DR.
AMBEDKAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
(An Autonomous institute affiliated to Vishvesvaraya Technology University, Belagavi, Accredited by
NAAC,UGC with ‘A’ Grade) Near Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bengaluru – 560056
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(Accredited by NBA)
“GREEN IT AND SUSTAINABILITY”
(SUBJECT CODE – 22CST406A)
SEMESTER:IV
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2023-2024
SUBMITTED TO:
Ms. POORNIMA R D
Assistant Professor
Dept. of CSE
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SUBMITTED BY:
VACHAN 1DA22CS178
SUMANT SHET 1DA22CS168
SHASHANK H. M 1DA23CS413
SHREYAS H. R 1DA22CS153
V. ZOTHANSIAMA 1DA22CS177
THEJAS.R 1DA22CS175
V. CHARAN 1DA22CS176
SHASHANK NAYAK T L 1DA22CS146
VIKRAM. P 1DA22CS189
SAMBHAB RANJAN 1DA22CS142
SHREYAS U 1DA23CS415
SIDDESH K.R 1DA22CS156
VIVEK. M 1DA22CS191
SAGAR H.S 1DA22CS140
SHEETAL V. A 1DA22CS147
DEEKSHITH.S 1DA21CS047
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CHAPTER 2:
Emerging Technologies and Their Environmental Impact
[Link] is the main consequence of technological advancement described
in the passage?
a) Decreased reliance on devices
b) Reduced complexity of activities
c) Increased usage of devices for various tasks
d) Minimal impact on resource consumption
2. What phenomenon does the Jevons paradox illustrate?
a) Decreased demand for resources with technological progress
b) Increased efficiency leading to reduced consumption
c) Expansion of usage and consumption due to technological
advancements
d) Stagnation of technological development over time
[Link] example does the passage provide to explain the Jevons
paradox?
a) Improvement in iron manufacturing
b) Mechanization of textile manufacture
c) Mass production techniques in automobile manufacturing
d) Efficiency improvements in steam engines
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[Link] factor contributes to the continuous growth of data?
a) Decreasing demand for storage
b) Reduced precision in data production
c) Ease of data production and processing
d) Static volume of stored data over time
[Link] is cited as a cause of obsolescence in technology?
a) Decreased functionality of devices over time
b) External factors like government decisions
c) Unlimited durability of devices
d) Static demand for newer technology
[Link] is the primary concern regarding emerging technologies and the
environment?
a) Decrease in energy requirements
b) Stagnation in technological development
c) Significant positive environmental benefits
d) Increase in energy requirements and environmental impact
[Link] conclusion does it draw regarding the environmental impact of
emerging technologies?
a) It may lead to reduced energy requirements over time.
b) The benefits of emerging technologies outweigh their environmental
impact.
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c) The increase in energy requirements may surpass efficiency
improvements.
d) Emerging technologies have negligible environmental consequences.
[Link] factor is suggested to contribute to the rise in energy
requirements associated with emerging technologies?
a) Decreasing usage of devices
b) Reduction in computing processing and memory needs
c) Simplification of technological processes
d) Increase in computing processing and memory demands
[Link] is the focus of the passage?
a) Historical developments in technology
b) Impact of emerging technologies on society
c) Economic implications of technological advancements
d) Environmental consequences of technological progress
[Link] does the passage suggest addressing the environmental impact
of emerging technologies?
a) By promoting more selective data storage
b) By ensuring significant positive environmental benefits
c) By reducing the number of devices in use
d) By increasing the pace of technological obsolescence
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[Link] is predicted to be the primary source of growth in the number
of devices?
a) Emergence of new technologies
b) Adoption of wearable computers
c) Continued development of existing technologies
d) Decrease in mobile phone usage
[Link] percentage of the world's population possesses a mobile phone
according to the World Bank in 2014?
a) 10%
b) 25%
c) 50%
d) 75%
[Link] to Gartner in 2013, how many PCs and browser-equipped
mobile devices were in use worldwide?
a) 1.78 billion PCs and 1.82 billion mobile devices
b) 1.79 billion PCs and 1.82 million mobile devices
c) 1.74 million PCs and 1.82 billion mobile devices
d) 1.72 million PCs and 1.82 million mobile devices
[Link] is expected to surpass the number of PCs in use, as per the
passage?
a) Office desktops
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b) Smartphones
c) Tablet devices
d) Wearable computers
[Link] to Greenpeace's 2011 estimate, where would "the Internet"
rank in terms of electricity use compared to countries?
a) First place
b) Third place
c) Fifth place
d) Tenth place
[Link] is the term used by Cisco to denote the period ending in 2018
due to the expected increase in global network traffic?
a) The Gigabyte Era
b) The Terabyte Era
c) The Zettabyte Era
d) The Exabyte Era
[Link] is the estimated energy requirement per gigabyte of data
transmission according to Coroama et al. (2013)?
a) 0.01 kWh/GB
b) 0.1 kWh/GB
c) 1 kWh/GB
d) 10 kWh/GB
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[Link] does the it suggests the internet of things could positively
impact energy use?
a) By increasing operator intervention
b) By reducing the efficiency of devices
c) By enabling devices to communicate without human intervention
d) By limiting connectivity between devices
[Link] consequence of the internet of things is highlighted in the
passage?
a) Reduction in energy demand
b) Decrease in raw material consumption
c) Increased need for IT infrastructure
d) Lower disposal requirements
[Link] is expected to contribute significantly to the growth in global
network traffic?
a) Decrease in the number of connected devices
b) Emergence of new communication technologies
c) Devices communicating with each other
d) Reduction in the volume of stored data
[Link] remarkable example of communication does Arthur Conan
Doyle provide regarding the British Army during the South African
campaigns of 1899-1902?
a) Telegraphic messages sent over long distances
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b) Carrier pigeon communication between units
c) Preserving a telephonic connection over 30 miles in 17 minutes
d) Morse code transmission with 100% accuracy
[Link] modern-day military operations, what is the primary contrast to
communication methods described by Doyle in 1902?
a) Reliance on Morse code for long-distance communication
b) Local decision-making based on received information
c) Remote control requiring 100% reliability and accuracy
d) Carrier pigeon messaging across battlefield lines
[Link] of the following fields has an increased demand for systems
requiring speed, reliability, and accuracy?
a) Military reconnaissance
b) Smart city initiatives
c) Agricultural monitoring
d) Maritime navigation
[Link] is NOT mentioned as a component of smart city initiatives that
require monitoring?
a) Traffic patterns
b) Power and water grids
c) social media activity
d) Environmental characteristics
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[Link] type of transport system is exemplified by recent
announcements of driverless cars?
a) Semi-automated
b) Remote-controlled
c) Highly automated
d) Manual
[Link] applications where remote control of systems is necessary due to
risk, what is paramount for information and commands?
a) Speed and reliability
b) Redundancy and complexity
c) Low cost and flexibility
d) Simplicity and efficiency
[Link] is the consequence of the increasing demand for speed,
reliability, and accuracy in various activities?
a) Decrease in resource consumption
b) Reduction in system complexity
c) Need for higher performance devices
d) Minimal impact on resource usage
[Link] is increased reliability typically achieved in systems?
a) Through resource depletion
b) By load sharing and redundancy
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c) By reducing memory and processing power
d) Through system designs with single points of failure
[Link] is a common approach to meeting demands for speed,
reliability, and accuracy in activities?
a) Reducing system complexity
b) Eliminating redundancy
c) Increasing resource usage
d) Minimizing user expectations
[Link] is the overall result of attempts to meet the demands for speed,
reliability, and accuracy in any single activity?
a) Decreased volume of resource needed
b) Simplification of system design
c) Increase in resource volume needed
d) Minimal impact on resource requirements
[Link] is the likely result of continued development in the use, range,
and application of IT?
a) Decreased demand for resources
b) Increased demand for resources
c) Stagnation in resource consumption
d) Balanced resource utilization
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[Link] is included in the wider definition of resources used in IT?
a) Raw materials and chemicals only
b) Energy used in manufacturing process only
c) Raw materials, chemicals, and energy used in manufacturing and
disposal
d) Finished product transportation only
[Link] is the focus of greening efforts in IT systems?
a) Increasing energy consumption
b) Decreasing data center efficiency
c) Reducing energy consumption
d) Expanding resource utilization
[Link] percentage of the world's energy consumption is attributed to
IT?
a) 20%
b) 10%
c) 30%
d) 5%
[Link] two areas are highlighted as significant opportunities for
greening by IT?
a) Agriculture and manufacturing
b) Transport and building heating and lighting
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c) Healthcare and education
d) Retail and finance
[Link] activity is suggested as a de facto comparative factor for
creating a balance sheet?
a) international shipping
b) Road transportation
c) Intercontinental business trips
d) Urban commuting
[Link] constructing a balance sheet for replacing an intercontinental
business trip with a videoconference, what assumption is made?
a) Videoconferences are less productive than face-to-face meetings
b) Passenger trips and airplane trips are independent of each other
c) Airplane trips will increase with decreased passenger occupancy
d) Videoconferences require more energy than face-to-face meetings
[Link] makes attempts to calculate the actual energy or resource used
for a particular transaction challenging?
a) Lack of available data
b) Variable outcomes and device considerations
c) Standardized measurement units
d) Simplified calculation methods
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[Link] complicates the apportioning of resource use for a specific
transaction?
a) Lack of shared device availability
b) Overestimation of energy consumption
c) Underestimation of device efficiency
d) Determination of shared device resource allocation
[Link] is the primary concern when discussing whether a specific
transaction affects device resource use?
a) Potential increase in energy consumption
b) Potential decrease in resource efficiency
c) Apportioning resource use accurately
d) Effectiveness of the transaction
[Link] is one of the potential benefits of using 3-D printing technology
for replacing parts in mechanical devices?
a) Increased transportation costs
b) Higher dependency on stock maintenance
c) Reduced need for multiple site visits by engineers
d) Greater reliance on traditional manufacturing methods
[Link] what way could remote diagnostics enhance the efficiency of on-
site repairs?
a) By increasing transportation weight
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b) By providing engineers with real-time data
c) By requiring additional maintenance staff
d) By delaying the repair process
[Link] industry is exploring the possibility of constructing a moon
base using 3-D printers?
a) Agriculture
b) Fashion
c) Aerospace
d) Automotive
[Link] potential energy savings does the passage suggest could result
from 3-D printing technology?
a) Decreased reliance on raw materials
b) Reduction in transportation and packaging of finished goods
c) Increased production of physical media
d) Higher demand for traditional manufacturing methods
[Link] is one example of dematerialization?
a) Increase in printed newspaper volumes
b) Growth in physical media sales
c) Decline in e-reader usage
d) Reduction in printed book volumes
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46. What significant impact has online shopping had on traditional retail
outlets?
a) Increase in foot traffic
b) Decrease in online sales
c) Decline in high street outlets for physical media
d) Expansion of physical store locations
[Link] aspect of online shopping habits has not been thoroughly
assessed in terms of its energy and resource costs?
a) Impact on sales and production methods
b) Logistical improvements achievable by major online retailers
c) Societal impacts such as the disappearance of physical stores
d) Comparison with traditional shopping methods
[Link] potential cost savings does the passage suggest could result
from 3-D printing of products such as clothing and food items?
a) Higher production costs
b) Increased transportation expenses
c) Economies of scale and fuel-efficient delivery
d) Greater reliance on traditional manufacturing processes
[Link] additional complication is mentioned in assessing the energy
and resource costs of online shopping?
a) Availability of online retailers
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b) Societal impacts on human activity
c) Logistical challenges of online delivery
d) Limited options for online purchasing
[Link] societal impacts are mentioned as potential consequences of
increased dematerialization?
a) Growth in physical store locations
b) Increase in physical and mental activity
c) Inevitable disappearance of actual shops in towns and cities
d) Higher demand for traditional shopping methods
[Link] is the purpose of a building management system (BMS)?
a) To control the temperature of small residential buildings
b) To merge control systems in large buildings for efficient
management
c) To provide room ambience through mood music
d) To enhance security in outdoor environments
[Link] addition to controlling HVAC systems, what other functions can a
complex BMS manage?
a) Traffic flow in and out of the building
b) Monitoring of outdoor weather conditions
c) Adjustment of room ambience based on user preferences
d) Control of elevators and escalators
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[Link] can a BMS utilize inputs from weather forecasting systems?
a) To regulate room temperature based on outdoor conditions
b) To predict occupancy levels in the building
c) To control the building's lighting system
d) To schedule maintenance tasks for HVAC units
[Link] is one example of how a BMS can enhance security in a
building?
a) Monitoring outdoor perimeter fences
b) Tracking the movement of vehicles in the parking lot
c) Detecting movement in unoccupied rooms and triggering alarms
d) Controlling access to the building's main entrance
[Link] can a BMS adjust heating needs based on room occupancy and
activity levels?
a) By increasing heating when the room is empty
b) By decreasing heating for more active occupants
c) By providing cooling regardless of occupancy
d) By maintaining a constant temperature at all times
[Link] factor is likely to limit the potential range of uses for building
management technology?
a) Technological limitations
b) Human factors
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c) Weather conditions
d) Regulatory restrictions
[Link] concern is raised regarding the use of data collected by building
management systems?
a) Privacy and legal implications
b) Energy efficiency
c) Maintenance costs
d) System reliability
[Link] action is suggested to prevent misuse of data collected by
building management systems?
a) Regular system maintenance
b) Increased surveillance
c) Legal and regulatory measures
d) Technological advancements
[Link] aspect of human behavior and environment adjustment is
highlighted as a potential issue with building management systems?
a) Energy consumption patterns
b) Weather forecasting accuracy
c) Intrusion and monitoring
d) Technological limitations
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[Link] is one potential outcome of legal and regulatory actions related
to data privacy in building management systems?
a) Increased efficiency in building operations
b) Reduced system complexity
c) Higher costs for system implementation
d) Protection of individual privacy rights
[Link] does the passage suggest about our capacity for innovation and
resource management?
a) It is limited by the exhaustion of resources.
b) It enables us to find replacements for depleted resources.
c) It has little impact on global demand for IT products.
d) It relies solely on market economics for sustainability
[Link] is likely to happen to the demand for IT products and services
in the short to medium term?
a) It will decrease due to market saturation.
b) It will remain constant across all regions.
c) It will continue to increase globally.
d) It will fluctuate based on energy costs.
[Link] factor contributes to the exposure of more areas of the world to
increased IT?
a) Market regulations
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b) Energy conservation measures
c) Globalization
d) Technological limitations
[Link] is the likely impact of "greening by IT" developments on
overall resource use?
a) Absolute reduction in demand for resources
b) Stabilization of resource demand growth
c) Accelerated depletion of resources
d) Insignificant change in resource consumption
[Link] scenario does the pessimistic view suggest about future
behavior regarding resource management?
a) Continued innovation and sustainability efforts
b) Business-as-usual until it is too late to change
c) Immediate action to address resource depletion
d) Dependence on market forces for sustainability
[Link] alternative scenario relies on human ingenuity to address
resource management issues?
a) Market-driven solutions
b) Immediate regulatory action
c) Continued growth in resource consumption
d) Innovation to mitigate risks before they become unbearable
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[Link] is mentioned as having already reached an unsustainable point
in some parts of the world?
a) Economic growth
b) Population expansion
c) Resource depletion
d) Technological advancement
[Link] does the passage characterize the true optimist's perspective on
addressing environmental risks?
a) Dependence on market forces
b) Hope for immediate regulatory action
c) Trust in human ingenuity and awareness
d) Pessimism regarding future outcomes
[Link] term is used to describe the potential impact of innovations on
slowing resource demand growth?
a) Market equilibrium
b) Resource depletion
c) Sustainability
d) Innovation plateau
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[Link] is the overarching theme of the passage regarding future
resource management?
a) Inevitable resource depletion
b) Continued growth in resource consumption
c) Potential for innovation to mitigate risks
d) Reliance on market forces for sustainability
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