Chapter 7

Question 1

Green house effect

Answer 1

Transmissions or heat that comes from agriculture and animals when they release gases
Example when heat is trapped in your car and when you open your car the gas is released into the air

Question 2

NCAR

Question 3

Green computing

Answer 3

the practice of using computing resources efficiently while reducing the use of hazardous materials, maximizing energy efficiency, promoting the recyclability of defunct products, and reducing factory waste during the computers manufacturer process

Question 4

CIO

Answer 4

makes the decision on what computer, software, and we are up to date with electronics (computers), contributes to the decision if we should switch to eco friendly software

Question 5

Green PC

Answer 5

Focuses on more energy efficient in a business use less power sleep when not being used, are energy efficient, and recyclable

Question 6

energy star

Answer 6

Volunteering labeling program that helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, created around 1992

Question 7

What does the energy star program ask computer businesses like Dell, HP, and Max to focus on?

Answer 7

Asks them to focus energy efficiency like ensuring when computers arent being used they go into sleep mode or power off

Question 8

80 plus standard

Answer 8

Means when its full in power it’ll convert into 80 plus power which makes it more energy efficient

Question 9

green computing business plan

Answer 9

Working from home which reduces carbon footprint from driving, reduce the time you have your lights on in your office, decrease paper usage, dispose of products and throw away into the trash or recycling bins.

Question 10

Materials selection

Answer 10

informs the consumer of the percentage of recycled plastics and offers the percentage of renewable plastic material content

Question 11

EPEAT

Answer 11

Online school that helps purchase different types of eco friendly devices
Separated into different levels bronze fits all requirements silver fits some, created in 2006 managed by GEC (Global Economics Council)

Question 12

Design for end of life

Answer 12

means that computer manufacturers as well as all electronics manufacturers, inform their consumers about the special handling needs for disposing of their product when it is no longer useful

Question 13

Product longevity/ life cycle extension

Answer 13

encourages manufacturers to make extended warranties available to their consumers so their products last longer

Question 14

End of life management

Answer 14

asks manufacturers to make provisions to take their product back at the end of the products life cycle

Question 15

Corporate Performance

Answer 15

means that a manufacturer must demonstrate a sound corporate environmental policy consistent with “International Organization for Standardization”

Question 16

Packaging

Answer 16

criteria requires computer and electronics manufacturers to reduce or eliminate intentionally added toxins in packaging as well as having separable packaging materials with a declaration of recycled content

Question 17

Energy conservation

Answer 17

asks manufacturers to adopt the governments Energy Star specifications

Question 18

Energy Star

Answer 18

a joint program with the US departments of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and attempts to helps businesses and consumers save money and protect the environement

Question 19

What does the energy star program ask computer businesses like Dell, HP, and Max to focus on?

Answer 19

Asks them to focus energy efficiency like ensuring when computers aren’t being used they go into sleep mode or power off

Question 20

Criteria for EPEAT

Answer 20

design for end of life, product longevity, end of life management, corporate performance, packaging, energy conservation