220-1102 · Question #489
220-1102 Question #489: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: Resale. For non-compliant but still functional Ethernet cards, resale is the most environmentally friendly disposal method as it extends the product lifecycle and reduces waste.
Question
An IT services company that supports a large government contract replaced the Ethernet cards on several hundred desktop machines to comply with regulatory requirements. Which of the following disposal methods for the non-compliant cards is the most environmentally friendly?
Options
- AIncineration
- BResale
- CPhysical destruction
- DDumpster for recycling plastics
Explanation
For non-compliant but still functional Ethernet cards, resale is the most environmentally friendly disposal method as it extends the product lifecycle and reduces waste.
Common mistakes.
- A. Incineration releases pollutants and consumes energy, making it an environmentally harmful disposal method.
- C. Physical destruction makes the components unusable and adds to e-waste, which is not environmentally friendly.
- D. While "recycling plastics" sounds good, simply throwing e-waste into a general dumpster, even if marked for plastics, is often incorrect for complex electronics and may not ensure proper component recycling, leading to environmental contamination.
Concept tested. Environmentally friendly IT asset disposal
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