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DCO521S - DIGITAL COMMUNICATION - 2ND OPP - DECEMBER 2025 |
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nAm I BIA unIVE RS ITV
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BACO
LEVEL: 5
COURSE CODE: DCO521S
COURSE NAME: DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
SESSION:
DEC 2025
PAPER:
THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS:
100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S} Mr. Lot Ndamanomhata
MODERATOR: Dr. Hugh Ellis-Mwiya
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS
1. Examination paper
2. Examination script
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF _3_ PAGES {Including this front page)
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SECTION A: THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE
(20 Marks)
Question 1
(5 marks)
Define and differentiate between the following terms in the Namibian context:
a} Internet Architecture
b} Internet Service Provider (ISP}
c} Cybersecurity
d} Digital Footprint
e} Social Media
Question 2
(5 marks)
Explain how the Namibian internet infrastructure and regulatory environment (including
Telecom Namibia, MTC, and CRAN} influence internet access and the provision of online
communication services in Namibia.
Question 3
(10 marks)
Discuss the evolution of the internet from Web 1.0 to Web 5.0. How do recent
developments, such as Web 5.0, aim to enhance user data control and improve digital
communication ethics in Namibia?
SECTION B: DIGITAL TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGIES
{30 Marks)
Question 4
{10 marks)
Discuss the advantages and challenges of cloud computing for Namibian businesses and
government entities, with particular emphasis on data privacy and infrastructure limitations.
Question 5
(10 marks)
Explain the role of social networking in shaping professional and social identities in Namibia.
What are some risks associated with social networking, such as identity theft and
misinformation?
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Question 6
{10 marks)
Analyse how Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Al-driven technologies are transforming
digital marketing in Namibia. How do these changes affect the visibility and outreach of
Namibian businesses?
SECTION C: ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE
{30 Marks)
Question 7
{10 marks)
What ethical challenges arise from collecting and using big data in Namibia? Propose
measures organizations can take to ensure ethical and legal compliance.
Question 8
{10 marks)
Referencing the Otjiwarongo Municipality cyberattack, discuss the ethical responsibilities
and practical actions Namibian organizations should adopt to protect user data and respond
to cyber threats.
Question 9
{10 marks)
Explore the ethical considerations for Namibian organizations when using digital platforms
for social activism . How can they ensure inclusive, responsible, and effective messaging?
SECTION D: CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
{20 Marks)
Question 10 {20 marks)
Case Study:
The Otjiwarongo Municipality experienced a ransomware cyberattack in July 2025, involving
possible data theft and a ransom demand by the hacker group "INC Ransom." NAM-CSIRT
and CRAN responded promptly by notifying the municipality, recommending containment
measures, and launching a formal investigation.
Part A
{10 marks)
Identify and analyse the cybersecurity vulnerabilities and ethical issues revealed by this case.
Part B
{10 marks)
Propose a comprehensive digital communication and cybersecurity strategy for the
municipality to prevent future incidents, protect citizen data, and maintain public trust.
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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