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Sct 104 : Computers And Society Question Paper
Sct 104 : Computers And Society
Course: Bachelor Of Science In Computer Technology
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2011
DATE: MONDAY 1ST AUGUST 2011
TIME: 8.00 A.M. – 10.00 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS
Attempt Question 1 and any other two questions
SECTION A (COMPULSORY)
Question 1 (30 Marks)
a. Define the following terms:
(4 marks)
i.
Ethics
ii.
CAM
iii.
Privacy
iv.
Phreaking
b. Often, people that will be affected by the introduction of computers tend to show
resistance. List and briefly describe 3 types of resistance to the introduction of computers.
(6 marks)
c. Explain the social implications of the introduction of computers in the society in:
i.
Education
(2 marks)
ii.
Technology gap
(2 marks)
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d. Managers have numerous ethical questions confronting them daily when making
decisions. State and explain two (2) theories a manager may use to make a decision that is
concerned with business.
(4 marks)
e. Giving one practical example of its use in industry, state 3 advantages an organisation
gains when they adapt Computer Aided Design.
(2 marks)
f. Explain the following philosophies that guide in making decisions:
(4 marks)
i.
Utilitarianism
ii.
Respect for persons
g. Briefly explain how computers have increased the potential for privacy invasion.
h. List and describe the four ethical principles that will assist you when implementing
technology.
(4 marks)
i) Differentiate between a white hat and a black hat hacker providing two examples of the
latter.
(2 marks)
SECTION B (Please attempt any two questions from this section)
Question 2 (20 Marks)
Your neighbour works as a Marketing Executive at the Mombasa branch of a multinational
software house. One day, on your way home, you meet him coming from the neighbourhood
shop. You greet each other, and on enquiring about his job, he tells you that he is now a
teleworker. You then seek to find out what this entails.
i)
Briefly explain what teleworking is.
(4 marks)
ii)
What are the benefits of teleworking?
(8 marks)
iii)
Briefly discuss what challenges your neighbour may face as a teleworker. (8 marks)
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Question 3 (20 Marks)
The use of technology has brought about massive changes in the way we work. ICT in
particular is used in many places of work and organizations have come to rely on it.
i)
Discuss four (4) ways you can limit the fallout (negative consequences) from IT
failure in organisations.
(12 marks)
ii)
Providing 2 examples of where robotics are used, clearly explain why robots are
useful.
(8 marks)
Question 4 (20 Marks)
An organisation that is concerned about its security must perform security risk
analyses/ risk assessments. Briefly explain the importance of carrying out a risk
assessment.
(2 marks)
Clearly distinguish between qualitative risk analysis and a quantitative risk analysis.
(4 marks)
In today’s world, computers seem to be everywhere. More and more people have
them in their homes and at the office, and use them to, amongst other functions,
process billions of shillings for corporations, manufacture products for industry, and
conduct major transactions for businesses. However, there is a catch: computer crime.
It has been argued that people commit computer crimes not because of any economic
need, but rather due to society''s declining ethical standards. Defining computer
crime, give and discuss four (4) reasons why this may be true.
(14 marks)
Question 5 (20 Marks)
Giving 2 examples of search engines, clearly explain two (2) methods they may use to find
information you search for on the net.
(8 marks)
Your cousin’s dream career is to be a neurosurgeon. She has cleared her examinations and
passed with a strong A grade in all required subjects. Clearly explain to her how she can go
about searching for the best university to enable her to follow her career path.
(12 marks)
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