Legislation and Green IT Quiz

Which legislation requires companies to safely recycle electrical and electronic equipment?

• Computer Misuse Act

• WEEE Directive

• GDPR

• Data Protection Act

Which of the following is an example of a green IT practice?

• Using single-use batteries

• Implementing virtual servers

• Increasing paper printing

• Reducing device lifecycles

What is the purpose of the Data Protection Act?

• To regulate hazardous substances

• To control environmental impact

• To safeguard personal data

• To prevent unauthorized computer access

Which UK legislation regulates access to stored communication data?

• Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act

• Data Protection Act

• Communications Act

• Freedom of Information Act

Which law is intended to protect intellectual property rights?

• Copyright, Designs and Patents Act

• Computer Misuse Act

• Data Protection Act

• GDPR

What is the purpose of encryption under the GDPR?

• To enhance performance speed

• To protect personal data

• To enable mass sharing of information

• To reduce storage costs

Which act promotes transparency by allowing access to government information?

• Data Protection Act

• Freedom of Information Act

• Computer Misuse Act

• WEEE Directive

Which of the following is a primary objective of green IT?

• Reducing organisational security

• Minimising carbon footprint

• Encouraging hardware upgrades

• Increasing server energy use

What does the term "lawful interception" refer to?

• Authorised monitoring of private communications

• Unauthorised access to secure data

• Encryption of personal information

• Analysis of environmental impact

Which legislation was designed to protect against unauthorised computer access?

• Computer Misuse Act

• WEEE Directive

• GDPR

• RoHS Directive