Impacts of TechnologyExam Tips
Exam Tips - Environmental Issues
Part of Environmental Issues — GCSE Computer Science
This exam tips covers Exam Tips - Environmental Issues within Environmental Issues for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Environmental Issues in Impacts of Technology for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 5 of 5 in this topic. Treat this as a marking guide for what examiners are looking for, not just a fact list.
Topic position
Section 5 of 5
Practice
15 questions
Recall
12 flashcards
Exam Tips - Environmental Issues
Key points for exam success:
- Balance your answer - mention BOTH negative AND positive impacts
- Be specific - "data centres use lots of energy" is better than "computers are bad"
- If asked for solutions, suggest realistic ones (recycling, renewable energy, efficiency)
- Use concrete examples - "50 million tonnes of e-waste annually"
Common exam mistakes to avoid:
- Being one-sided - always show awareness of both sides
- Vague answers - "technology is bad for environment" needs specific examples
- Forgetting positive impacts - remote working, digital documents, smart systems
- Not linking e-waste to specific toxic materials (lead, mercury, cadmium)