Environmental Concerns Check

What is one of the main environmental concerns when disposing of batteries?

• They can be thrown in the regular trash in all states.

• They are considered hazardous waste and need special recycling.

• They can be disposed of with household waste in all states.

• They do not pose any environmental risk.

What should you do with old laptop batteries according to the text?

• Throw them in the regular trash.

• Dispose of them in the common trash.

• Contact your local environmental management office for proper disposal.

• Keep them indefinitely.

What is a common issue with printer cartridges?

• They never run out of toner.

• They are not considered an environmental issue.

• They need to be recycled when empty.

• They can be thrown in the regular trash.

Why should old computer monitors not be thrown in the landfill?

• They are not considered hazardous waste.

• They can leak lead and other toxic chemicals into the environment.

• They are biodegradable.

• They are not harmful to the environment.

What is a significant concern when disposing of old computer systems?

• They can be thrown in the regular trash.

• They are not considered hazardous waste.

• They should be disposed of properly as it is probably illegal to throw them in the trash.

• They do not need any special disposal methods.

What is one of the reasons to recycle a desktop system's power supply?

• It can be reused in another system.

• It contains precious metals like gold and silver.

• It can be used as a backup power source.

• It can be sold for a high price.

What should you check with your local environmental management office regarding a desktop system?

• How to upgrade the system.

• How to recycle the system.

• How to repair the system.

• How to sell the system.

What is the recommended temperature to maintain in server rooms and data centers?

• 60 degrees Fahrenheit

• 68 degrees Fahrenheit

• 75 degrees Fahrenheit

• 80 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the recommended humidity level for computer systems?

• 20 to 30 percent

• 30 to 40 percent

• 40 to 60 percent

• 60 to 80 percent

What should you use to clean the inside of your computer?

• A damp cloth with mild soap

• A strong solvent-based cleaner

• Compressed air or non-static computer vacuum

• Water and a sponge