Impact Of Digital Technology

Question 1

Plastics come from ….
Electronic devices include……
Batteries use……

Answer 1

Crude oil
Rare metals ie gold and indium
Lithium

Question 2

Electricity is generated from….

And extracting these and using them causes …….

Answer 2

Non renewable resources ie coal, oil

Pollution

Question 3

Ways to reduce energy in data centre

Answer 3

Run multiple virtual servers on one physical computer so fewer machines needed

Locate in cold locations so decrease in cooling needed

Set up sleep modes when device not in use

Avoid leaving older technology on standby

Use wired rather than wireless charging when available

Question 4

What company was created to ensure less harmful waste sent to landfill

Answer 4

WEEE

waste electrical and electronic equipment (directive)

Question 5

What does WEEE mean

Answer 5

Includes most products that have a plug or need battery

Products display do not dispose wheelie bin symbol

All retailers must provide way for customers to dispose of their old household equipment

Question 6

Snoopers charter other name and meaning

Answer 6

Investigatory powers act

Permits retention of internet connection records for law enforcement

Question 7

GDPR meaning

Answer 7

General data protection regulation

Question 8

Computer misuse act 1990

Answer 8

Ilmi