Deck 14: Global Ecology, ethics, and Social Responsibility

Question 1

Despite the challenges and lack of clear answers,ethics is important because it has become clear that relying on __________ alone to safeguard the community is insufficient.

A)corporate policy
B)the law
C)audit trails
D)moral behavior

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Opponents of social media monitoring define it as __________.

A)an unfair advantage or exploitation
B)environmentally harmful
C)spying and intolerable invasions of privacy
D)a business security risk

Answer 2

C

Question 3

In environmental terms,a process or industry is __________ when it uses up natural resources faster than they can be replenished.

A)low carbon
B)unsustainable
C)green
D)renewable

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Why are mobile handsets a threat to the environment?

A)They consume a lot of electric power.
B)They emit infrared radiation.
C)The renewal rates of mobiles tend to be very slow.
D)Millions of phones are disposed of,but recycling practices are very poor.

Question 5

Routers,switches,and modems operated by end users have been inefficient power guzzling machines mostly because __________.

A)they are built at the lowest possible cost
B)eco-friendly manufacturing did not exist
C)performance speeds were higher than green ones
D)such machines were more reliable than green ones

Question 6

Industry standards __________ change.Those standards keep ramping up and will again.

A)EPEAT and ENERGY STAR
B)Green STAR
C)SIM
D)EPA

Question 7

Carbon footprint is typically measured in __________.

A)metric tonne (ton)carbon dioxide equivalent
B)carbon dioxide equivalent per year
C)GHG
D)carbon monoxide emissions

Question 8

The IT sector can cut its carbon footprint cut in half by _____.

A)switching to low emission data centers
B)buying eco-friendly hard drives with considerably reduced power consumption
C)placing data center in cold climates
D)all of the above

Question 9

The "Next Generation Data Center" strategy is based on the ability to deliver and support secure IT applications through __________.

A)mobile devices
B)wireless networks
C)green IT
D)virtualization

Question 10

The Internet is composed of huge numbers of power-consuming,heat-generating __________ running 24x7x365 worldwide and __________ that direct data packets over networks to their destination.

A)servers;routers
B)firewalls;switches
C)Web sites;databases
D)proxies;wireless access points

Question 11

As part of RoHS sustainability regulations,EU members agreed that new __________ put on the market cannot contain six banned substances-including lead,mercury,and hexavalent chromium-in quantities exceeding maximum concentration values.

A)automobile parts
B)packaging and building materials
C)electrical and electronic equipment
D)computers

Question 12

Data center virtualization means that servers are __________.

A)integrated so that they can be shared
B)condensed to increase processing power
C)consolidated so they are more secure
D)distributed to reduce cost

Question 13

The GSMA's Green Power for Mobile (GPM)program has the goal of helping the mobile industry use renewable energy sources,such as __________ to power over 100,000 off-grid base stations in developing countries by 2012.

A)solar,wind,and sustainable biofuels
B)nuclear and solar
C)hydro,coal and wind
D)diesel and solar

Question 14

Which is not one of the characteristics or challenges associated with green IT?

A)Trying to quantify the cost savings of green IT may be impossible or non-applicable if cloud computing is used because the beneficiary of energy-efficient servers is not the company,but their outsourcer.
B)The Society for Information Management (SIM)surveyed CIOs and IT executives about their top IT and business priorities for 2010.Green IT was their top concern.
C)Green IT is a continuous process and requires long-term operating policies.
D)Green IT initiatives should be described in terms of reducing waste and inefficiency to get management's attention.

Question 15

Better use of IT to shift away from energy-intensive work habits and lifestyles to low carbon habits and lifestyles depends on _____.

A)mobile technologies
B)commitment of senior managers
C)government policy,incentives for companies,and active participation of consumers
D)cloud computing

Question 16

What is global warming?

A)The buildup of CO_2.
B)The upward trend in the Earth atmosphere's global mean temperature (GMT).
C)The holding of heat within Earth's atmosphere by certain GHGs that absorb infrared radiation.
D)The sea level rise and melting of polar caps.

Question 17

What is the greenhouse effect?

A)The buildup of CO_2.
B)The upward trend in the Earth atmosphere's global mean temperature (GMT).
C)The holding of heat within Earth's atmosphere by certain GHGs that absorb infrared radiation.
D)The sea level rise and melting of polar caps.

Question 18

MTN Group is the mobile telecom company operating in Africa and the Middle East.MTN has reduced GHG emissions and costs by using __________ to run mobile base stations.

A)diesel
B)soybean biofuel
C)wind energy
D)hydro power

Question 19

Carbon footprint refers to the amount of __________ emitted by a particular activity,industry,or value chain.

A)CO
B)CO₂
C)CO₂ and other GHGs
D)coal and biofuels

Question 20

The IT sector is responsible for an estimated __________ of the global carbon footprint as a result of emissions from the energy used to run servers,computers,and other hardware.

A)0.10 to 0.20 percent
B)0.50 percent
C)2 to 3 percent
D)10 percent

Question 21

Warnings from the scientific community point to dangers from the ongoing buildup of CO₂ and greenhouse gases mostly from the burning of fossil fuels and forests.

Question 22

Blogging to influence financial markets may be deemed by the FTC or SEC as a(n)__________,particularly when done by the CEO hiding his identity.

A)federal crime
B)invasion of privacy
C)insider trading
D)money laundering

Question 23

There is a trend toward __________ because the adaptable IT framework makes it much easier to manage issues of cost,scale and agility.

A)cloud computing
B)social media
C)fluid collaboration
D)service oriented architecture

Question 24

Which is not one of the trends in the future of IT in organizations?

A)Move into cloud computing
B)The new Web as a turning point
C)Devices become more specialized in the content they deliver
D)Conversation economy

Question 25

Which does not describe issues or characteristics of information quality?

A)Information quality is mandated by several legislations.
B)Information quality is a subjective measure of the utility,objectivity,and integrity of gathered information.
C)The most common problem that plagues online information sources is aged or outdated content.
D)Millions of individuals face information quality issues on a daily basis as they try to find information online.

Question 26

As analytics become a commodity,the real differentiators are __________ and the ability to make productive decisions.

A)data quality
B)location-based services
C)social media
D)fluid collaboration

Question 27

Bloomberg BusinessWeek (2008)reported that knowledge workers are distracted __________ at work-answering the phone,checking e-mail,responding to a text,or checking YouTube or Facebook.

A)every three minutes
B)every 15 minutes
C)every hour
D)at least twice a day

Question 28

All carbon emissions worldwide make up the global carbon footprint.

Question 29

Annual emissions are generally measured in gigatonnes (billions of tonnes)of carbon dioxide equivalent per year (GtCO2e/y).

Question 30

Business associations continue to fight against initiatives to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.

Question 31

Tackling global warming by reducing emissions of greenhouse gases is high on the list of global challenges.

Question 32

Innovative IT solutions can provide both a better quality of life and contribute to dramatically reduced emissions.That is,quality of life and reduced emissions do not require a tradeoff.

Question 33

IT can play a significant role in reducing GtCO2e/y in the transportation industries.

Question 34

Carbon footprint refers to the amount of infrared,CO₂ and other GHGs emitted per day by a computing or mobile device.

Question 35

The IT sector,including computing and telecommunications,is responsible for an estimated 10 percent of the global carbon footprint as a result of emissions from the energy used to run servers,computers,and other hardware.

Question 36

New capabilities that are paving the way for new classes of Web apps include each of the following except:

A)location-awareness
B)online/offline modes
C)green IT
D)social connectivity

Question 37

IT's capability to introduce ever-growing amounts of data into our lives can exceed our capacity to keep up with the data,leading to __________.

A)digital divide
B)Net neutrality
C)large carbon footprint
D)information overload

Question 38

Technological and economic forces are prompting fresh approaches to systems development using __________ for competitive advantage.

A)in-house development
B)proprietary apps
C)open source software
D)fourth-generation languages or software

Question 39

Global warming is typically measured in MtCO2e,which stands for metric tonne carbon dioxide equivalent.

Question 40

Reduction in the total number of employees,reengineering of business processes,and the ability of lower-level employees to perform higher-level jobs may result in __________.

A)an increase in the number of special units
B)increased spans of control
C)centralization of authority
D)flatter organizational hierarchies

Question 41

Scientists predict that the increased temperature and sea level rise from global warming adversely affect the Earth's biodiversity.

Question 42

The trend toward cloud computing allows any part of the IT to be sourced from the Internet,ultimately offering a more flexible model that aligns better with business objectives.

Question 43

The role of IT includes emission reduction and energy savings only in the IT sector itself.

Question 44

The greenhouse effect refers to the holding of heat within Earth's atmosphere by certain GHGs such as CO₂,methane,and nitrous oxide that absorb infrared radiation.

Question 45

The Keeling Curve tracks changes in the concentration of CO₂ in the Earth's atmosphere at a Mauna Loa research station.

Question 46

The Keeling curve has become the symbol of the ever-changing chemistry of the earth's atmosphere and the associated global warming.

Question 47

Green,whether applied to energy,technology,or consumption of resources in general,refers to the concept of using things at a rate that does not deplete its availability in future generations.

Question 48

With IT creating organizations that have the characteristics of elasticity-scalable,infinitely flexible,and adaptive-companies and your job will be defined by IT.

Question 49

From smart meters to smart grids,the Climate Group is working with members and partners,such as Google and Cisco,to build on the enormous potential and economic opportunities of IT in the low carbon economy.

Question 50

Transforming the way people and businesses use IT could reduce annual human-caused global emissions by 15 per cent by 2020.

Question 51

IT sector's own footprint of 10 per cent of global emissions could decrease by 2020 despite increased demand for smartphones and other hardware,software,and services.

Question 52

Questions about data access and capture,tracking and monitoring,privacy and profiling are examples of IT capabilities that have ethical considerations.And there are no easy or agreed to answers to these dilemmas.

Question 53

IT decreases span of control,increases productivity,and increases the need for technical experts.

Question 54

Scientists have determined that we should aim to stabilize the concentration of GHGs in the atmosphere in the range 450 to 550 parts per million (ppm),which is much lower than our present level.

Question 55

Sustainability,the study and practice of eco-friendly computing resources,may be in companies' best financial interests.

Question 56

In 2008,The Climate Group found that the information and communications technology (ICT)is a minor sector in the struggle to reduce climate warming.

Question 57

Collaboration across time zones and geographies cannot become a business norm until language and cultural differences are minimized.

Question 58

IT has the unique ability to monitor and maximize energy efficiency both within and outside of its own industry sector to cut CO₂ emissions.

Question 59

"Smart" as in smart buildings means that wasted-energy and materials are minimized;and procurement,manufacturing,distribution,service,and recycling are done in an environmentally friendly manner.

Question 60

Globalization,the Internet,and connectivity have the power to undermine moral responsibility because it becomes relatively easy to ignore the harm that might be done to others.

Question 61

List two financial benefits associated with becoming a sustainable company,including green IT.

Question 62

Identify and explain two myths about green IT.

Question 63

__________ are emerging as a rich source of information about consumer sentiment,preferences and desires.

Question 64

As analytics become a commodity,data and decision quality will provide the real competitive __________ .

Question 65

__________ technology optimizes the capacity and processing power of servers so that fewer servers are needed to provide the necessary processing power.

Question 66

__________ or virtual work,offers many green benefits,including reducing rush-hour traffic,improving air quality,improving highway safety,and even improving healthcare.

Question 67

Discuss the competing interests and tradeoffs at work when the issue is privacy.

Question 68

__________ refers to the concept of using things at a rate that does not deplete its availability in future generations.

Question 69

The Web is undergoing its most significant overhaul since the emergence of __________,and will emerge as an increasingly attractive enterprise platform.

Question 70

IT's capability to introduce ever-growing amounts of data into our lives can exceed our capacity to keep up with the data,leading to __________.

Question 71

Free speech and __________ collide in a world populated by anonymous critics,vengeful people,those with personal agendas,and malcontents.

Question 72

__________ qualified products use less energy.

Question 73

__________ may be considered an integral component of social media strategies because it gives marketers the ability to discover public conversations about their brands and,if necessary,respond to posters directly or to their posts.