FOUN1201

Module 1
Sample Questions from pass papers

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TOPIC 7: Energy

1. Define the following terms:

Term Definition
Low carbon energy source

High carbon energy source

Renewable energy source

Non-renewable energy source

Fossil fuels

Bio fuels (eg biogas, bioethanol,

biodiesal)
Efficiency

Fractional Distillation

2. Give examples of each

Term Definition Examples

Kinetic energy

Potential energy
Give examples of each

Renewable energy source Non-renewable energy source

Low carbon energy Solar energy,
source
High carbon energy
source

3. Compare and contrast available energy sources. Then suggest what is the best energy source(s)
for the Caribbean. Remember to define, give examples and then analyze.

Compare renewable vs non-renewable. Which is best?

Compare low vs high carbon energy sources. Which is best?

Then list the energy sources that should be used in the Caribbean. Give
advantages and drawbacks

Energy source Advantages Disadvantages

What would be the best energy source for the Caribbean?

TOPIC 8: Health

4. Fill in the tables below.

Term Definition
Non-communicable disease

Chronic

Communicable disease

Vector

Contagious

Infectious

5. Fill in table below for health-related conditions in the Caribbean.

Term Name of disease and main Main cause – lifestyle, genetics,

characteristics environment then subcategory
Chronic Non-
communicable disease
(CNCD)

Term Name of disease and main Main cause – lifestyle, genetics,

characteristics environment then subcategory
Communicable disease
(CD)

(if vector-borne, give

vector name)
6. For three non-communicable and communicable diseases, explain their characteristics and
implications in light of Caribbean realities.

HINT: Give one paragraph for each disease

Has the balance of these two types of diseases changed overtime, and if so, why?

Describe the adequacy of the health system in your country to a major disease outbreak in the
Caribbean.
TOPIC 9: Information Technology

7. Define the following terms in relation to computing:

Term Definition
Machine language

Algorithm

Information technology

Data privacy

Data security

bandwidth

E-commerce

Big data

Cloud computing

Intellectual property

Globalization

IOT

Digital divide

Net neutrality

Computing emerging technologies

AI

Robots
8. Explain the need for security and privacy of stored data on the computer

Explain the issues of security and privacy as it applies to on e-commerce.

Explain the issues of security and privacy as it applies to NIDS and biometrics.

9. What is the digital divide and net neutrality and why is this important?

10. The Bio-IT space right now is rife with hype. Blockchain, AI, machine learning, data science, deep
learning, edge, IoT, and more are being touted as panaceas, sure to at least facilitate a cure for what
ails you. There are some legitimately cool technologies maturing in our space, but there is also plenty
of smoke and mirrors designed to conceal the tech growing pains.

Explant the pros and cons of the new technologies highlighted in bold.
TOPIC 10: Biotechnology
11. Describe the following tools biotechnlogy uses that impact industry, agriculture and medicine:
bioreactors eg microbes to make insulin, plant tissue culture and forensics.

EXPLAIN AND GIVE EXAMPLES

INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

12. Define the following terms:

Term Definition
fermentation
artificial insemination
In vitro fertilization
code of life
Restriction enzymes
recombinant DNA
gene cloning
stem cells
DNA sequencing
DNA fingerprinting
genetic engineering
nanotechnology
Plant tissue culture
Genetics engineering /
genetic modification
Gene editing
recombinant vaccines
diagnostic pregnancy test
gene therapy
13. Make a table of biotechnologists and what they study from the powerpoint. Discuss the
importance of their work to regional development.

Biotechnologist What they study Any comments on ethical issues

their work might impact

TOPIC 11: Gender and Ethics

GENDER AND ETHICS

14. Define the following terms:

TERM DEFINITION
Sex

Gender

Gender socialization

gender neutral

gender blind

gender sensitive

Gender typing

Feminist ethics

gender ethics

gender equality

gender equity
15. Explain the gender situation presently found at UWI. Is it ethical?

Why is gender ethics important in science and technology?

16. How can we take into account both gender and ethics in science and technology for a more
balanced development?

These questions are to help you study ONLY. To have STUDY NOTES to reread just before the
exam.

You can send your NOTES  to sylvia.mitchell@uwimona.edu.jm

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initials of your group

Copy the email to me to your group members.

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