JSS 2 WEEK ONE LESSON NOTE_(ICT_323)

 

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TOPIC: COMPUTER ETHICS

Introduction

Ethics are set of moral principles that govern the behavior of an individual or a group of people. In order to get the maximum performance from a computer, the computer system must be used responsibly.

COMPUTER ETHICS

Is define as the application of moral principles to the use of computers and the internet.

Responsible use of the computer

  1. Avoid dropping food or liquids on the system
  2. Cover the computer and all peripherals with dust covers when not in use.
  3. The system should be protected from power surges by using either a voltage stabilizer or a surge protector.
  4. The system should be unplugged from the power source when not in use for a long time.
  5. System should be connected to UPS to protect system from shutting down abruptly.

Responsible use of the Internet

  1. Check your email regularly.
  2. Answer mails promptly and politely.
  3. The subject of mails should be short, meaningful and truthful.
  4. Be aware that the internet is a public medium and the content of any email may end up in unexpected places, so write thoughtfully.
  5. Check your spellings.
  6. Do not open file attachments from unknown sources, they can contain viruses.
  7. Be careful about sites you visit, a lot of innocent looking sites contain pornographic and other offensive materials





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