Cop 403 Ict And Society Question Paper
Cop 403 Ict And Society
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Computer Science
Institution: The Presbyterian University Of East Africa question papers
Exam Year:2016
PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY OF EAST AFRICA
NAKURU TOWN CAMPUS
COP 403 ICT AND SOCIETY EXAM
(5 Students)
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
(a) Define the term information technology in the ICT perspective. [3 marks]
(b) List the functions of information technology [3 marks]
(c) Explain what digital divide is and briefly explain the reasons behind it. [4 marks]
(d) What are the characteristics of the key security issues for information technology? [3marks]
(e) How does information technology create the following problems:
(i) Environmental problems [2 marks]
(ii) Mental-health problems [2 marks]
(iii) Workplace problems [2 marks]
(f) Explain social informatics and when it matters? [4 marks]
(g) Explain the information and the network society. [4 marks]
(h) Briefly discuss any three effects of technology in the society. [3 marks]
QUESTION TWO (15 MARKS)
(a) Explain the impacts of ICT in everyday life [7 marks]
(b) Discuss ICT in national and international development [8 marks]
QUESTION THREE (15 MARKS)
(a) Explain the historical, social political and economic changes of ICT [9 marks]
(b) Discuss the reasons behind the digital divide. [6 marks]
QUESTION FOUR (15 MARKS)
(a) Explain five advantages and disadvantages of using ICT in the society. [5 marks]
(b) Describe the social, cultural and economic impacts on the use of ICT in education. [10marks]
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