UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2017/2018
EXAMINATION FOR THE CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
CIT0101 COMPUTERS AND SOCIETY
FULLTIME/PARTTIME
DATE: AUGUST, 2018 TIME: 1 ½ HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question One AND any other TWO questions.
QUESTION ONE
a) Define a computer network and give the 3 topologies of networks. (5Marks)
b) Give the criteria used to define a computer. (3Marks)
c) Discuss the Five generations of computers. (10Marks)
d) Define the Internet. (2Marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Explain the main areas of impact of computers in the society. (10Marks)
b) Highlight five areas of future impact of computers in society. (5Marks)
c) Describe the Internet of Things (IoT). (5Marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Discuss five positive impacts of technology. (10Marks)
b) Explain the potential dangers of technology on individuals, businesses and society. (8Marks)
c) Define Cybercrime. (2Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) Define Intellectual Property. (2Marks)
b) Describe the threats that may affect a computer system. (10Marks)
c) Explain how technology has revolutionized the education sector. (8Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) Describe ways to prevent cyber-crime in an organization. (10Marks)
b) Highlight the categories of computer crime. (5Marks)
c) Discuss the impact of social interactions and the Internet. (5Marks)
