Cisy 203:Computer And Society Question Paper
Cisy 203:Computer And Society
Course:Computer Science
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (EVENING) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BUSINESS
INFORMATION
UNIT CODE : BBIT 412/CISY 203
UNIT TITLE : COMPUTER AND SOCIETY
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer question one and any other two questions.
SECTION A
Question One
Explain the following terms:
(8 marks)
Information
Communication
Technology
Authentication
Computers are perhaps, the best invention by man so far. The have impacted the society in different sectors. Explain the impact of computers in the following areas.
(10 marks)
Medical
Banking
Tech literacy
Entertainment
Briefly describe the THREE types of computer security.
(6 marks)
Explain THREE ways on how technology has threatened our privacy
(6 marks)
SECTION B
Question Two
Neo-luddites are modern critics of computerization, the Internet and Modern technology. Describe ten Neo-luddites criticisms on modern technology.
(10 marks)
Explain four potential challenges of integrating technology into a class.
(10 marks)
Question Three
Computer crime is a criminal activity that is related to the use of computers. Explain the following forms of computer crimes.
Computer fraud.
(3 marks)
Copyright infringement
(3 marks)
Computer theft
(3 marks)
Computer attack
(3 marks)
Explain any four key technological trends that heighten ethical concerns.
(8 marks)
Question Four
Today people rely on computers to create, store and manage critical information. It is also important to protect our computers from breaches of security and security risk. Discuss any five types of security measures that can be taken to ward off possible danger or damage.
(10 marks)
Authentication has played a major role in implementing computer ethics by safe guarding against unauthorized access and use. Explain any five forms of biometric authentication.
(10 marks)
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