Tribhuwan University

Institute of Science and Technology

2081.1

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.
What is digital divide? How does it matter in social context of computing? Explain about obstacles to overcome the digital divide.[10]
2.
How can we improve software quality? Describe the causes of software failures.[10]
3.
Explain the consequences of virtualization and virtual reality, and its implications on ethical values. Describe the ethics of AI.[10]
Section B

Short Answers Questions

Attempt any Eight questions.
[8*5=40]
4.
What are the ethical problems in computing? Distinguish between moral codes and moral standards. [5]
5.
Discuss about codes of ethics. Describe in brief about significances of ethics on decision making. [5]
6.
Explain the type and values of privacy. [5]
7.
Define intellectual property. List the methods for protection of ownership right. [5]
8.
What is cyberbullying and explain its types. [5]
9.
Define etiquettes and manner. Discuss about professionalism and ethical responsibilities. [5]
10.
How do you protect computer software? Discuss about transnational issues. [5]
11.
How do you preserve and analyze digital evidence in computer crime? Explain. [5]
12.
Distinguish between ethics and privacy. Explain about ethical and legal basis for privacy protection. [5]