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Sost 201:Technology And Society Question Paper

Sost 201:Technology And Society

Course:Public Health

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER (EVENING) 2012 EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : HEALTH SYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND MEDICAL
EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : SOST 201
UNIT TITLE : TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer question one Section A (compulsory) and any other three questions from section B.

SECTION A

Define the term technology.

(3 Marks)

Describe briefly two types of culture.

(2 Marks)

State three main ways of promoting technology development.

(6 Marks)

Explain three main characteristics of indigenous technology.

(5 Marks)

Identify three ways in which science interacts with business.

(3 Marks)

Define the term intermediate technology.

(2 Marks)

State five recommendations for scientists and scientific institutions to enhance science and technology.

(5 Marks)

Explain the meaning of the concept theory in science.

(4 Marks)

Explain how biotechnological processes improved man’s life.

(4 Marks)

Identify four steps followed when using scientific method to learn about the natural world.

(4 Marks)

Explain the term applied technology?

(2 Marks)

SECTION B

Answer any three questions.

Question Two
Discuss the role played by computer age technology in the health sector in Kenya. (20 Marks)

Question Three
"Man’s life revolves around science and technology issues." Critically evaluate the above statement. (20 Marks)

Question Four
"Scientific advances are never in themselves a guarantee of social benefit." Describe what can be done to improve in the area of science in relation to human social conditions. (20 Marks)

Question Five
Evaluate the challenges facing Kenya in attaining vision 2030 goals in relation to science and technology. (20 Marks)

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