This document is a question paper from Mumbai University for the subject of Green Computing from their B.Sc. IT semester 2 examination given in April 2017. The paper has 5 sections with 3 questions each for a total of 15 marks per section. The questions cover topics related to green computing like cost savings from green computing, measuring carbon footprint, e-waste management, energy efficient hardware and software practices, paperless offices, and cloud computing strategies. The paper is aimed at testing students' understanding of fundamental concepts and best practices for environmentally sustainable computing.

1. MUMBAI UNIVERSITY
QUESTION PAPER
GREEN COMPUTING
(APRIL – 2017 | 75:25 PATTERN)
B.SC.IT
(SEMESTER – II)
KjT MUMBAI B.SC.IT STUDY
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Time: 2 ½ Hours Total Marks: 75
N.B.: (1) All Question are Compulsory.
(2) Make Suitable Assumptions Wherever Necessary And State The Assumptions Made.
(3) Answer To The Same Question Must Be Written Together.
(4) Number To The Right Indicates Marks.
(5) Draw Neat Labeled Diagrams Wherever Necessary.
(6) Use of Non – Programmable Calculator is allowed.
Q.1 ATTEMPT ANY THREE QUESTIONS: (15 MARKS)
(A) Explain how Green Computing effect on Cost Saving. (5)
(B) How Hardware Deployments can affect the environment? (5)
(C) What are the steps involved for measuring of Carbon Footprint? (5)
(D) Describe the functions of Basel Action Network. (5)
(E) Mention the steps taken by CHINA in managing their own e-waste problem? (5)
(F) What StEP stands for? Explain objectives of StEP. (5)
Q.2 ATTEMPT ANY THREE QUESTIONS: (15 MARKS)
(A) Explain MAID and RAID. (5)
(B) How computer monitor settings save energy? (5)
(C) What is Polling? Give example. (5)
(D) How to achieve proper Humidity Levels? (5)
(E) How to prevent Recirculation of Equipment Exhaust? (5)
(F) State the advantages of custom centralized Air-Handling System. (5)
Q.3 ATTEMPT ANY THREE QUESTIONS: (15 MARKS)
(A) What are the ways to control the use of water in organisation? (5)
(B) Which things are necessary for evaluating suppliers for their level of environmental responsibility? (5)
(C) Describe intranet? How to build it? (5)
(D) What is Telecommuting? Explain in brief. (5)
(E) Which things are needed to go paperless in organization? (5)
(F) Write a note on PDA and Tablet PC. (5)
Q.4 ATTEMPT ANY THREE QUESTIONS: (15 MARKS)
(A) List various ways to clean a Hard Drive. Explain any two. (5)
(B) Write a short note on Refurbishing. (5)
(C) Give advantages and disadvantages of buying equipment’s. (5)
(D) Explain how Remote Desktop Server is configured. (5)
(E) Explain Restriction of Hazardous Substances certification. (5)
(F) Define and explain the terms packaging and Toxins with respect to hardware considerations. (5)
Q.5 ATTEMPT ANY THREE QUESTIONS: (15 MARKS)
(A) List and explain tools used for measuring and tracking our data. (5)
(B) What is the difference between Application Service Providers and Software as a Service? (5)
(C) Which area needs to be updated in organization to reduce the amount of waste? (5)
(D) Explain characteristics of Software as a Service. (5)
(E) Describe the work of Chief Green Officer. (5)
(F) List and explain key strategies to review action plan. (5)