Tribhuvan University

Institute of Science and Technology

2079

Bachelor Level / elective-i-semester / Science

Computer Science and Information Technology( CSC323 )

Society and Ethics in Information Technology

Full Marks: 60 + 20 + 20

Pass Marks: 24 + 8 + 8

Time: 3 Hours

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.

The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Section A

Attempt any TWO questions

1

What does the code of ethics reflect? What are the causes of software failure? Explain the factors that justify the risks in software issues.

2

Explain the role of media and communication in social and cultural changes. What are the reason for resisting social change?

3

Explain cyberspace in brief. Explain different techniques that can be used to secure cyberspace users.

Section B

Attempt any EIGHT questions

4

Why is education and licensing essential to become an ethical professional?

5

Define development planning. Why do we need development planning?

6

What is e-governance? How can we achieve good governance through e-governance?

7

What is ethical decision-making? Explain the framework for ethical decision-making.

8

Most copyright violations are found in developing, usually, poor countries. Why?

9

Explain different health-related issues of using computer technology in brief.

10

Compare security with safety. Why is software safety so difficult to attain? Can it be guaranteed?

11

Discuss future of AI and its ethical implications.

12

Write short notes on:

  1. Functional definition of ethics
  2. Employee monitoring