and fuel for transportation

• By increasing energy consumption

• By promoting pollution

What is a negative impact of energy consumption in ICT?

• Reduces pollution

• Increases recycling

• Increased use of electricity and reliance on data centers

• Promotes Green IT

What is a concern related to global production lines in ICT?

• Increased local employment

• Concerns over low-paid work

• Reduction in electronic waste

• Decrease in pollution

Which of the following is a positive environmental impact of ICT?

• Pollution

• E-waste

• Green IT

• Energy consumption

What does the term "pollution" refer to in the context of ICT?

• The reduction of energy use

• The manufacturing and operation of technology products contributing to pollution

• The recycling of electronic devices

• The use of digital downloads

What is a benefit of recycling e-waste?

• Increases pollution

• Reduces the need for new resources

• Increases energy consumption

• Promotes the use of rare earth elements