Question

In 2006, the IAER projected that _________ electronic and electrical appliances would become e-waste by 2010.

(a) 1 billion

(b) 2 billion

(c) 3 billion

(d) 4 billion

I have been asked this question during an internship interview.

The origin of the question is E-waste in division Regulation of E-waste, Groundwater Contamination & Injection Well Disposal of Hazardous Waste Management

Answer 1

Right choice is (c) 3 billion

For explanation I would say: In 2006, the International Association of Electronics Recyclers (IAER) projected that 3 billion electronic and electrical appliances would become WEEE or e-waste by 2010.