CITL3 Unit2 4.3 Green IT Review

What does Green IT aim to reduce?

• Production costs

• Hardware durability

• Carbon footprint

• Software efficiency

Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• CO2

• Methane

What is the main cause of the greenhouse effect?

• Overuse of water

• Lack of trees

• CO2 emissions

• Use of renewable energy

What is an example of a direct action contributing to carbon footprint?

• Recycling

• Buying a computer

• Burning paperwork

• Using solar panels

How do IT practices contribute indirectly to carbon footprint?

• By using renewable energy

• Through the manufacturing and shipping of devices

• By recycling old devices

• Through direct emissions

What is an indirect action that increases carbon footprint?

• Planting trees

• Turning off unused devices

• Using public transportation

• Purchasing new IT equipment

What is the goal of sustainability?

• To increase CO2 emissions

• To enhance product durability

• To reduce product costs

• To ensure resources are not depleted

What is the purpose of the UN's climate change conferences?

• To discuss software development

• To set emission reduction targets

• To promote global trade

• To increase fossil fuel usage

What is a direct consequence of not being sustainable?

• Depletion of natural resources

• Increased renewable energy use

• Improved global health

• Lower CO2 emissions

What is the UK's long-term environmental strategy called?

• The Sustainable Future Initiative

• The Carbon Neutral Plan

• The Net Zero Strategy

• The Green Movement