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Question 4
a) The rate at which computer technology is currently advancing has resulted in most new computers becoming obsolete in only two to three years after they have been purchased. Discuss the impact of such electronic equipment on the environment suggest possible solutions as to how they should be disposed. AP 8
b) Access to internet and information technology has created a gap between social classes. Explain the policies and programmes you should be put in place in order bridge this gap
c) AN 5
In your In own words, discuss the economic benefits of patent rights to individuals or groups and how such rights can be protected.

Answer 1

Answer 1:

The impacts of electronic equipments on the environment

Exploitation of natural resources and pollution: The energy impact atmost is during the manufacturing of the smartphone or computer. The radiation from the phone is also high. To produce a smartphone we use about 44% of the natural resources.

Technological rubbish: Most of the people replaces their devices such as phones and computers with arrival of new devices in the market.

Toxic substances for nature: The electronic waste contains a lot of substances lead , arsenic , mercury, barium etc ehich harm the environment badly.

Ways to dispose electronic waste are:

Give the waste to Certified E-Waste Recycler: If you don't want any electronic device deposite it to some certified electronic recycler.

Sell or donate the outdated technology to somebody needed: There a number of people who are need of devices So don't throw it off and donate it.

Update the devices: Instead of changing the devices try to upgrade it and use it.

Answer2##

There are a number of policies and programmes:

The foundation of wikipedia:

This wikipedia foundation,Inc is charitable org. which encourages the growth, development and distribution of free, multilingual content and providing the whole content to every one without any charge. It do not charge any fee.

Web accessibility initiative:

It coordinated with many organisations around the world and persues the access of web through these areas :technology, guidelines, tools, education and outreach, and research and development.

The world economic forum

This features many basic concepts which help the disabled people to access the Internet and information technology

Council of Digital divide :

This focus on these :

• Increasing the digital literacy
• Providing operational incentives to the entities of the information technology
• Developing neccessary and local content in infrastructure of  addition telecommunications
• Encouragment in establishment of cyber clubs.
• Establishing workable partnerships between the stakeholders of all information technology
• Promoting innovations which focus on overcoming the digital divide.

Answer3##

Benifits of patent rights to individual and organisations are:

• It provides you the right to stop others from copying, manufacturing, selling or importing your creations and innovations as their own
• It provides you protection for a pre-determined period, and keeps the competetors away from your way.
• Due to this we can use our innovations for ourself and in many ways.
• You can sell your products or liscence it for other. It provides revenue for your business