Topic 12: Environmental Impact

Question 1

Carbon footprint measures the amount of

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greenhouse gases emitted during the production and use of a product in this case computer equipment

Question 2

Computers can help reduce carbon emissions by making

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equipment more efficient.

Question 3

An example of computers making equipment more efficient would be

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modern engine management systems on cars that control the car engine to make it more fuel efficient.

Question 4

Modern manufacturers of IT equipment are constantly looking for ways to reduce energy consumption of devices from

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low-power consumption to low-energy rated LED monitors.

Question 5

Telecommuting, means that employees can work from home this

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saves money and the environment

Question 6

Teleconferencing involves people meeting together using

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webcams and microphones instead of having to leave their normal office and travel to another city or country.

Question 7

WEEE is

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Waste Electronic Electrical Equipment

Question 8

Stores that sell electrical equipment should provide facilities to

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take back WEEE.

Question 9

Users need to consider that could their equipment be

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upgraded or refurbished

Question 10

Computer equipment contains

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lead and other hazardous materials such as mercury and cadmium.

Question 11

When exposed to these materials, affects are;

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lead poisoning, high blood pressure, anemia, liver disease, nerve and brain damage and cancer.

Question 12

Its important to dispose of equipment properly because of the

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environmental impacts, health impacts and identity theft

Question 13

Before disposal hard drives should be

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completely erased.