Sost 201: Technology And Society Question Paper
Sost 201: Technology And Society
Course:Health Systems Management
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (EVENING) EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
UNIT CODE : SOST 201
UNIT TITLE : TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question ONE in Section A, and ANY TWO in Section B
SECTION A
QUESTION ONE
a) State THREE characteristics of indigenous technology. (3marks)
b) Identify FIVE ways of promoting technology development in Kenya.
(5marks)
c) Describe FOUR characteristics of culture. (8marks)
d) Identify THREE ways in which science and technology interacts with
politics. (3marks)
e) Define the term technology. (3marks)
f) What do you understand by the term Science? (4marks)
g) State the meaning of the term Patent. (3marks)
h) State the importance of Appropriate Technology. (4marks)
i) Describe two types of culture. (4marks)
j) Identify THREE ways in which science interacts with business.
(3marks)
SECTION B
QUESTION TWO
Discuss the role of Science and Technology in the health sector in Kenya.
(20marks)
QUESTION THREE
Assess critically the role of biotechnological processes in man`s life. (20marks)
QUESTION FOUR
Explain the effects posed by industrialization in man`s life. (20marks)
QUESTION FIVE
Discuss the challenges facing Kenya in attaining Vision 2030 goals in the Scientific and Technological enhancement. (20marks)
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