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
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
What does the code of ethics reflect? What are the causes of software failure? Explain the factors that justify the risks in software issues.
Explain the role of media and communication in social and cultural changes. What are the reason for resisting social change?
Explain cyberspace in brief. Explain different techniques that can be used to secure cyberspace users.
Section B
Attempt any EIGHT questions
Why is education and licensing essential to become an ethical professional?
Define development planning. Why do we need development planning?
What is e-governance? How can we achieve good governance through e-governance?
What is ethical decision-making? Explain the framework for ethical decision-making.
Most copyright violations are found in developing, usually, poor countries. Why?
Explain different health-related issues of using computer technology in brief.
Compare security with safety. Why is software safety so difficult to attain? Can it be guaranteed?
Discuss future of AI and its ethical implications.
Write short notes on:
- Functional definition of ethics
- Employee monitoring