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TECH/CSBS/CSE/CSE(AI&ML)/CSE(DS)/CSE(IOT)/IT/1ST SEM/HUM 1002/2023

UNIVERSAL HUMAN VALUES AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

(HUM 1002)

Time Allotted : 2½ hrs Full Marks : 60

Figures out of the right margin indicate full marks.
Candidates are required to answer Group A and
any 4 (four) from Group B to E, taking one from each group.
Candidates are required to give answer in their own words as far as practicable.

Group – A
1. Answer any twelve: 12 × 1 = 12
Choose the correct alternative for the following
(i) What are the basic human aspirations for which all humans aspire?
(a) Happiness and Prosperity (b) Realization and Understanding
(c) Self-exploration (d) Accumulation of wealth.
(ii) Which solution makes an individual transform from animal consciousness to
human consciousness?
(a) Greed (b) Desire
(c) Right Understanding (d) Experience.
(iii) Maintaining harmony expects the individual to balance at four different levels.
Which among the following is the third level?
(a) Family (b) Society (c) Self (d) Nature.
(iv) Looking glass-self theory explains
(a) the process of socialization (b) process of individualization
(c) process of racialization (d) personality development.
(v) Need of the ‘self’ is in —
(a) Continuous happiness (b) Prosperity
(c) Physical facility (d) None of the above.
(vi) Sustainable development implements the concept of
(a) reduce, reuse and recycle
(b) increased use of solar energy/renewable energy resources
(c) afforestation
(d) all of these.
(vii) Whistle blowing is
(a) lawful disclosure of illegal activity of a public or private organization
(b) unlawful disclosure of illegal activity of a public or private organization
(c) lawful disclosure of any information
(d) disclosure of illegal activity.
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 (viii) Which are the three most applicable sources of Continuous Happiness (select
from the correct combination to mark the answer)?
i) Expecting from others
ii) Becoming aware of desire, thoughts and expectations
iii) Having Right Understanding
iv) Unlimited accumulation of Physical facilities
v) Thinking about prosperity
(a) i, v, vi (b) ii, iii, vi (c) ii, iv, v (d) i, iii, iv
(ix) Appropriate Technology aims to
(a) bring in local area development
(b) bring in local area development by using local material
(c) bring in development in general
(d) bring in development in urban areas only.
(x) Artificial Intelligence
(a) is the science of making machines that can think like human beings
(b) is the intelligence that a machine has
(c) is actually virtual intelligence of the machine
(d) all of these.
Fill in the blanks with the correct word
(xi) Honesty is ____________________ value.
(xii) Consequentialism is an _______________ theory.
(xiii) Prioritizing human need for food, air, water is the basic requirement followed by
necessity for security towards individual’s survival. _____________ is the name of
the theory discussing the concept.
(xiv) Small is beautiful as a concept was provided by __________.
(xv) The development which cares about both present and future generations is
known as ____________ development.

Group - B

2. (a) State any three specific needs from Hierarchy of Needs Theory and explain how
you think they add to an individual’s growth/development. [(CO2)(Analyse/IOCQ)]
(b) State three reasons to differentiate ‘self’ and ‘body’ needs. Give relevant
examples to support your reasons stating the differences. [(CO3)(Understand/LOCQ)]
6 + 6 = 12

3. (a) Physical facilities are necessary but not complete for human beings. Do you
agree with this statement? Support your answer with reasons and examples.
[(CO3)(Apply/IOCQ)]
(b) Values are an integral part of our being/self. What is the importance of values in
your life? You may explain with the help of examples from your own life.
[(CO4)(Remember/LOCQ)]
7 + 5 = 12

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 Group - C

4. (a) Everyday news covers incidents of crime, inequality, violation, and abuse
rampant in the society. As a citizen do you think our social values get affected?
Use two examples to explain how this affects an individual’s relationship with
society in terms of human-human connection for mutual fulfilment.
[(CO4)(Analyse/IOCQ)]
(b) Explain the process of socialization. List any two values forming your
socialization process, and justify why they are still relevant to you?
[(CO3)(Analyze/IOCQ)]
5 + (3 + 4) = 12

5. (a) Technology is supposed to make human lives better, and engineers along with
other professionals strive to do the same. Give two examples of technological
marvels and explain how it contributes in establishing Ethics of Care and Justice-
and-Fairness in the society respectively. [(CO4)(Evaluate/HOCQ)]
(b) Make a list of four values, as a would-be engineer you would consider your Work
Ethics and why? [(CO4)(Analyse/IOCQ)]
(4 + 4) + 4 = 12

Group - D

6. (a) What do you understand by the term ‘whistle –blowing’? [(CO4)(Understand/LOCQ)]

(b) Provide two instances of misuse of Technology. [(CO4)(Apply/IOCQ)]
6 + 6 = 12

7. (a) ‘Technology is a double-edged sword’. Express your views. Provide relevant

examples to validate your view-point. [(CO3,CO4)(Analyse/HOCQ)]
(b) Explain any two code of Professional Ethics. [(CO3,CO4)(Remember/LOCQ)]
6 + 6 = 12

Group - E

8. (a) How do you think Ecological Ethics stands significant to understand individuals
practising self-regulation as a value to protect nature? Use suitable examples.
[(CO5)(Understand/LOCQ)]
(b) Define Sustainable Development. Which two Sustainable Development goals
would you like to suggest for your college campus and why? [(CO4)(Evaluate/HOCQ)]
6 + (2 + 4) = 12

9. Write short notes on any two of the following:

(i) Small is Beautiful
(ii) Slow is Beautiful
(iii) Appropriate Technology. [(CO3,CO5)(Remember/LOCQ)]
(6 + 6) = 12

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 Cognition Level LOCQ IOCQ HOCQ
Percentage distribution 42.71 36.46 20.83

Course Outcome (CO):

After the completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Appreciate the essential complementarily between ‘values and ‘skills’ to ensure sustained happiness and prosperity which
are the core aspirations of all human beings.
2. Develop a Holistic perspective towards life and profession
3. Develop a correct understanding of the Human reality and the rest of existence
4. Appreciate the relationship of values in terms of ethical human conduct.
5. Understand the importance of trustful and mutually fulfilling human behaviour and mutually enriching interaction with
Nature.
6. Differentiate between the characteristics and activities of different orders and study the mutual fulfilment among them.

*LOCQ: Lower Order Cognitive Question; IOCQ: Intermediate Order Cognitive Question; HOCQ: Higher Order Cognitive Question.