WorksheetsJ277 - 1.6.1 -The Environmental Impact of Computing
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of these statements is true?
There are no environmental issues with computing
Only the greenhouse effect is linked to computers
The advance in technology should not worry about the environment
There are environmental benefits and drawbacks to developing technology
Which one of these is not an environmental issue?
Gaining unauthorized Access to a computer network
Sending old tech to landfill
Safe disposal of toxic and carcinogenic components
Leaving electronic devices on standby
Why are data centres an environmental issue?
They are really large
They consume a lot of power
They take up a lot of green space
They employ too many people
Which category does E-Waste fall under?
Ethical
Legal
Cultural
Environmental
Which of the below are environmental concerns? (tick all that apply)
E-Waste
Depletion of natural resources
AI becoming self aware
Hackers
Power consumption
What does the term E-Waste mean?
Extra Waste - all of the extra waste created by old computing equipment
Electronic waste – discarded electrical and electronic components.
Electric Waste - Electricity being wasted when it is isn't needed eg leaving devices on stand-by
Environmental Waste - when the environment is being wasted because of all of the harmful products leaking from old computers
Which of these would be considered E-Waste? (tick all that apply)
Old Laptops
Discarded Memory Sticks
Old hard-drives
Mobile Phones
Old Keyboards and Mice
The amount of E-waste reaching landfills can be substantially decreased by individuals choosing to adhere to the ‘Three Rs’. What are the three Rs?
Reduce - Reuse - Robust
Ride it Out - Reuse - Robust
Reuse - Reuse - Reuse
Reduce - Reuse - Recycle
Recycle - Robust - Rubbish
Concern over increased electricity use has led many governments to pursue renewable energy sources. Which best describes ‘renewable’ energy
Batteries that do not run out.
Energy from a source that is not depleted when used.
Energy from fossil fuels.
Nuclear energy.
When you make the energy you use eg wind up torch or radio
Which of the below are ways in which technology can help reduce energy use in a household. (Tick all that apply)
Computer-controlled environmental/heating controls eg Hive
Turning off / unplugging devices instead of leaving them on stand-by
Solar panels for on-site generation
Low-energy LED bulbs for lighting
Energy monitoring displays and meters eg Smart meter
