Unit 2 - LO4 Understand the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing the Storage and Use of Global Information

Question 1

Global requirements on organisations and individuals

Answer 1

. Green IT is an attempt to make more eco-friendly
. This an change how computers are made, transported and disposed of
. Many local initiatives recycle old computer parts

Question 2

United nations climate change summits

Answer 2

Annual meetings to discuss climate change and ways it can be reduced and managed.

Question 3

UK government policy

Answer 3

Cloud storage and shared devices are used, to reduce the governments carbon footprint.

Question 4

Carbon footprint

Answer 4

ICT is responsible for much of the carbon footprint, therefore organisations and individuals are trying to fix this.

Question 5

Purpose

Answer 5

. Reduce carbon footprint
. Sustainability
. Greater efficiency
. Save money and time
. Reduce energy consumption

Question 6

Benefits

Answer 6

+ Economic - cutting costs
+ Access to potential grants and incentives for improving green IT
+ Enhancing brand image