Sustainability Issues in ICT

What is one major environmental impact of manufacturing digital devices?

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

• Conservation of natural resources

• Increased carbon footprint due to energy use

• Improved soil quality

Which energy source is recommended to reduce the environmental impact of digital devices?

• Non-renewable energies

• Renewable energies

• Fossil fuels

• Nuclear power

How can data centers reduce their cooling energy requirements?

• Use air conditioners exclusively

• Use renewable energy only

• Locate in colder climates

• Operate continuously without cooling

What is one harmful effect of e-waste disposal?

• Increased efficiency of recycling centers

• Pollution from poisonous substances like lead and mercury

• Reduction of global temperatures

• Increased renewable energy production

What type of device can help reduce power consumption in digital devices?

• Devices with advanced cooling systems

• Devices with non-renewable energy sources

• Energy-efficient devices

• Devices powered by fossil fuels

Which sustainability issue is caused by the use of poisonous substances in digital devices?

• Increased carbon footprint

• Resource depletion

• Health risks from toxins in e-waste

• Increase in renewable energy usage

What environmental benefit is achieved by building data centers near rivers?

• Easier access to fossil fuels

• Reduced need for energy-intensive cooling systems

• Increase in device lifespan

• Higher power consumption

Which of the following is NOT a way to mitigate the environmental impact of ICT?

• Using renewable energy sources

• Increasing e-waste disposal in landfills

• Developing recycling programs

• Educating consumers about sustainability

What is a primary cause of increased e-waste globally?

• Excessive recycling programs

• The throw-away society

• Higher education on sustainability

• Low production of digital devices

Which law focuses on reducing the environmental impact of ICT in the European Union?

• Data Protection Act

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

• Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive

• Environmental Protection Act