Assessment Exercise | 7 Co-funded by the European Union (2023-2-ES01-KA210-VET-000180154). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Spanish Service for the Internationalisation of Education (SEPIE). Neither the European Union nor SEPIE can be held responsible for them. CORRECT ANSWER Explanation: Adopting energy-efficient manufacturing processes helps lower operational costs and reduce the environmental impact, supporting EuroTech’s sustainability objectives. CORRECT ANSWER Explanation: EuroTech is experiencing economic pressures from rising material costs and intense market competition, which challenge the company’s profitability and operational efficiency. CORRECT ANSWER Explanation: Enhancing the recyclability and repairability of devices helps reduce e-waste, extending the usability of products and lessening the environmental impact. 16. How could EuroTech Industries reduce the environmental impact of its electronic waste? a. Increase the number of advanced components in each device b. Adopt more recyclable materials and focus on device repairability c. Use larger lithium-ion batteries to extend device lifespan d. Improve the screen resolution of devices Incorrect answers – (a) More advanced components might increase waste due to complexity and rapid obsolescence. – (c) Larger batteries do not necessarily reduce overall waste unless coupled with other sustainable practices. – (d) Screen resolution improvements do not directly reduce environmental impact. 17. What business challenge is EuroTech Industries currently facing? a. Lack of competition in the market b. Rising costs of materials and high competition c. Excessively low production costs d. Limited demand for sustainable electronics Incorrect answers – (a) The issue is not a lack of competition but its intensity. – (c) The challenge is not low costs but increasing expenses. – (d) There is a growing, not limited, demand for sustainable electronics reflecting consumer preferences. 18. Why might EuroTech Industries benefit from implementing energy-efficient practices in its manufacturing? a. Reduces the quality of the electronic devices b. Lowers operational costs and environmental impact c. Extends the life of each phone component d. Allows for faster assembly of devices Incorrect answers – (a) Energy efficiency does not necessarily compromise device quality. – (c) Component longevity is influenced more by design and materials than by the energy efficiency of the manufacturing process. – (d) Energy efficiency focuses on reducing consumption and emissions, not necessarily speeding up assembly.
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