Question 1

What is one reason for minimising waste in an office environment?

Accepted Answer

to help the environment

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to increase productivity

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to improve employee morale

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to expand office space

Question 2

Which of the following is a type of wastage mentioned in the text?

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energy

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information

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technology

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space

Question 3

What is a practical way to reduce waste when printing documents?

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proof-reading before printing out

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printing on both sides

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using colored paper

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printing every draft

Question 4

How can energy waste be minimised in an office?

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switching off lights in rooms not being used

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using incandescent bulbs

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overheating the office

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keeping equipment on during the day

Question 5

Which method is NOT suggested for minimising office waste?

Accepted Answer

over ordering stationery stock

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using rechargeable batteries

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reusing folders by relabelling

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not printing emails

Question 6

What can be done to toner cartridges to minimise waste?

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recycling toner cartridges

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using them multiple times

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storing them indefinitely

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disposing of them in the trash

Question 7

What is one of the benefits of using low-energy lighting?

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Save energy

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Increase brightness

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Provide better aesthetics

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Lower costs

Question 8

What is a recommended practice for reusing materials in the office?

Accepted Answer

reusing paper for scrap pads/envelopes for internal mail

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printing on both sides of new sheets

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using new envelopes only

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throwing away used paper

Question 9

What is the purpose of making test copies before photocopying?

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to avoid waste

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to impress clients

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to use less paper

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to check printer quality

Question 10

How can marker pens be maintained to reduce waste?

Accepted Answer

replacing lids to stop them drying out

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storing them in a drawer

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throwing them away when they dry

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using them more frequently

Question 11

Which lighting option is recommended to save energy?

Accepted Answer

using low-energy lighting

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leaving lights on at all times

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using high-wattage bulbs

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using standard incandescent bulbs

Question 12

What is one way to make efficient use of time in the office?

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ensuring complete instructions about tasks are obtained

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avoiding meetings altogether

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taking long breaks

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multitasking without a plan

Question 13

What should be done to marker pens to prevent them from drying out?

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replacing lids on marker pens/correcting fluid

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storing them in a drawer with no lids

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allowing them to breathe

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using them until they are completely dry

Question 14

Which practice helps save energy in an office?

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switching off equipment at night when we finish

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using high-energy lighting

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leaving computers on to update overnight

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keeping lights on in unused rooms

Question 15

How can wastage be minimized through the use of paper?

Accepted Answer

reusing paper for scrap pads/envelopes for internal mail

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printing on both sides of a page

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throwing away unused paper

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using new paper for all print jobs

Question 16

What is one reason for minimizing waste in an office environment?

Accepted Answer

to help the environment

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to enhance customer service

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to reduce working hours

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to increase employee satisfaction

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