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Question Paper Code: X11184

B.E/B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATIONS APRIL / MAY 2021

Eighth Semester

Computer Science Engineering

CS8078 - GREEN COMPUTING

(Common to: Information Technology/Computer Communication Engineering)

(Regulations 2017)

Time : 3 Hours Answer ALL Questions Max. Marks: 100

PART-A (10 x 2 =20 Marks)

1. Recall how information technology influences business, society, and environment
leading up to a sustainable triangle.
2. Summarize about the business intelligence to environmental intelligence impact across
the four dimensions of an organization.

3. Recall and list the green business process management factors.

4. Green Enterprise Architecture helps in handling the impact of green information
technology transformation on the rest of the organizational systems. Outline the impact.
5. Recall the benefits that telecommuting offers individuals and businesses.
6. Outline the pros and cons of working at home.
7. Show the summary of compliance mechanisms: protocols, standards, legislations and
initiatives.
8. Infer about the channels of communications in green IT projects.
9. Spell the SWOT analysis, when applying green IT strategies and applications to a service
organization.
10. Demonstrate GET for packaging industry.

Part
- B (5 x 13 = 65 marks)

1. @) Recall and spell about the Green Capability Maturity Model in detail. 13)
OR
b) Show about “Green Enterprise Architecture”™ with an example that encompasses the (13)
business, technology, process, and people dimensions of an organization.
 al (i) HNlustrate the concept of process re-engineering in a simple way from a green
(6)
perspective.

{ii) Explain how re-engineering the processes of'a digital library happens in the real-
world, [}

OR

b} Diemonsirate the use of UML diagrams wo present the following models of green
information systems:
(6)
(1) use case diagram for “emissions benchmark maintenance”.
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1i} ) state machine diagram
2 for “class — emission report™.
poi

al Spell the different kinds of tasks to be done at home and the sampling technologies
(13)
that make it all possible.

OR
b} (i) Recall and list the green data center influencing factors.
(5
{ii) List the best ways for Green PC according to your perspective. ()

14, al GET process maps to the eight focus areas, lllustrate the statement in detail with an
(13)
example.

OR

b) (i) Demonstrate with an example *An integrated model for auditing green TT
(13)
systems™.

(i) Organize Skills Framework for Information Age (SFIA) and green HR in detail.

(i) List out the sieps involved in developing an ERBS when applying preen IT
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strategies and applications fo a telecommunication sector.
)
(ii) List out some of the popular renewable energy sources.

OR

b) Spell the GET and SWOT for a packaging industry. Recall the same with the
(13)
diagram.
(]
 PART
C (1 x15=15)
16. a) Recommend with a case study to depict the ways in which a green enterprise
transformation (GET) can be applied for a service organization. For the selected
service organization, briefly explain the following:
(i) the practical aspects of a preliminary green IT audit.
(i1) the green business objectives.
(ii1) a high-level SWOT analysis from a GET perspective.
(iv) the use of mobile technologies in optimizing that will result in carbon
savings. (15)
OR
b) Analyze and give recommendations on how green strategies can be implemented in
Homes to make a greener world. Explain about the same in your own perspective. (15)
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Question Paper Code : 70420

B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATIONS, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023.

Sixth / Seventh / Eighth Semester

Computer Science and Engineering

CS 8078 - GREEN COMPUTING

(Common to : Computer and Communication Engineering / Information Technology)

(Regulations 2017)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

Answer ALL questions.

PART A — (10 x 2 = 20 marks)

Define Green IT.

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In what ways IT is inseparable from business?

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List four major green assets.

What is environment Intelligence?
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Why are green data centers needed?

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Define Virtualization.
What is the Green Enterprise Transformation (GET)?
List any four items in green audit check list.
What is meant by ERBS?
Name any two applications where Green IT strategies are applied.
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PART B — (5 x 13 = 65 marks)

il (a) Write short notes on:

(i) Carbon footprint, )
(i) Dimensions of Green IT strategies. ®
Or

(b) Write short notes on:

(1) Scoop on power. (©6)
(i) Practices and metrics of environmentally responsible business. )
 12. (a) Discuss upon the facts related to various green assets that contribute to
the process of green computing.

Or

(b) Discuss in detail the objectives to be met during design and development
of Green Information System.

13. (a) Tllustrate how telecommuting and virtualization of IT systems serve a

solution for green computing initiatives.

Or

(b) Demonstrate the Green Grid Framework formation using Green Data
Center.

14. (a) Brief on green compliance and discuss in detail the protocols and
standards governing green compliance.
Or

(b) Write short notes on:

@) Socio-cultural aspects of Green IT. (6)

(ii) Green enterprise transformation. (@]

15. (a) Highlight the environmental challenges and understanding of the

contribution of computing the environmental strategies of a business and
its sustainable management with an appropriate case study.

Or
(b) Elaborate on the process of applying green IT strategies to a hospital
particularly during the existence of pandemic.

PART C — (1 x 15 = 15 marks)

16. (a) Analyze the role of emotional intelligence and provide certain tools and
techniques in examining relationships between seasonal environmental
changes and infectious diseases.

Or

(b) An organization AXX plans to take up a BPO wherein it is supposed to

provide technical support for an international bank, Analyze upon the
ways of implementing Green Information system for the new venture.

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Question Paper Code : 20397

B.E/B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATIONS, APRIL/MAY 2022.

Seventh/Eighth Semester

Computer Science and Engineering

CS 8078 — GREEN COMPUTING

ogy)
(Common to Computer and Communication Engineering/Information Technol

(Regulations 2017)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

Answer ALL questions.

PART A — (10 x 2 = 20 marks)

Name any two Green IT metrics.

Define carbon footprint.

What do you mean by Green Assets? Give example.

Define data center.

‘What is teleporting?

Give the effect of material recycling.

Define Green Washing.

State the primary focus of ISO 14000 family,

What is “As Is” state?

Give the advantages of applying Green IT at home.

 PART B — (5 x 13 = 65 marks)

11. (a) Explain how business and environment are interplayed through I'T.
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Green IT strategy is
(i) Discuss about -the specific ways in which
beneficial to an organization. (7

- Or

(@ Brief :;bout the major IT area that influences environment. ©6)

(b)
(i) How to measure carbon footprints and operational cost in an
organization? (W)

12. @ Draw the use case diagram and class diagram for Green
Organizational Portal (GOP). ©6)

(i) With an example explain how Green Business process is modelled.

M

Or

(b) With a diagram explain the components of Green Enterprise

Architecture. 6)

Explain the phases involved in GIS development and deployment.(7)

13. (a) State the effect of virtualization of IT systems. 6)

Bring out the best ways for building an effective Green PC. (W]

Or

() With a neat diagram explain the components of Green Grid

framework. 6)

Compare and contrast Telecommuting and Teleconferencing. (]

14. (@) Discuss the roles and skill sets of Green-Collar workers. 6)

Explain about the business and economic trends in Green ICT. (7)

Or

(b) @ Write a brief note on Greenhouse Gas protocol. (6)

(i) Brief about the economic and technical dimension on Green

Enterprise Transformation (GET). [©)

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 Bring out the SWOT impact of AuPack in Green context. (6)

Describe the impact of applying mobile technologies in GET with

respect to the stakeholders of hospital. (@)
Or
Explain how Green Enterprise Transformation (GET) is enacted for
ZeeTel. (6)
Discuss about the steps involved in developing a Hospital’s ERBS.(7)

PART C_— (1% 15 =15 marks)

With a neat diagram explain the integrated model for auditing Green IT
system for an educational Institution.

Or

Detail the infrastructure requirements for building an effective Data

center for an educational Institution.