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Aghe 331: Appropriate Technology I Question Paper

Aghe 331: Appropriate Technology I

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Community Development

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
CHUKA & EMBU CAMPUS
THIRD YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE IN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

AGHE 331: APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY I

STREAMS: BSC (COMDEV) Y3S1 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: FRIDAY 9/8/2013 2.30 PM- 4.30 PM

INSTRUCTIONS:

• This Paper consist of 5 Questions
• Answer question ONE (Compulsory) and any other TWO Questions

1. (a) Give any two definitions of appropriate technology. [4 marks]

(b) Explain the following statement in relation to appropriate technology.
[6 marks]
(i) Appropriate technology is decentralized.
(ii) Appropriate technology is socially acceptable
(iii) Appropriate technology is relative

(c) (i) Explain the 4 issues appropriate technology sought to address at its onset.
[8 marks]

(ii) Discuss the attributes of appropriate technology [12 Marks]

2. Giving examples, analyse one appropriate technology under the following sections. [20 marks]
(i) Energy utilization
(ii) Storage
(iii) Electronic media
(iv) Health and sanitation

3. Analyse the push-pull strategy as an appropriate technology. [20 marks]

4. Discuss the impact of applying appropriate technology in the family and Kenyan communities. [20 marks]

5. Discuss the contributions of the following advocates of appropriate technology

(a) Mahatma Gandhi [10 Marks]

(b) Ernst Friedrich Fritz Schumacher [10 Marks]

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Aghe 331: Appropriate Technology I Question Paper

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