Environmental issues 2 (Edexcel GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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How often do most people upgrade their mobile phones, even when they work fine?
How often do most people upgrade their mobile phones, even when they work fine?
Every three years
Which manufacturer practice makes it harder to keep devices longer?
Which manufacturer practice makes it harder to keep devices longer?
Using embedded batteries
What is planned obsolescence?
What is planned obsolescence?
Products designed with limited life
What environmental problem results from people throwing away working devices?
What environmental problem results from people throwing away working devices?
Increased e-waste
How long should you aim to use a smartphone as part of responsible ownership?
How long should you aim to use a smartphone as part of responsible ownership?
4-5 years
What should you do with a device you no longer need?
What should you do with a device you no longer need?
Donate to recycling company/charity
What screen setting helps reduce energy consumption?
What screen setting helps reduce energy consumption?
Lowest comfortable brightness
What percentage of battery power does a device's screen typically consume?
What percentage of battery power does a device's screen typically consume?
30-50%
Which location services should you turn off when not using them to save energy?
Which location services should you turn off when not using them to save energy?
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS
How does smart lighting positively impact the environment?
How does smart lighting positively impact the environment?
Switches off lights in empty rooms
What percentage of global electricity do data centres consume?
What percentage of global electricity do data centres consume?
Approximately 1%
Which renewable energy source can data centres use to reduce environmental impact?
Which renewable energy source can data centres use to reduce environmental impact?
Solar, wind, or hydroelectric power