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 & 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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