COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
ETHICS IN COMPUTING
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Most e-waste is recycled.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In 2021, less than 20 percent of the e-waste is collected and recycled.
Detailed explanation-2: -Global e-waste is thought to hold roughly 60 billion U.S. dollars’ worth of raw materials such as gold, palladium, silver, and copper. However, just 17 percent of global e-waste is documented to be collected and properly recycled each year.
Detailed explanation-3: -The term e-waste refers to electronic waste such as cell phones, laptops, computers, televisions, and other electronic devices. These items are not easy to recycle because the materials used in their construction do not break down easily. This is because of the metals used in these items, such as lead or mercury.
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