Computer Ethics (JSS 2 FIRST TERM)

 Computer  Ethics

Introduction

Ethics means that the rules and standards that guide the conduct of an individual with others.

As technology and computers are increasingly becoming part of our everyday lives, we must understand

how to avoid problems that come with them.

 

Computer ethics can be defined as the standard, rules and conduct that students must obey in using the computer.

 The Computer Laboratory

The computer laboratory, also called computer room is a room where the teaching and learning of computer studies takes place.

 

It is a room where the needed equipment for teaching and learning computer studies or doing scientific work on computer applications are kept.

Components of an ideal computer Laboratory

 

An ideal computer laboratory must have the following features:

ü  it must be a well-illuminated room that can comfortably accommodate twenty-five computers.

ü  it must be furnished with chairs and computer tables.

ü  it must contain complete computers sets(desktops, laptops with keyboards, speakers, microphone, mouse, etc. There must be a central main power supply switch. )

ü  Air-conditioners for the effective cooling of the computer systems must be made available.

ü  White marker board or magic board with markers or pens should be available.

ü  There must be cabinets to keep diskette jackets and CD-ROM racks.

 Rules and regulations guiding a computer laboratory

ü  Arrange the chairs and tables in a comfortable manner.

ü  Arrange the computers and their peripherals in an orderly manner.

ü  Use dust cover to cover the computers when not in use.

ü  Computers should be protected from power problems, and they must be properly cabled and connected.

ü  Avoid liquid dropping on the computer.

ü  The computer should be unplugged from the power supply when not in use.

ü  Noise of all form should be discouraged such as stereo set, sound set etc.

ü On no account should anyone remove cable from the socket.

ü Always shut down the system properly and arrange the chair before leaving computer room.

ü Always cover the computer system after use.

 Good conduct in a computer laboratory

ü  Do not fight or play in the computer lab because it consists of fragile tools.

ü  Avoid close contact with the monitor. It may damage your sight.

ü  Do not bring magnetic objects into the lab. They can destroy the computer memory.

ü  Avoid running cables on the floor of the computer lab. This may cause accidents in the room.

ü  Do not smoke in the computer lab.

ü  Avoid eating or drinking in the computer lab

ü  Always sit in the correct posture when using the computer.

 Review questions

1.   The rules and regulations governing the conduct of an individual with others is referred to as A. Profession   B. Computer behaviour   C. Computer ethics

D. Ethics

2.   The standard of conduct as it relates to computers is called A. Computer ethics

B. Ethics  C. Computer users   D. Computer professionals

3.   A place where the teaching and learning of computer studies takes place

A. Computer laboratory   B.  Computer shop  D. Computer factory 

D. Computer house

4.   These are some of the components of an ideal computer laboratory except____.

A. White marker board   B. Printers  C. chairs and computer systems 

D. Washing machines

5.   A computer room contains the following except____.  A. Monitor   B. Printer 

C. sewing machine  D. UPS