Cisy 203:Ethical And Societal Impacts Of Ict Question Paper

Cisy 203:Ethical And Societal Impacts Of Ict

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2010

FACULTY : SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOY

DEPARTMENT : CIS AND BIT

TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS Answer Questions in Section A and any Other TWO Questions in Section B

SECTION A

Question 1

a) Explain any three features of a technological development at the power stage. Give an example from any information and communication technologies. (6Marks)

b) George Boole’s contributions in mathematics laid the foundation of modern computing principles. Describe any three of his contributions and how there are used in computing. (6Marks) c) Explain any three features of the second generation computers. (3Marks)

d) Describe using a suitable example in each instance any three general moral imperatives of a computer professional. (6Marks)

e) Define a policy? (2Marks)

f) Name any two qualities of a good policy. (2Marks)

g) Explain any five attributes of a real professional. (5Marks)

SECTION B

Question 2

The permeation of computing and its convergence with communication technologies has lead to the emergence of telecommuting. Telecommuting is a situation where people work from home rather than coming to the office.

a) Describe any three possible benefits of telecommuting to an organization. (6Marks)

b) Outline any five possible benefits the entire society may get if telecommuting becomes widespread. (5Marks)

c) There are many thousands of laws around the globe – national laws, state laws, local laws. Each law has a specific jurisdiction where it applies. Explain three areas in which the Internet has generated jurisdictional “policy vacuums”. (9Marks)

Question 3

a) Discuss the problem of software piracy and soft lifting from a teleological orientation. (6Marks)

b) Proponents of the absolute approach to privacy protection view privacy as a non negotiable right equal to human rights. Explain any three arguments advanced by the proponents of this approach. (9Marks)

c) State five ways in which the adoption of computing technologies can contribute to workplace stress. (5Marks)

Question 4

a) Explain five rights that copy right owners enjoy on their products. (5Marks)

b) Describe any reasons that make the protection of intellectual property difficult in the domain of digital goods. (6Marks)

c) In a recent case where the figures for the supplementary budget failed to add up, the ministry of finance blamed the problem on a computer error. Basing your argument on conditions of responsibility, describe three reasons why it is difficult to ascribe responsibility to computers. (9Marks)

Question 5

a) Which three key civilizations influenced the growth of computing? (3Marks)

b) Briefly describe any two key contributions that these civilizations are credited with. (2Marks)

c) Describe three ways in which Information Technology has changed the structure of organizations. (9Marks)

d) Explain three reasons why organizations justify employee surveillance. (6Marks)

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