Lesson 2: Environmental Issues

What is one goal of sustainable IT manufacturing?

• A) Reduce waste
  

• B) Increase mining
  

• C) Ban recycling
  

• D) Use more plastic

What material is commonly recycled in electronics?

• A) Wood
  

• B) Gold
  

• C) Water
  

• D) Oxygen

Why are modular devices better for the environment?

• A) Require upgrades
  

• B) Increase costs
  

• C) Reduce e-waste
  

• D) Use more power

Which energy source is the most sustainable for IT factories?

• A) Coal
  

• B) Diesel
  

• C) Gas
  

• D) Solar

Why should companies use recycled materials in production?

• A) Increases waste
  

• B) Saves resources
  

• C) Slows devices
  

• D) Reduces demand

What is one method of reducing e-waste?

• A) Landfilling
  

• B) Burning
  

• C) Recycling
  

• D) Hiding devices

How does refurbishing help reduce e-waste?

• A) Extends lifespan
  

• B) Increases waste
  

• C) Destroys parts
  

• D) Pollutes air

What happens if e-waste is dumped in landfills?

• A) Saves energy
  

• B) Releases toxins
  

• C) Improves soil
  

• D) Reduces costs

What should consumers do with old devices?

• A) Donate or recycle
  

• B) Throw in trash
  

• C) Hide them
  

• D) Burn parts

What is one function of e-waste recycling centres?

• A) Incinerate waste
  

• B) Recover materials
  

• C) Increase pollution
  

• D) Bury electronics