Tribhuwan University

Institute of Science and Technology

Model

Bachelor Level / Third Year / Sixth Semester / Science

Bachelors in Information Technology (BIT358)

(Society and Ethics in IT)

Full Marks: 60

Pass Marks: 24

Time: 3 Hours

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

The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Section A

Long Answers Questions

Attempt any TWO questions.
[2*10=20]
1.
Define intellectual property. How can we use copyrights, patents, and trade secrets for protecting intellectual property? Explain.[10]
2.
Why is it necessary to monitor employees during their work? What are the benefits and drawbacks of employee monitoring?[10]
3.
Why computer crime is given a top priority in any organization? What are different computer crime prevention strategies? Explain.[10]
Section B

Short Answers Questions

Attempt any Eight questions.
[8*5=40]
4.
What is computer ethics? Explain its importance. [5]
5.
Most copyright violations are found in developing, usually, poor countries. Why? [5]
6.
Explain future of AI in brief. [5]
7.
Explain virtual workplace with example. [5]
8.
Explain cyberbullying with one example. List some common approaches that can be used to deal with cyberbullying [5]
9.
Why is information privacy important? What is its value? [5]
10.
Why is software safety so difficult to attain? Can it be guaranteed? [5]
11.
Write short notes on a. Physical access control b. Digital divide [5]
12.
What is ethical decision making? Why is ethical decision making is important? [5]