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    Computer Ethics JSS2 Note

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    This document discusses computer ethics and responsible computer use. It defines ethics and computer ethics, and outlines common computer ethics including safety, maintenance, environmental, and moral ethics. It lists responsible uses of computer systems such as obeying rules, protecting from liquids and power problems. Responsible internet uses include checking email regularly, giving prompt responses, and avoiding dangerous sites.

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    This document discusses computer ethics and responsible computer use. It defines ethics and computer ethics, and outlines common computer ethics including safety, maintenance, environmental, and moral ethics. It lists responsible uses of computer systems such as obeying rules, protecting from liquids and power problems. Responsible internet uses include checking email regularly, giving prompt responses, and avoiding dangerous sites.

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    This document discusses computer ethics and responsible computer use. It defines ethics and computer ethics, and outlines common computer ethics including safety, maintenance, environmental, and moral ethics. It lists responsible uses of computer systems such as obeying rules, protecting from liquids and power problems. Responsible internet uses include checking email regularly, giving prompt responses, and avoiding dangerous sites.

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    COMPUTER ETHICS

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES
    1. DEFINE ETHICS AND COMPUTER ETHICS
    2. LIST THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF THE
    COMPUTER SYSTEM
    3. LIST THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF THE INTERNET
    4. LIST THE WAYS OF MISUSING THE INTERNET
    5. STATE SAFETY MEASURES IN THE USE OF THE
    COMPUTER
    DEFINITION
    Ethics are the moral rules, standard or principles
    of behavior for deciding what is wrong or right.
    Computer ethics on the other hand are the
    rules, standard and guidelines that are adopted
    and practice by computer professionals.
    COMMON COMPUTER ETHICS
    Computer ethics can be categorized as safety ethics,
    maintenance ethics, environmental ethics and moral ethics
    1. SAFETY ETHICS: This relate to all caution taken by the user to
    avoid danger or harm. Safety ethics include the following;
    a. fire extinguisher should be provider to handle fire outbreak
    b. cables and electrical wires should be neatly managed to avoid
    electrical hazard
    c. Fire alarm should be provided to alert users before any fire
    outbreak spread and damage expensive equipment.

    d. Voltage stabilizer should be used to control the voltage of the


    electric current

    e. The furniture should be properly arranged to avoid accidents


    CONT…
    2. MAINTENANCE ETHICS: this relate to all measures put
    in place to ensure the good condition and long span of
    the computer system. They include the following;
    a. uninterrupted power supply (UPS) should be
    provided to ensure continuous supply of power so that
    computer can be properly shut down.

    b. The computer room should be dust free to avoid the


    system from being damaged.

    c. The computer should be checked and serviced


    periodically as part of a good maintenance culture.
    CONT…

    3. ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS: This relate to all


    issues in respect to the safety of the
    environment and they include:
    a. The computer room should be located in a
    convenient place.
    b. Installation of Air Condition to keep the
    temperature of the room cool as computer
    generate a lot of heat
    c. Computer should be kept neat at all times
    CONT…
    4. MORAL ETHICS: they are moral issues relating to
    person using the computer. E.g
    a. Students should avoid fighting in the computer
    laboratory
    b. Student should avoid playing with the computer as
    they are not toy
    c. Students should strictly adhere to instruction given to
    them by the teacher
    d. Students should avoid over crowding the computer
    room
    RESPONSIBLE USE OF THE COMPUTER
    SYSTEM
    Computer users should take the following
    precautions in using the computer system.
    1. Obey rules and regulation
    2. Avoid liquid dropping into the system
    3. Use of dust covers
    4. Protect the system from power problems
    5. Unplug the system when not in use
    RESPONSIBLE USE OF THE INTERNET

    • User should check their email on a regular


    basis
    • Give prompt and polite response to email
    • Avoid going to dangerous and prohibited site

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