New Information Communication Technologies (Bacj 251) Question Paper
New Information Communication Technologies (Bacj 251)
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (EVENING) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 251
UNIT TITLE : NEW INFORMATION COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer question one and any other two.
Question One
Make short notes about the following.
(15 marks)
LTE
Smart phones
Wi-Fi
Computer Generations
Telecommunication systems
Computer and mobile telephony as well as other technologies have continually been merging so that it is becoming more difficult to distinguish between one digital device and another. Discuss this statement with examples.
(15 marks)
Question Two
Mobile Broad Band also referred to as wireless internet has revolutionalized computer networking systems, mobile telephony networking and organizational networking. Explore this new development in the world of ICTs by highlighting key features, benefits and any challenges thereof. (20 marks)
Question Three
Whereas about 18million Kenyan own and use mobile phones a handful own or use computers. What would you attribute to this big disparity on deployment and usage of these two digital technologies in the country? (20 marks)
Question Four
There is a digital divide that is as a result of social divide in Kenya and this escalates to further societal and stratification economically, socially and politically. Discuss. (20 marks)
Question Five
Communication and journalism are now operating on a digital platform formed by new ICTs that are rapidly changing every few months/years. In view of this, advise an undergraduate student who is about to step out into this challenging business model. (20 marks)
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