TINGKATAN 1 -> COMPUTER LAB MANAGEMENT
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Computer Lab Management
Computer Lab Regulation
Lab Organisation
Ethics in using Computer
ETHICS USING COMPUTER
ETHICS IN GENERAL
A guideline is needed to stop the current technology products from
being exploited for example replicating original CDs and selling them
as pirated software, this unethical behaviour can be controlled by the
code of conducts.
Unethical refers to any code of conducts that are not conforming to
approved standards of social or professional behaviour.
Computer ethics is a system of moral standards or values used as a
guideline for computer users.
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF COMPUTER
ETHICS
The United States Institute of Computer Ethics has come out with the
Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics. These principles consider the
effective code of conducts for the proper use of information
technology. The Ten commandments of computer ethics are :
1. You shall not use a computer to harm other people.
2. You shall not interfere with other people's computer work.
3. You shall not snoop around in other people's computer
files.
4. You shall not use a computer to steal.
5. You shall not use a computer to bear false witness.
6. You shall not copy or use proprietary software for which
you have not paid.
7. You shall not use other people's computer resources
without authorisation or proper compensation.
8. You shall not appropriate other people's intellectual output.
9. You shall think about the social consequences of the
program you are writing or the system you are designing.
10. You shall always use a computer in ways that ensure
consideration and respect for your fellow humans.
GUIDELINES ON THE E-MAIL AND INTERNET
USAGE
Some guidelines from the Department of Public Services of Malaysia:
use only individual e-mail address to forward individual
opinion
keep the identity name and password a secret to avoid the
misuse of your e-mail without your knowledge
e-mail must be active to promptly reply the necessary
actions needed for any matters
ensure the total mail kept in the box is within the
computer storage capacity
scan files regularly to avoid the transmission of virus from
one computer to another
do not send e-mails that contain classified information
which can be used to tarnish other people or country
choose a suitable time to search the Internet to save
access time and cost
beware of prohibited sites which could affect one's moral,
organisation or nation
print only relevant documents that you think can be used
in future to save cost
UNETHICAL COMPUTER CODE OF CONDUCTS
With the advancement of ICT, it is easy for anyone to retrieve your
information from the Internet. You may not realise that when you fill a
form on the Internet, your information may be exposed and stolen.
Examples of unethical computer code of conducts include:
modifying certain information on the Internet, affecting
the accuracy of the information
selling information to other parties without the owners
permission
using information without authorization
involvement in stealing software
invasion of privacy
Intellectual property refers to any product of human intellect that is
unique and has value in the market place. This covers ideas,
inventions, unique name, computer program codes and many more.
ETHICAL COMPUTER CODE OF CONDUCTS
Examples of ethical computer code of conducts include:
sending warning about viruses to other computer users
asking permission before sending any business
advertisements to others
using information with authorization