This exam tips covers Exam Tips - Environmental Issues within Environmental Issues for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Environmental Issues in 3.8 Ethical, Legal, Cultural and Environmental Impacts for GCSE Computer Science with 17 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 5 of 6 in this topic. Treat this as a marking guide for what examiners are looking for, not just a fact list.
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)
Practice questions for Environmental Issues
What is e-waste?
Explain the environmental impact of data centres and describe one way this impact can be reduced.
Quick recall flashcards
What is e-waste?
Discarded electronic devices
What does MECE stand for in environmental impacts?
Manufacturing, E-waste, Carbon footprint, Energy consumption