The correct answer is to contact a certified e-waste recycling company for pickup. This is the only legal and environmentally responsible method because CRT monitors contain hazardous materials like lead and phosphor, which classify them as e-waste that cannot go into regular trash or a landfill. Certified recyclers follow strict environmental regulations to safely dismantle and recycle these toxic components, preventing soil and water contamination. On the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam, this question tests your knowledge of proper disposal procedures under the “Environmental Impacts” and “Safety” objectives. A common trap is assuming a local landfill or donation center will accept CRTs, but most do not due to the hazardous waste laws. Remember the memory tip: “CRT = Cradle to Recycler, not Trash”—if it glows with a cathode ray, it must go to a certified recycler.
220-1202 Environmental Awareness and Impact Practice Question
This 220-1202 practice question tests your understanding of environmental awareness and impact. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A small office wants to dispose of 20 old CRT monitors. The local landfill does not accept e-waste. Which disposal method is both legal and environmentally responsible?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Contact a certified e-waste recycling company to pick them up.
CRT monitors contain hazardous materials like lead and phosphor, making them e-waste that cannot be disposed of in regular trash. Certified e-waste recycling companies follow environmental regulations to safely dismantle and recycle these components, ensuring legal compliance and responsible handling.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Place them in the dumpster behind the office after hours.
Why it's wrong here
Dumping e-waste in a regular dumpster is illegal and harmful to the environment due to toxic materials.
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Contact a certified e-waste recycling company to pick them up.
Why this is correct
Certified recyclers handle hazardous materials safely and ensure components are reclaimed or disposed of properly.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Break them down and put the plastic and metal in separate recycling bins.
Why it's wrong here
CRTs contain leaded glass and require specialized processing; breaking them can release toxic dust.
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Sell them to a scrap metal dealer.
Why it's wrong here
Scrap metal dealers may not be equipped to handle hazardous CRT components safely.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
CompTIA often tests the misconception that recycling bins or scrap dealers are acceptable for e-waste, when in fact only certified e-waste recyclers can legally and safely handle hazardous materials like those in CRTs.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
CRT monitors contain an average of 4-8 pounds of lead per unit in the glass funnel and neck, along with phosphor coatings that require controlled disposal under regulations like the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Certified e-waste recyclers use shatterproof containers and mercury recovery systems to prevent environmental contamination, and they provide chain-of-custody documentation for compliance audits.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 220-1202 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this 220-1202 question in full detail.
Environmental Awareness and Impact — This question tests Environmental Awareness and Impact — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Contact a certified e-waste recycling company to pick them up. — CRT monitors contain hazardous materials like lead and phosphor, making them e-waste that cannot be disposed of in regular trash. Certified e-waste recycling companies follow environmental regulations to safely dismantle and recycle these components, ensuring legal compliance and responsible handling.
What should I do if I get this 220-1202 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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