Society and Ethics in Information Technology
This course covers different concepts related with sociology, and social and ethical issues related with the use of Information Technology. This course also covers social context of computing, software issues and new frontiers of computer ethics.
Tribhuvan University
Institute of Science and Technology
2078
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
What is ethical decision-making? What is the element that makes a good framework for an ethical decision? Explain the code of ethics in detail.
Define intellectual property ownership. How do you protect ownership right? Explain.
Define the digital divide. Explain different enablers of the digital divide.
Section B
Attempt any EIGHT questions
What are the factor of social change?
Why should we study computer ethics?
Most copyright violations are found in developing, usually, poor countries. Why?
How does ergonomics offer and maintain a safe, comfortable, healthy, and habitable work environment?
What is a service level agreement (SLA)? Why it is important?
What is risk assessment and management? Explain.
What are the benefits of computing virtualization? What is platform virtualization?
What is virtual reality? What are the different types of virtual reality?
Write short notes on:
- Cyberbullying
- Globalization and migration