Consider the following statements:1.Digital carbon footprint is an aggregate of the emissions created by the lifecycle of a device or software, including its creation, usage, and maintenance.2.Green computing is primarily focused on increasing energy consumption and promoting the use of non-renewable energy sources in IT operations.Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Digital carbon footprint is an aggregate of the emissions created by the lifecycle of a device or software, including its creation, usage, and maintenance.
2.Green computing is primarily focused on increasing energy consumption and promoting the use of non-renewable energy sources in IT operations.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. Digital carbon footprint is an aggregate of the emissions created by the lifecycle of a device or software, including its creation, usage, and maintenance.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Green computing, also called sustainable or eco-friendly computing, aims to design, use, and dispose of IT resources in an environmentally responsible, energy-efficient way to reduce environmental impact and energy usage while promoting renewable energy sources.

Source: ORF

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