ICT & the Environment Quiz

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ICT & the Environment Quiz

Use a modern classroom game-show look throughout: bold headings, strong spacing, and consistent colour coding for answers. Keep the blue/green/pink/red answer system visible and unchanged on every question slide.

Today's goal

I can make smart ICT choices that help the environment.

When you hear 'green ICT', what words come to mind?

Use this to surface prior ideas such as energy, recycling, waste, computers, phones, paper, batteries and switching off devices.

Question 1

You are leaving a computer for 30 minutes. What is the best option?

🔵 A

Leave it running

🟢 B

Turn up the brightness

🩷 C

Use sleep mode

🔴 D

Open another programme

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🩷 C — Use sleep mode

Sleep mode reduces energy use while the computer is not being used.

Great thinking! 👏

Question 2

Which action saves the most energy when you finish using a computer?

🔵 A

Close one website

🟢 B

Shut it down

🩷 C

Open another app

🔴 D

Make the screen brighter

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🟢 B — Shut it down

Shutting the computer down stops it using extra power after use.

Nice one! 🌟

Question 3

You need a new laptop. Which feature could help it last longer?

🔵 A

Easy to repair

🟢 B

Brightest screen

🩷 C

Newest model

🔴 D

Biggest size

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🔵 A — Easy to repair

A repairable laptop can stay in use for longer instead of being replaced.

Great work! 👏

Question 4

Why is leaving unused computers switched on a problem?

🔵 A

It slows the internet

🟢 B

It uses electricity

🩷 C

It damages keyboards

🔴 D

It deletes files

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🟢 B — It uses electricity

Unused computers still use energy when they are left switched on.

Nice thinking! 🌟

Question 5

An empty classroom has computers switched on. What should you do?

🔵 A

Open more programmes

🟢 B

Turn up the heating

🩷 C

Switch off unused equipment

🔴 D

Print something

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🩷 C — Switch off unused equipment

Switching off unused equipment helps avoid wasting electricity.

Well done! 👏

Question 6

Which item uses electricity when switched on?

🔵 A

Laptop

🟢 B

Notebook

🩷 C

Pencil

🔴 D

Wooden desk

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🔵 A — Laptop

A laptop needs electricity to work when it is switched on.

Great thinking! 👏

Question 7

Your laptop battery is low. What should you do?

🔵 A

Throw it away

🟢 B

Charge it correctly

🩷 C

Put it in the bin

🔴 D

Leave it outside

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🟢 B — Charge it correctly

Charging the battery properly helps you keep using the device safely.

Nice one! 🌟

Question 8

Which habit can reduce computer energy use?

🔵 A

Leave it on overnight

🟢 B

Open more programmes

🩷 C

Use sleep mode

🔴 D

Increase brightness

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🩷 C — Use sleep mode

Sleep mode lowers energy use when the computer is idle.

Well done! 👏

Question 9

How can an online meeting sometimes help the environment?

🔵 A

It can reduce travel

🟢 B

It uses no electricity

🩷 C

It stops all pollution

🔴 D

It needs no internet

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🔵 A — It can reduce travel

Fewer journeys can mean less fuel use and lower emissions.

Great work! 👏

Question 10

Which is the most responsible ICT habit?

🔵 A

Print everything

🟢 B

Leave equipment on

🩷 C

Replace working devices

🔴 D

Switch equipment off when finished

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🔴 D — Switch equipment off when finished

Turning equipment off when finished helps avoid unnecessary energy use.

Excellent! 🌟

Which choice best saves energy during a short break from a computer?

A

Shut it down

B

Use sleep mode

C

Turn brightness up

D

Open more apps

Checks the key idea from the energy section: for a short break, sleep mode is the best fit. Distractors echo habits named in the quiz slides.

Energy check

Unused computers still use electricity when left on. For a short break, sleep mode can reduce energy use. When you finish, switch equipment off.

electricity

sleep mode

off

internet

brightness

overnight

open

The blanks reinforce the three load-bearing ideas in Round 1: electricity, sleep mode and switching off equipment.

Name one ICT habit that can help the environment.

Expected elements: online meetings can reduce travel; switching devices off saves electricity; repairable devices can last longer. Accept any one clear example from the section.

Question 11

What is e-waste?

🔵 A

Food waste

🟢 B

Old electrical equipment

🩷 C

Garden waste

🔴 D

Paper waste

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🟢 B — Old electrical equipment

E-waste means unwanted electrical or electronic items.

Nice one! 👏

Question 12

Your old phone still works. What could you do?

🔵 A

Put it in the bin

🟢 B

Break it

🩷 C

Pass it on

🔴 D

Leave it outside

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🩷 C — Pass it on

Passing it on lets someone else use it and helps reduce waste.

Great thinking! 🌟

Question 13

Why reuse a working laptop?

🔵 A

It can reduce waste

🟢 B

It makes it faster

🩷 C

It needs no electricity

🔴 D

It gets a new battery

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🔵 A — It can reduce waste

Reusing a working laptop can stop a useful device being thrown away too soon.

Well done! 👏

Question 14

What should you do before giving away an old computer?

🔵 A

Brighten the screen

🟢 B

Remove personal information

🩷 C

Print your emails

🔴 D

Add more passwords

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🟢 B — Remove personal information

Personal data should be removed before passing a computer to someone else.

Great work! 🌟

Question 15

Why isn't deleting files always enough before giving away a computer?

🔵 A

It breaks the computer

🟢 B

The screen gets smaller

🩷 C

Information may still be recoverable

🔴 D

The keyboard disappears

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🩷 C — Information may still be recoverable

Deleted files can sometimes still be found if they are not removed properly.

Nice thinking! 👏

Question 16

Your headphones stop working. What should you consider first?

🔵 A

Put them in general rubbish

🟢 B

Repair or recycle them

🩷 C

Leave them somewhere

🔴 D

Buy five new pairs

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🟢 B — Repair or recycle them

Repairing or recycling headphones is usually better than putting them in rubbish.

Well done! 🌟

Question 17

Which is electronic waste?

🔵 A

Old mobile phone

🟢 B

Paper book

🩷 C

Cardboard box

🔴 D

Wooden chair

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🔵 A — Old mobile phone

A mobile phone is an electronic item, so it can become e-waste.

Great job! 👏

Question 18

Why shouldn't electrical items go into ordinary rubbish?

🔵 A

They look untidy

🟢 B

They may need special recycling

🩷 C

They make bins lighter

🔴 D

They disappear

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🟢 B — They may need special recycling

Electrical items often need special collection or recycling methods.

Nice one! 🌟

Question 19

Your old printer still works. What is a sustainable option?

🔵 A

Throw it away

🟢 B

Keep it switched on

🩷 C

Smash it

🔴 D

Reuse or donate it

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🔴 D — Reuse or donate it

If it still works, reuse or donation can keep it useful and reduce waste.

Great thinking! 👏

Question 20

What is usually a good approach to unwanted technology?

🔵 A

Reuse or repair first

🟢 B

Throw it away first

🩷 C

Buy another one

🔴 D

Leave it outside

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🔵 A — Reuse or repair first

Trying reuse or repair first can reduce unnecessary waste.

Excellent! 🌟

Before giving away an old computer, what matters most?

A

Print your emails

B

Add passwords

C

Remove personal data

D

Brighten the screen

Checks understanding that safe reuse includes protecting personal information, not just passing a device on.

E-waste check

E-waste means old electrical equipment. If a device still works, you could pass it on. If it no longer works, it may need special recycling.

electrical equipment

pass it on

recycling

paper waste

leave it

charging

printing

Echoes the round's main actions: identify e-waste, reuse working devices and recycle electrical items properly.

What is usually the best first step with unwanted technology?

1

Reuse it

2

Repair it

3

Recycle it

4

Bin it

Question 21

You need to send a short notice to ten people. What could reduce paper use?

🔵 A

Print ten copies

🟢 B

Print twenty copies

🩷 C

Send it digitally

🔴 D

Print it twice

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🩷 C — Send it digitally

Sending it digitally can avoid paper being used at all.

Well done! 👏

Question 22

You need pages 5 and 6 from a 20-page document. What should you print?

🔵 A

All 20 pages

🟢 B

Pages 5 and 6

🩷 C

Three copies

🔴 D

A blank document

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🟢 B — Pages 5 and 6

Printing only the pages you need helps reduce paper waste.

Nice one! 🌟

Question 23

How can you reduce printing mistakes?

🔵 A

Check the document first

🟢 B

Print every draft

🩷 C

Print emails automatically

🔴 D

Print several copies

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🔵 A — Check the document first

Checking first can help avoid errors and wasted prints.

Great work! 👏

Question 24

Why might a digital worksheet be better than printing it?

🔵 A

Digital files use no resources

🟢 B

It can save paper and ink

🩷 C

Computers use no electricity

🔴 D

Printers disappear

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🟢 B — It can save paper and ink

Digital worksheets can reduce the amount of paper and ink used.

Great thinking! 🌟

Question 25

You printed a page by mistake. The back is blank. What could you do?

🔵 A

Throw it away

🟢 B

Use the blank side for notes

🩷 C

Print another copy

🔴 D

Leave it on the floor

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🟢 B — Use the blank side for notes

Using the blank side again helps reduce paper waste.

Nice thinking! 👏

Question 26

Which uses paper unnecessarily?

🔵 A

Sending one email

🟢 B

Saving a document

🩷 C

Printing the same email five times

🔴 D

Typing notes

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🩷 C — Printing the same email five times

Printing repeated copies uses paper when it is not needed.

Well done! 🌟

Question 27

Why use a digital calendar instead of printing one every month?

🔵 A

It can reduce paper use

🟢 B

It uses no electricity

🩷 C

It cannot be changed

🔴 D

It makes printers faster

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🔵 A — It can reduce paper use

A digital calendar can help you avoid printing new pages each month.

Great job! 👏

Question 28

You are designing a poster. What could reduce waste?

🔵 A

Print five versions

🟢 B

Check it digitally first

🩷 C

Print every version

🔴 D

Throw away every draft

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🟢 B — Check it digitally first

Checking it on screen first can help reduce wasted prints.

Excellent! 🌟

Question 29

Before printing, what should you ask yourself?

🔵 A

Can I print more?

🟢 B

Do I actually need this?

🩷 C

Can I print two copies?

🔴 D

Is the printer free?

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🟢 B — Do I actually need this?

This question helps you avoid printing things you do not need.

Nice one! 👏

Question 30

You have a digital file you definitely no longer need. What could you do?

🔵 A

Make ten copies

🟢 B

Email everyone

🩷 C

Print it

🔴 D

Delete it

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🔴 D — Delete it

If the file is no longer needed, deleting it is a sensible choice.

Well done! 🌟

You only need two pages from a long file. What should you print?

A

All pages

B

Two copies

C

Only those pages

D

A blank page

Application of the printing section: print only what is needed, not whole documents or extra copies.

Printing check

Sending a notice digitally can reduce paper use. Before printing, ask, Do I actually need this? If one side is blank, use it for notes.

digitally

Do I actually need this?

notes

loudly

three copies

folders

delete

Reinforces the practical habits from the paper and printing section using familiar wording from the content slides.

What is one easy way to waste less paper?

Expected elements: send messages digitally, print only needed pages, check documents first, reuse blank paper for notes.

Question 31

Which could help a phone last longer?

🔵 A

Look after it

🟢 B

Drop it regularly

🩷 C

Leave it in rain

🔴 D

Replace it every month

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🔵 A — Look after it

Looking after a phone can help it stay usable for longer.

Great work! 👏

Question 32

Why can keeping a device longer help the environment?

🔵 A

It becomes free

🟢 B

Fewer new devices may be needed

🩷 C

It creates electricity

🔴 D

It never needs charging

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🟢 B — Fewer new devices may be needed

Keeping devices longer can reduce demand for making replacements.

Nice thinking! 🌟

Question 33

Your phone works perfectly, but you want a new one. What should you ask?

🔵 A

Can my current phone still do the job?

🟢 B

Can I buy three phones?

🩷 C

Can I throw this one away?

🔴 D

Can I lose my old phone?

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🔵 A — Can my current phone still do the job?

If it still meets your needs, replacing it may be unnecessary.

Excellent! 👏

Question 34

Which is an example of ‘repair before replace’?

🔵 A

Buying a new keyboard

🟢 B

Throwing away a laptop

🩷 C

Checking if a device can be repaired

🔴 D

Replacing headphones every month

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🩷 C — Checking if a device can be repaired

This means trying to fix a device before replacing it.

Great job! 🌟

Question 35

Which statement is true?

🔵 A

Recycling solves every waste problem

🟢 B

Reusing items can reduce waste

🩷 C

Electrical items go in the normal bin

🔴 D

Technology has no environmental impact

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🟢 B — Reusing items can reduce waste

Using items again can stop useful things being thrown away too soon.

Well done! 👏

Question 36

Which combines good ICT habits with helping the environment?

🔵 A

Leave computers on overnight

🟢 B

Print everything

🩷 C

Replace working equipment

🔴 D

Switch devices off when finished

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🔴 D — Switch devices off when finished

This is a simple ICT habit that can reduce wasted energy.

Nice one! 🌟

Question 37

You need to tell everyone about a room change. What could reduce paper use?

🔵 A

Send the update digitally

🟢 B

Print five notices each

🩷 C

Print it twice

🔴 D

Print a new notice every hour

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🔵 A — Send the update digitally

A digital message can share the update without using paper.

Great work! 👏

Question 38

Which is the most environmentally responsible technology choice?

🔵 A

Buy the newest model

🟢 B

Choose something durable and repairable

🩷 C

Buy the biggest device

🔴 D

Buy something you don't need

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🟢 B — Choose something durable and repairable

Devices that last and can be repaired may need replacing less often.

Excellent! 🌟

Question 39

Why does making new electronic devices affect the environment?

🔵 A

It needs materials and energy

🟢 B

Devices grow on trees

🩷 C

Manufacturing uses nothing

🔴 D

Devices make their own materials

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🔵 A — It needs materials and energy

Making devices uses resources, which can affect the environment.

Great thinking! 👏

Question 40

Which person is making the best environmental choices?

🔵 A

Alex leaves computers on and bins old cables

🟢 B

Jamie prints everything and replaces phones yearly

🩷 C

Sam looks after devices, avoids waste and recycles electronics properly

🔴 D

Taylor replaces technology whenever they get bored

THINK 🤔 • CHOOSE • HOLD UP YOUR CARD!

Answer!

🩷 C — Sam looks after devices, avoids waste and recycles electronics properly

Sam is reducing waste and using technology in a more responsible way.

Fantastic! 🌟

Which choice is most environmentally responsible when buying tech?

A

Biggest device

B

Newest model

C

Durable and repairable

D

Something unneeded

Tests the final big idea: longer-lasting, repairable devices are usually the more responsible choice.

Smart choices check

Keeping a device longer means fewer new devices may be needed. A good habit is to look after your device. Before replacing it, check if it can be repaired.

needed

look after

repaired

printed

ignored

binned

charged

Summarises the last round: keep devices longer, care for them and repair before replacing.

What should you ask before replacing a working phone?

Expected elements: ask whether the current device still does the job; consider repair; avoid replacing working devices just for novelty.

One thing you'll remember from this lesson

Invite short takeaways such as switch off, sleep mode, recycle, repair, reuse, print less or keep devices longer.

What helped you understand this topic best today?

No right answer. Encourage students to name a specific idea, example or question style that helped them understand the topic.

What is one smart ICT choice you could make this week?

No right answer. Encourage one practical action they could try in college, at home or when using a phone or computer.

Glossary

ICT - Information and communication technology, such as computers, phones and the internet.

energy - Power used to make devices work.

sleep mode - A low-power setting for a device that is not in use.

e-waste - Old or unwanted electronic equipment.

reuse - Use something again instead of throwing it away.

repair - Fix something so it can be used again.

recycle - Process materials so they can be used to make new things.

Glossary

sustainable - A choice that reduces waste or harm to the environment.

digital - Using electronic systems such as computers or phones.

device - A piece of technology, such as a laptop or phone.

battery - A part of a device that stores electrical power.

electricity - The power supply used by many electronic devices.

environment - The natural world around us.

personal information - Private details about a person that should be kept safe.