Professional Ethics and practices in IT

Question One (30 Marks) [Compulsory]

1. Define the following terms
   1. Ethics
   2. Escrow

• Profession

1. Patent
2. Mutual consent (5marks)

1. Explain the role of Kenya ICT board in ensuring the growth of the ICT sector in Kenya

(5 marks)

1. Explain two IT works that cannot be copyrighted (5marks)
2. Discuss any 5 measures an organization can take to ensure that it safeguards its ICT infrastructure and data from unauthorized attacks (5 marks)
3. Differentiate between the following
   1. Patent vs Copyright
   2. Civil law vs Public Law (4 marks)
4. Ben bought software for use in his Growing business from a reputable software company, however after just a month Ben found out that the software was not working as it was expected to work. Ben has approached to advise him on the legal action to take and the benefits he can get from the process. Explain on the procedure he can take and state the expected outcomes of the process.                         (6 marks)

QUESTION TWO 20 MARKS

1. Konza city is the flagship for vision 2030, explain are the desired advantages that the project will bring to the country                                                                  (5 marks)
2. In question (a) clearly discuss some disadvantages that this project may bring to the country                                                                                     (5marks)
3. Briefly explain the functions of the following court systems in Kenya: Commercial, Industrial, Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Kenya. (10 marks)

QUESTION THREE 20 MARKS

1. Explain four situations where you are allowed to make a copy of copyrighted work

(8 marks)

1. Privacy deals with keeping ones confidential information safe, discuss what you as an IT professional can do to enhance privacy of your clients data and information, through use of the data protection principles as stipulated by the British Computer Society                                     (8 marks)
2. Highlight any four attributes that are required for one to be considered an IT professional

(4marks)

QUESTION FOUR 20 MARKS

1. With the advent of the relationship between the government and Safaricom to roll out the security surveillance program, explain any 5 advantages that such a resolve shall bring to the country                                                                                     (5 marks)
2. Communication Commission of Kenya in conjunction with mobile and telecommunication service providers have a clear guideline of how to regulate the m-commerce industry. Explain any 5 advantages that shall come from regulating this industry             (10marks)
3. Explain the 5 principles that must be adhered to while formulating a contract (5 marks)