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Technology And Society(Sost 201) Question Paper

Technology And Society(Sost 201)

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

TIME : 2 HOURS

Instruction:
Answer question one and any other two questions.
Question One
Define the following terms and phrases
Science
Technology
Live ware
Innovation ware.
(8mks)
The development of various technologies has often faced numerous challenges in many developing countries. Discuss.
(12mks)

Question Two
Outline the functions of the National Council for Science and Technology in Kenya.
(10mks)
Dr Vosevwa, who has recently graduated from KeMU is in the process of setting up a new clinic on the out skirts of Nairobi City. She would like to acquire some relevant technologies to enable her meet the needs of the clinic and serve her clients better. Advise her on the sources of new technology from where she can acquire the technologies she is looking for?
(10mks)

Question Three
Discuss the concept of appropriate technology.
(10mks)
Trace the major technology developments during the Agrarian revolution and explain how these transformed humanity.
(10mks)

Question Four
Using relevant examples, discuss any one of the following theories.
Theory of Diffusion of Innovation
Technology Acceptance Theory
Theory of Technological Determinism.
(20mks)

Question Five
The advent of major new technologies had made the world a global village. Discuss the impact of the following technologies on modern society. (12mks)
Mobile phone
Computers
Internet
The adoption of many imported technologies has often led to the problem of digital waste management. Suggest ways through which this problem can be checked.
(8mks)

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