Bsis 432:Information For Development Question Paper
Bsis 432:Information For Development
Course:Information Science
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 EXAMINATION
FACULTY : COMPUTING & INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : INFORMATION SCIENCE
UNIT CODE : BSIS 432
UNIT TITLE : INFORMATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS : Answer ALL Questions in Section A and ANY TWO Questions in Section B
SECTION A (30marks)
Question One
Define the following terms: (10marks)
Colonialism
Colonization
Neo-colonization
Development
Information.
Question Two
Briefly discuss the role of information in poverty alleviation. (10marks)
Question Three
Briefly explain the concept of "information led development" in relation to the millennium development goals. (10marks)
SECTION B
Question Four
Discuss the role of ICTs in rural development and food security. (20marks)
Question Five
Discuss FOUR theories of development and show how they affect third world development. (20marks)
Question Six
Discuss the following types of development: (20marks)
Economic
Social
Community
International.
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