CS - Comp Systems - Environment Flashcards

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List ways that users can lower their carbon footprint when using computers.

A

monitor settings
- reduce brightness setting as much as possible
- activate efficiency mode

power-down settings
- power down the desktop or laptop after a set period of time
- control settings for individual components (e.g set min and max processor state settings)

stand-by mode
- power consumption is reduced

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What is the environmental impact of computers caused by?

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Computer systems need electricity or batteries to run and energy is used in the manufacturing process.

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Describe how computers can cause negative impact on the environment

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Computers use energy which causes pollution and pollution is also caused by disposing incorrectly of computers

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