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Worksheets(UTB) E-waste management in Brunei Darussalam
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the term used to describe discarded electronic devices that contain hazardous materials?
Household waste.
Medical waste.
E-waste.
Industrial waste.
Which of the following is not a common example of e-waste?
A broken computer.
A discarded tree.
An old smartphone.
A used television.
Why is e-waste considered a significant environmental problem?
It can harm animals.
It is too heavy to transport.
It contains materials that are not biodegradable which is bad for the environment.
It contains hazardous materials that can contaminate the environment.
Which of the following hazardous materials is commonly found in the printed circuit boards of e-waste?
Lead.
Iron.
Aluminium.
Copper.
Which one is considered as E-waste?
How can individuals encourage others to be more mindful of e-waste?
By ignoring the problem.
By making e-waste more expensive.
By educating friends and family about the environmental and health risks associated with improper e-waste disposal.
By banning the sale of electronic devices.
What is the term used to describe the practice of extending the lifespan of electronic devices through repairs and upgrades?
Refurbishment.
Planned obsolescence.
Disposal.
Recycling.
What hazardous materials are often found in E-waste?
Water, Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen.
Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium.
Lead, Mercury and Cadmium.
Gold, Silver and Platinum.
Which of the following is a potential health risk associated with exposure to E-waste?
Muscle strain.
Allergic reaction.
Vitamin deficiency.
Lead poisoning.
How can individuals contribute to reducing the amount of e-waste generated?
Ignore the problem.
Buy electronic devices that are designed for easy repair.
Extend the life of their devices through proper maintenance, and recycle or donate old devices.
Buy new electronic devices as often as possible.
What happens to other materials like plastic casing and rubber insulator after the e-waste is dismantled?
They are transfered to a Recycling facility.
They are thrown away to Sungai Paku Engineered Landfill.
They are collected and transfered to Sungai Paku Engineered Landfill.
They are incinerated.
How do Recycling companies obtain E-waste? Choose all the correct answers.
Retail IT companies
Waste landfill
Import from other countries.
Public and Government sectors
The following answers explain how E-waste is generated except for?
New products is manufactured and there is demand for it.
Technology advancement results in new products to be produced.
Buying new electrical products to replace older electrical devices as an upgrade.
There is a lot of resources available on Earth to create as many electrical devices as possible.
Where can the public throw away their E-waste? Choose all that apply.
Daikyo Environmental Sdn Bhd
Rubada Dumpsite
Sungai Akar Transfer Station
Sungai Paku Engineered Landfill
Why does Brunei export E-waste to foreign countries?
E-waste is too hazardouse to recycle hence there is no recycling facilities.
The e-waste management is not properly addressed resulting in a lack of awareness among the public.
To generate revenue. Brunei produces a lot of e-waste.
Brunei lacks proper e-waste recycling faciities. It is more cost-effective to export e-waste to countries with recycling capabilities.
